Solid State Power Amp Reviews

Description: Solid-state monoblock power amplifier with balanced and unbalanced inputs. Specified output power: 1000W continuous sinewave power into 8 ohms, 20Hz–20kHz (30dBW). Power bandwidth: 1Hz–100kHz, ±3dB. Distortion: 0.005%, 20Hz–20kHz at 1kW into 8 ohms. Intermodulation distortion: 0.007%, 60Hz+7kHz mixed 4:1. Signal/noise ratio: 110dB ref. 29dB gain, full output, input shorted, 20Hz–20kHz. Damping factor: >500 at 20Hz, ref. 8 ohms. Input sensitivity for full output: 3.2V unbalanced (29dB setting), 6.4V balanced (23dB setting). Input impedance: 30k ohms unbalanced, 60k ohms balanced. Polarity: non-inverting. Slew rate: 120V/µs. Power consumption, 1000W into 8 ohms: 1465W.
Finishes: silver, black. C-series, rackmount, Pro versions.
Dimensions: 19" (483mm) W by 8.05" (205mm) H by 20.525" (521mm) D. Weight: 92 lbs (42kg).
Serial Numbers Of Units Reviewed: 000042, 000043.
Price: $16,000/pair. Approximate number of dealers: 200. Warranty: 20 years, transferable with original bill of sale.
Manufacturer: Bryston Ltd., 677 Neal Drive, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7Y4, Canada. Tel: (705) 742-5325. Fax: (705) 742-0882. US: Bryston USA, 30 Coventry Street, Newport, VT 05855. Tel: (802) 334-1201. Fax: (802) 334-6658. Web: www.bryston.com.