[Rod_S]

I doubt it but it would be really cool if it did.

[James Tanner]

Silly question perhaps but does the power button light up on these new models ?

Hi

No - just the LEDs

james

[audio.bill]

From the pictures they appear to have an LED power light above the power switch.

[James Tanner]

^^^^^^^^^^^

Correct.

james

[larevoj]

Hi James, will the international folks needs to ship the amps back to have an upgrade or is this something that can be done at your respective dealership? Also what would be the price tag for such an upgrade? Thanks!~

[James Tanner]

Hi James, will the international folks needs to ship the amps back to have an upgrade or is this something that can be done at your respective dealership? Also what would be the price tag for such an upgrade? Thanks!~

I think it would have to come back to the factory if you want to be sure it is done correctly.  I do not have pricing yet as we are still waiting for the bean counters.

james

[larevoj]

[Rod_S]

James, do the cubed series happen to run any cooler than the SST and SST2 series?

[James Tanner]

James, do the cubed series happen to run any cooler than the SST and SST2 series?

I do not think so as they are very similar when it comes to the output circuit. 

james

[audio.bill]

From The Absolute Sound's CES report: http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/ces-2016-electronics-15k-and-under/

"Dramatically lower distortion, improved linearity, and increased clarity are hallmarks of Bryston’s new Cubed Series amplifiers. At 600Wpc into 8 ohms, the 7B3 (approximately $5.5k each) employs Bryston’s patented input stage with an array of twelve active devices and produces astonishingly low distortion measured at just 1/1000th of 1 percent. It also offers major reductions in noise (EMI, RFI, and common mode), and employs the company’s Quad-Complementary topology that mimics the characteristics of a Class A design, but with far lower distortion. As part of an impressive all-Bryston system, the 7B3 produced an expansive soundstage with great dynamics, as well as welcomed harmonic richness in the upper bass and lower midrange."

[James Tanner]

From The Absolute Sound's CES report: http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/ces-2016-electronics-15k-and-under/

"Dramatically lower distortion, improved linearity, and increased clarity are hallmarks of Bryston’s new Cubed Series amplifiers. At 600Wpc into 8 ohms, the 7B3 (approximately $5.5k each) employs Bryston’s patented input stage with an array of twelve active devices and produces astonishingly low distortion measured at just 1/1000th of 1 percent. It also offers major reductions in noise (EMI, RFI, and common mode), and employs the company’s Quad-Complementary topology that mimics the characteristics of a Class A design, but with far lower distortion. As part of an impressive all-Bryston system, the 7B3 produced an expansive soundstage with great dynamics, as well as welcomed harmonic richness in the upper bass and lower midrange."

Thanks for posting Bill - what I really like about the reports we have been getting lately at these audio shows is the fact that we are demoing a 'complete Bryston system' which makes perdictability of performance doable for our customers.

james
 

[Rod_S]

Still undergoing safety and hydro requirements - the bane of my existence 

james

So did the 28 pass all inspections yet or do you anticipate a delayed launch of the 28's and if so would that also affect when 28B-SST2 owners can send their amps in for the upgrade?

[James Tanner]

So did the 28 pass all inspections yet or do you anticipate a delayed launch of the 28's and if so would that also affect when 28B-SST2 owners can send their amps in for the upgrade?

No approval yet - its a big amp so it may take a month or so

james

[tdinut]

Hi James,


I know this might be a stupid question but I'll ask anyway. Do you expect the upgraded 28bsst2 series amps to sound exactly the same as the new 28 Cubed series amps?


Thank you so much!

[James Tanner]

Hi James,


I know this might be a stupid question but I'll ask anyway. Do you expect the upgraded 28bsst2 series amps to sound exactly the same as the new 28 Cubed series amps?


Thank you so much!

I believe so but until I build one will not know for sure.

[tdinut]

I believe so but until I build one will not know for sure.

Thank you for your honesty James. Another reason why we love Bryston.  Honest company, honest amps 

[alanford69]

Got first information from the local distributor here in Italy and they say the 4B Cubed (SST3) will cost 10-15% more compared to the current 4BSST2 price and may be available in 2 months but they cannot guarantee.

+15% means a price tag of EUR 7100 (USD 7,700)  which would be quite disappointing... hope it's not final yet   

[scirica]

Found a back panel shot of the new 14B Cubed.



james

That is going to look beautiful in my rack (upgrade to my black 14bsst2)!

[Grant Hill]

Got first information from the local distributor here in Italy and they say the 4B Cubed (SST3) will cost 10-15% more compared to the current 4BSST2 price and may be available in 2 months but they cannot guarantee.

+15% means a price tag of EUR 7100 (USD 7,700)  which would be quite disappointing... hope it's not final yet   

Maybe the Street price will be lower

[alanford69]

Maybe the Street price will be lower

Of course it will but it's still a pity they keep prices so high