For amps, Classe imparts an (?artificial) warmth which makes voices and strings more natural. It's a little rolled off at HF. The exterior design and quality is superior to Bryston. I never had reliability issues with Classe.
Bryston is more detailed and unforgiving. 20 yr Warranty is hugh plus. Great quality, rugged built, better value.
Having said that, IMHO Classe builts better pre-amp than bryston. With BP series pre-amp, there were many complaints of treble brightness.
I have a Bryston SST amp which has many great qualities. I try to make it my primary amp. However, there is that last trace of digitalis that I try to subdue with different interconnects with no success. I may eventually let it go b/c listener fatigue.
Bryston is more detailed and unforgiving. 20 yr Warranty is hugh plus. Great quality, rugged built, better value.
Having said that, IMHO Classe builts better pre-amp than bryston. With BP series pre-amp, there were many complaints of treble brightness.
I have a Bryston SST amp which has many great qualities. I try to make it my primary amp. However, there is that last trace of digitalis that I try to subdue with different interconnects with no success. I may eventually let it go b/c listener fatigue.