You've tweaked my ears with this new product. Could you share the Canadian and U.S. list prices for all models?
In addition, with a 4B-SST2, which would be the recommended model. I have noted that the 4B-SST2 manual states that the actual current draw into 4 ohms at maximum output is 2100 watts, which actually equates to 17.5 Amps @ 120 volts, which is what is confusing me.
James, is there any chance of a 240Volt version for the UK, as we are not getting the full BIT?
Cheers
Are 19" faceplates available yet?
IS Series Single Phase Input - 120V
BIT-IS 5 B 17 IS Series Single 5 Amps/120V/60Hz 1,095.00
BIT-IS 5 S 17
BIT-IS 15 B 17 IS Series Single 15 Amps/120V/60Hz 1,495.00
BIT-IS 15 S 17
BIT-IS 20 B 17 IS Series Single 20 Amps/120V/60Hz 2,395.00
That power draw is not continuous. I usually recommend a minimum of 10 amp Torus unit with a 4B SST2
Hi - we are looking at offering the BIT in 220 and 240 volt versions - so far there has not been much demand outside North America.
james
Morning James, that is good news, I think it is one of those "if you build it, they will come" type products, there has definitely been chat about them on the UK bryston forum :thumb:
Cheers
Hi - we are looking at offering the BIT in 220 and 240 volt versions - so far there has not been much demand outside North America.
james
IS Series Single Phase Input - 120V
BIT-IS 5 B 17 IS Series Single 5 Amps/120V/60Hz 1,095.00
BIT-IS 5 S 17
BIT-IS 15 B 17 IS Series Single 15 Amps/120V/60Hz 1,495.00
BIT-IS 15 S 17
BIT-IS 20 B 17 IS Series Single 20 Amps/120V/60Hz 2,395.00
That power draw is not continuous. I usually recommend a minimum of 10 amp Torus unit with a 4B SST2
Hi James,
are these new "IS" series single 120/60 (BIT-IS 15 B 17) available now , or will they come out soon.
another winning product from Bryston :thumb:
Hi
Available now :thumb:
James
awesome :green:
the BIT-15 "IS" series, still uses the same Bryston faceplate , and is same size as standard BIT-15.
James......the "Bit" series offers the "series mode surge suppression" ....i have a good idea,but what exactly does this offer over the new "IS" series?
What duration in a transient fall in power will a BIT 20 buffer? I live in an area where Summer lighting can be "fierce" and can be assoDciated with rapid transients in power.
Steve
"what I can say is I have had people call me and tell me that they had a lightening strike and all that survived were the units attached to the Torus. "
*********
Thanks....that's all I need to know. Eight months ago, I moved to a house that is on a elevated ridge and there are several tree on the property with lighting strike scars. I just did a quick calculation of replacement costs for Bryston gear, B & Ws, etc. and it was north of $70k USD. $3k for a BIT is looking like cheap insurance.
When will the 19" silver face plates become available for the BIT 20?
(There is also tornado damage about 1/4 mile away but I don't think that a BIT will help that problem. :>)
Steve
For a dedicated 120v 20 amp circuit.
Steve
Be about 2 weeks from order.
james
I must have misunderstood the availability of 19" face plate for the Bit 20. I ordered a BIT 20 with 19" silver front; AA just called and said that they had talked to Bryston and 19" aren't available and aren't on the "drawing board" for the BIT.
Steve
James,
when will the new IS Series be on Bryston's website?
al.
Sorry Al - I removed your last post - please re-post.
james
...what does 'IS' means?
al.
I'm Stumped :lol::o :scratch: :lol:
james
Does the "IS" has the same transformer from Plitron?
I am looking forward for the Bit16 U.K. version too.May be Bryston can do a custom order. Just curious.
Hi
Yes the same transformer - I think we are getting close to offering overseas versions of the BIT. I will ask our Export Manager.
james
Will they be Full BIT and/or the IS versions, for the UK?
