ARC preamps and Bryston amps have a long standing synergy and are indeed very musical. The amp-speaker match is the biggest synergy factor however. Also, avoid silver interconnects with the ARC. Not always a good match. I have heard some that work, many that don't. Jallen
Should try a Cary Spl 308 pre. I had that combo and it was very synergistic. Very musical yet dynamic. Some said the slight whitenss/grain (whatever that means)in the ARC SP16 can be exacerbated with Bryston (mildly bright). The Hovland which tend to spotlight the highs was not a good match. With Cary, it was very well balanced.
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