[James Tanner]

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: New Bryston Active Speaker Dealer

January 2017

Hi Folks,

I am very pleased to announce a dedicated Bryston Active Speaker Dealer.

Welcome to:  ‘Pulsworks Audio Arts in Saskatoon, SK’





David will have a fully active Bryston system on display consisting of the following:


•   Bryston Model T Active Speakers.

•   Bryston BAX 3-way Active Digital Crossover.

•   Custom Bryston three channel amplifier per speaker.


Having a dedicated listening room to allow customers to hear how much better Active Speakers can sound is paramount and I thank David for his commitment to this concept.

In a market where customers are asking for more value added from their dealer the in home active Bryston speaker system is a perfect fit.


James Tanner
Bryston

[mr_bill]

James,
Are the amps built in to the speaker or external?

[James Tanner]

James,
Are the amps built in to the speaker or external?

External.

james

[James Tanner]

Hi Folks,

Just a heads up - the Bryston speakers are going up about 10% next month.

james

[adol290]

James,

What are these "Custom Bryston three channel amplifiers".

Are they made just for the dealer, or can they be ordered.

Also Specs on them.

[James Tanner]

James,

What are these "Custom Bryston three channel amplifiers".

Are they made just for the dealer, or can they be ordered.

Also Specs on them.

Hi

I wanted to have a dedicated 3 channel amplifier for the new Active Model T's so I am building an amplifier which will be the size of a current 14B.

One side will be a 7B channel and the other side will be two 4B channels. The rear panel will have 3 Balanced and single ended inputs and 3 sets of 5-way binding posts out and will be labelled Woofer/Mid/Tweeter.

james

[Grit]

Oooh! Could be fun for home theater (center/surround) too! That plus a 14B (or two 7B's) would cover all my music AND home theater desires for a LONG time!

[adol290]

Hi

I wanted to have a dedicated 3 channel amplifier for the new Active Model T's so I am building an amplifier which will be the size of a current 14B.

One side will be a 7B channel and the other side will be two 4B channels. The rear panel will have 3 Balanced and single ended inputs and 3 sets of 5-way binding posts out and will be labelled Woofer/Mid/Tweeter.

james

So you would need 2 of these.

That would mean the cost would be around 20K just for the two amplifiers. 

Plus the cost of the active crossover...

[James Tanner]

So you would need 2 of these.

That would mean the cost would be around 20K just for the two amplifiers. 

Plus the cost of the active crossover...

Yes plus the Model T speakers would put a state of the art active system at about $30,000 - a bargin !!!

james

[adol290]

James,

Can the BAX 3-way Active Digital Crossover be ordered now.

What is the retail price?

Will there be a program to trade in our external crossovers...

[James Tanner]

James,

Can the BAX 3-way Active Digital Crossover be ordered now.

What is the retail price?

Will there be a program to trade in our external crossovers...

Hi

The crossovers are almost ready - have 6 on order - be about 3 more weeks.

james

[James Tanner]

Hi Folks,

Just a note to update the progression of the impression, as well as, the break in period on my new Bryston Mini T Speakers.

The sound is getting richer, volume (technically gain) is increasing with no noticeable distortion, all instruments sound like they are right in front of me; as if being at a concert. Currently, I'm listening to the McIntosh SACD DSD demo on the Oppo. Each instrument can be singled out, the lows are low and the highs are high crisp and all of it is clear as a Caribbean scuba dive.

Seems like the speakers are loosening up and the sound is enveloping me and the room. The REL III has disappeared, still blending perfectly with the lows of the Mini-Ts. There is no harsh separation between them anymore.

It is sonic bliss!

Once, I save up another $1000 I'll re-wire my room with Blue Jean cables, I'll Bi-Amp my Mini-Ts. Turns out my Pioneer SC-65 is capable of this function if not running a 9.2 set up; which I'm not nor plan too. So Bi-Amp and a 7.1 set up will be my final configuration for a while until my wallet heals...

