need advise, which is the weakest link in my audio chain

@soix

I had the BP6 as well and it’s a very neutral preamp but when paired with a Bryston 2B SST I found what you’re finding in that it was a little thin sounding. But when I paired the BP6 with my McCormack DNA-0.5 RevA amp it was fuller and more natural sounding and much more balanced IMHO.

Yes, in this particular set up it could be the power amplifier is the culprit. I’ve read similar sonic signature/descriptions of this amplifier in the past.

Charles

Charles,

seems like i should borrow any power amp from friends to try out

anyone ever listen to quad power amp ?

Have you considered trying tube amps?

I'd say DAC is your weak spot.  The DAC is the heard of the digital system.  In your cord discussion you said the DAC is not in use.  So you are using the DAC in he CD player to convert to analog.  Not high end.  Tuners are not so good.  I guess you aren't streaming.  So I don't see how you are delivering a high quality signal to your system.

Jerry

@nagasakti70 

seems like i should borrow any power amp from friends to try out

I think it’s a very reasonable first step to try borrowed amplifiers and listen for differences you might hear. It would certainly provide some meaningful feedback on what your Bryston amplifier is sonically imparting.

Charles