Bryston 28 sst's vs Spectron Musician 3 SE ?

My feeling is that my MBL speakers tend to be a bit dry and cool; and accurate; from what comments are being offered; maybe the Bryston might fit the bill....to provide a bit more warmth..other option is a tubed preamp; but don't want to go there....
before I buy; I think I have an opportunity to audition both amps in my home within the next month or so; but was looking for help before I set up the auditions...
Rest of system is: Meridian 861 processor; Qsonix server; Meridian G-98 player; MIT magnum 2 balanced IC's and biwire speaker cables; dedicated 20amp lines

More comments are welcome...thanks much...

I guess what I'm hoping for is someone who has listened and can offer opinions of the big Bryston amp...I see many people here in the forum have positive comments on the Spectrons and improved class d amps; but I am looking for description on the Bryston; separate from the glowing reviews in Stereophile, etc...in a real world set up...what they liked; how it sounded to them; strenghts and weaknesses...
thanks again...

thanks everyone for their responses and ideas...it seems that this indeed makes for an interesting 'shoot out'; and there are people on both camps on this topic; which is good...my dealer is still breaking in his Bryston 28 sst monos; I'm hoping to borrow them for an audition in two weeks; then to hear the Spectrons...I'll post back after I get this done...
at least no one is recommending that I spend even more on the bigger MBL's; or more expensive solid state amps yet..this I think is doable for me in my system...
I'd like to hear thoughts on power cords and cable synergies as well...
Thanks again to everyone who responded...

Terry;
Thanks for your comments. I spoke with Simon at Spectron; and he's been very helpful. Also spoke with Bryston; and they are being helpful. I should have my auditions of both started next week; and we'll see how I like them; it sounds from everyone's comments that they are both wonderful pieces; more positive comments on the 'Gon from the Spectron camp; but not sure if that many people own the Bryston's yet. It may be like comparing BMW and Mercedes; both great cars; similiar price points; but different people feel passionatley different about them. In the end; its how they create an emotional and visceral response about the music in my system; with its own peculiar issues of system synergy and make up. I'm looking forward to this process and will post my listening impressions....
Terry; you are the only one who responded who has actually done an in-depth compare/contrast on both of these amps; I'm a bit jeolous; your two systems both seem fantastic; and to be able to own two pair of great amps...good for you; and thanks for sharing your thoughts...

I have had the Bryston 28sst's in my system now for three days. I am impressed with their build quality; and ease of set up. They sound much better in my system than the smaller MBL's; better sound stage; tighter base; more open and 'musicalality' in the mid range; and definately warmer in presentation; music flow is smoother and easier; no fatigue; and more life like. My MBL's were no slouches; but the extra power of these kw monos are evident; and contribute to an improved sound. The detail and timber are also improved to my ear.

Simon; and Spectron have been very helpful. I have not yet accepted their offer of an in home demo for direct a/b comparison; was not that impressed with 'fit and finish' and build quality of the amps; and needed to make adjustments to have it run in monoblock mode vs stereo config; potential problem of getting phase incorrect between the two monos..also my MIT speaker cables didn't reach far enough apart to enable me to use them in monoblock configuration; the binding speaker posts are on the far sides of the amps; requiring around a 15" span for the cables; Simon did offer a solution which I didn't pursue.

Bottom line is that after 20 hours of listening; I'm pretty pleased with the results of the Brystons...I don't have them on isolation platforms; i have not upgraded their fuses; nor have I incorporated the Bryston Torus 20 power conditioner; which DEV recommends. Still working out details with my dealer for a purchase; but my experience on the MBL 111'es; using Meridian 861 processor; G-98 source running thru the new hd 621 switcher has been fantastic so far...sorry I've not yet made the time/effort to perform the a/b comparison that I initated on this thread; but I think I'm comfortable recommending these amps highly. They have presented me the richness of sound; balance; and ease of listening that I enjoy; making my speakers sound better than I've ever heard them; and I like the suport and quality and warranty from Bryston.
More to follow after tweaks and further break in....