Bryston announcing new SST3 amps

veloceleste · « **Reply #1060 on:** 30 May 2020, 12:37 am »

I'm now a happy owner of a new to me 3B3 which replaced a 2.5BSST2 driving a pair of Mini T's. The sound quality improvement I like best over the 2.5BSST2 is the relaxed nature of the presentation. I find myself listening at lower volume and still being drawn into the music. Smooth, clear and balanced, the 3B3 is most likely my end game amp.

James Tanner · « **Reply #1061 on:** 30 May 2020, 10:12 am »

Quote from: veloceleste on 30 May 2020, 12:37 am

I'm now a happy owner of a new to me 3B3 which replaced a 2.5BSST2 driving a pair of Mini T's. The sound quality improvement I like best over the 2.5BSST2 is the relaxed nature of the presentation. I find myself listening at lower volume and still being drawn into the music. Smooth, clear and balanced, the 3B3 is most likely my end game amp.

Hi veloceleste

Yes I agree - its one of those things where you assume you have more than enough power with a smaller amp but when you put in the more powerful amp even at lower volumes there seems to be more control and micro detail available.

Enjoy!

james

James Tanner · « **Reply #1062 on:** 12 Jun 2020, 09:35 pm »

Hi guys,

Here is the link.

The video came out great! James!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jFPxCCiMG0&feature=youtu.be

Thanks again,

Jeffrey W. Fritz
Editor-in-Chief
The SoundStage! Network

sweetspot · « **Reply #1063 on:** 13 Jun 2020, 01:04 pm »

Great interview! Thanks by's. Bryston rules!!

alexone · « **Reply #1064 on:** 22 Jun 2020, 08:15 pm »

...nice interview

thanks!!

al.

James Tanner · « **Reply #1065 on:** 29 Jun 2020, 02:48 pm »

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston 4B Cubed Amplifier – Customer Feedback

July 2020

Hello,

I am sending this message today in appreciation of my brand new Bryston 4B3 which I purchased from Glubes Audio/Video in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. I have had many different manufacturers of amplifiers in my home audio system over the past 40 years. Up until the addition of the 4B3 I thought my (edit) was a good amp. It has been very reliable and didn't give me any trouble since it was purchased back in 2003. However, when I got my new 4B3 installed last Wednesday I had no idea what I was in for.

This 4B amp has completely transformed my listening experience. Compared to my previous amp the Bryston has lifted a very thick "veil" from the music which I didn't even realize was there. The treble is sweet and extended and not the least bit harsh or aggressive. The midrange is full, but not bloated, with phenomenal vocal performance. The bass? Well what can I say? It litetally knocks you back in your chair!!! It is tight, authoritative and deep with uncanny precision and fantastic detail.

To be frank I am in awe of my new powerhouse!!!

I did not think or even believe that changing to the 4B3 would make such a dramatic difference in my system, but it HAS!!! I had been going along for the past 40 years trying to make my system sound like the demonstration systems at Glubes and never got there. With the addition of my sweet little Bryston I AM there and I could not be happier or more satisfied. I have finally "arrived" in the true high end.

Going forward I can put any loudspeaker I desire into my system and it will sound awesome being driven by my 4B3. Thank you for designing and manufacturing this gorgeous and rock solid amplifier. Anyone who is looking to do an upgrade or are starting out as a novice in the hobby needs to seriously audition your products and when they do they will most likely be purchasing Bryston to make their system sound awesome.

Again, thank you for everything.

Best Regards,
Christopher Richardson

drummermitchell · « **Reply #1066 on:** 2 Jul 2020, 08:18 pm »

Just ran across an add on CAM for sale a pair of 28 SST-2 amps for sale but they were upgraded to the cubed series.
On the back of the amps you see the SST-2 and also the Bryston cubed logo,plus he has the SST-2 face plates on instead of the newer cubed series plates.
Did not know you could UPGRADE SSt-2 to Cubed series .
Looks legit and wondering what the upgrade cost would be.

