New Bryston BD Series amps

James Tanner · « **Reply #20 on:** 31 Oct 2024, 06:51 pm »

Hi Rod - it will be one single LED regardless of channel numbers.
The rear panel layout is what we are working on so should be very soon.

james

Rod_S · « **Reply #21 on:** 11 Dec 2024, 01:42 am »

Just thought I would check in again to see how the final product is coming along and if any a release window has been set yet?

Thanks

James Tanner · « **Reply #22 on:** 11 Dec 2024, 11:58 am »

Hi Rod - yes I am listening to the final prototype and we should start shipping in January.

james

Rod_S · « **Reply #23 on:** 12 Dec 2024, 12:33 am »

Thanks for the update.

Looking forward to getting one of these in 17" silver with blue LED as soon as they are available to power my channel expansion from 5.1 using 2 x 28B SST2's, 2 x 7B SST2's and a 4B SST to a 7.1.4 system and then I'll be getting a 2nd amp to expand one final time out to 9.1.6. I trust these will integrate well with their Class AB brethren.

What is the difference in the design of these new BD amps vs the discontinued 875HT? I know the overall wattage is higher but max channel count is less and these are in a much larger chassis then the 875HT. Overall weight seems to be similar.

James Tanner · « **Reply #24 on:** 12 Dec 2024, 02:59 pm »

Hi Rod,

The 875 was lest lower and was an AB design. The BD amps are Class D designs.
Do you have an order in - we are already backordered.

james

Rod_S · « **Reply #25 on:** 12 Dec 2024, 08:23 pm »

Thanks for the update.

No, it never occurred to me to pre-order as I figured with it being a new product there would be ample inventory initially. Looks like I'll have to contact my dealer and get my name in there.

Rod_S · « **Reply #26 on:** 25 Dec 2024, 01:48 am »

My order was placed for the 6 channel BD-225. Looking forward to being able to expand my system out.

James Tanner · « **Reply #27 on:** 25 Dec 2024, 12:25 pm »

Hi Rod - Great - should start shipping in January.

best
james

Rod_S · « **Reply #28 on:** 4 Jan 2025, 05:09 pm »

Do you have any photos you could share of the back panel? I just checked the website again and there has been nothing new posted and there is still no manual available on-line there either.

James Tanner · « **Reply #29 on:** 4 Jan 2025, 05:13 pm »

Rod_S · « **Reply #30 on:** 4 Jan 2025, 05:21 pm »

Thanks James.

Is that pic supposed to have an embedded link to the manual for people to check out, if so the link isn't working.

James Tanner · « **Reply #31 on:** 4 Jan 2025, 05:54 pm »

I can send you the PDF - jamestanner@bryston.com

james

Rod_S · « **Reply #32 on:** 4 Jan 2025, 06:27 pm »

Sounds good, I'll send you an e-mail shortly.

syswei · « **Reply #33 on:** 15 Feb 2025, 07:27 pm »

Quote from: Endo2112 on 4 Oct 2024, 07:43 pm

I wouldn’t if I were you, they’ll just compare your amps to some cheap smsl/topping amps, then proceed to butcher your pricing.

Don

I disagree, IMHO it would be totally worthwhile if the Bryston were reviewed by ASR. First of all, so far as I know neither SMSL nor topping produce amps with the power, and particularly dynamic power, of the Bryston Class D amps. Second, ASR can and has published pretty good reviews of some fairly high dollar components, for example the $9500 (for 8 channels) Trinnov Amplitude 8m amp: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/trinnov-8m-8-channel-amplifier-review.46377/

My prediction is that Amir if he reviews the BD225/BD325 will praise the dynamic headroom, build quality, and warranty. Beyond that will depend on how it measures.

Personally I don't see myself buying BD225s unless I see a useful review, and ASR would be my preference.

Rod_S · « **Reply #34 on:** 15 Feb 2025, 07:41 pm »

Have any of these arrived yet at dealerships and landed in customers hands? I ordered mine just before Christmas so I may not have gotten in on the initial run.

James Tanner · « **Reply #35 on:** 15 Feb 2025, 07:58 pm »

Hi Rod - no not yet - working on some final design tweaks.

james

Rod_S · « **Reply #36 on:** 15 Feb 2025, 08:01 pm »

Thanks for the update.

The Class D design in use, is this an in house proprietary design or are you using modules designed by a 3rd party thus are also found in other Class D amps on the market?

James Tanner · « **Reply #37 on:** 16 Feb 2025, 12:30 am »

All in house.

james

Rod_S · « **Reply #38 on:** 16 Feb 2025, 02:32 am »

Cool, thanks.

So what are you thinking the time frame might be for when orders will begin being filled and dealers and customers take delivery?

Springy · « **Reply #39 on:** 14 Mar 2025, 02:34 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 16 Feb 2025, 12:30 am

All in house.

james

Thank goodness no more of those dreadful sounding ICE amps! Well done Bryston.