Need your suggestions on Amps/Pre-Amps ...

I had been using Bryston Equipment and tried out alot of Krell, but ultimately I decided to switch to the Musical Fidelity A3cr pre and power amps. These do not have the massive power of a 4B-ST or 7B-ST, but unless you are playing at huge volumes, you will not miss it. In every other way this pair is superb. Even my wife cannot believe the difference (and she was very skeptical). From soundstage to harmonic presenttion and naturalness to the tone these are beautiful sounding gear. If you want outside encouragement the power-amp is a Stereophile Recommended "Class A" and the pre is a Stereophile Recommended "Class B" and a reviewers choice for 2000 at SoundStage! Best of all the pair NEW is only $3000 and can often be found slightly used for $600 - $800 less. If your looking for new, I believe UpScale Audio is now selling them with a 30-day in home trial (no I don't work for them). I love these amps as you can see. I'm finally truly happy with my amp and pre.

Good Luck!

Best advice cost no object? Shoot for a Levinson 335 or 336 or the monos not noing your budget so I will name a few. They have a much more refined sound than the bryston. Extremly layerd and a very deep and wide soundstage. You cant go wrong with any of their stuff. There are many other brands to choose but that being the best in your situation. Good Luck

Try the Bryston BP-25, as its volume control is far superior to that in the BP-20, and it makes a big difference in performance. I run mine into a BAT VK-200, which is an awesome power amp--very smooth and well controlled, with lots of power for my B&W 802's.