Markd51 · « **Reply #1067 on:** 8 Jul 2020, 08:40 pm »

I would assume these are legit.
Sure wish Bryston did this for older models. I'd be shipping them my pair of 7BSST2's on a Pallet.

drummermitchell · « **Reply #1068 on:** 10 Jul 2020, 01:50 pm »

No response as to the upgrade.
I remember a few years back a dealer mentioned the 28 sst2 can be upgraded to the cubed series.
If I’m correct the upgrade was around 1500.00 per amp.
Will find out and post.

James Tanner · « **Reply #1069 on:** 10 Jul 2020, 01:59 pm »

Hi

I think you may be correct Don - let me check with Mike.

james

drummermitchell · « **Reply #1070 on:** 10 Jul 2020, 02:01 pm »

Perfect,
Thanks James

James Tanner · « **Reply #1071 on:** 10 Jul 2020, 04:56 pm »

Hi Don,

OK I spoke with engineering and we updated a few units early on to new rear panels including the new input circuit.

But we decided not to go forward 'officially' because the price of the modification was not practical and the changes were substantial.

james

drummermitchell · « **Reply #1072 on:** 10 Jul 2020, 08:22 pm »

Alas,thanks for looking into it.

James Tanner · « **Reply #1073 on:** 27 Oct 2020, 05:49 pm »

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Cracking Review on the BP17 & 3B Cubed

November 2020

Hi Folks,

Got this from our friends at PMC:

“Dear Gents

Cracking review on the BP-17 Cubed preamplifier and 3B Cubed Power amplifier from the UK in HiFi Critic Magazine

Keith”

Please email me if you want the PDF
jamestanner@bryston.com

James Tanner · « **Reply #1074 on:** 28 Oct 2020, 10:31 am »

https://bryston.com/hifi-critic-bp17-and-3b-stereo-amp-review/

Rod_S · « **Reply #1075 on:** 28 Oct 2020, 12:02 pm »

Just reading through the last number of posts. The initial talk of possible upgrades to the SST2 series to cubed got me excited for a few seconds but the balloon burst quickly as I read it wasn't something Bryston decided to go ahead with. Too bad as I have a pair of 28B-SST2 and a pair of 7B-SST2

If the price had of been $1500 per amp, assuming US I would think that would be fair, for me at least

perhaps not for Bryston it seems, not sure if that was regardless of amp or just for the 28's with the smaller amps being a bit less.

Being able to do that would have been more incentive to take advantage of the 4B trade in program that was offered earlier in the year as that would have been a way of getting to cubed series on all 5 of my amps. That may have also prompted me to send in my BDP-2 to get the BDP-3 upgrades bringing everything up to current spec

Grit · « **Reply #1076 on:** 29 Oct 2020, 03:24 am »

Hey Rod_S, I feel ya!

As I recall, James Tanner stated something to the effect that all of the regulartory requirements to get the amp upgrades to pass and be certified made it too expensive to justify. Bryston wanted to and initially intended to. Seemed to be another case of government interceeding (IMO).

- Garrett

James Tanner · « **Reply #1077 on:** 29 Oct 2020, 10:32 am »

Hi Folks,

Yes Grit is correct. If you change an amplifier all the safety and hydro requirements have to be certified again. This costs thousands of dollars and makes sense for a particular model (ex 4B) but is way too costly for any individual or small number of amplifiers (ex: updates) over and above the cost of the update parts and labour.

james

James Tanner · « **Reply #1078 on:** 14 Mar 2021, 09:24 pm »

Hi Folks,

Interesting comparison between a older 4B and the newest 4B Cubed in Part-Time Audiophile magazine:

https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2021/03/12/bryston-audio-4b%c2%b3-power-amplifier-review/

james

1oldguy · « **Reply #1079 on:** 28 Aug 2021, 08:14 pm »

Well it looks like I will be ordering a new set of Bryston 28B Cubed..........