{"title":"Bryston","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bryston-9b-five-channel-amplifier-black-17-inch-faceplate-with-green-leds","title":"Bryston 9B³ Five-Channel Amplifier - Black - 17 Inch Faceplate with Green LEDs","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"bryston-9b%C2%B3-five-channel-amplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eBryston 9B³ Five-Channel Amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"what-you-need-to-know\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"Xd49492fe69b38dd4f1679dc72180fdfea6bafac\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFive True Bryston Amplifiers in One Chassis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eThe Bryston 9B³ Five-Channel Amplifier is not a home theater compromise—it’s five fully independent Bryston amplifier modules sharing one chassis, each with its own toroidal transformer and power supply, each delivering 200 watts into 8 ohms and up to 300 watts into 4 ohms. Handcrafted in Canada with the same Cubed Series circuitry as Bryston’s reference stereo amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003eAvailable in black or silver, with a 17-inch faceplate or a 19-inch faceplate with handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"truly-modular-every-channel-stands-alone\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eTruly Modular: Every Channel Stands Alone\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eUnlike multichannel amps that share one power supply across all channels, each 9B³ channel is a complete, self-contained amplifier—its own transformer, its own supply, its own heatsink. One channel’s demands never rob another’s, so a full-scale action scene hits with the same authority as a stereo recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003eThe modular design means channels can even be added or removed later as your system grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"the-patented-salomie-input-circuit\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe Patented Salomie Input Circuit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eThe 9B³ brought Bryston’s patented Salomie input circuit—developed with the late Dr. Ioan Alexandru Salomie—to a five-channel amplifier for the first time. This super-linear buffer of roughly a dozen active devices provides the first stage of gain while trapping noise and RF grunge before they ever reach the amplifier, with distortion below 0.001%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"quad-complementary-output-stage\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eQuad-Complementary Output Stage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eBryston’s proprietary Quad-Complementary topology uses matched output devices arranged to cancel the crossover distortion that plagues conventional Class A\/B designs, mimicking the harmonic behavior of pure Class A. Total distortion measures 0.005% or less at full rated output—on every channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"built-for-serious-integration\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eBuilt for Serious Integration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eBeyond 5–12V trigger in\/out, the 9B³ adds RS-232, USB, and Ethernet control with a built-in web interface that reports per-channel temperature and clipping and even delivers firmware updates. SoftStart circuitry keeps turn-on inrush from tripping breakers, and cooling is fully convection—no fans, no noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"individually-measured-proven-in-writing\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eIndividually Measured, Proven in Writing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eEvery 9B³ runs a 100-hour factory burn-in, cycling between full power and idle, then goes to the bench. The performance certificate packed with each unit documents your amplifier’s actual measured specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"building-your-system\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eBuilding Your System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003eFeed the 9B³ from your surround processor or preamp using balanced XLR or single-ended RCA—each channel’s input and 23\/29dB gain are individually selectable to match any source. Give its heatsinks a few inches of breathing room and it will run for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003eIt’s equally at home powering a reference home theater or anchoring a music system’s front three channels—with the same Cubed Series sound as Bryston’s stereo amplifiers, backed by a 10-year analog warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"features-specifications\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eFive Independent 200-Watt Channels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach with its own toroidal transformer and power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ePatented Salomie Input Circuit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuper-linear input stage with distortion below 0.001%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eQuad-Complementary Output Stage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClass A-like linearity with 0.005% or lower distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eEthernet, RS-232, USB, and Trigger Control\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt-in web interface with per-channel monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eIndividual Factory Performance Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100-hour burn-in and bench measurement, documented per unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eFour Configurations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack or silver; 17-inch faceplate or 19-inch with handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eType: Five-Channel Power Amplifier, Class A\/B (modular)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003ePower Output: 200W @ 8 ohms; up to 300W @ 4 ohms (per channel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eTHD+N: 0.005% or less (20Hz–20kHz at rated power)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSlew Rate: Greater than 60V\/µs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDamping Factor: Greater than 300 (20Hz, 8 ohms)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eGain: Switchable 23dB \/ 29dB (per channel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eInputs: Balanced XLR and Single-Ended RCA per Channel (selectable)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eOutputs: 5-Way Binding Posts per Channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eControl: Ethernet (web interface), RS-232, USB, 5–12V Trigger In\/Out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eStartup: Microprocessor-Controlled SoftStart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eCooling: Full Convection (no fans)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDimensions: 17\" or 19“W x 5.8”H x 17.5\"D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWeight: 65 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFinishes: Black or Silver; 17-Inch or 19-Inch-with-Handles Faceplate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWarranty: 10 Years (analog)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; text-indent: -24.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0mm;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eMade In: Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FirstParagraph\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eIs it available with fewer channels?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes—Bryston builds the 9B³ in 3, 4, and 5 channel versions, and its modular design lets channels be added later. Contact us about configurations beyond the five-channel model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eIs a home theater amp really good enough for music?