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C–SERIES

PRE-AMPLIFIERS

INTEGRATED AMPLIFIERS

PHONO STAGE

DAC

BP26/MPS-2

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BALANCING ART & SCIENCE

FOR MUSICAL INTEGRITY

BP-26 SERIES PREAMPLIFIER

Bryston’s BP-26 C-Series preamplifiers offer a significant step

forward in capturing the subtleties, nuances and emotions

of recorded music. Designed inside and out to reflect the

improvements in the entire Bryston line, these new preamplifiers

are a perfect match to our SST C-Series of amplifiers. All

aspects of the signal flow are greatly improved, with lower noise

and distortion figures, and higher overload levels.

All BP-26 series preamplifiers are housed in steel cabinets for

shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference effects. Buffered

inputs provide for lower distortion and improved linearity from

source components. A ground plane has been incorporated in

this new design to further reduce crosstalk and noise throughout

the internal circuitry. The power supply (MPS-2) is mounted

externally to eliminate power-supply noise interference.

Each and every BP-26 C-Series preamplifier is assembled by

hand and burned in for 100 hours to ensure performance for

many years to come. It is backed by a Warranty — unrivaled

in the industry.

DAC OPTION

The new BP-26DA preamplifier provides a digital interface

using premium quality digital to analogue converters on 2

switchable stereo SPDIF (RCA) inputs and Bryston’s fully

discrete Class A operational preamplifier sections.

This digital to analog option provides a state of the art

upgrade path for customers wanting to improve the digital

capability of their stereo CD or DVD players. Simply plug

the digital out from your CD/DVD player into the Bryston

BP-26DA. The quality of sound using fully discrete Class

A operational amplifiers, rather than the typical IC’s, has to

be heard to be believed.

MM/MC PHONO SECTION

Bryston’s unique and innovative Phono Section is available as

an optional built in feature in either Moving Magnet (BP-26P)

and/or Moving Coil (BP-26MC) version. It offers a broadcast

quality uncomplicated package for those who enjoy the ultimate

in vinyl playback. The MM/MC phono stage is also available

in an outboard unit – BP 1.5 C-Series as well.

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURE

The BP-26 includes a remote control with motor driven volume

up/down, along with mute and absolute phase reversal buttons.

Volume, mute and absolute phase can also be activated manually

on the front of the preamplifier if the need arises.

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PREAMPLIFIERS FOR THE

MUSIC CONNOISSEUR

MPS-2

MPS-2 C-SERIES POWER SUPPLY

• New high current output power supply

• Power supply allows attachment of up to 4 different Bryston components

• Lower noise and distortion

• Huge new ultra-low-noise power transformer

• 68000 MFD of Capacitance

• Quick connect 12 volt trigger output

• Switchable ‘mute’ triggers on each of the 4 outputs

• Re-settable automatic overload protection on each output

AvAILABLE MODELS:

• BP-26 Line level preamplifier with volume remote control

• BP-26P Line level preamplifier with MM phono stage and volume remote control

• BP-26MC Line level preamplifier with MC/MM phono stage and volume remote control

• BP-26DA Line level preamplifier with 2 DAC inputs and volume remote control

Our feeling is that Bryston’s BP-26 C-Series preamplifiers

are one of those fortunate circumstances when the long hours

and extended listening pays off. The sense of transcending the

recording medium and experiencing the original performance

is captured with exceptional realism.

We invite you to audition one today.

