"sorry, for me this rules out Bryston." SP-1.7?
You should listen to it before you rule it out. Once in your system if it still sounds bright then... Look at cabling or room reflections and absorption to tame those Revels. The SP-1.7 is definitely not bright. Its very neutral in 2 channel bypass and very relaxed to slightly warm with its internal DACs.
Maybe your looking for a warm colored sound? The Krells, although cooler sounding than the Bryston, have an EQ which allows you to taper the highs.
Also I havent heard the newer Cary Cinema, but I have heard its an excellent processor.
You should listen to it before you rule it out. Once in your system if it still sounds bright then... Look at cabling or room reflections and absorption to tame those Revels. The SP-1.7 is definitely not bright. Its very neutral in 2 channel bypass and very relaxed to slightly warm with its internal DACs.
Maybe your looking for a warm colored sound? The Krells, although cooler sounding than the Bryston, have an EQ which allows you to taper the highs.
Also I havent heard the newer Cary Cinema, but I have heard its an excellent processor.