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis one is. Every 9B³ channel uses the identical Salomie input circuit and Quad-Complementary output stage found in Bryston’s reference stereo amplifiers—it’s five true Bryston amps, not one amp split five ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCan I rack-mount this?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 19-inch faceplate with handles fits standard-width racks but isn’t drilled for rack screws. For true rack mounting with per-channel level trims, ask us about Bryston’s 9B³ PRO version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eWho is the 9B³ designed for?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s for the enthusiast building a no-compromise home theater or multichannel music system—anyone who wants every channel to sound like a reference Bryston stereo amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"why-audio-advisor\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; line-height: 6.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Compact\" style=\"margin-left: 24.0pt; 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It picks your source — a turntable, a streamer, a CD player — adjusts the volume, and sends the signal on to your power amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 does all of that, and much more. It is Bryston’s answer to the modern audiophile’s full front end. One box replaces four separate components: a preamplifier, a DAC (digital-to-analog converter), a network streamer, and a phono stage for vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name means something. BR-20 stands for Brian Russell — the longtime Bryston president who passed away in September 2020 at age 68. The preamp was nearly finished when he died. Bryston’s team completed it as a tribute. On their website, Bryston calls it their “most exquisite representation of musicality ever.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Analog Preamp Section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preamp circuit inside the BR-20 is a clean-sheet design. Bryston built it from scratch using all-new, fully discrete amplifier circuits — meaning no off-the-shelf chips in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Bryston, the BR-20 produces the lowest noise and distortion they have ever measured in their 40-plus year history. The signal path is fully balanced from input to output. Balanced means the circuit carries two versions of the signal — one normal, one inverted — which cancels out interference picked up along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume control is fully analog and balanced. It uses tightly matched resistors and moves in precise 0.5dB steps. A ring of small LEDs around the volume knob shows the output level from across the room. All input switching uses physical relays — no electronic switches in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20’s DAC (digital-to-analog converter) uses the same circuit design as Bryston’s standalone BDA-3 — a unit that sold for nearly $3,800 on its own. It handles PCM audio up to 32-bit\/384kHz and DSD up to DSD256 via USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA re-clocking circuit inside the DAC removes jitter. Jitter is a timing error in digital audio — it causes small inconsistencies in playback that can blur the sound. The re-clocking circuit corrects those errors in real time. Independent measurements by HomeTheaterHifi.com confirmed it works as Bryston claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital inputs include AES\/EBU (XLR), coaxial S\/PDIF, optical TosLink, and USB-B. Maximum resolution depends on the input used — see the spec table below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Streamer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 has a built-in music streamer. It is based on a Raspberry Pi 4 — a fast, modern platform that loads large music libraries quickly. The BR-20 is certified \u003cstrong\u003eRoon Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e and also supports Tidal, Qobuz, and AirPlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour USB-A ports on the rear accept drives loaded with local music files. The BR-20 does not include Wi-Fi. Bryston recommends a wired Ethernet connection and advises against Wi-Fi dongles, which they say introduce noise into the preamp’s circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe MM Phono Stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version includes Bryston’s moving-magnet (MM) phono stage, installed at the factory. A phono stage amplifies the very small signal from a turntable cartridge up to line level. Bryston says this internal stage matches their standalone BP2-MM phono preamplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the phono stage is installed, it uses one of the RCA inputs. You still have two balanced XLR inputs and one RCA input available for other sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front-panel headphone output uses a dedicated low-impedance circuit — updated from previous Bryston preamps with more power and lower output impedance. Lower output impedance means better control over a wider range of headphones. The output uses a standard 6.35mm (¼-inch) jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery BR-20 is built by hand in Ontario, Canada. The analog circuitry carries Bryston’s 20-year parts-and-labor warranty. The digital components — DAC and streamer — carry a 5-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are Reviewers Saying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGordon Brockhouse, SoundStage! Simplifi, June 2021 — Reviewers’ Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGordon Brockhouse reviewed the BR-20 for SoundStage! Simplifi, awarding it a Reviewers’ Choice. He praised the volume control’s silky feel, the crisp relay-click of the source buttons, and the BR-20’s measured performance — which he said confirmed Bryston’s low-noise claims.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvan McCosham, SoundStage! Hi-Fi, May 2023 — Reviewers’ Choice; Recommended Reference Component\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvan McCosham reviewed the BR-20 for SoundStage! Hi-Fi, earned a second Reviewers’ Choice, and then bought the review unit for his own reference system. That purchase, on top of both Reviewers’ Choice awards, prompted SoundStage!’s Recommended Reference Component designation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Fi News, August 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHi-Fi News called the BR-20 “an astonishing performer” that digs deep into the detail and nuance of tracks across all genres and sampling rates. The reviewer noted it delivers excellent value for what it includes, though careful partnering equipment choices are worthwhile at this price.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJohn E. Johnson Jr., HomeTheaterHifi.com, December 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn E. Johnson Jr. tested the BR-20 and confirmed through his own lab measurements that the re-clocking circuit is effective — adding large amounts of jitter to the input signal produced no jitter peaks in his results. He described distortion and noise as “remarkably low.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEarned Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 has received recognition from some of the audio press’s most respected names — including SoundStage!’s highest honor for reference-worthy components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Reference Component\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi, May 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Preamplifiers \/ Streaming DACs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eSoundStage!’s Recommended Reference Component is the publication’s highest honor — reserved for components that reviewers consider worthy of use as personal reference equipment and as a benchmark for their category.