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BP 26 SERIES

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FREqUENCY RESPONSE:

20Hz-20kHz +/- .05dB

MAxIMUM OUTPUT:

15 volts unbalanced, 30 volts balanced

IM OR THD:

less 0.0015% at 3 volts out

HIGH LEvEL INTENSITY:

500mV

RATED NOISE:

Ref. 500mV unbalanced input, 20-20kHz - 100dB Ref. 1 volt balanced input 20-20kHz - 103dB

xLR:

Pin 1 ground, pin 2 positive, pin 3 negative

FEATURES:

2 pair balanced female XLR inputs 1 pair balanced male XLR outputs 5 pair RCA inputs 4 pair RCA + 1 pair phono inputs 4 pair RCA + 2 SPDIF digital inputs (BP20/25 DA only) 2 pair RCA outputs 1 tape loop

FINISH:

Silver or Black

DIMENSIONS:

19 or 17 x 2.25 x 11 inches,

48.26 or 43.18 x 5.72 x 28 cm wt: 2 boxes, 20 lbs (9 kg) each

BP-26 DA SPECIFICATIONS:

Input Sample Rate: 16kHz to 108kHz. Word Length: 16, 18, 20, 24 Bit

Conforms to SPDIF standard

Distortion: Less than .002%, 20Hz-20kHz Signal to Noise Ratio: Greater than 100dB Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz +/- .1dB

BP-26 PHONO SPECIFICATIONS:

Distortion: Less than .005%, IM or THD, any frequency or combination of frequencies from 20-20kHz, at rated output or below Rated Noise: Phono: -80dBA referred to an input of 5 millivolts RMS @ 1kHz

RIAA Accuracy: Within less than +/- 0.05dB from 20-20kHz inclusive

BP-26MC PHONO SPECIFICATIONS:

Distortion: Less than .005%, 20-20kHz, with preamplifier driven to full rated output Noise: Equivalent to approximately 1000 ohm metal film resistor (Thermal noise greater than 85dB below 0.6mV input, unweighted) Gain: 16.5 or 22.5dB (internally restrappable) Frequency Response: Below 5Hz to above 30kHz, within less

than +/- 0.5dB

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REDEFINING INNOVATION

optional remote

BP-16 SST C-SERIES STEREO

ANALOG/DIGITAL PREAMPLIFIER

The new Bryston BP-16 is based on our world famous B-100

SST integrated amplifier. In fact the BP-16 is the identical

preamplifier section from the B-100. Technical specifications

are identical to the B-100 amplifier section (see pg 8). This

provides a very cost effective solution for us to manufacture a

full-featured versatile preamplifier for our customers.

The BP-16 is a state of the art analog stereo preamplifier which

utilizes ‘software’ control. The software allows us to provide many

more features and functions while still adhering to traditional

fully discrete analog circuits throughout the preamplifier.

An example of how innovative this new BP-16 is at maintaining

the superiority of discrete analog class A circuits while taking

advantage of the ‘software control’ is in our new digitally

controlled volume. The digitally controlled volume utilizes a

resistance network on a chip. This technology, in reference to

the signal path, is still implemented in the analog mode. It offers

many advantages, for instance perfect channel balance, a simple

integrated balance adjustment without additional parts, practically

zero adjustment noises, first class behavior in reference to noise

and distortion, as well as adjustment via software.

BP 16 SST C–SERIES

OTHER ADvANTAGES INCLUDE:

• RS-232 Software Control/Upgradeable

• IR Control

• New C-Series cosmetics

• Fully Discrete Analog Circuitry

• Relay Switching on all Inputs

• 6 Analog Inputs and 4-Digital inputs (with DA version)

• Record Loop

• Separate Power Supplies for Analog and Digital Sections

• Independent grounds for Digital and Analog sections

• Two quick connect 12 Volt triggers – One Programmable

• Programmable Pass-through feature

• New Volume Control Design

• Headphone Jack

• Two Optical and Two SPDIF inputs (with DA version)

• Optional Internal D to A Converter

• Optional Internal Moving-Magnet Phono Stage

• Optional Full Function Remote

• Available in C-Series - Black or Silver 17” or 19” faceplate

MODEL BP-16 C-SERIES

PREAMPLIFIERS

• BP-16 Line level Preamplifier

• BP-16P Preamplifier with MM Phono Stage

• BP-16DA Line level Preamplifier with 4 Digital inputs

• BP-16P/DA Preamplifier with MM Phono and 4 Digital Inputs

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BP 6 C–SERIES STEREO PREAMPLIFIER

FOR THE PURE & SIMPLE SOUND SYSTEM

BP-6 C-SERIES STEREO PREAMPLIFIER

The Bryston BP-6 C-Series preamplifier is a simplified state

of the art preamplifier offering 4 high level stereo inputs.

