[James Tanner]

Bryston BIT

I recently replaced a “power regenerator” from a Colorado based manufacturer with the Bryston BIT.  I liked the feature set on the “regenerator”- web enabled, the ability to control zones, and a nice LED display.  I was disappointed when it failed after 5 years.

This failure ended up being a blessing in disguise.  I have been aware of the BIT product for years and took this opportunity to upgrade from the regenerator to an isolation transformer based conditioner.  My system is primarily Bryston- Model T’s, 14B, BDA-2, BDP-1.  The 14B already has the BIT technology built in, so I use the BIT for the digital side and pre-amp.

I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the improvement surprised me, actually floored me!  The most immediate improvement was the low end.  The bass is noticeably deeper and better controlled with the image being more stable.

The Bryston BIT is the real deal, unlike other conditioners on the market.

Rich Jackson

[Rod_S]

Sounds like a PS Audio product that failed since they are coincidently located in Colorado.

[James Tanner]

HI Folks

Here is a review on the Torus unit but it is identical to our Bryston BIT units.

http://www.stereotimes.com/post/torus-avr-20-ac-conditioner/

james

[Rod_S]

If one was to go with two BIT-15's (or 15AVR's) over a single BIT-20 (or 20AVR or 20AVR2) for powering 2 7B-SST2's, a single BIT-15 powering a single 7B-SST2, how much performance is given up over the single 20? Would it be noticeable?

I realize it's cheaper to go with a single 20 and overall it's the better choice in this situation given the discussions earlier in this thread but if logistics make that difficult because the 7's are so far apart how bad is the trade off in performance?

Thanks

[geoffhay]

I thought the 7B3 s already had BIT technology, so why would you need them at all?...Thnx , Bryston fan....

[Rod_S]

Easy, surge protection.

[Rod_S]

If one was to go with two BIT-15's (or 15AVR's) over a single BIT-20 (or 20AVR or 20AVR2) for powering 2 7B-SST2's, a single BIT-15 powering a single 7B-SST2, how much performance is given up over the single 20? Would it be noticeable?

I realize it's cheaper to go with a single 20 and overall it's the better choice in this situation given the discussions earlier in this thread but if logistics make that difficult because the 7's are so far apart how bad is the trade off in performance?

Thanks

Any thoughts on this James?

[James Tanner]

Any thoughts on this James?

Hi

The only issue I have run into with the single 15 amp BITS is because the isolation transformer is smaller in the BIT 15 relative to the single BIT 20 and  there is a potential for the smaller transformer to saturate when high current is required.  The 20 does not seem to have that issue even with two 7B's connected.  Given the logistics of the amplifiers placed wide apart then I think two 15 units should be fine with a single 15 on each amplifier.

james

[Rod_S]

Thanks James

Something I just observed, the 7's are a larger comment dimension size vs the BIT15's. Are the transformers inside the 7's larger than those in the 15's or are they both basically the same and the 7's are just larger to accommodate a lot more innards as it were over and above what the 15's would have?

[James Tanner]

The transformers in the 7B are larger than the 15 amp BIT

[Rod_S]

Very interesting, thanks

[Rod_S]

Are there still old style BIT faceplates available for purchase if one wanted to change colors on a BIT model before the new style was implemented?

[James Tanner]

Are there still old style BIT faceplates available for purchase if one wanted to change colors on a BIT model before the new style was implemented?

Hi Rod

No sorry... no older faceplates available.

james

[Rod_S]

OK, thanks James

[Intibre]

Mr. Tanner, which of the new cubed amplifiers have the BIT technology built in?

[James Tanner]

Mr. Tanner, which of the new cubed amplifiers have the BIT technology built in?

Hi

It is not all the BIT technology but the 7B, 14B and 28B have the same type of transformers as used in the BIT.

james

[Intibre]

Ok, thanks for your reply.

[James Tanner]

Hi James... received the BIT-15 yesterday.  Thanks for such prompt delivery. 

Just installed it about an hour ago.  Very impressive improvement - especially in regard to picture quality.  But, sound quality also went up a few notches, as well. 

Not sure about break in ... it sounds so good right out of the box.  But, I'm sure there will be "some" further improvement with more time on the unit. 

Will get back to you in more detail in about a week or so.

First impressions: the BIT-15 is a significant upgrade for any dedicated audiophile or  videophile.  Does an excellent job in all respects.

Will provide more reaction to the unit as time goes on.

My guess is that I just bought about the best power conditioner on the market.

Sure performs that way.

Thanks again,

Brent

[R. Daneel]

Hi James!

I am reviving an old thread here but I was wondering if you could answer a few questions for me:

1. What is the smallest (lowest amperage rating) BIT model available for continental European market (Germany etc.)?
2. Is this model suitable for driving a BDP-2, BDA-2, BHA-1 and a 60 Wpc integrated amplifier?
3. Is this model available in all 3 series; IS, Standard, AVR; and what are their respective prices?
4. What are the available options for this model?

Thanks!
Antun

[James Tanner]

Hi James!

I am reviving an old thread here but I was wondering if you could answer a few questions for me:

1. What is the smallest (lowest amperage rating) BIT model available for continental European market (Germany etc.)?
2. Is this model suitable for driving a BDP-2, BDA-2, BHA-1 and a 60 Wpc integrated amplifier?
3. Is this model available in all 3 series; IS, Standard, AVR; and what are their respective prices?
4. What are the available options for this model?

Thanks!
Antun

Hi Antun

1. I believe it is the BIT 4 (amp)
2. I would say the BIT 8 would be the better option
3. Yes
4. The prices would be set by the distributor.

james