[MoodyDragon]

Hi.

I am trying to decide whether to upgrade my SP 1.7 or  buy a SP 2 (selling off the 1.7).

Can someone tell me if the DACs , power supplies and the DSP processor are the same in the upgraded SP 1.7s (to SP2) and the SP2?  Any reason to buy a new one vs upgrade other than the front face cosmetics which are not important to me anyway...?

Thank you in advance!

[Adz523]

    Here are the material differences and yes if you have the cash, its a no-brainer.  The noise floor is even lower than before (dead quiet) and the surrounds are much much improved - the DPLIIx processing helped there. 

     * TI Aureus Audio DSP Chip
    * 7 x greater Processing Power
    * RS-232 Software Updates
    * DSP Firmware Updates via SPDIF
    * DTS 96/24 5.1 Surround Decoding
    * Dolby 96/24 Two-Channel Surround PLIIX Decoding
    * Four Independent Hi-Pass Subwoofer Crossover Points
    * 7.1 Decoding from 2-Channel sources
    * 96/24 Stereo Decoding
    * Dynamic Range Adjustment per Individual Input
    * New faster Micro-controller Board
    * New THX modes

[MoodyDragon]

Thank you for answering....

 So if I understand you correct, an upgraded SP1.7-to-SP2 is not really the equal to a new SP2?

[Adz523]

No, I am sorry.  I misread your post and read it too quickly.  It is the same - just the faceplate is different as you stated.
I thought you were asking what the difference is between the 1.7 and the 2.
My bad!

[MoodyDragon]

Thank you! That helps.

[Levi]

If you are buying a new SP2, make sure you buy it from a Bryston authorized dealer.  There is a new policy in Bryston warranty as of this year that requires an original invoice from an authorized dealer.

[MoodyDragon]

Thanks! I would have it no other way but buy from a authorized dealer. Not worth the heart burn  of what kind of junk one is getting otherwise

Of course, even after doing everything right (including paying the sticker price) I still had hell of a time getting warranty repair from a overseas company whose name is a four letter word begining with a 'L'  and ending with an 'N'  and has 'IN" in between....But that is a story for another forum....I have never had a problem with Bryston when I had to service a product from them. And James Tanner was nice enough to talk to me when I called with questions.

[Levi]

A four letter word beginning with "L" ends with an "N", it sure brings a lot of audio company in my mind   Anyway, congrats with your new SP2!