Bryston’s BP-6 combines outstanding function with complete

musical accuracy. It provides an exact duplication of the original

recording experience, without distortion or coloration.

Bryston proprietary Class A Discrete Operational Amplifiers are

used throughout. All signal circuitry is fully discrete to avoid the

compromises, phase shift and nonlinearities inherent in IC’s.

Controls are practical and convenient: source switching, tape

monitoring, mute, balance and volume. The BP-6 features

four high level inputs. Output is provided by two pair of

single-ended RCA outputs. A headphone output on the front

panel allows for monitoring and private listening. A motor

driven volume up/down hand held remote control is also

available as an option if required. No internal wiring is designed

into Bryston’s preamp circuitry. Components plug directly

into boards, eliminating variations in signal travel and wire

interaction. Volume controls are laser trimmed to within 1/4

dB accuracy for a firm image balance between the left and right

channels. Low output impedance and high current availability

allow you to run long cables between the preamp and power

amp without any loss of frequency response, so you can position

your amp as close to your speakers as possible.

The BP-6 is also available with an optional internal MM Phono

Stage (BP-6P) input or our now famous Digital (DAC) input

BP-6 DA if required.

The BP-6DA has a coaxial S/PDIF digital input . Anyone who

is tired of the marginal sound quality coming from the analog

outputs of their CD or DVD player should strongly consider this

system. The Bryston DAC provides an easy upgrade path that

will substantially increase the resolution of your audio system.

FEATURES INCLUDE

• New C-Series cosmetics.

• 4 high level stereo inputs.

• Optional Bryston internal DAC.

• Optional Bryston MM Phono Stage.

• All signal circuitry is fully discrete to avoid the compromises,

phase shift and nonlinearities inherent in IC’s.

• Headphone output on the front panel allows for

monitoring and private listening.

• Optional volume up/down/mute remote control (BP-6R).

• Hand held remote control can be added later if required.

• Available in 17 or 19 inch C-Series faceplates in Silver

or Black

• Technical specifications identical to the B-60

integrated amp (see pg 10)

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B100 SST C-SERIES INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

CONVENIENCE WITHOUT COMPROMISE

optional remote

B-100 SST C-SERIES

INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

The Bryston B-100 SST Integrated Amplifier is without

question one of the most sonically transparent and reliable

audio products available. It offers performance levels equal

to the finest separate audio components.

The B100 SST is a state of the art analog stereo integrated

amplifier which utilizes ‘software’ control. The software

allows us to provide many more features and functions while

still adhering to traditional fully discrete analog circuits

throughout the amplifier circuit path.

The B-100 is available with an optional modular plug-

in Moving Magnet Phono stage (B-100P) as well as an

optional plug in Digital stage (B-100DA) for state of the

art PCM Digital playback. Both the MM Phono and the

Digital stage are available separately or combined in a single

package. Modularity in design allows you to add either of

these great options at a later date if required.

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY ENSURES

SONIC SUPERIORITY:

• All signal circuitry is fully discrete to avoid the compromises,

phase shift and nonlinearities inherent in IC’s.

• Two completely separate and independent custom

torodial power supplies are employed to prevent any

possibility of channel to channel crosstalk or interference.

• Our unique ultra-linear input buffer results in a

substantial reduction in noise floor and distortion.

• Gold plated five-way speaker binding posts and gold

plated RCA input and output connectors provide

long-term trouble-free connections.

• Headphone output on the front panel allows for

monitoring and private listening.

• Full function remote control (optional).

• High current reserves for lightning-fast response.

• Programmable Pass-through feature.

