Bryston vs. McCormack with the Modwright 9.0

I'll spare you the backstory...doing some system changes. Will soon be trying some class D amplification but want to have some "traditional" high power amps on my short list too.

Needs/Wants: Max $2500 used, running Single ended, need at least 400W into 4ohms, want warm, big soundstage (I despise edgy/detailed and ultimately (to me) fatiguing sound.

I've heard great things about the Mccormack's but their model numbering and mods confuse the *&^% out of me. I've had great results with modded equipment...so an older modded one may be more desireable for me than a new stock one.

Bryston...I've been impressed with what I've heard, lover their rock solid support, but have no idea if one model's more musical than others etc.