[vegasdave]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WWH2Lub5oo&feature=related

[ec]

Interesting "small town" newstory.  If I recall, wasn't Bryston once based in Etobicoke?  If this was the case - why did Bryston move to Peterborough?

[James Tanner]

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Hi ec,

It was a number of things but back in 94 we decided we wanted to purchase our own land and building and we looked at many options.  Peterborough was choosen because it was relatively close to our current main suppliers at the time and the cost of housing for our employees that moved with us was much lower than Toronto. Also it is ringed with lakes and is a great outdoors destination and cottage area - about 100 KMs north east of Toronto.

Also the pool of skilled people wanting to stay and work in Peterborough rather than the big city was excellent. 

So looking back I guess economics and life-style choices were the two main ingredients.

james

[James Tanner]

Bryston factory in beautiful downtown Peterborough





james

[Phil A]

vegasdave - thanks for sharing!!

[ec]

James,

Thanks for the reply.  In the news story, it seems like the Bryston employees are quite relaxed just like the city of Peterborough.  That's a good thing compared to the go go go of the Greater Toronto Area.  I know of one company who will be relocating from St Catherines (similar to Peterborough: quiet, friendly town) to Burlington (bigger, more city like) and many of the employees plan to stay in St Catherines even though there will be relocation packages available to the employees.

[James Tanner]

James,

Thanks for the reply.  In the news story, it seems like the Bryston employees are quite relaxed just like the city of Peterborough.  That's a good thing compared to the go go go of the Greater Toronto Area.  I know of one company who will be relocating from St Catherines (similar to Peterborough: quiet, friendly town) to Burlington (bigger, more city like) and many of the employees plan to stay in St Catherines even though there will be relocation packages available to the employees.

Ya 'relaxed people'  =  'relaxed sound'

james

[vegasdave]

vegasdave - thanks for sharing!!

You're welcome. Did you like the interview with James?

[James Tanner]

You're welcome. Did you like the interview with James?

That wasn't me - it was my evil twin

[vegasdave]

Ah yes, I should have known.

[Phil A]

Ah yes, I should have known.

Yes - I spotted it right away - http://www.lookydaddy.com/weblog/2006/09/can_you_spot_th.html

[vegasdave]

haha.

[alexone]

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Hi ec,

It was a number of things but back in 94 we decided we wanted to purchase our own land and building and we looked at many options.  Peterborough was choosen because it was relatively close to our current main suppliers at the time and the cost of housing for our employees that moved with us was much lower than Toronto. Also it is ringed with lakes and is a great outdoors destination and cottage area - about 100 KMs north east of Toronto.

Also the pool of skilled people wanting to stay and work in Peterborough rather than the big city was excellent. 

So looking back I guess economics and life-style choices were the two main ingredients.

james

...and don't forget about Peterborough's famous Lift Lock (boat lift).
the dual lifts are the highest hydraulic boat lifts in the world. might have nothing to do with audio but it's interesting somehow.

al.

[vegasdave]

In all seriousness, very cool video, and great interview with James.

[rob80b]

In all seriousness, very cool video, and great interview with James.

Just a little more history.
http://www.dayton-wright.com/Toronto-Life.html

Chris Russell, 28, designer of one of the world's more exotic amplifiers


“If your Bryston amplifier of any age breaks down, you can dial 248-0251 and persuade a serviceman to pay a house call. Chances are, the man at your door will be Chris Russell, a lanky 28year-old with a student's demeanor and shoulder-length hair.”

[Laundrew]

...and don't forget about Peterborough's famous Lift Lock (boat lift).
the dual lifts are the highest hydraulic boat lifts in the world. might have nothing to do with audio but it's interesting somehow.

al.

Be well...

[vegasdave]

Just a little more history.
http://www.dayton-wright.com/Toronto-Life.html

Chris Russell, 28, designer of one of the world's more exotic amplifiers


“If your Bryston amplifier of any age breaks down, you can dial 248-0251 and persuade a serviceman to pay a house call. Chances are, the man at your door will be Chris Russell, a lanky 28year-old with a student's demeanor and shoulder-length hair.”

 

[Phil A]

He looks a drop different today - http://www.audioconsultants.com/seminars.aspx

[rob80b]

He looks a drop different today - http://www.audioconsultants.com/seminars.aspx

Actually we all do but Chris has held up quite well.
http://www.torontoaes.org/Seminar2008/bios/technology/Chris_Russell.html

http://www.torontoaes.org/Seminar2008.html

[Phil A]

Actually we all do but Chris has held up quite well.
http://www.torontoaes.org/Seminar2008/bios/technology/Chris_Russell.html

http://www.torontoaes.org/Seminar2008.html

Do you think that James had similar styling to Chris in the old days?

Yes - we all looked a bit different in the old days.  I have college fraternity pictures and so far no one has been able to pick me out without looking at the names