So thank you, Ivan you were spot on with your assessment of my audio gear and it working well with the Mini-Ts...

Joe Schmoe 
Senior Member

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Equipment:
Pioneer SC-65 (as pre-amp), Anthem PVA-7, Bryston Mini-T Speakers, Sonus Faber Concertino Speakers, Sonus Faber Solo Center Channel Speaker, REL Stadium III Sub-Bass System, Oppo BDP-105 Blu-Ray, Synology DS412+, and Sonos.

[martydmnt]

Yes plus the Model T speakers would put a state of the art active system at about $30,000 - a bargin !!!

Bargain is relative, but $30k is 5-10x less than some of the "statement" speakers that the various audio magazines reported on at CES!

[James Tanner]

Bargain is relative, but $30k is 5-10x less than some of the "statement" speakers that the various audio magazines reported on at CES!

HI

Yes thats my point - when you look at what improved performance level is possible with a well designed active system $30,000 is very reasonable in the scale of things.

james

[James Tanner]

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT:  Bryston A1 Speaker – Customer Feedback

February 2017

Hi James

Love the Bryston A1 speakers.  They sound great! You guys did a great job developing these.



I had (EDIT) speakers before these but I think I did things a little backwards. 

I purchased the (EDIT) speakers not expecting to change my system.  My wife then suggested that I upgrade the rest of the stereo.  After a lot of research, I then purchased the Bryston Pre-Amp and Power Amp. The (EDIT) speakers were very bright.

Then I purchased the Bryston A1 speakers and there was a noticeable improvement from first listening.  The high frequency was improved and much better base and mid-range.  Probably the better base and mid-range had as much to do with the improvement as anything else simply because I am hearing more of the music (at least that’s my thought and I am no expert. 

I just know what I like in sound and what I don’t).  I purchased the speakers at Audio Eden in Aurora.  They were great to work with.

I had not experienced the “bright” sound before so I googled it on the internet and found that I was not the only person to fall into this trap.  I tried all the simpler fixes such as interconnect cables etc.  Finally decided that I needed to change the speakers. 

Glad I did!

George

[stereobear]

I am considering either the A2 or Middle T speakers.  What are the sound differences between these different models?

My room is 11 feet by 16 feet by 8 feet.  Which speaker would be more appropriate?

[James Tanner]

I am considering either the A2 or Middle T speakers.  What are the sound differences between these different models?

My room is 11 feet by 16 feet by 8 feet.  Which speaker would be more appropriate?

Hi Stereobear

They are very close in that the sound power response is almost identical. 

The A2 will play louder with less distortion due to the extra Tweeter and Mid but the Middle T will go lower and have a bit more resolution and micro detail through the audio band.

So a lot will depend on the type of music you generally listen too and the levels you listen at.

Its not a big room so I do not think either speaker would ever be stressed.

james

[stereobear]

James, thanks for your reply.

I listen to all types of music and do not play loud.

Do both the A and T models use the same tweeters and mid-range drivers?

My small room will not get overloaded by too much bass or sound boomy with either speaker?

[srb]

... but the Middle T will go lower ...

I see that the Middle T has 2 X 8" woofers (and ~ 10% more enclosure volume) vs. the A2's 2 X 6.5" woofers, yet the specifications show the A2 has an F3 of 31Hz vs. the Middle T F3 of 33Hz ?

[Mag]

James, thanks for your reply.

I listen to all types of music and do not play loud.

Do both the A and T models use the same tweeters and mid-range drivers?

My small room will not get overloaded by too much bass or sound boomy with either speaker?

That was my concern when I bought the Model T, that they would overload the room, which wasn't the case. But your room is about 1/2 the size of mine. So knowing the kind of bass the 8" driver puts out, IMO I'd opt for the A2 with the smaller drivers, which should be more articulate. As well with higher resolution recordings such as with the BCD-3, that generates more heat, dual drivers and tweeters, would better handle heat.

But you say you don't play your music loud, so it's probably a none issue.