MODEL BP-100 SST C-SERIES

INTEGRATED AMPLIFIERS

• B-100 Line level Integrated Amplifier

• B-100P Integrated Amplifier with MM Phono Stage

• B-100DA Integrated Amplifier with 4 Digital inputs

• B-100P/DA Integrated Amplifier with MM Phono

and 4 Digital Inputs

PRE-OUT/MAIN-IN:

A versatile feature on the Bryston B-100 integrated amplifier

is the pre-out/main-in connectors. It allows the independent

use of the preamplifier or stereo amplifier section within a

multi-channel audio or video system.

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B100 SST C-SERIES INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

CONVENIENCE WITHOUT COMPROMISE

B100 SST FEATURES:

• SST Amplifier output section

• Over 44,000 MFD of filter capacitance per channel

• Three New ultra-low-noise power transformers -

2 for Analog – 1 for Digital

• Totally separate ground paths for Digital and

Analog sections

• New computer modeled heat-sink design

• Two quick connect 12 Volt triggers – One Programmable

• Programmable Pass-through feature

• Main In – Pre Out jacks

• New Volume Control

• Optional Full Function Remote

• Assignable Digital inputs (DA version only)

• R232 Software Upgradable

• IR Control

• Headphone Jack

• Two Optical and Two SPDIF inputs (DA version only)

• Optional Internal D to A Converter

• Optional Internal Phono Stage

• Available in Black or Silver 17 or 19 inch faceplate

PERFORMANCE WITHOUT

COMPROMISE:

If your requirements are for sonic excellence in a versatile,

convenient package, without compromises in performance,

value and reliability, look no further than the Bryston B-100

Integrated Amplifier.

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B100 SST C-SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

PREAMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER

FREqUENCY RESPONSE

20Hz - 20kHz +/- .05dB

MAxIMUM OUTPUT

15 volts

IM OR THD

Less than

HIGH LEvEL SENSITIvITY

0.005% at 3 volts out

500mV

RATED NOISE

Ref. 500mV 20-20kHz - 100dB

FEATURES

4 stereo RCA inputs 3 with DAC option 1 stereo RCA output 1 stereo tape loop Headphone output Gold plated switch contacts and connectors Optional remote, volume and mute Optional MM phono stage Optional DAC

WATTS

100 watts per channel, 8 ohms 180 watts per channel, 4 ohms

HARMONIC DISTORTION

Less than 0.02% from 20Hz to 20kHz at 60 watts

IM DISTORTION

Less than 0.01% from 10 milliwatts to 60 watts

NOISE

106dB below full output

SLEWING RATE

Greater than 60 volts per microsecond

POWER BANDWIDTH

.5Hz to over 100kHz

DAMPING FACTOR

Over 500 at 20Hz, ref. 8 ohms

INPUT SENSITIvITY

.775 Volt in for full output 50k input impedance

FEATURES

Independent analog and digital power supplies Will deliver full output to any phase angle at 4 ohms or higher. Pre-out/main-in connectors

DIMENSIONS

19 or 17 x 4.5 x 10.5 inches, 48.26 or 43.18 x 11.43 x 26.67 cm wt: 19 lbs, 8.5 kg

FINISH

Available in 17 or 19 inch C-Series faceplates in Silver or Black

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B-60 SST C-SERIES INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

PERFORMANCE, RELIABILITY & CONVENIENCE

CONvENIENCE

WITHOUT COMPROMISE

The challenge: to design an integrated audio amplifier

with none of the compromises usually associated with this

approach. Our design team has surpassed the challenge.

The B-60 provides 60 watts per channel at 8 ohms and

100 watts per channel at 4 ohms. There are provisions

for four high level inputs, (CD, Tuner, Video and Aux) in

addition to one tape loop and a pre-out/main-in feature. A

headphone jack is provided for those requiring monitoring

and private listening provisions. An optional motor driven

volume remote control is also available. This motorized

volume approach ensures the lowest possible distortion of

the audio signal.

