Newbie Question about Bryston Amps - release schedule.

boe · « **on:** 5 Mar 2005, 03:48 pm »

I've posted on a few forums and many people seem to believe that the Bryston is the amp to go with in this price range. I'm looking at the 6B SST. It has plenty of power and the 3 channels I would like. It seems like this unit has been out for a while and I hate to make such a big investment(for me at least) if they have new models coming out within the next year. Does anyone have any info on what their release schedule might be?

Also if there is a different amp in this price range I should consider, I would like to know.

Thanks!

BeeBop · « **Reply #1 on:** 5 Mar 2005, 06:24 pm »

I wouldn't expect too much public notice. The moment they announce a new line, their dealers will no linger be able to sell the old stock except at a big discount. They may tell their dealers but I wouldn't expect to hear a lot from them unless you have been buying from them for awhile. It's just good business.

Howhever if it helps, Bryston just brought out a new version of many of their consumer amps - the only thing that changed really was the cosmetics of the face plate. They also brought out a new pre-amp, the BP26, which is basically the same as the BP25 with a beefed up poewr supply.

boe · « **Reply #2 on:** 5 Mar 2005, 06:33 pm »

Thanks - I expect that it won't be common knowledge but I was hoping someone here might have some inside info.

James Tanner · « **Reply #3 on:** 5 Mar 2005, 10:19 pm »

Hi boe,

I am as 'inside' as they get and I assure you there are no new amplifier designs anywhere remotely on the horizon.

james

boe · « **Reply #4 on:** 8 Mar 2005, 12:52 am »

James,

Thanks for your response. I asked Bryston but they haven't responded yet. I found a what I'm guessing is a good price for a new one but if I can get a big enough discount on a used one I might make the leap of faith.

I'm sure I'm an exception to the rule but I had very bad luck with used items (even items you couldn't imagine could have issues) in the past so I'm more inclined to pay more for new since there are very few things that I've had to return new.

Skyhawk · « **Reply #5 on:** 8 Mar 2005, 02:19 am »

Boe.

James Tanner is the main man at Bryston

So he got back to you. and on a Saturday no less.

James do you not rest???

Keep up the awesome work.

boe · « **Reply #6 on:** 8 Mar 2005, 02:21 am »

Ahh- Thanks - I didn't know that.