Mborner, I have the B&K with Bryston Amps and Hales Design Speakers (similar set up to yours) and it sounds awesome. I haven't had the MC-1 in my system, but did look at it before settling on the B&K. My ultimate decision came to: B&K compared to many other Pre/Pros on the market seemed to offer more for the money. I've auditioned many mega-buck systems in highend shops, but nothing that affected me enuff emotionally to make me want to change my current system. Nothing against the MC1, but I still would buy the B&K all over again. Good luck......LR
