New Integrated Amplifier from Bryston

jimmyp58 · « **on:** 1 Sep 2004, 12:43 am »

Bryston announced today that their new Integrated Amplifier, the B100 SST will be released. Current projections are for a mid-October availability. It is 100W/Channel @ 8 ohms (180W/channel @ 4 ohms).

Jim

KJ · « **Reply #1 on:** 1 Sep 2004, 01:28 am »

Any other details on what changes were made over the B60 (besides power)? I didn't see anything on the website.

-KJ

John Casler · « **Reply #2 on:** 1 Sep 2004, 03:43 am »

When I spoke with James about it today (very briefly) he mentioned that the preamp section was new and different, but little detail, except I thought he said the volume control was improved.

I think he said "digitally controlled analog" volume control

BeeBop · « **Reply #3 on:** 1 Sep 2004, 09:39 am »

Would be nice to know if this means there will be a new 2 channel pre-amp from Bryston.

jimmyp58 · « **Reply #4 on:** 1 Sep 2004, 11:00 am »

Here's an excerpt from the blurb I received:

"The Bryston B100 SST provides 100 watts per channel at 8 ohms and 200 watts per channel at 4 ohms. There are provisions for 7 high level inputs, a pass-through feature is also available in addition to, one tape loop and a pre-out/main-in feature. A headphone jack is provided for those requiring monitoring and private listening provisions. A fully functioning remote control is standard.

* Three completely separate and independent custom toroidal power supplies are employed to prevent any possibility of channel to channel cross talk, interference or interaction between digital and analog sections.

* Our unique ultra-linear input buffer with gain results in a substantial reduction in noise floor and distortion.

* Pre-out/main-in connectors allow for complete separation of the preamplifier and power amplifier sections making multi-channel system integration quick and easy.

* Pass-through feature to allow for simple integration into multi-channel surround systems.

* Gold plated five-way speaker binding posts and gold plated RCA/SPDIF input and output connectors provide long-term trouble-free connections."

There's a lot more but I'll save it for now....

Jim

JarrettH · « **Reply #5 on:** 1 Sep 2004, 02:59 pm »

More, more!

What's the cost in CDN dollars? Do Bryston do anything like a trade-in if you own a B60? (never heard of this being done, just asking) Any photos you can post?

jimmyp58 · « **Reply #6 on:** 1 Sep 2004, 03:08 pm »

I have a picture and I'll try to post later....

Marbles · « **Reply #7 on:** 2 Sep 2004, 02:15 pm »

Jim, you did everything right but it looks like you linked your gallery, and not the pictures in the gallery.

James Tanner · « **Reply #8 on:** 2 Sep 2004, 02:19 pm »

Thanks Marbles - much apprciated.

james

jimmyp58 · « **Reply #9 on:** 2 Sep 2004, 04:07 pm »

Thanks for posting the pictures. I couldn't figure out how to do it but wasn't going to give up. Much appreciated.

Jim

Marbles · « **Reply #10 on:** 2 Sep 2004, 04:10 pm »

My pleasure guys.

nicolasb · « **Reply #11 on:** 2 Sep 2004, 05:01 pm »

James T, is the pre-amp stage in the B100 superior to the one in the B60?

And, if so, are we likely to see a re-vamp of the BP25 using the same pre-amp technology?

(thinks about what a B100DA would probably sound like, and drools)

Again, if so, could the improvement be incorporated into a future upgrade to the SP1.7? How expensively?

James Tanner · « **Reply #12 on:** 2 Sep 2004, 05:05 pm »

Hi Nico,

The preamp stage in the B100 SST is the same as the BP25.

james

JarrettH · « **Reply #13 on:** 2 Sep 2004, 05:30 pm »

Can you tell me the price?

Also...

click once to insert the IMG tag, add your url to the right of it, and click the IMG button again to end the tag

James Tanner · « **Reply #14 on:** 2 Sep 2004, 05:33 pm »

Hi,

Price in US of B100 SST is $2695
Add MM Phono - $400
Add DAC - $1000.

james

Yogus · « **Reply #15 on:** 2 Sep 2004, 11:33 pm »

The B100 looks like the perfect partner for my PMC FB1s

Will just have to wait till it arrives in Australia

James: am I going to see a huge difference between say a BP25/3BSST vs B100 into my FB1s? I was thinking the relatively easy load of the FB1s should mean the latter is sufficient.

James Tanner · « **Reply #16 on:** 3 Sep 2004, 12:23 am »

Hi Yogus,

Yes I have tried the B100SST on both the FB1 and the OB1 and it is a match made in heaven. We are rating the B100 SST at 100 watts but it is actually doing about 120 watts per channel.

james

Marbles · « **Reply #17 on:** 3 Sep 2004, 02:04 pm »

James, when you go to your gallery, click on the picture you want to post, then right mouse click and click on the word "properties", then copy the url.

Also at the bottom of the picture there is the "URL for embedding this picture" you can click on...

When you come back here, paste that url. It should end with a .jpg

James Tanner · « **Reply #18 on:** 3 Sep 2004, 02:17 pm »

OK - thanks - I will get this right sooner or later.

james

jethro · « **Reply #19 on:** 3 Sep 2004, 02:57 pm »

James,

There should be an "X" button to the right of the "Posted: Fri Sep-...." line on each of your messages.