I had both units (recently sold my I3 here on Audiogon, currently own a B60R and an I5 LE) and I prefer both the I3 and I5 over the B60R. No doubt the B60R gives you great sound at a great value but the I3 and the I5 take the dynamics & clarity up a notch. The 20 year warranty on the Bryston is a big plus but Sim Audio's 10 yr. warranty (original owner) is not shabby either. Bryston & Sim are both great companies, but in my experience the quality of components and craftsmanship in Sim units are a couple of levels higher than comparable Bryston units.
Btw the I5 LE sounds fantastic, better than the regular version. It is the best integrated I have owned (I also own a CAP 151 which I prefer to the B60R).
I know - too many units lying around, I will be putting up one for sale soon.
Btw the I5 LE sounds fantastic, better than the regular version. It is the best integrated I have owned (I also own a CAP 151 which I prefer to the B60R).
I know - too many units lying around, I will be putting up one for sale soon.