It was a 3B-ST some 20 years ago I took home for an extended audition that sold me on Bryston as well, although I ultimately purchased one of the first B60's and still one of my favorite pieces of audio equipment. Fast forward to a couple of days ago when I received the latest 3BSST2 and I am again VERY impressed. I pulled my early 4BSST2 out of my bedroom system with a pair of Middle T's and installed the new 3BSST2. After several hours of listening, I must say it sounds better overall, albeit with slightly less output capability.
I think Bryston understates the impact of the latest SST2 changes and I haven't even had the opportunity to spend time with the 14B, 7B, or 28B's that received ALL the changes. Suffice it to say that I am not going anywhere for the next 20 years. While I have flirted with, and even dated, other brands and technologies during those 20 years, I keep coming home to the "girl next door" that gets better looking all the time.
Between that first 3B and this latest 3B I have had nearly 50 (49 to be exact....will a BHA be 50?...), pieces of Bryston kit come through my systems over those 20 years and each one has been very enjoyable and helped increase the satisfaction I get out of listening to music and movies. The very few issues I have had have been resolved fairly, quickly, and professionally. Great products, great company, and great people.