From: Stephen
Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 4:55 PM
To: jamestanner@bryston.com
Subject: Bryston B100
Hi James,
I am really enjoying the B100 Integrated with MM Phono Module & BR2 Controller. The B100 delivers a highly accurate, articulate sonic character through my QUAD ESL63's.
The ESL's can be brutal on some recordings and the B100 proves the best amplifier for electrostatic loudspeakers is low-distortion, ultra-clean, high quality, solid state.
The system is faster and the bass is tighter versus the bloom exhibited by the QUAD 909 amplifier. The MM Phono is much cleaner, exhibiting less background noise that the one
incorporated into my QUAD 99 Preamplifier. The Mute on the BR2 is a welcome addition, especially queueing an LP. I also like the feature, that if Mute is activated and you leave the
BR2 on the sofa, just gentle forward or reverse motion on the volume control will take it out of Mute - Nice!
The B100's operation is refined and subtle, no annoying clicks nor turn-on/turn-off thumps. It is the perfect size for a quality, home system
The BR2 Controller is so superior to the run-of-the-mill, plastic remotes supplied with much audio gear. One presses the BR2's tactile, function key "once" and receives
immediate but refined feedback from the B100, whether it be Power, Volume, Mute or Input selection. Its size, weight and rubber feet insures it remains where you
leave it, the backlit motion function is a bonus. With my other Preamplifier, I was always turning on a light to insure I was pressing the correct function. The logic of the BR2 key layout is "just right" especially the positioning of Power, Volume and Mute keys.
Best regards,
Stephen Collie
