Hello all. I am now deciding on a pre-amp to run my B&W 802s with Electrocompaniet power amps.

My vendor is recommending the Primare SP33 which, they say, will deliver a warmer sound (but my vendor doesn't sell the Bryston and I wonder how objective they are actually being). They claim the Bryston will "not have good synergy" with the B&W 802s.

According to reviews the Bryston is more "analytical" and is by all accounts a superb pre-amp. When I spoke with the Bryston vendor it was suggested that the Electrocompaniet amps would provide "warmth" anyway.

I have scheduled a side-by-side comparison of the two but, in the meantime, I wonder if any of you have any comments to make or advice to give....please