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Next Evolution of the SST2 Amps

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dspgolf

Next Evolution of the SST2 Amps
« on: 20 Jan 2011, 03:05 pm »
Hello James,

Just wondered how long before another redesign of the SST2 series?  And how long this iteration will be around before more serious changes are made to the line?  I know it's a tough question and if you can't answer fully i understand?

Best Regards,
Dave :scratch:
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Re: Next Evolution of the SST2 Amps
« Reply #1 on: 20 Jan 2011, 03:12 pm »
Quote from: dspgolf on 20 Jan 2011, 03:05 pm
Hello James,

Just wondered how long before another redesign of the SST2 series?  And how long this iteration will be around before more serious changes are made to the line?  I know it's a tough question and if you can't answer fully i understand?

Best Regards,
Dave :scratch:

Hi Dave,

Generally if I look over the past 40 years the timeline on new technology for Bryston worth acting on from a performance standpoint runs between about 5-7 years in duration.

Nothing new on the board for the moment but we are always looking and listening :)

james
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Re: Next Evolution of the SST2 Amps
« Reply #2 on: 20 Jan 2011, 08:56 pm »
Which brings to mind that old idea about the smaller mono blocks (1/2 a 4b please) Any talk about this yet James.......... :Thanks for listening. :bowdown:
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Re: Next Evolution of the SST2 Amps
« Reply #3 on: 20 Jan 2011, 09:12 pm »
James,

How about an integrated amp with the preamplifier section of the BP16, with a phono stage. DAC section with the scaled down ability of the BDA - 2 coax, 2 optical, 1 usb, and amp section of a 4B?
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Napalm

Re: Next Evolution of the SST2 Amps
« Reply #4 on: 20 Jan 2011, 09:19 pm »

:bounce:  Tone controls!!!!  :bounce:
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Re: Next Evolution of the SST2 Amps
« Reply #5 on: 20 Jan 2011, 10:33 pm »
You would surely see Mr. Tanner personally buy you a graphic eq before you see a tone control on a Bryston.
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Re: Next Evolution of the SST2 Amps
« Reply #6 on: 21 Jan 2011, 04:42 am »
Quote from: James Tanner on 20 Jan 2011, 03:12 pm
Generally if I look over the past 40 years the timeline on new technology for Bryston worth acting on from a performance standpoint runs between about 5-7 years in duration.

Nothing new on the board for the moment but we are always looking and listening :)

james

 Yay !!! I at least want a chance to drone on & on about my "cutting edge 7BSST2's" for a while before I have to change gears and start droning on & on about my " classic 7BSST2's ". :inlove:


D.
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Napalm

Re: Next Evolution of the SST2 Amps
« Reply #7 on: 21 Jan 2011, 05:56 pm »
Quote from: mvwhiting_83 on 20 Jan 2011, 10:33 pm
You would surely see Mr. Tanner personally buy you a graphic eq before you see a tone control on a Bryston.

 :lol: Works for me  :wink:

James, this one would be just right:

http://www.dbxpro.com/1231/index.php

and I promise I'll never mention "tone controls" again  :green:

Nap.
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Re: Next Evolution of the SST2 Amps
« Reply #8 on: 21 Jan 2011, 07:10 pm »
Tone controls.. I saw the words on this post... Whoo Hoo!!
Hey i TOLD Bryston how to make a tone control setup for the BP-26.  A separate box that plugs into the BP-26 power supply, with tone controls, three: high, mid, low, with a 'shelving' switch for the top and bottom, a 'tone' switch with steps for low level listening eq adjustment, a separate bass eq knob. Even a warmth switch for tube like 'bloom'
The eq box to plug into the tape loop
I am drooling at a two grand EQ box that matches the BP-26 lineup. And would buy one.
So James... If you need a beta tester for this.. I volunteer.
(and sorry to steal/derail this thread)
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Re: Next Evolution of the SST2 Amps
« Reply #9 on: 21 Jan 2011, 07:19 pm »
Sorry folks - no chance at this end for EQ's or Tone Controls. :) :) :)

james
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Napalm

Re: Next Evolution of the SST2 Amps
« Reply #10 on: 21 Jan 2011, 07:29 pm »

 :bawl:
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Re: Next Evolution of the SST2 Amps
« Reply #11 on: 21 Jan 2011, 07:31 pm »
...I suppose meters are out too..eh! :D
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Re: Next Evolution of the SST2 Amps
« Reply #12 on: 21 Jan 2011, 07:31 pm »
Quote from: Napalm on 21 Jan 2011, 07:29 pm
:bawl:

There are times in life when you simply have to draw a line in the sand :D

james
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Napalm

Re: Next Evolution of the SST2 Amps
« Reply #13 on: 21 Jan 2011, 07:38 pm »
Quote from: James Tanner on 21 Jan 2011, 07:31 pm
There are times in life when you simply have to draw a line in the sand :D

james

Playing with sand is bad:

http://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/article/926049--serious-crash-closes-401-near-guelph-line?bn=1

And guess who has pics from the crash site:









Nap.  :green:

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Re: Next Evolution of the SST2 Amps
« Reply #14 on: 21 Jan 2011, 08:15 pm »
Bryston must have had some sort of discussion about tone controls then, for James to be so certain.
Makes me want to cry. (hard to say if I want to cry tears of joy or sadness maybe both..)
Happy that they thought about it enough to come to such a firm decision, and sad 'cuz the decision was NO!
That's ok.. I love my Bryston stuff anyway....
(I have recommended a Bryston amp or preamp many times since i got one myself)
But: could i ask, James was it more: that no market exists? or that a tone control just is too difficult to implement (within a reasonable cost) that would meet a Bryston standard?
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Ryanz

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« Reply #15 on: 21 Jan 2011, 08:32 pm »
Quote from: Napalm on 21 Jan 2011, 07:38 pm
Playing with sand is bad:

http://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/article/926049--serious-crash-closes-401-near-guelph-line?bn=1

And guess who has pics from the crash site:









Nap.  :green:

Ahhh. The good ole' daily commute brings us together in the most interesting of ways.  :duh:
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Napalm

Re: Next Evolution of the SST2 Amps
« Reply #16 on: 21 Jan 2011, 08:37 pm »
Quote from: Elizabeth on 21 Jan 2011, 08:15 pm
But: could i ask, James was it more: that no market exists? or that a tone control just is too difficult to implement (within a reasonable cost) that would meet a Bryston standard?

The funny part is that the most common tone control circuit is known as a "James stack".

Maybe James is feeling shy about it or somehting....

http://makearadio.com/tech/tone.htm

Nap.  :green:
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Re: Next Evolution of the SST2 Amps
« Reply #17 on: 21 Jan 2011, 09:06 pm »
Quote from: James Tanner on 21 Jan 2011, 07:19 pm
Sorry folks - no chance at this end for EQ's or Tone Controls. :) :) :)

james

 :thumb:

Be well...
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Stu Pitt

Re: Next Evolution of the SST2 Amps
« Reply #18 on: 22 Jan 2011, 04:02 am »
Room tuning is the best tone control there is IMO.

Followed by speakers.  Nothing butchers the sound like speakers do. 
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