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReviewers’ Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi, May 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eReviewer: Evan McCosham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eSoundStage!’s Reviewers’ Choice recognizes components a reviewer considers among the best available at their price — products they would recommend without reservation. McCosham subsequently purchased the review unit for his own reference system.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReviewers’ Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi, June 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eReviewer: Gordon Brockhouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eThe BR-20 earned an independent Reviewers’ Choice on its initial review at SoundStage! Simplifi — the SoundStage! Network’s publication focused on high-performance, feature-rich audio components. The two Reviewers’ Choice awards together led to the Recommended Reference Component designation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAudiophiles simplifying a complex system\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you currently run a separate DAC, streamer, phono stage, and preamp, the BR-20 does all four jobs in one box at a level that competes with standalone components costing significantly more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVinyl listeners who also stream\u003c\/strong\u003e — The built-in MM phono stage and full-featured streamer mean your turntable and your Tidal or Qobuz account both get first-class treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRoon users\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BR-20 is fully Roon Ready certified, making it a natural endpoint for anyone already on the Roon platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-resolution digital enthusiasts\u003c\/strong\u003e — Support for 32-bit\/384kHz PCM and DSD256 via USB means the BR-20 can handle any file format you’re likely to encounter, now or in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLong-term thinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 20-year warranty on the analog section is a commitment very few audio brands will match. If you want to buy once and keep it for decades, the BR-20 is built and warrantied for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone listeners\u003c\/strong\u003e — The dedicated low-impedance headphone amplifier on the front panel is built to drive demanding loads, not a token output added as an afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 supports up to 15 sources. Analog inputs include two balanced XLR pairs and one unbalanced RCA (the second RCA is used by the MM phono stage on this model). Digital inputs include two AES\/EBU (XLR), two coaxial S\/PDIF, two optical TosLink, and one USB-B audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutputs include two sets of balanced XLR — one variable, one configurable as fixed — plus the front-panel headphone jack. An optional HDMI card (four inputs, one output) is available separately and supports 4K HDR passthrough. Control options include a 12V trigger, RS-232, Ethernet, and the included BR-4 remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure what to pair with the BR-20? Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e — we’re glad to help you build a system around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBryston BR-20 Preamplifier — Full Review \u0026amp; Features Walk-Through\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoon Audio’s Drew Baird goes deep on the BR-20 — covering inputs, outputs, streaming setup, DAC performance, and real-world use. A thorough look from a respected dealer and reviewer channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Bryston BR-20 Preamplifier, Streaming DAC Review \u0026amp; Features Explained — Moon Audio\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DEvn-zjgu7A\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 is a preamplifier — it controls your sources and sets the volume, but it needs a separate power amplifier to drive your speakers. Bryston’s own amplifiers are a natural match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/prnt-by4b3-blk-17in?sku=NEW-BY4B3-BLK-17IN\"\u003eBryston 4B³ Stereo Power Amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 300 watts per channel into 8 ohms. The flagship Bryston stereo amp pairs directly with the BR-20’s balanced XLR outputs and is built to the same standard. Together they form one of the most capable two-channel systems available at any price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/prnt-by3b3-blk-17in?sku=NEW-BY3B3-BLK-17IN\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBryston 3B³ Stereo Power Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e— 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms. A slightly more compact option, still delivering full Bryston Cubed-series performance. A strong match for the BR-20 in mid-to-large listening rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/electronics\/power-products\/power-conditioners\/\"\u003ePower Conditioners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A high-performance preamp like the BR-20 benefits from clean, stable power. A good conditioner reduces noise on your AC line and protects your investment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/aa-interconnect-xlr\"\u003eBalanced XLR Interconnects\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BR-20’s outputs are balanced XLR. Quality balanced cables preserve the noise-rejection benefits of the fully balanced design all the way to your power amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalog Preamp — New Design, Record-Low Measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20’s preamp section is a clean-sheet design built around custom, fully discrete amplifier circuits made for this product alone. Bryston says the BR-20 achieves the lowest noise and distortion in the company’s 40-plus year history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fully balanced circuit — from input to output — rejects common-mode noise. Common-mode noise is interference that gets picked up equally on both conductors of a balanced cable. The balanced circuit cancels it out before it reaches your amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD+N (total harmonic distortion plus noise) is specified at or below \u003cstrong\u003e0.0006%\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is an extremely low figure — many excellent preamps measure ten to fifty times higher. Signal-to-noise ratio is \u003cstrong\u003e110dB\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning a very quiet background even at loud listening levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVolume Control — Fully Analog, Precision Matched\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20’s volume control is fully analog and balanced. It uses tightly matched resistors — chosen to stay accurate across the whole range of the control. Volume moves in precise 0.5dB steps. A ring of LEDs around the knob shows output level from across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll source switching uses relays — physical switches that connect your source directly. There are no electronic chips in the switching path. Relay switching is quieter and more reliable over the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDAC — BDA-3 Performance, Built In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20’s DAC uses the same circuit design as Bryston’s acclaimed standalone BDA-3 converter. That product retailed for roughly $3,800 on its own. Getting that DAC as part of the BR-20’s package is a real value. Supported formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCM up to 32-bit\/384kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e — via USB and the built-in streamer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCM up to 24-bit\/192kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e — via coaxial S\/PDIF, AES\/EBU, and HDMI (optional card)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCM up to 24-bit\/96kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e — via optical TosLink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDSD256\u003c\/strong\u003e — via USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDSD128\u003c\/strong\u003e — via built-in streamer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDSD64\u003c\/strong\u003e — via optional HDMI card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDSD native and DoP (DSD over PCM)\u003c\/strong\u003e formats supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA re-clocking circuit inside the DAC removes jitter — timing errors that can blur digital audio. Independent lab tests by HomeTheaterHifi.com confirmed the re-clocking circuit performs as Bryston claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStreamer — Roon Ready, High-Resolution, Wired\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in streamer uses a Raspberry Pi 4 — faster than the Pi 3 boards in earlier Bryston streamers, which means large libraries load more quickly. It is certified \u003cstrong\u003eRoon Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e and also supports Tidal, Qobuz, and AirPlay. Four USB-A ports accept drives loaded with local files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 does not include Wi-Fi. Bryston recommends a wired Ethernet connection. They warn that Wi-Fi dongles introduce RF noise into the preamp’s circuitry, which would undermine the BR-20’s very low noise floor. Plan for a network cable to your listening room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMM Phono Stage — Included on This Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version includes Bryston’s optional moving-magnet (MM) phono stage, installed at the factory. Bryston says it matches their standalone BP2-MM phono preamplifier. When installed, it uses the first RCA analog input. You still have two balanced XLR inputs and one additional RCA input for other sources. Moving-coil (MC) cartridges require an external step-up transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeadphone Amplifier — Low Impedance, High Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front-panel headphone output is a dedicated circuit — updated in the BR-20 with more power and lower output impedance than previous Bryston preamps. Lower output impedance means better control over a wide range of headphones, including demanding planar magnetic designs. Output uses a standard 6.35mm (¼-inch) jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 supports up to 15 sources. Analog inputs include two balanced XLR pairs and one unbalanced RCA (the second RCA is used by the MM phono stage on this model). Digital inputs include two AES\/EBU (XLR), two coaxial S\/PDIF, two optical TosLink, and one USB-B audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutputs include two sets of balanced XLR — one variable, one configurable as fixed — plus the front-panel headphone jack. An optional HDMI card (four inputs, one output) is available separately and supports 4K HDR passthrough. Control options include a 12V trigger, RS-232, Ethernet, and the included BR-4 remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 is built in Dwight, Ontario, Canada. The chassis is aluminum with a thick, anodized silver front panel and a lightly textured finish. This SKU is the 19” faceplate version, sized to fit standard equipment racks. Source buttons have a crisp, click-relay feel. Weight is 12 pounds — lighter than reviewers expected for a Bryston product, and easy to place in a rack or furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStereo Preamplifier with DAC, Streamer, MM Phono Stage, and Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAnalog Circuit Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFully balanced, fully discrete Class A analog circuitry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTHD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e≤0.0006%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e110dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVolume Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFully analog, balanced, relay-switched, 0.5dB steps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAnalog Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 × Balanced XLR; 1 × Unbalanced RCA (1 RCA used by MM phono on this model)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 × Balanced XLR pairs (variable and fixed\/configurable); 6.35mm headphone jack (front)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 × AES\/EBU (XLR), 2 × Coaxial S\/PDIF (RCA), 2 × Optical TosLink, 1 × USB-B audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDAC Max Resolution — USB \/ Streamer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e32-bit\/384kHz PCM; DSD256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDAC Max Resolution — Coaxial \/ AES\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e24-bit\/192kHz PCM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDAC Max Resolution — TosLink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e24-bit\/96kHz PCM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDSD Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDSD64, DSD128, DSD256; native and DoP formats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStreamer Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRaspberry Pi 4; Roon Ready; Tidal; Qobuz; AirPlay (Shairport Sync)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNetwork Connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWired Ethernet only (Wi-Fi not supported)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB Storage Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 × USB-A (rear panel, for local drives)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePhono Stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMoving-Magnet (MM); included on this model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSystem Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12V trigger in\/out; RS-232; Ethernet; USB; BR-4 remote included; Manic Moose web UI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTotal Sources Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFaceplate Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e19 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.6” × 19” × 13” (verify exact 19” dimensions with Bryston)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12 lbs (5.4kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinish \/ Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSilver anodized aluminum faceplate, 19” wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCanada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty — Analog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20 years, parts and labor (transferable with original receipt from authorized dealer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty — Digital (DAC\/Streamer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else do I need to use the BR-20?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 is a preamplifier — it controls your sources and sets the volume, but it does not drive speakers on its own. You’ll need a separate power amplifier (such as a Bryston 3B³ or 4B³) and a pair of speakers. For streaming, you’ll also need a wired Ethernet connection — the BR-20 doesn’t support Wi-Fi. For vinyl, this version already includes the MM phono stage, so you can plug in a moving-magnet turntable directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the BR-20 compatible with my turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version includes a moving-magnet (MM) phono stage, so it works with any turntable that uses an MM cartridge — the most common type. Moving-coil (MC) cartridges need a step-up transformer or separate MC phono stage before connecting to the BR-20. Not sure what cartridge type you have? Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll help you sort it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BR-20 support Wi-Fi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The BR-20 requires a wired Ethernet connection for streaming. Bryston strongly advises against using a Wi-Fi dongle — they found it introduces RF noise into the preamp’s circuitry, which works against the BR-20’s very low noise floor. If running a cable to your listening room isn’t easy, a Powerline Ethernet adapter is a common workaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the BR-20 Roon Ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The BR-20 is fully Roon Ready certified. It integrates directly with the Roon platform without extra setup. Many BR-20 owners use Roon as their primary playback interface rather than the built-in Manic Moose web UI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat streaming services does the BR-20 support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 supports Tidal and Qobuz natively through its built-in streamer. It also supports AirPlay via Shairport Sync, which lets you stream from Apple devices. Roon users can also stream from any service Roon supports. Spotify can be streamed via AirPlay as a workaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the 17-inch and 19-inch versions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust the width of the faceplate. The 17-inch fits standard home audio furniture and rack shelves. The 19-inch (this one) fits professional equipment racks. The electronics, features, and specs are identical. Pick the 19” if your gear lives in an equipment rack or if you prefer the wider look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this version include the MM phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The MM phono stage is included and factory-installed on this model. It uses the first RCA analog input — that input is not available for line-level sources. You still have two balanced XLR inputs and one RCA input free for other components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty does the BR-20 carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe analog section is covered by Bryston’s 20-year parts-and-labor warranty — one of the longest in consumer electronics. The digital components (DAC and streamer) carry a 5-year warranty. The warranty is transferable to a second owner with the original bill of sale from an authorized dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I add the HDMI board later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — but it must be installed by a qualified technician, not by the user. The optional HDMI card adds four inputs and one output, supports 4K HDR passthrough, and allows DSD audio over HDMI from SACD players. Contact us or Bryston directly for installation details and current pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BR-20 support MQA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBryston BR-20 Stereo Preamplifier — Silver, 19” Faceplate, with MM Phono Stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBR-4 remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEC AC power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner’s manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty and registration documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"music note emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f504.svg\" alt=\"repeat emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Take your time. 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Power supply, transformer, output stage and all of it drive one channel and nothing else. Each amplifier makes 600 watts into 8 ohms and 900 watts into 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds the 7B³ around a specially wound transformer that runs substantially more efficiently than a normal one. The company describes it as a big step up from the well-liked 4B³, with roughly twice the power on hand for the speakers that need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCooling is by convection alone, so there is no fan and nothing to whirr during a quiet passage. The enclosure and dress panel are machined and anodized aluminum, and every amplifier is made in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis listing is the black finish with the 19-inch faceplate and front-mounted handles, sold as a single amplifier. It is the rack-friendly option, and a stereo system needs two of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eInside the Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Patented Salomie Circuit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEvery Cubed Series amplifier starts with Bryston's patented Salomie input circuit. It is the defining piece of the Cubed generation and the reason these amplifiers measure the way they do, trapping noise before it can reach the gain stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGain You Can Switch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA switch selects 23dB or 29dB of gain. That matters if you run a high-output preamp or very efficient speakers, because the lower setting gives back usable travel on the volume control instead of everything happening in the first inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOn the Bench\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNoise sits at minus 117dB on RCA and minus 119dB on XLR. Input impedance is 7.5k ohms unbalanced and 5k ohms per leg balanced. Standby draw is under 500 milliwatts, which is negligible for an amplifier of this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSoftStart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA microprocessor sequences the turn-on so the amplifier does not trip a circuit breaker when it wakes. With two of these on one ring, that is a practical detail rather than a specification, and a DC trigger input lets a preamp handle it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Mono Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of genuinely difficult speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — 600 watts into 8 ohms and 900 into 4, from a chassis doing nothing else, means the amplifier stops being the weak link and the speaker gets to do what it was designed to do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone stepping up from a 4B³\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bryston positions the 7B³ as a substantial step above the 4B³, with about twice the power, so the upgrade is a real change rather than a small one you have to strain to hear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListeners who cannot tolerate fan noise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cooling is entirely by convection, so there is no fan in the amplifier at all and nothing to intrude on a quiet passage or a late-night listen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeople matching an amp to an unusual preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e — The 23dB and 29dB gain settings, plus balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs, mean you can match a hot or a quiet preamp properly and keep real range on the volume control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEach listing is a single amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 7B³ drives one speaker, so a stereo system needs two of them. If you would rather have both channels in one box, the 4B³ and 14B³ live in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eStereo Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFeed each amplifier one channel from your preamp, on balanced XLR or single-ended RCA, then run speaker cable from its dual binding post pairs to the speaker beside it. The two pairs of posts make bi-wiring straightforward if your speaker supports it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet the gain switch to suit your preamp before you start listening. A DC trigger input lets the amplifiers power up with the rest of the system, and SoftStart handles the inrush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA pair of 7B³s needs a preamp and two of most things. Here is the list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifiers — \u003c\/strong\u003e balanced or single-ended, one stereo preamp feeds both. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBrowse preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced interconnects — \u003c\/strong\u003e two XLR runs, one per amplifier. