bryston 14bst vs mark levinson 336

thanks for the response. I will further state that I am looking for a very warm and liquid midrange and clarity.
With a broad soundstage. I think either of these two will have what I want in the bass region. I do not want the treble to be bright but thats the only concerns I have.

Bryston has excellent bass control but it isn't warm. I wouldn't call it bright either but it is very accurate and it will not roll off the highs at all.

Sounds like you would like Simaudio W-5 or W-10.

As an owner of a Bryston 4B-ST I can say that I have heard that some owners or those that have auditioned this amp have drawn attention to its "aggrssiveness" or "forwardness". I however don't feel that way. If you have the inclination to believe these perceptions I can say that the 14B-ST and 6B-ST have new output designs/devices that apparently address these issues. Can't say personally as I have not heard either. I will say that after hearing the Sim W-5 I noted that it has a "darker" presentation than my 4B-ST but in my books it wasn't twice the amp for twice the price (retail vs retail). You could contact Bryston directly to have them explain what has been changed in the new amps before you make a decision. As always, if you can, try before you buy...

What do you have available at local dealers - for audition?
I'm partial to Rowland & Pass, I own both. The sound you desire might also come from YBA. I should also own up to my next video amp purchase, it WILL be a Bryston 9BTHX, it's a detail champ in my book. For music I prefer the sound you describe.

Daniel

thanks for all the response. heres the truth my frugal side say bryston my lustful levinson and I have yet to hear a pass labs or rowland I would like to check them out the problem is finding dealers with these items on the floor.