Looking for ideas - new mono blocks for stereo music

I totally agree with Elizabeth on leaving the Bryston on all the time. It really maje a difference. When I blew a fuse on my 17b3 preamp, I put my BP25 back in and my system sounded harsh. I was rather embarrassed because some friends came over to listen. It smoothed out 3-6 hours I can't remember, I had a tandberg 3008 preamp and it was the same. Its the same with my Tandberg 3014a. It sounds best after being left on 24 hours but the caveat is I run the risk burning out my capstan motor and they can be only rebuilt once. I only turn it on when I'm going to use it. I'm pleased with my 14b3. Its much smoother and has a tighter bass than my 14bsst. It has taken about a month for it to settle in but I could immediately tell a differnce after the first power up. Keep us posted.

im lusting after PS Audio BHK

per a few votes above,  i would strongly suggest the PS Audio BHK mono blocks.   I have the 250 stereo amp and it is fabulous driving my Thiel 3.7 speakers.  I want to put a strong plug in for their new power regenerators as they are incredible.   I have the P15 and it transformed my system.

Interesting system you have.  The Marantz receivers are actually pretty good. I use a 7702 Mk 2 pre in my AV system (the one that superseded it was a step down) and as I use two different amplification set ups depending on whether I am doing AV or just pure audio, I sometimes get lazy and leave the AV stuff (all solid state vs. the 'listening system which is tube) in the loop when I want to do a bit of casual listening and it is very decent.  BTW, think about going to a separate server with all your music on it - I have around 4,000 CDs and for the first time I can actually find anything I want on my computer when I want to play it!

I haven't heard your power amp but have found several of the Bryston power amps a tad dry (I do run one of their preamps, a BP17, in a second system, and have an old 2B power amp - still a pretty good sounding unit despite the age, in my library system).  I don't know that you need monoblock amps and can save some money by going for one stereo amp and as I am also in Canada, I think the Simaudio products are a good way to start looking, but don't discount the early Dave Reich designed Classe amps - they are once again up and running under new ownership and I was able to get one of my old Classe DR3 - VHCs overhauled with no problems.

There are a lot of heritage older amps out there that compare well with current stuff.  I run an older Roland in the AV system, for instance and you can buy them for a fraction of what a new amp costs.

I’ve enjoyed the Krell 575 monoblocks for 6 months. Not a day goes by that I am not thoroughly happy with them. No problems with heat.