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBrowse interconnect cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker cables — \u003c\/strong\u003e dual binding post pairs make bi-wiring easy. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBrowse speaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding speakers — \u003c\/strong\u003e 900 watts into 4 ohms suits the most demanding designs. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBrowse floorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does one make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach 7B³ delivers 600 watts into 8 ohms and up to 900 watts into 4 ohms. That is per chassis, driving one speaker, so a stereo pair puts that much behind each side of your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne per speaker. A stereo system uses two, which is the point of a mono design: the two channels share no power supply, no transformer and no chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the faceplate options?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth are the same amplifier. The 17-inch faceplate is the standard domestic fitting, and the 19-inch version comes with front-mounted handles for rack installation. Choose on how it will be housed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it take balanced cables?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs are both fitted, and a gain switch offers 23dB or 29dB so you can match the amplifier properly to whichever you use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach amplifier weighs 53 pounds and stands 5.8 inches high. Width is 17 or 19 inches depending on the faceplate, and depth is 15.5 inches, or 17.8 with the front handles fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston covers the 7B³ for ten years. Every amplifier is built in Canada and ships with its own factory test sheet. Call us at 800-942-0220 if you would like the current terms confirmed before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA walk through Bryston's whole B³ range, the 7B³ monoblocks among them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CHWAYJ_BT9I\" title=\"Bryston Amplifiers 2022 - 2.5B3, 3B3, 4B3, 7B3 mono, 9B3 multi, 14B3, 21B3\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTour Bryston's Canadian factory and testing process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mzb7vHACBNw\" title=\"Bryston factory tour\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about mono amplifiers, matching an amp to your speakers, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980590669997,"sku":"NEW-BY7B3-BLK-HND-19IN","price":7695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/bryston-7b3-19in-front-relit.jpg?v=1785630368"},{"product_id":"bryston-bda-3-14-streaming-dac-with-hdmi-silver-17-inch","title":"Bryston BDA-3.14 Streaming DAC with HDMI - Silver - 17 Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Bryston Products, Merged Into One\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Bryston BDA-3.14 is a converter, a network streamer and a digital preamp in one case. The odd model number is a joke about pi, because the box is literally the BDA-3 converter and the BDP-Pi streaming player put together on one chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBought separately those two cost around $5,290. Together in this case they cost $4,195, and they are joined inside by I2S rather than by the USB or coaxial cable you would otherwise run between them. That is the better connection of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Converter Section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo AK4490 chips do the converting, one per channel, balanced the whole way. They feed a discrete Class A output stage with no chips at all in the signal path. Balanced output is 4 volts and single-ended 2 volts, and either can run fixed or variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFed directly, it takes PCM up to 384kHz and 32 bits, and native DSD up to DSD256 over USB or HDMI. Volume is done digitally inside the AK4490's own 32-bit headroom, so nothing is thrown away when you turn it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Streamer With Ten Digital Inputs Behind It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe streaming side is a Raspberry Pi running Bryston's own Manic Moose software. It reaches Qobuz, Tidal, internet radio, a network drive or a USB stick, and it is Roon Ready. AirPlay, DLNA, Squeezelite and MPD all work too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFour HDMI Inputs, Which Is Unusual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRound the back are four HDMI audio inputs, a USB Type-B, AES\/EBU, optical, coaxial RCA and coaxial BNC, plus Ethernet. Ten digital inputs in all. An HDMI output passes video through to a display, so an SACD or Blu-ray player can send audio here and picture onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYou can drive it from the front panel, the app, a web browser, RS-232 or TCP\/IP. The digital and analog halves have their own power supplies. The case is 17 inches wide, and being a digital product it carries Bryston's five-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSteven Stone reviewed the BDA-3.14 for \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e, which went on to name it to its Best Audio Gear list. He called it \"a first-class component that could be the center of a high-performance digital audio system.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat he valued was the absence of a house sound. The BDA-3.14, he wrote, succeeds at being \"an extremely neutral DAC\/pre\" that \"does not prettify or euphonize the sound,\" and is \"deadly silent, with nary a hiccup or burble even with its volume turned up to max.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGordon Brockhouse gave it an Editors' Choice in \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi\u003c\/em\u003e, finding it \"extremely quiet\" and crediting it with \"amazing dynamics and fluidity.\" It made it \"incredibly easy for me to visualize performers playing the music,\" he wrote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streaming DAC Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the streamer and the converter to stop being two boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e — joined inside by I2S, they skip the cable and the interface that sit between them on a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — full Roon Ready certification means the BDA-3.14 turns up as an endpoint the moment your Core sees the network, with nothing to configure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own an SACD or Blu-ray player\u003c\/strong\u003e — four HDMI audio inputs take its multichannel or DSD output, and the HDMI output passes the picture on to the screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run active speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — variable balanced and single-ended outputs drive them directly, which removes a preamp and a pair of interconnects from the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe BDA-3.14 is a digital preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — every input on it is digital, so a turntable or a tuner needs another path to your speakers. An \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e alongside it covers the analog side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJoin it to the network over Ethernet, then use the Manic Moose app or a browser to set it up. A computer connects on USB Type-B, a disc player on HDMI, and older sources on AES\/EBU, optical, coaxial RCA or coaxial BNC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBalanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs run fixed into an amplifier, or variable into a power amp or active speakers. Two USB Type-A ports on the back take drives, and an HDMI output carries video to a display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e To add analog inputs and drive passive speakers — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The variable outputs make active pairs simple — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced or single-ended out of the BDA-3.14 — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 17-inch Bryston deserves a solid shelf — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it without a separate preamplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Set the outputs to variable and the BDA-3.14 controls volume into a power amp or a pair of active speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is I2S, and why does it matter here?