[dubkarma]

Hello James,

Is it possible to use the PS-3 power supply with the BP-25 preamp and, if so, whether I could expect any performance improvement over the MPS-1 power supply.

Thank you for considering my enquiry.

Joel.

[James Tanner]

Hi Joel,

I believe so but check with Mike - mpickett@bryston.com

james

[dubkarma]

Thank you, James!

I've sent a note to Mike Pickett.

Regards,

Joel.

[dubkarma]

After a week, no response from Mike Pickett.
I guess he's swamped with e-mails after returning from holidays. . .

[James Tanner]

He was on holidays but I will resend for you.

james

[Vhond]

As far as I know it's possible (PS-3 is a single implementation of the MPS-2)??

[dubkarma]

As far as I know it's possible (PS-3 is a single implementation of the MPS-2)??

That's just what I'd like to confirm. I've also heard that the MPS-2 was just three MPS-1 in a standard-size chassis to enable powering multiple Bryston components...

Ideally, I'd like to hear from someone who has actually compared the performance of the preamp with the MPS-1 and, assuming it's compatible, with the PS-3.

[bunkertoy]

I've always read that the MPS-2 was an upgrade from the MPS-1. I don't believe the MPS-2 is 3 X MPS-1.

[dubkarma]

I've always read that the MPS-2 was an upgrade from the MPS-1. I don't believe the MPS-2 is 3 X MPS-1.

I do hope you're right!

[James Tanner]

Hi Folks - the MPS-2 was designed to handle multiple Bryston products but that never materialized in the market.

So it has a huge transformer/power supply relative to the smaller previous units.

The new PS-3 power supply is the latest unit we now offer.

james

[dubkarma]

Would also like to ask Mike Pickett whether black faceplates are available for the BDA-3 and if so, at what cost, and whether the "switch" requires a technician to do the work or whether an unskilled listener such as myself could swap in a black faceplate for the original silver one.

Hope Mike is able to respond to e-mails soon!

[jcn3]

Would also like to ask Mike Pickett whether black faceplates are available for the BDA-3 and if so, at what cost, and whether the "switch" requires a technician to do the work or whether an unskilled listener such as myself could swap in a black faceplate for the original silver one.

Hope Mike is able to respond to e-mails soon!

did you send him an email?

[dubkarma]

did you send him an email?

Yes, about ten days ago. At that time, got an "on holidays" automated reply.

[dubkarma]

For those who may be wondering, according to Mike Pickett, for the BP25 with MPS-1 power supply, there would be no sonic advantage in substituting the PS-3 power supply.

Though there would, of course, be benefit in upgrading the original AC power supply used with the BP25 to either an MPS-1 or a PS-3.