Solid State Power Amp Reviews

Description: Solid-state monoblock amplifier. Output power: 600W continuous into 8 ohms (27.8dBW), 900W into 4 ohms (26.6dBW). Gain select and sensitivity: 29dB (2.3V in = 600W into 8 ohms), 1V setting; 23dB (4.6V in = 600W into 8 ohms), 2V setting. Frequency response: not specified. Distortion (IM or THD+noise): <0.005%, 20Hz–20kHz, at 600W; <0.007%, 20Hz–20kHz, at 900W. Noise measured with input shorted, 20Hz–20kHz: >110dB below rated output at 29dB gain (–75dBu), >113dB below rated output at 23dB gain (–79dBu). Slew rate: >160V/µs. Damping factor: >300 at 20Hz at 8 ohms. Input impedance: 50k ohms unbalanced, 20k ohms balanced.
Dimensions: 19" (483mm) W by 5.25" (133mm) H by 17.5" (445mm) D. Weight: 48 lbs (22kg).
Serial Numbers Of Units Reviewed: 001717, 001718 (first pair), 001852 and 001853 (pair with "new" transformer "High Pot Certified").
Price: $8390/pair. Approximate number of dealers: 100. Warranty: 20 years.
Manufacturer: Bryston Ltd., P.O. Box 2170, 677 Neal Drive, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7Y4, Canada. Tel: (705) 742-5325. Fax: (705) 742-0882. Web: www.bryston.com.