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt is the interface a converter uses internally. Joining the streamer to the converter with I2S skips the extra conversion that a USB or coaxial cable between two boxes would add.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does the internal streamer handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUp to 192kHz and 24 bits. Higher rates and native DSD come in through the USB or HDMI inputs instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it work with Roon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, it is fully Roon Ready and appears as an endpoint for a Core running on a NAS, a PC or a Nucleus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use the HDMI inputs with an SACD or Blu-ray player?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Four HDMI audio inputs accept the player's output, and the HDMI output sends the video on to your display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFive years on parts and labor, which is Bryston's term for its digital electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJiles McCoy talks through the BDA-3.14 with Bryston's Gary Dayton:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eKsnbDP0mII\" title=\"RMAF 2019 - Spotlight: Bryston with Gary Dayton - BDA 3.14 DAC Streamer!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd this review takes the lid off, with English captions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qdel9cdayhQ?cc_load_policy=1\u0026amp;cc_lang_pref=en\u0026amp;hl=en\" title=\"Streamer, DAC, player Bryston BDA 3.14 in our review, test and breakdown!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming DACs, digital preamplifiers, or building a digital front end? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 17 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45980614492333,"sku":"NEW-BYBDA314-SIL-17IN","price":4795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBDA314_SIL_02-Large__38584.1728728126.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778095709"},{"product_id":"bryston-3b-stereo-power-amplifier-silver-19-inch-faceplate-with-handles","title":"Bryston 3B³ Stereo Power Amplifier - Silver - 19 Inch Faceplate With Handles","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Hundred Watts, Built to Outlast the System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 3B³ is the entry point to Bryston's Cubed series, and entry point means price, not compromise. It makes 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 300 into 4, from two channels that each have their own power supply and their own transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat dual-mono build is the part that matters when the music gets loud. One channel drawing hard on a bass note cannot rob the other, because there is nothing shared between them but the power cord. Stereo images stay put instead of collapsing toward the middle when the level goes up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds it in Dwight, Ontario, and covers it for ten years. That is the longest warranty in this price class by a wide margin, and it tells you what the company expects the amplifier to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Salomie Circuit, and Why It Is Quiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEvery Cubed amplifier uses a patented input circuit developed with Dr. Alexandru Salomie. It handles the first stage of gain and is built to reject the noise modern homes are full of: Wi-Fi, cell radios, switching power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYou hear that as a background that stays black. Noise measures −106dB through RCA and −111dB through the balanced XLR input, so quiet passages stay quiet rather than sitting on a bed of hiss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn the bench, THD+N stays under 0.005% from 20Hz to 20kHz at rated power, and response runs from below 1Hz to 100kHz at −3dB. Switchable gain of 23dB or 29dB matches the amp to your preamp. Cooling is convection only, so there is no fan to hear, and the amplifier weighs 35 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChristiaan Punter of HiFi-Advice reviewed the 3B, 4B and 14B Cubed together on 26 December 2017. Bryston's latest Cubed series, he concluded, \"really has taken the sound to a whole new level.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe treble drew his particular notice: it is \"supremely subtle and decidedly non-edgy, even with the most critical speakers.\" The Cubed sound overall he called \"generous, smooth, rich and relaxed, yet very powerful\", driving every speaker he tried with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are harder to drive than they look\u003c\/strong\u003e — 200 watts into 8 ohms and 300 into 4 means the amp gains strength as the load gets tougher, so a dip in your speaker's impedance curve stops being the thing that flattens the music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen loud, or you listen late\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully independent supplies per channel keep one channel's demands off the other, and a noise floor at −111dB balanced means low-level detail survives at low volume too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou do not want to hear the equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e — convection cooling means no fan, ever, so the only thing in the room making noise is the speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou buy for the long run\u003c\/strong\u003e — ten years of warranty from a company that builds in Dwight, Ontario, and burns in every unit before it ships. This is not an amplifier you plan to replace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are choosing the control stage yourself\u003c\/strong\u003e — the volume and the inputs belong to the preamp, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-bp-19-analog-preamplifier\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBP-19\u003c\/a\u003e is the matched one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun your preamplifier into the balanced XLR or single-ended RCA inputs, choosing the one your preamp offers. Input impedance is 7.5k ohms unbalanced. Speakers connect to the binding posts, which take spades, bananas or bare wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet the gain switch to 23dB or 29dB so your volume control lands in a usable range. A DC trigger will bring the amplifier up automatically with the rest of the system, and a controlled startup sequence keeps it from tripping a breaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the 3B³? