Ideal Pre Amp for Bryston 3B ST or 4B SST 2


I need advice, I've been told that Bryston Pre Amps are not the best and most would run a different brand Pre-Amp to a Bryston Amp. The question is what would be the best marriage for a Bryston 3B ST and Magnepan's 1.6? I want Balance Inputts and Outputts but do not want it to cost me another mortgage!

Tube or Solid State?

Current System:

Brysto BP20 Pre Amp
Bryston 3B ST (Connected in Balance)
Wadia Itransport
Camebridge Mini DAC (Connected in Balance)
Martin Logan Abyss Subwoofer (Connected in RCA)
Magnepan 1.6

Music Preference:

Classical/Jazz/Opera/Movie Soundtracks
birdiewins

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I'm using a 3BST with an ARC SP16 in conjunction with a SCE Harmonic Recovery System device that helps with impedance matching between amp/preamp. These are driving Vandersteen 3A Sigs and I am enjoying the sound. When my finances are right I'd like to get an ARC power amp, maybe a 100.2,D300, D400mkII or 300.2. The ARC amps have a 150k input impedance which would mate perfectly with the SP16.
The SCE HRS is no longer made, but there have been discussions about it here and elsewhere. I'ts an option if impedance matching is an issue. Some may not like the idea of another box, more cables, etc in the chain. I have seen them come up here on A'Gon from time to time. If anyone out there has experience with this device, please chime in on your observations.