[James Tanner]

Hi Folks,

Nice review on our BP25 Preamp (Yes 25) - reinforces that good engineering conquers the test of time.

http://hometheaterhifi.com/editorial/blogs/bryston-bp-25-stereo-preamplifier/

james

[CanadianMaestro]

Hi Folks,

Nice review on our BP25 Preamp (Yes 25) - reinforces that good engineering conquers the test of time.

http://hometheaterhifi.com/editorial/blogs/bryston-bp-25-stereo-preamplifier/

james

Bravo! I am all for hanging on to audio gear. The article hits it on the head.
I have no urge whatsoever to "upgrade" my digital Brystons or amps. Moola better spent imo on music to feed hungry amps and hungry people.  The 20-yr analog warranties are strokes of genius -- competitor-killers imo. Terminator of Audio.

Off the merry go round I go.

[CanadianMaestro]

Hi Folks,

Nice review on our BP25 Preamp (Yes 25) - reinforces that good engineering conquers the test of time.

http://hometheaterhifi.com/editorial/blogs/bryston-bp-25-stereo-preamplifier/

james

James,

I see often these terms: distortion. noise. harmonics.
Especially with measurement graphs like the impressive ones in that BP-25 article above.

Are these 3 terms the same in meaning?

When harmonics "creep into the spectrum", is that bad? Same as "noise" and "distortion"? 

[James Tanner]

James,

I see often these terms: distortion. noise. harmonics.
Especially with measurement graphs like the impressive ones in that BP-25 article above.

Are these 3 terms the same in meaning?

When harmonics "creep into the spectrum", is that bad? Same as "noise" and "distortion"? 

Hi,

Yes ... Harmonics are distortion bi-products.

james

[R. Daneel]

Has anyone noticed how people, when referring to pride (as in pride of ownership), are really referring to their own conceit?

I think Bryston is in a different ball-park. If you own a Bryston, pride of ownership is guaranteed but not for all the wrong reasons. The equipment is built to last and perform admirably and it is worth owning. I tend to think about it as owning a fine Helvetia wrist-watch. It was fantastic 40 years ago and well, it still is!

As for the BP-25 itself, I asked Mr. Tanner one time when is a new preamp line due to come out. His reply was that it was already as good as they could possibly make it and that no new preamps were planned. An honest yet incredibly powerful statement when you think about it.

As long as there is honesty and modesty. Bryston will have a place in my heart.

Cheers!
Antun

[CanadianMaestro]

Has anyone noticed how people, when referring to pride (as in pride of ownership), are really referring to their own conceit?

I think Bryston is in a different ball-park. If you own a Bryston, pride of ownership is guaranteed but not for all the wrong reasons. The equipment is built to last and perform admirably and it is worth owning. I tend to think about it as owning a fine Helvetia wrist-watch. It was fantastic 40 years ago and well, it still is!

As for the BP-25 itself, I asked Mr. Tanner one time when is a new preamp line due to come out. His reply was that it was already as good as they could possibly make it and that no new preamps were planned. An honest yet incredibly powerful statement when you think about it.

As long as there is honesty and modesty. Bryston will have a place in my heart.

Cheers!
Antun

 

When I buy a piece of kit (like Bryston) and it surprises me beyond my expectation, then yes, I take pride in it. I tell my fellow 'philes about it. It's conceit, but (so what?) a different type when it comes to audio. I certainly don't acquire audio gear as status symbols to show them off -- unlike other material goods like cars, watches, etc. which may be viewed by some as status objects or trophy gear. Not audio gear imo.