Canucks,
For the money you can't beat a Stratos. Given the other amps you're looking at I'd consider the Odyssey Dual Mono(true dual mono with two PSs and two PCs) or for even a few dollars more the Mono Blocks. I'm a very satisfied Stratos owner and didn't have the opportunity to listen to the McCormack or the Bryston, although they were on my short list. My Stratos is smooth, powerful and has great balance. If you buy used, you'll get the remainder of a 20 year warranty(I understand Bryston offers something similar). It sound like you're on the right path. Pull the trigger on an Odyssey. If you don't like it, you won't have a problem selling it. They keep their value extremely well. Best of luck and please post your results.
LJ
For the money you can't beat a Stratos. Given the other amps you're looking at I'd consider the Odyssey Dual Mono(true dual mono with two PSs and two PCs) or for even a few dollars more the Mono Blocks. I'm a very satisfied Stratos owner and didn't have the opportunity to listen to the McCormack or the Bryston, although they were on my short list. My Stratos is smooth, powerful and has great balance. If you buy used, you'll get the remainder of a 20 year warranty(I understand Bryston offers something similar). It sound like you're on the right path. Pull the trigger on an Odyssey. If you don't like it, you won't have a problem selling it. They keep their value extremely well. Best of luck and please post your results.
LJ