Well I might help you as it seems we have the same problem. I currently have 2.3 with MAC C2200 tube pre to MA252 SS power amp. I think overall sound is a little to vailed and bass does not kick the way it should. I demoed 4Bsst and found bass to be great. What I also liked was low SPL bass presence I do not get with MAC power amp. I certainly wouldn't call Bryston in my set-up bright. Highs are more present compared to MAC (and I like that). Mids are not so great as thru MAC though. Sound is with no question leaner and dryier thru Bryston. But still I think I would do better getting Bryston.
Mac sounds very good when played very loud. Most of the time I listen low SPL and then I like bryston more.
Cables are Transparent Super, CDP Jolida 100A
Mac sounds very good when played very loud. Most of the time I listen low SPL and then I like bryston more.
Cables are Transparent Super, CDP Jolida 100A