Integrated Amp Reviews

Description: Two-channel, solid-state integrated amplifier with optional internal DAC and MM phono modules. DAC: Inputs: 2 S/PDIF, 2 TosLink, activated by pressing A/D button on remote. Preamplifier section: Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.5dB. High-level sensitivity: 500mV. Noise: <100dB, 20Hz–20kHz, ref. 1V. Power amplifier section: Maximum output power: 100W RMS into 8 ohms (20dBW), 20Hz–20kHz (factory rating of unit reviewed: 137W, 21.4dBW). Power bandwidth: <1Hz to >100kHz. Polarity: noninverting. Input impedance: 50k ohms single-ended. Sensitivity: 1V required for 100W into 8 ohms. THD+noise: <0.005%, 20Hz–20kHz at 100W into 8 ohms. IMD: <0.01%, 60Hz+7kHz mixed 4:1. Noise: >108dB below rated output (with 20Hz–22kHz bandpass filter). Slew rate: >60V/µs. Damping factor: >500 at 20Hz, ref. 8 ohms. Power consumption: 30VA at idle, 600VA at maximum power. Heat load: 100 BTU/hour at idle, 288 BTU/hour at maximum power. Optional handheld remote controls: Power, Volume, Balance, Mute, Code. Select Source, Analog: A/D, Aux/Ph, CD, Tuner, TV, Video. Select Source, Digital: D1, D2, D3, D4.
Dimensions: 17" (432mm) W (a 19", 487mm front panel is also available) by 4.75" (122mm) H by 13.91" (357mm) D. Weight: 30 lbs (13.6kg).
Finishes: Black or silver front panels.
Serial Number of Unit Reviewed: 000237.
Price: $4395 as reviewed. Basic B-100DA costs $3195. Optional DAC: $1050. Optional MM phono board: $400. Optional remote control: $400. Approximate number of dealers: 200.
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 USA, 30 Coventry Street, Newport, VT 05855. Tel: (802) 334-1201. Fax: (802) 334-6658. Web: www.bryston.com.