bryston bp26

gio_b · « **on:** 23 Sep 2010, 01:59 pm »

my i add an mm/mc card in my bryston bp 26 after having bought it;three months ago?
thanks giovanni.

1ZIP · « **Reply #1 on:** 23 Sep 2010, 04:29 pm »

Yes. you can. I had Bryston service install the MM in my 26 last Spring. If memory serves me the MM is $550 & the MC is $1295. The external phono (MM & MC) is, I think, $2750 USD.

gio_b · « **Reply #2 on:** 23 Sep 2010, 04:34 pm »

thanks a lot,but i have to send the bp26 to the dealer is it?,i can't do it in the field?
giovanni.

1ZIP · « **Reply #3 on:** 23 Sep 2010, 04:43 pm »

It's my understanding that it is not user installable and has to go to a Bryston service center. But I could be wrong, an email/call to Bryston would confirm.

af · « **Reply #4 on:** 23 Sep 2010, 04:47 pm »

To my knowledge, that is an accurate representation of reality,

gio_b · « **Reply #5 on:** 23 Sep 2010, 05:31 pm »

thanks a lot, but i think in italy is more expensive...
giovanni

Anonamemouse · « **Reply #6 on:** 23 Sep 2010, 06:58 pm »

Quote from: gio_b on 23 Sep 2010, 05:31 pm

thanks a lot, but i think in italy is more expensive...
giovanni

Same in the Netherlands, also quite expensive. Talk to a dealer in Switzerland, Bryston is a LOT cheaper there.

gio_b · « **Reply #7 on:** 24 Sep 2010, 11:39 am »

you are right:internal otions MM is $550 & the MC is $1295,i don't know the price in italy tiil now.
i ask my local dealer in italy,i can't send the preamp abroad.
giovanni.

gio_b · « **Reply #8 on:** 24 Sep 2010, 03:06 pm »

...and where to by a card mm/mc on the web?
in italy the distributor said i can muont from a normal techincan...is it? what about warranty?
help James.

gio_b · « **Reply #9 on:** 24 Sep 2010, 03:08 pm »

Quote from: 1ZIP on 23 Sep 2010, 04:29 pm

Yes. you can. I had Bryston service install the MM in my 26 last Spring. If memory serves me the MM is $550 & the MC is $1295. The external phono (MM & MC) is, I think, $2750 USD.

did you lost the mono stereo function?....with the switch.?
i was told yes.

1ZIP · « **Reply #10 on:** 24 Sep 2010, 07:08 pm »

I still have the Mono/Stereo switch after the MM was installed.

With regards to a web source, the only authorized online source is, I believe, Audio Advisor.
http://www.audioadvisor.com/

BrysTony · « **Reply #11 on:** 24 Sep 2010, 08:38 pm »

The MC card also includes MM capability and the mono/stereo switch is used to select MC or MM. The MM only card does not affect the switch.

gio_b · « **Reply #12 on:** 25 Sep 2010, 11:39 am »

very good thanks a lot,so i can order and mount my self?
giovanni

gio_b · « **Reply #13 on:** 25 Sep 2010, 12:48 pm »

pls:
any photos of the card installed? MM or MC?
thanks a lot in advanced giovanni.

1ZIP · « **Reply #14 on:** 25 Sep 2010, 03:43 pm »

For what it's worth I'd contact Bryston service before I would do anything. A discussion with them of what you want to do with the BP-26 would answer all your questions and give you the best information.

Good luck

gio_b · « **Reply #15 on:** 25 Sep 2010, 04:50 pm »

probably the best choice.
thank giovanni.

Stu Pitt · « **Reply #16 on:** 26 Sep 2010, 02:07 am »

If you're going to have to ship your preamp across the Atlantic or even across Europe, your best bet may be an external phono stage. Simaudio's LP3 and Dynavector's P-75 are excellent phono stages for the money, offer great reliability, and are very flexible with cartridges. Not sure about prices and availability in Italia though. The Dynavector may be easier to track down.

I'm probably going to get flamed for the Simaudio suggestion, being a Bryston board and all.

95Dyna · « **Reply #17 on:** 27 Sep 2010, 12:51 am »

Quote from: Stu Pitt on 26 Sep 2010, 02:07 am

If you're going to have to ship your preamp across the Atlantic or even across Europe, your best bet may be an external phono stage. Simaudio's LP3 and Dynavector's P-75 are excellent phono stages for the money, offer great reliability, and are very flexible with cartridges. Not sure about prices and availability in Italia though. The Dynavector may be easier to track down.

I'm probably going to get flamed for the Simaudio suggestion, being a Bryston board and all.

I have your back, Stu. First of all I'm a huge Bryston fan. I have a pair of 7B SST2's, a BP26P, MPS2 and a Torus CS15. I don't use my on board phono section anymore. Went to an MC cartridge, would not give up the mono/stereo switch or pay the $2,750.00 for the outboard BP1.5. I'm using the Ray Samuels Audio F-117 Nighthawk and let me tell you before you buy anything within $2K of its $800.00 price you should give it a look.

gio_b · « **Reply #18 on:** 1 Oct 2010, 02:31 pm »

hi,1ZIP and everyone can help me.
can you please send me an internal photos of the mm card(or MC),but in this case we have to modify mono stereo switvch;need help...
In italy is almost impossible to order, ad the price is 3 times yours,mybe 4 times.
so I would like to buy in Canada and fit,by an expert in italy.
thanks in advanced giovanni.

vegasdave · « **Reply #19 on:** 1 Oct 2010, 10:41 pm »

Quote from: Stu Pitt on 26 Sep 2010, 02:07 am

I'm probably going to get flamed for the Simaudio suggestion, being a Bryston board and all.

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