Many thanks.
...what does 'IS' means?
al.
I'm Stumped :lol:
james
Hi,
I believe it will be all models.
james
Hi,
I believe it will be all models.
james
Hi James, any update on when the BIT products are going to be available in Europe/UK?
Cheers
Yes we are in the process of taking orders from our distributors.
james
Brilliant news, thank you.
Which BIT would you recommend for me (240V) to power SP3/BDA/BDP/4BSST2 + Oppo Blu-ray and Sat-receiver?
Cheers
BIT 8 or BIT 16.
james
Brilliant news, thank you.
Which BIT would you recommend for me (240V) to power SP3/BDA/BDP/4BSST2 + Oppo Blu-ray and Sat-receiver?
Cheers
Go for the biggest bit you can afford. Dual phase if possible too.
BIT 8 or BIT 16.
james
Hi James,
I'm really interested in adding one of your conditioners to my system shortly, going on what you said above, unless I've missed something, I take it for the UK are we getting different model numbers compared to the US?
I've got a very similar system to Alpha with 7B's instead of a 4B and a BCD-1 + a TT, I take it as long as the budget will stretch I will be best to go with the UK equivilent of the BIT20?
Yes the 240 volt 50Hz BIT versions are BIT-4, BIT-8 and BIT-16 and are the maximum AMP ratings.
BIT 8 would be the same as our BIT15
james
James,
how many outlets has the BIT 8 (240V 50Hz)? 10 like the "overseas" BIT15 would be cool...
and i hope the "IS" versions are available, too :D
al.
James,
how many outlets has the BIT 8 (240V 50Hz)? 10 like the "overseas" BIT15 would be cool...
and i hope the "IS" versions are available, too :D
al.
So the next question is I guess, how many outlets will the BIT-16 have? can that stretch to 10 with the bigger chassis?
Not sure we can but I will check.
james
Yes the 240 volt 50Hz BIT versions are BIT-4, BIT-8 and BIT-16 and are the maximum AMP ratings.
BIT 8 would be the same as our BIT15
james
Hi James, thanks for your quick reply on all my questions.
I just placed and order for UK version BIT 16 silver with 17" faceplate. You mentioned that the International versions only has BIT engraved in the front faceplate and not 16. Is there a reason for it and how can one tell if its 4, 8, or 16??
I love the green switch :thumb:
Hi James,
Are you doing a mainland Europe version of the BIT? More to the point, can I order one in Switzerland?
Regards
Ron
Hi Ron,
Yes just get in touch with the Bryston distributor.
james
I'm guessing I need a bit 20. The 7's are connected to a dedicated 20 amp line.
2 7/BSST2
BDA-1
BDP-1
BDC-1
Bat 32SE
any thoughts?
James,
I ordered my Bit 20 today from GTT Audio in New Jersey. Looking forward to having protection and a constant 120v in the summer months. We are notorious for having brown outs and low voltage. Wondering if I'll hear a difference in sound.
BJ
James,
I ordered my Bit 20 today from GTT Audio in New Jersey. Looking forward to having protection and a constant 120v in the summer months. We are notorious for having brown outs and low voltage. Wondering if I'll hear a difference in sound.
BJ
I don't believe the BIT 20 will help with brown outs, as I don't see AVR capabilities. I purchased a Torus AVR to solve my power supply issues [but returned it due to issues].
hi, Patrick!
...what issues did you have?
thanks,
al.
Thanks for the listerature you sent via e-mail distribution list, James. :thumb:
For international models, are you offering the US-style, three prong, 220V-240V, receptacles as an option (the type that TorusPower won't install for their int'l models)?
Hi - we are looking at offering the BIT in 220 and 240 volt versions - so far there has not been much demand outside North America.
james
Hi James,
any update on the 240 Volt versions?
I'd be looking for a price for a pair to feed the 14BSSTs.