Options Include:

• Bryston Internal DAC

• Bryston Internal MM Phono Stage (see pg. 12)

• Bryston handheld remote volume control

the absolute minimum. Bryston applies techniques and

employs custom materials in our everyday construction of

electronic equipment that are more typically utilized in

military and aerospace industries. Our traditional adherence

to proprietary parts and sophisticated construction and

testing techniques guarantees your amplifier will perform

for many years without concern. It also prevents any unit

to unit variability which inevitably is the result of any mass

produced product.

PRE-OUT/MAIN-IN:

A versatile feature on the Bryston B-60 integrated amplifier

is the pre-out/main-in connectors. It allows the independent

use of the preamplifier or stereo amplifier section within

an audio or video system.

PERFORMANCE

HAND ASSEMBLED WITH CARE:

Bryston hand assembles and individually tests each and

every product we manufacture. We exclusively use only

the finest components in our amplifier designs, such as 1%

metal-film resistors, polystyrene capacitors and hand selected

and matched transistors to reduce noise and distortion to

WITHOUT COMPROMISE

With today’s increased clarity and dynamic range in recordings

and movie soundtracks you need equipment that not only

equals but surpasses the parameters of the most demanding

material available. The Bryston B-60 Integrated Amplifier

is without peer in meeting this performance challenge.

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B-60 SST C-SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

PREAMPLIFIER

FREqUENCY RESPONSE

20Hz - 20kHz +/- .05dB

MAxIMUM OUTPUT

15 volts

IM OR THD

Less than

HIGH LEvEL SENSITIvITY

0.005% at 3 volts out

500mV

RATED NOISE

Ref. 500mV 20-20kHz - 100dB

FEATURES

AMPLIFIER

WATTS

60 watts per channel, 8 ohms 100 watts per channel, 4 ohms

HARMONIC DISTORTION

Less than 0.01% from 20Hz to 20kHz at 60 watts

IM DISTORTION

Less than 0.01% from 10 milliwatts to 60 watts

NOISE

106dB below full output

SLEWING RATE

Greater than 60 volts per microsecond

POWER BANDWIDTH

.5Hz to over 100kHz

DAMPING FACTOR

Over 500 at 20Hz, ref. 8 ohms

INPUT SENSITIvITY

.775 Volt in for full output 50k input impedance

FEATURES

Each channel employs completely independent power supply Will deliver full output to any phase angle at 4 ohms or higher Pre-out/main-in connectors

DIMENSIONS

19 or 17 x 2.25 x 10.5 inches, 48.26 or 43.18 x 5.72 x 26.67 cm wt: 19 lbs, 8.5 kg

FINISH

Available in 17 or 19 inch C-Series faceplates in Silver or Black

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BRYSTON

BP 1.5 MM/MC PHONO STAGE + MPS-2

BP 1.5

MPS-2

THE BRYSTON

BP-1.5 MM/MC C-SERIES

The huge library of music present on vinyl represents an

irreplaceable treasure. As such it becomes more important than

ever to reproduce the music with the greatest faithfulness to

the original recording.

The BP-1.5 is a high quality, broadcast grade Phono Stage

offering both Moving Magnet and Moving Coil cartridge

step-up capabilities.

The BP-1.5 is available with an optional separate outboard

power supply (MPS-2) to minimize noise and distortion. It

can also be used in conjunction with the MPS-2 power supply

on the Bryston BP-26 Preamplifier without the need for an

extra power supply.

Phono Gain:

BP-1.5 includes two different amplifier modes to accommodate

both MM (moving-magnet) and MC (moving-coil) Phono

Cartridges. The Moving-Magnet mode comes factory

set at 35dB of gain, but can be adjusted with an inside

jumper to 41dB gain.

The Moving-Coil mode adds an additional gain stage to the MM

stage with a step-up transformer. This step-up transformer has

adjustments for gain as well. It can be set for 22.5dB or 16.5dB

of gain. It is factory set for 22.5dB as this will facilitate 90%

of the MC cartridges available. The standard gain of 22.5dB

accommodates cartridges with outputs of less than 40 ohms

impedance. The 16.5dB of gain is for cartridges of 40 to 150

ohm output impedance.

