Thanks again. Really appreciate your pix and info on this model. What year did that back panel change? I think I have the newer one and if so those various improvements explain why my 4B is so good sounding.( 2000 model )
Hi redbook
I believe in 99 but I've some more revealing information, see below.
Ok, curiosity got the better of me.
Here are some shots from my previous 3BST (9938) and my recently acquired 3BST (0151), now first I should mention my original 3BST even though dated from 1999 came from new from Bryston in 2003 as a warranty replacement on a problematic 3BNRB which I bought new 10 years prior (gotta to love that warranty.), so it obviously had further updates.
The most obvious being larger capacitors, 12000 (which are similar to those in the SSTs) compared to 10000, also my older one had the Plitron transformers and my current one ATC-Frost transformers, all very interesting.
previous 3B dated 09 but received new from Bryston in 2003.
and these are from my current 2001.
So I may be incorrect in assuming all STs had the capacitor upgrades prior to the SST.
And of course I'm now curious as to the use of the ATC-Frost transformers, I'm not too sure if they were just a substitute or used throughout prior to the Plitrons.
previous 3B dated 09 but received new from Bryston in 2003
previous 3B dated 09 but received new from Bryston in 2003
current 3B 01
current 3B 01
I knew I should have kept my first 3BST.