I haven't seen the system demand over 2.8 kVA so a pair
of 8 Amp units would be ideal.
Tim
Hi Tim,
Yes the 240 volt units are available and I know PMC have been looking into ordering some for the UK. Check with them and I may be able to get some to you next shipment.
james
Hi James,
that could be good news, do you have a link to the specs for the UK range?
I might need to save up for a while i suspect!
Thanks
Tim
James, Just to clarify, my system is 2x7B's, SP3, BDA-1, BDP-1, BCD-1, BHA-1 soon, making 7 items in total, if I were to go with a BIT 16, would this be my best option? and would this give surge protection to my whole system including the 7B's as well as a clean supply, basically optimising my system?
I guess as there are only 6 outputs though I'd have to maybe sacrifice the BCD-1 to just plug into the wall socket as this is my least used component nowadays.
Thanks,
I have 17-20 things connected to my BIT 20 including about 2500 watts of Bryston amplification and two 18" Velodyne SWs. No problems.
Steve
Hi Tim,
The specs are on the previous page under LIT.
I can email you the PDF if you contact me at - jamestanner@bryston.com
james
Blimey Steve, you don't muck about do you :o
Out of curiosity how do you connect that many items when you only have 10 power outlets?
I have three heavy duty Belkin multi-outlet boxes to add additional outlets.
Steve
Thanks Steve, that is something I'll have to look into as thanks to the large UK plugs on our BIT 16 we only get 6 outputs and I've filled them +1 already.
The other option that I have done is to make my own using multi gang electrical boxes, high grade outlets and 12 gauge wire. When I decided to plug everything into the BIT 20, I used the four, 10 outlet Belkin boxes that I had sitting around unused. (For scientific accuracy, I just counted the stuff plugged into the BIT 20; twenty-five.
Steve
Hi Folks,
Be aware if you add a 'power bar' or some such like product to get more connections do not plug your amplifiers into the power bar. One of the advantages of the BIT is a very low output impedance and with amplifiers that is a really good thing (low impedance - high current). So if possible you want the power amp as close as possible to the BIT.
james
Hi Folks,
Be aware if you add a 'power bar' or some such like product to get more connections do not plug your amplifiers into the power bar. One of the advantages of the BIT is a very low output impedance and with amplifiers that is a really good thing (low impedance - high current). So if possible you want the power amp as close as possible to the BIT.
james
Hi James,
Could you please explain, for us non-techies, what this means, why this is? I've got my 28b's in a power bar, (actually 2, the one plugged into the other) together with all my other equipment, on a separate 20amp fuse/wall socket, and wouldn't know or notice why that shouldn't be the way to plug them up. Sounds terrific....
Seem to remember the 28's don't benefit from the BIT? Soundwise that is?
Marius
Now once we looked at that we decided that maybe we could offer the instantaneous current draw application to the amplifiers directly by redesigning the internal transformer to have the same characteristics. So we did, and the newer 7B's, 14B's and 28B-SST's have those type of transformers internally installed.
So you are correct that one of the main features of the BIT is already part of the larger amplifiers design.
james
Hmm, thanks James, I'm trying to get this,
(I feel a viper under the grass though, as we say in Holland...)
You say "one of the main features" is already part of the bigger amps. The others would be, specifically for the 28b? (I ask because i a week it is fathers day, you see.)
Marius
How much impedance does a "power strip", which may add an additional 4 meters of 12 gauge copper wire and with no addition surge "protection, add to the impedance "as seen" by the amps power supply?
Steve
Hi James,
My dealer here in the UK has been chasing PMC for me about the BITs and they seem, for whatever reason, to be reluctant to supply them! Where does that leave me if they do not wish to bring them into the UK? Can my dealer (or I) order direct from you guys?
Cheers
Do the concerns about current limitation apply to headphone amplifiers as well? I know current limitation has been a consideration for power amps for some time.
I am after a BIT 20 in the UK
Any news James ..?