Amplification Reviews

Description: Five-channel, solid-state, power amplifier. Output power into 8 ohms: 120Wpc (21dBW), 20Hz-20kHz, <0.5% THD (FTC). Output power into 4 ohms: 200W minimum continuous (23dBW). Frequency response: not rated. THD+noise: 0.007%, 20Hz-20kHz, ±0.1dB. Intermodulation distortion: 0.002%, 60Hz+7kHz mixed 4:1. Noise: -107dB, input shorted, dB below rated output, 20Hz-20kHz bandpass. Input impedance: 15k ohms, balanced or single-ended. Input sensitivity: balanced input regular, 2V in for 100W into 8 ohms; balanced input in +6dB switch position, 1V in for 100W into 8 ohms, unbalanced input, 1V in for 100W into 8 ohms. Output impedance: not given. Damping factor: not given. Power consumption: typically 100VA, all channels idle; 900VA, all channels at full power into 8 ohms; 1600VA, all channels at full power into 4 ohms.
Dimensions: 17" (425mm) W by 5.25" (131.25mm) H by 17" (425mm) D. Weight: 75 lbs (33.8kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 900407 (listening); 900858 (measuring).
Price: $3695. Approximate number of dealers: 200. Warranty: 20 years.
Manufacturer: Bryston Limited, P.O. Box 2170, 677 Neal Drive, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7Y4, Canada. Tel: (705) 742-5325. Fax: (705) 742-0882. US: Bryston Service U.S.A., 30 Coventry Street, Newport, VT 05855. Tel: (802) 334-1201. Fax: (802) 334-6658. Web: www.bryston.ca.