[Armaegis]

Might Bryston consider reintroducing a microphone preamplier into its product line?

Something like the BMP-2 (or is it BMP2 ?) could be nice, but with a wee bit more gain (something more than 60dB, even if modestly so), and also with ADAT input/output connectivity for connection to audio interfaces or other recording equipment.

Just something I imagine from time to time.

I'm just one more in what I'm sure is a minority voice, but I would be very intrigued by a new mic preamp. I've been kinda on/off hoping to see one pop up on the used market somewhere, but no luck. I have zero expectation though. This is super niche and the pro market is so very different than it was a couple decades ago.

[steveoat]

A Bryston Integrated that:

includes USB and HDMI for audio and video (preferably 2 USB and 4 HDMI)

includes a high quality DAC

At least 5 balanced/unbalanced analog inputs

Includes streaming

In other words a single unit that can be the heart of a system.

[Alphonse]

1.  I would like to see the 6BSST 3 channel come back in cubed or next version form. I am currently using 3 PP300SSTs. Would I hear a difference in SQ?

2.  How about a stealth SP? Pre Pro for 5.1 or 7.1 max with only a 4 input 1 output HDMI board, maybe optional other digital inputs , but no analogue inputs, with balanced outputs.

[Rush2112]

 ( 1 )  Bda 4 with even better dac chips / 2 aes ebu inputs / Larger display window to more easily see the sampling rates as opposed to just a led
 ( 2 )  Bcd 4 with these new dac chips
 ( 3 )  Bdp 4 with 16 gb ram / intel board and not celeron / Larger display window   

[Rod_S]

Something that just came to mind as I'm starting to finally get closer to the move to adding heights is a multi-channel amplifier with at least 8 channels, basically designed with heights in mind but could just as easily be used to power all speakers in a system especially if for example a 16 channel version was offered similar to what Storm Audio and Trinnov offer. They both have 8 and 16 channel amps. They are using Class D, I'm not sure how Bryston/James feels about Class D though. Those amps are all basically delivering 200 watts @ 8 ohms per channel and 400@4 ohms.

I know Bryston used to make the 8 channel 875HT which was actually Class AB however it was only a 75 watt per channel amp. I suspect for height use only that power rating would actually be sufficient for a lot of height speakers however for more flexibility a similar version capable for say 150 watts to 200 watts per channel would be better.

[Rod_S]

Correction to above, none of the Storm amps double down @ 4ohms and only 1 of the Trinnov amps do.

[GeAllan70]

BDA 4....

AKM AK4499EX DAC....



 

[gbaby]

BDA 4....

AKM AK4499EX DAC....



 

New chip, but does it matter?

[GeAllan70]

"New chip, but does it matter? GB"

yes...



vs...

[gbaby]

I see two different processors, and I assume the BR-20 has the latest chip. The BDA-3 has the old chip. However, it is difficult for me to believe the new chip in the BR-20 makes its D/A converter have a better sound than the old chip in the stand alone BDA-3 D/A converter. But, I may be wrong.

[gbaby]

On second thouht. Don’t answer this inquiry. I found out the new chip features better noise reduction. So this definitely helps the sound.

[GrooveControl]

Lower noise, lower distortion, higher damping, faster slew, does any of it matter at this point?  Isn't this like saying "get the '22 Acura because it goes 5mph faster that the previous model"? Who's gonna notice it?   

[Clive197]

Lower noise, lower distortion, higher damping, faster slew, does any of it matter at this point?  Isn't this like saying "get the '22 Acura because it goes 5mph faster that the previous model"? Who's gonna notice it?   

When your looking for that ‘n th’ degree of quality……..Everybody!

[Palpatine]

A slimmer and shorter preamp aka BP-6

[James Tanner]

A slimmer and shorter preamp aka BP-6

Hi,

A number of folks have said the analog stage of the Br20 sets new standards and have asked if we should consider just an Analog version of the BR-20 which could be much smaller?

james

[Palpatine]

Yea that would be interesting, and maybe to match the depth of the 3B3?
Anyway, just a thought…

[veloceleste]

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[bacmsl]

Maybe make the new analog pre in the form of the BP-26 then I can use my power supply.

Barry M

[GeAllan70]

'When your looking for that ‘n th’ degree of quality……..Everybody!"

^^^

+1

 

[Stefan_DR3]

On second thouht. Don’t answer this inquiry. I found out the new chip features better noise reduction. So this definitely helps the sound.

You mean in theory, on paper?
I thought the BR-20 had the same DAC as BDA3.  Noise levels are already below human perception, have been for years.