Solid State Preamp Reviews

Description: Full-function, transformer-input, moving-coil preamplifier with remote control for volume, mute, and balance. Inputs: four pairs of RCA unbalanced inputs plus one (optional) phono input, two pairs of balanced female XLR inputs. Outputs: two pairs single-ended on RCA jacks, one pair balanced on XLR jacks, tape output on RCA jacks. Phono section specifications: frequency response: 5Hz–30kHz ±0.5dB. THD: <0.005%, 20Hz-20kHz, at full output. S/N ratio: approximately equivalent to 1k ohm metal-film resistor (thermal noise >85dB below 600µV input, unweighted). Voltage gain at 1kHz: 34dB (additional gain from moving-coil transformer 16.5dB or 22.5dB. Line Section: maximum output 15V unbalanced, 30V balanced. Distortion: <0.0025% at 3V output, IM or THD. Sensitivity: 500mV. S/N ratio: 100dB ref. 500mV unbalanced input, 20Hz-20kHz; 103dB ref. 11V balanced input, 20Hz-20kHz.
Dimensions: 17" (432mm) W by 1.75" (44.4mm) H by 11" (280mm) D. Weight: 17 lbs (7.5kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 250063.
Price: $2995 (including external BP-BS power supply and internal BP-1 phono module). Approximate number of dealers: 90.
Manufacturer: Bryston Ltd., P.O. Box 2170, 677 Neal Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada K9J 7Y4. Tel: (705) 742-5325. Fax: (705) 742-0882. Web: www.bryston.com