Preamps: Bryston vs Classe

Glai!

Don't generalize the "Classe sound".
The CAM and CAV series amps in general are a bit rolled off on the top, but their pres and pre pros (I have an SSP 75) are as clean and bright as the sun!
In the matter of fact the SSP75 driving my rig compared to a PMI model II is about the same in clearaty and definition.

A<.

For home use, I would go with Classe. For pro studio, I would go with Bryston.

Bryston makes rock solid components and are great pre and Amps. Classe is a tad more refined IMO , and offers full balanced circutry, which for me is a plus. Usually Classe 's reliability problems occur within the 1st 100 models produced, so If you go Classe , Get a model number over 100 or Call Classe, They are very forthwright in telling you at what production point a new product "got the bugs out".