Integrated Amp Reviews

Description: Solid-state line-level integrated amplifier. Inputs: Four gold-plated RCA line-level, one tape loop. Outputs: ¼" headphone jack, 1 pair 5-way speaker terminals. Pre-out/main-in RCA jacks.
Preamplifier section: Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz, ±0.5dB. Maximum output: 15V. IM or THD at 3V output: <0.005%. High-level sensitivity: 500mV. Rated noise: 100dB below 500mV, 20Hz-20kHz. Input sensitivity: 500mV. Input impedance, 50k ohms; tape input impedance, 10k ohms. Preamp and tape output impedance: 100 ohms.
Amplifier section: 60Wpc into 8 ohms (17.8dBW), 100Wpc into 4 ohms (17dBW). THD at rated output (60Wpc): <0.02%, 20Hz-20kHz. IM distortion: <0.01%, 10mW-60W. Noise: 106dB below full output. Slewing rate: >60V/µs. Power bandwidth: 0.5Hz to >100kHz. Damping factor: >500 at 20Hz, ref. 8 ohms. Input sensitivity: 0.775V for full output. Input impedance: 50k ohms. Output impedance: <0.016 ohms.
Dimensions: 17" W by 2.5" H by 12.5" D.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 600153.
Prices: $1795, $1495 without remote. Approximate number of dealers: 80. Warranty: 20 years, unlimited, transferable.
Manufacturer: Bryston, 677 Neal Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada K9J 7Y4. Tel: (705) 742-5325. Fax: (705) 742-0882. Web: www.bryston.com.