[James Tanner]

Memo: To All Bryston Distributors/Dealers
Subject: New Bryston SST²(squared) Amplifiers

January 2009

Based on our research in designing the Bryston 28B-SST Mono power amplifier we have decided to include these performance advancements in a new series of Bryston amplifiers.

All our newer designed power amplifiers will now be designated the Bryston SST² (squared) Series. We will be debuting these new SST² amplifiers at the January 2009 CES Show.

The front panel power switches as well as the rear panel serial numbers will have the squared (²) symbol as part of the model/serial number.

 EX: (28B-SST²),  (7B- SST² ), (4B-SST² ) - etc.

Depending on the specific amplifier model advancements include:

New power supply transformer design
New push on/of power switch
New chassis design
New Soft-Start Circuit
New Balanced input stage
New Power Supply board.
Bridging mode performance improvement           
Reduced point to point wiring
Reduced circuit board count     
Redesigned output chokes

We do not anticipate any price increases over the next few months.

Sincerely,
James Tanner,
Bryston Ltd. [/list]

[cmreddy]

Hi James,

thats nice to know. Does that mean, Bryston will be offering upgrades from now on directly to SST 2 from ST and SST?

Thank you.
Cmreddy

[James Tanner]

Hi James,

thats nice to know. Does that mean, Bryston will be offering upgrades from now on directly to SST 2 from ST and SST?

Thank you.
Cmreddy

Hi CM,

No I am sorry there have been to many changes to make upgrades cost effective.

james

[vegasdave]

Great news! These will be part of the active display too, correct?

What will the systems be @ CES if you don't mind me askin'

I noticed that you'll have 3 rooms...

[James Tanner]

Hi David,


We will be using the new Thiel CS2.4SE Signatures -(http://www.thielaudio.com/) in one room. 

Also we will be doing a special presentation with Magnepan in their room using 28B's, BP26, BCD-1, plus Torus and introducing a new Magnepan Mystery System!

james

[99p5lude]

ARGGGGGGGH. And I bought a pair of 7bSST 5 weeks ago!     If I knew about this, I would have waited.

[vegasdave]

Hi David,


We will be using the new Thiel CS2.4SE Signatures -(http://www.thielaudio.com/) in one room. 

Also we will be doing a special presentation with Magnepan in their room using 28B's, BP26, BCD-1, plus Torus and introducing a new Magnepan Mystery System!

james

Very cool. I can't wait. See ya there!

Will you have a turntable this time around...

Also, I have spread the word on another audio-related bulletin board I frequent..

[vegasdave]

ARGGGGGGGH. And I bought a pair of 7bSST 5 weeks ago!     If I knew about this, I would have waited.

I feel the same way...however, I bought my 4BSST about 2 years ago.

[vegasdave]

James,

Any plans to update the preamps?

[James Tanner]

James,

Any plans to update the preamps?

NONE.

james

[James Tanner]

ARGGGGGGGH. And I bought a pair of 7bSST 5 weeks ago!     If I knew about this, I would have waited.

Hi 99,

What are the serial numbers of your 7B's?

james

[rahman]

Hi James

Any sneak pics you can share?

Cheers
Adrian

[James Tanner]

Hi James

Any sneak pics you can share?

Cheers
Adrian

Hi Adrian

They look identical to the SST except for the power switch on the front having a small '2' in it.

james

[vegasdave]

James,

Any plans to update the preamps?

NONE.

james

Thank you.

[99p5lude]

ARGGGGGGGH. And I bought a pair of 7bSST 5 weeks ago!     If I knew about this, I would have waited.

Hi 99,

What are the serial numbers of your 7B's?

james

001585 & 001586

[James Tanner]

ARGGGGGGGH. And I bought a pair of 7bSST 5 weeks ago!     If I knew about this, I would have waited.

Hi 99,

What are the serial numbers of your 7B's?

james

001585 & 001586

Hi 99

OK -good news 7BSST's with serial numbers starting at "001563" are in fact SST² (squared) versions.

james

[NewBuyer]

Ok, dumb question here (sorry): Why the "squared" in SST² ?  Was it a purely random name-tag change, or is there a technical significance to the "squared" name, relating to the product redesign? 

[James Tanner]

Ok, dumb question here (sorry): Why the "squared" in SST² ?  Was it a purely random name-tag change, or is there a technical significance to the "squared" name, relating to the product redesign? 

Hi NewBuyer,

No hidden messages - just wanted to maintain the SST name but differentiate it in some way.

james

[99p5lude]

ARGGGGGGGH. And I bought a pair of 7bSST 5 weeks ago!     If I knew about this, I would have waited.

Hi 99,

What are the serial numbers of your 7B's?

james

001585 & 001586

Hi 99

OK -good news 7BSST's with serial numbers starting at "001563" are in fact SST² (squared) versions.

james

Went from 

 to  

Man, this forum can be dangerous.     I guess I'm not worthy enough to have the "2"  but I happy  now. 

[gil99]

Hi James,

What about the 14b sst, will it be affected with the upgrade also.  I have just ordred one last week from Audiolight, By any chance will it already have the upgrade.  Thank you.

Gilles.