bryston 14bst vs mark levinson 336

I have a friend with a Bryston 9BST 5 channel amp (for video), and a Mark Levinson 333 in his separate 2 channel system. Everyone agrees the 333 is less in your face than the 9BST. I would say you could use the Bryston 14bST if you can find cables that will compliment the system. The 336 will probably be less forward & more laid back..

Daniel

thanks for the response. I will further state that I am looking for a very warm and liquid midrange and clarity.
With a broad soundstage. I think either of these two will have what I want in the bass region. I do not want the treble to be bright but thats the only concerns I have.

Bryston has excellent bass control but it isn't warm. I wouldn't call it bright either but it is very accurate and it will not roll off the highs at all.

Sounds like you would like Simaudio W-5 or W-10.

As an owner of a Bryston 4B-ST I can say that I have heard that some owners or those that have auditioned this amp have drawn attention to its "aggrssiveness" or "forwardness". I however don't feel that way. If you have the inclination to believe these perceptions I can say that the 14B-ST and 6B-ST have new output designs/devices that apparently address these issues. Can't say personally as I have not heard either. I will say that after hearing the Sim W-5 I noted that it has a "darker" presentation than my 4B-ST but in my books it wasn't twice the amp for twice the price (retail vs retail). You could contact Bryston directly to have them explain what has been changed in the new amps before you make a decision. As always, if you can, try before you buy...

What do you have available at local dealers - for audition?
I'm partial to Rowland & Pass, I own both. The sound you desire might also come from YBA. I should also own up to my next video amp purchase, it WILL be a Bryston 9BTHX, it's a detail champ in my book. For music I prefer the sound you describe.

Daniel