Your preamp is really good. Its very underrated product. As far as the amps go, I don't think there will be a big difference in sound quality given how similar they both are. You should have plenty of power either way. If I had to make the choice, I would pick 2 4's and do a vertical biamp. I like going vertical for 2 reasons. 1. You can use each 4 in mono but I find that bridging an amp usually alters sound quality in a negative way. 2. Using one 4 for highs and the other for lows is not a good idea either. Each amp will be under a different load. The sound will vary depending on how hard you work it.
Going vertical eliminates the issues I mention above. The amps will be running un bridged and with the same load on each one.
That said, I would still try to demo both amps. You may like the sound of the 14 better for some reason. Bryston and Magnepan have always been a very good match, so you should have no problem finding a dealer that has both brands.
Going vertical eliminates the issues I mention above. The amps will be running un bridged and with the same load on each one.
That said, I would still try to demo both amps. You may like the sound of the 14 better for some reason. Bryston and Magnepan have always been a very good match, so you should have no problem finding a dealer that has both brands.