Input Capacitance Loading for Moving-Magnet Section:

The Moving-magnet input capacitance switch is located on the

rear panel and consists of a four element DIP (Dual In Line)

switch and eight high precision capacitors. Four capacitors for

the left and four capacitors for the right channel. This ensures

the correct amount of capacitance across the Phono cartridge

to provide accurate performance.

Mute Switch :

The Manual MUTE switch on the front panel can be activated

at any time. This switch mutes the output and is indicated by

the front panel LED turning from Green to Red.

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MM PHONO STAGE

MM/MC PHONO STAGE

BP-1.5 MC PHONO SPECIFICATIONS:

Distortion: Less than .005%, 20-20kHz, with preamplifier driven to full rated output

BRYSTON

BP 1.5 MM/MC

FREqUENCY RESPONSE

(With Inverse RIAA filter) 20Hz-20kHz +1-.05dB

MAxIMUM OUTPUT

MC mode; Between 20Hz to 20KHz less than +/- 0.5 dB.

MM mode; Between 20Hz to 20KHz less than +/- 0.1dB

RATED OUTPUT

5 Volts RMS High Level sensitivity MM mode; 5 mV

MC mode; 500uV

DISTORTION

< .005% IM or THD, any frequency or combination of

frequencies from 20Hz-20kHz at rated output

RATED NOISE (with A Weighting filter)

MM mode; -80 dBA referred to an input of 5 mV RMS

@ 1kHz MC mode; -80 dBA referred to an input of 0.5

GAIN

MM mode; 35 dB or 41 dB (internally changeable).

Factory set gain; 35dB MC mode; 51.5 dB , 57.5 dB or

63.5 dB (internally changeable). Factory set gain; 57.5 dB

RIAA ACCURACY

Within less than +/- 0.05dB from 20-20kHz inclusive

FEATURES

• 1 pair Power supply input and outputs

• 1 pair RCA inputs and outputs

A/C POWER CONSUMPTION

& HEAT LOAD

1. Operating Current 13.8W

Noise: Equivalent to approximately 1000 ohm metal film resistor (Thermal noise greater than 85dB below 0.6mV input, unweighted)

Gain: 16.5 or 22.5dB (internally restrappable)

Frequency Response: Below 5Hz to above 30kHz, within

less than +/- 0.5dB

2. Max. Wattage 14W

WEIGHT

BP 1.5, 5 lbs (2.27 kg) MPS2, 20 lbs (9 kg)

FINISH

Available in 17 or 19 inch C-Series faceplates in

Silver or Black

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DIGITAL TO ANALOGUE CONVERTER

BRYSTON DAC

The Bryston DAC chip we use is a hybrid multi-bit delta sigma

DAC (digital to analogue converter) device. Before the digital

data reaches the delta-sigma modulator, it is run through an 8x

over-sampling process and digital interpolation filter. Due to

the inherent over-sampling process of a delta- sigma modulator

architecture, the overall interpolation ratio of the device is 128

times. Over-sampling and up-sampling have some great benefits

when implemented correctly.

There is a significant difference between up-sampling and

oversampling. Over-sampling is when the samples are repeated

(2x, 4x, 8x, etc.) to create a new sampling frequency. The new

samples are then generally run through an interpolation filter

to create a more analog-like waveform.

Up-sampling usually refers to a mathematical process in which

the new sample rate is not a multiple of the old sample rate,

and the numbers have to be calculated in real-time. This is

what is happening when a sample rate converter chip is in an

up-convert mode. So in the BP-26 DA, if a 44.1 kHz signal

is present: we up-sample to 96kHz (with the Sample Rate

Converter) and then the DAC will internally 8x over-sample

that signal. The great benefit of both of these methods is that

it relaxes the requirements of the analog filter after the DAC.

BRYSTON

This is important because it allows designers to implement

higher cutoff frequencies with slower roll-offs, which results

in a phase linear circuit in the audio band.

