Amp upgrade from Bryston 4B


I currently have Thiel 3.6s main speakers driven by an older Bryston 4B amp that has been a good match. I have been considering upgrading the Bryston 4B amp to used Bryston 7B mono blocks(?) However, the Bryston 7B amps have had mixed on-line reviews. Any other recommended amp upgrade recommendations in the $5K used range that would be a good match for the current Thiel 3.6 speakers and potential future Thiel 3.7 speaker upgrades?

OTHER EQUIPMENT: I am setting up a 5.1 surround system with an existing Rotel 985 5 ch amp to drive Thiel SCS4 center and Higherplane 1.2 rear surround speakers. I am currently using an Outlaw Audio 995 processor in bypass mode for 2.1 stereo listening.
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I used an old 4B in my system for several years and was very happy. I then began to upgrade the components around the amp in a leisurely and admittedly unorganized manner. Went from a Rotel processor to a Krell HTS 7.1(Excellent 2 channel bypass). Upgraded my speakers from Klipsch RF7 towers and Klipsch CC amd surrounds, to Hales Transendence 8's and Hales CC and surrounds. Upgraded IC's along the way. Finally needed to upgrade the amp. Researched for a few months. It's hard to demo equipment, so I finally decided on a Spectron Musician, just from reviews and reading the forums. Found one here on Agon used(a Musician ll Hybrid Plus with Bybee upgrade), and could not be happier. The seller through in the Remote Sense cables after the sale(Amazing! Cables and Seller!) The Spectron is light years ahead of the 4B in every way. And the new Mus. lll Mk2 with Bybee upgrade is in your price range. I think they also have a satisfaction type return policy. I use a Parasound 1206 for CC and surrounds. Haven't felt the need to further upgrade yet, but never say never!