Picked up my 28B's yesterday

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WBimmer

Re: Picked up my 28B's yesterday
« Reply #20 on: 24 Mar 2010, 03:34 am »
Thanks. How's the bass on those?

They move air very well...  No problem with bottom end and I've found with the 28B's, it's only gotten better...


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Re: Picked up my 28B's yesterday
« Reply #21 on: 24 Mar 2010, 03:39 am »
Very cool. I wish I could afford those!

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Re: Picked up my 28B's yesterday
« Reply #22 on: 24 Mar 2010, 01:39 pm »
Hello Wayne,

Have you noticed how deceiving the 28B SST² are with respect to the volume setting? When I first got mine, I noticed that you had to be very careful with the volume level setting - I never realized how loud it was because of the clarity of the audio.

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WBimmer

Re: Picked up my 28B's yesterday
« Reply #23 on: 25 Mar 2010, 12:16 am »
Hello Wayne,

Have you noticed how deceiving the 28B SST² are with respect to the volume setting? When I first got mine, I noticed that you had to be very careful with the volume level setting - I never realized how loud it was because of the clarity of the audio.

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Yes, I've noticed that.  When your sitting in the sweet spot in front of them, you don't notice how loud it is until you move around the house.  I have an open bungelow and if I go into the kitchen, I notice that it's really loud and have to go and turn it down.  Plus I can be in any room in the house and still hear every detail in the music and voices as clear as day, so that's testimont that they're reproducing a true source of sound in my mind.

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Re: Picked up my 28B's yesterday
« Reply #24 on: 13 Apr 2010, 02:05 am »

Just read HP comments on his latest 28B SST2. 

Is it possible to upgrade a 28B to the latest squared series?   What is the list of changes and how much $ ?

drummermitchell

Re: Picked up my 28B's yesterday
« Reply #25 on: 13 Apr 2010, 02:22 am »
I believe even the first 28B-sst is a SQ.Then Bryston added the 2 on the power up button.
Then I believe Bryston changed the transformers(Torus) and also changed the caps.
Mine have the SST2 on the button(less than a year old)and recently they changed the trans and caps.On one of the threads James states how much to install the transformers and caps,
about 900.00 per amp I believe.
James will correct me if the above is not quite crrect :lol:..I'll be upgrading mine also(Just cuz).

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Re: Picked up my 28B's yesterday
« Reply #26 on: 13 Apr 2010, 03:48 am »
I believe even the first 28B-sst is a SQ.Then Bryston added the 2 on the power up button.
Then I believe Bryston changed the transformers(Torus) and also changed the caps.
Mine have the SST2 on the button(less than a year old)and recently they changed the trans and caps.On one of the threads James states how much to install the transformers and caps,
about 900.00 per amp I believe.
James will correct me if the above is not quite crrect :lol:..I'll be upgrading mine also(Just cuz).

Thanks for the info.  If yours is less than a year old, I suggest ask Bryston for a free upgrade  :D

drummermitchell

Re: Picked up my 28B's yesterday
« Reply #27 on: 13 Apr 2010, 04:29 am »
An even swap for the transformers+caps,I think that'll work for me.I have heard bryston is a real nice
company that REALLY LOOKS AFTER THEIR CUSTOMERS,hopefully that was enough butter,
.....not quite,James is a an exceptional person on and off the audiostage :thumb:,how's that.
I don't mind paying for the upgrade...cough..cough.

Levi

Re: Picked up my 28B's yesterday
« Reply #28 on: 14 Apr 2010, 12:24 pm »
Yes, I've noticed that.  When your sitting in the sweet spot in front of them, you don't notice how loud it is until you move around the house.  I have an open bungelow and if I go into the kitchen, I notice that it's really loud and have to go and turn it down.  Plus I can be in any room in the house and still hear every detail in the music and voices as clear as day, so that's testimont that they're reproducing a true source of sound in my mind.

Congrats guys on the new 28B!  :thumb:

That is interesting, my 7BSST with PMC speakers and room acoustics does the same impact but in lower volume levels.  :)

The 28B are great with exotic speakers costing twice it's price.  However, I am sure a bookshelf or stand mount will work with careful volume levels. 

Ultimately, I heard the 28B with a Rogue tube preamp and B&W Nautilus speakers in Son Ideal, Canada.  It is simply Awesome!  I didn't compare it to other amplifiers in the dealership though.  The room it is in a good size room and has good acoustics.  You hear a good balance of sound from top to bottom even at low volume levels. 

My point is that even the 7B can achieve such balance.  Interesting findings for me.


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Re: Picked up my 28B's yesterday
« Reply #29 on: 14 Apr 2010, 01:42 pm »
An even swap for the transformers+caps,I think that'll work for me.I have heard bryston is a real nice
company that REALLY LOOKS AFTER THEIR CUSTOMERS,hopefully that was enough butter,
.....not quite,James is a an exceptional person on and off the audiostage :thumb:,how's that.
I don't mind paying for the upgrade...cough..cough.

Do not forget about his immense generosity - when I grow up, I want to be just like James.

 :notworthy: :kiss: :thankyou:

Be well...