The up-sampling method, when implemented correctly, also

has the side effect of jitter reduction, since the output clock is

usually asynchronous from the input clock. Another thing to

note is that if the over-sampling or up-sampling processes are

implemented poorly, they can actually introduce jitter. This is

usually a result of poor power supply implementation.

So, in the Bryston DAC, each stage in the digital chain (input

receiver > sample rate converter > digital audio converter) is

independently regulated to prevent any interactions and to

provide rock solid power supplies for any up-sampling/over-

sampling process.

All of this being said the most critical part of the DAC circuit

in the Bryston Preamplifiers and Bryston Integrated Amplifiers

is that the output from the D to A is directly connected to

a pair of Bryston proprietary Class A Discrete Operational

Amplifiers rather than the typical IC chips employed in most

other products. This makes a huge difference in resolution and

dynamic headroom performance.

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COMPARISON CHART

MODEL BALANCED PHONO MM PHONO MC DAC REMOTE

BP 26

BP 26 can have both MM and MC Phono or DAC internally installed but not both

BP 16

BP 16 can have both Phono MM and DAC internally installed

BP 6

BP 6 can have Phono MM or DAC internally installed but not both

B 100

BP 100 can have both Phono MM and DAC internally installed

B 60R

B 60R can have Phono MM or DAC internally installed but not both

BP 1.5

+ + + + +

+ + +

+ +

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BRYSTON

WARRANTY

In a world where most things seem to need frequent

upgrading, repair, or replacement, how can Bryston offer

a comprehensive, unconditional, and fully transferable

warranty on every audio product we make?

The answer would quickly become apparent if you were

to tour Bryston’s plant in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

State-of-the-art design facilities, with the latest CAD and

circuit simulation software, and an inventory of some of the

best and most reliable parts on the planet, combine with

a manufacturing philosophy that eschews the artifacts of

mass production — robots, moving assembly lines, and,

frankly, shortcuts. Every Bryston audio component is

handcrafted by people who take great pride in building the

very best. Starting with a bare circuit board, for example,

each component is hand selected and installed, every wire

is cut and bent by hand, every connection is hand soldered.

On average, it takes thirty to thirty-five person-hours to

assemble a single Bryston product. Is this just some romantic

19th-century notion of the artisan-craftsman, or is there a

real benefit to you, the consumer? There is. Take the hand

soldering, for example. We could do the job much faster by

employing wave-soldering machines as many companies

do. But that would mean exposing the entire circuit board

to a molten-metal bath, a source of extreme heat shock

that could result in long-term reliability problems.

We don’t skimp on testing or rush our products through

some last-minute go/no-go check; at every stage individual

parts, completed circuit-boards, sub-assemblies, and final

assemblies are all put through rigorous inspection and testing

procedures. When completed, every Bryston amplifier

receives a comprehensive and carefully documented

test of all its functions, and the printed results of this

computer-aided analysis are actually packed and shipped

with each unit. During this intensive procedure, we not

only reject any product that falls outside of our advertised

specifications, but also any not meeting an even narrower

band of specifications that we use for internal testing. As a

result, you can expect each Bryston product to perform as

least twice as well as the advertised specifications.

Our 20-year amplifier and 5-year digital circuit warranty

drives us in a different direction from the typical

manufacturer. We consider a Bryston product to be a

mutual investment: by you, in an amplifier of lasting

quality, and by us, in that we invest in the quality of the

product in order to be secure in offering our warranty. It

simply makes good economic sense to produce the very

best products we can.

As a result, it can be said that we don’t just make

amplifiers — we also make f riends — extremely

satisfied customers who become life-long evangelists

for Bryston’s philosophy and tell their friends about

our products.

Canada’s largest independent manufacturer

of high-end audio electronics for consumers and professionals

Founded 1962

Bryston Limited P.O. Box 2170, 677 Neal Drive, Peterborough,

Ontario, Canada K9J 7Y4 1-800-632-8217 bryston.ca