Of course, OK to reply with experience without the 9.0 (general amp characteristics, etc).
Other recommendations welcomed too...as long as meet above criteria.
Other recommendations welcomed too...as long as meet above criteria.
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.
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.