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required, and the natural next decision — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two hundred watts deserves cable that can carry it — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR is the better run from preamp to amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Convection cooling wants air around it — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 300 watts per channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat do the two gain settings do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThey set how much the amplifier amplifies: 23dB or 29dB. Pick the one that puts your preamp's volume control in a comfortable range rather than at the extremes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I rack-mount it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 17-inch and 19-inch faceplates on this listing are not rack-mountable, though the 19-inch version does include front handles. Bryston builds a separate PRO version with a rack-mount dress panel — call us on 800-942-0220 and we will sort out which you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it need a fan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNo fan is fitted and none is needed. The 3B³ is fully convection cooled, so it runs silent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere is it built, and what warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds it in Dwight, Ontario, Canada, and covers it with a 10-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSilver or black, in a 17-inch or 19-inch faceplate. The 19-inch includes front-mounted handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound reviews the 3B Cubed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P-NHPZOimaw\" title=\"The Absolute Sound reviews the Bryston 3B Cubed\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTour Bryston's Canadian factory and testing process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mzb7vHACBNw\" title=\"Bryston factory tour\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power amplifiers, matching an amp to your speakers, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980617605293,"sku":"NEW-BY3B3-SIL-HND-19IN","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BY3B3_19BLK_01__48394.1714485634.1280.1280_81515de4-9e43-4a6e-bd14-7518e3b51cb4.jpg?v=1778109340"},{"product_id":"bryston-phono-mm-board-internal-for-bp17-b135-br20","title":"Bryston -  Phono MM Board Internal for (BP17\/B135\/BR20)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Bryston MM Phono Board — A Turntable Input, Built Into the Preamplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSold individually, this internal board adds a moving magnet phono input to a Bryston BP-17, B135 or BR-20. It gives a moving magnet cartridge the gain and the RIAA curve it needs. Your turntable then plugs straight into the preamplifier. No second box, no extra cable, no other power supply on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston states in the BR-20 owner's manual that this is \"the same circuit found in our stand alone BP-2 MM\". That is a Class A discrete design with precise RIAA equalization. On its own, the BP-2 MM is rated at 41 dB of gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Do You Install It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYou can have the board fitted when you order the preamplifier, or add it later. This is an internal circuit board, not a plug-in accessory, and it is static-sensitive. Leave the work to an authorized Bryston dealer or a qualified technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAfter that, your turntable goes to the RCA input the board takes over. The preamplifier then treats it as a phono source. Nothing else changes, and the board runs from the preamplifier's own power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is the Bryston MM Phono Board Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nOwners of a BP-17, B135 or BR-20 who want vinyl in the system without adding a box, a power supply and another cable to a rack they have already worked hard on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nAnyone running a moving magnet cartridge, which the board's gain and RIAA equalization are matched to directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nBuyers ordering a new Bryston preamplifier — ask for the board now and you save a later trip back to the dealer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nListeners who value a short signal path — the phono stage sits inside the same chassis as the line stage, with no cable between them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nNot for a low-output moving coil cartridge, which needs far more gain than a moving magnet board provides. Pair one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eexternal MM\/MC phono stages\u003c\/a\u003e with a spare line input instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePlan the installation alongside these:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-cartridges\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eA moving magnet cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e — this board is built around that output level, and the match is what the circuit was designed for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntable-accessories\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eA quality tonearm cable\u003c\/a\u003e — it carries the smallest signal in the system before the board ever sees it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eA turntable\u003c\/a\u003e — if the Bryston is going in first, the deck it will feed is the next decision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/record-cleaning-accessories\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eRecord cleaning supplies\u003c\/a\u003e — a phono stage of this quality will reveal whatever is on the record surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich models does it fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt fits the Bryston BP-17, B135 and BR-20. Which input it takes, and how it goes in, can differ by model and revision. Check compatibility with your exact version before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill I lose an input?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, and this is the point to be clear about. Bryston's BR-20 manual states that the optional MM phono input \"occupies RCA 1, so RCA 1 can no longer be used for line level source components such as tuners, CD players, etc.\" Count your line sources first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne board per preamplifier. It is sold individually, and a single board adds the phono input to one BP-17, B135 or BR-20. There is no benefit to a second one in the same unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about turntable setup, record care, or getting the most from your vinyl? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980622487725,"sku":"NEW-BYMMPHO","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYPHONO__27974.1690483986.1280.1280_56de12e4-2f62-4718-80bc-517c32846d89.jpg?v=1778111051"},{"product_id":"bryston-bp-19-analog-preamplifier-with-mm-phono-silver-19-inch","title":"Bryston BP-19 Analog Preamplifier with MM Phono - Silver - 19 Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eYour Turntable Plugs Straight Into It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThis is the Bryston BP-19 with the moving magnet phono module fitted at the factory. The cartridge leads go to Input 1 and the ground wire to the post beside them. Nothing else changes: the rest of the preamp is the same all-analog BP-19.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTwo pairs of balanced XLR inputs and four pairs of RCA take your other sources. Outputs come as a variable pair and a fixed pair, in both XLR and RCA, so your power amp and a recorder can run at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBryston Built the Analog Circuit for a Bigger Box First\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe BP-19 takes its analog section from the BR-20, Bryston's flagship. Strip out the DAC and the streamer, keep the preamp, and this is what is left. Every stage is discrete and fully balanced from input to output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston hand-builds it in Dwight, Ontario, and backs it for ten years. Faceplates come in 17-inch and 19-inch widths, silver or black, with custom colors offered. The BR-4 remote is in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat the Phono Board Is Doing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe moving magnet side is Bryston's standard RIAA equalization stage, the same circuit found in the MM\/MC version. It gives 41dB of gain at 1kHz. It presents 47K ohms and wants 5mV, which is where the great majority of moving magnet cartridges sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe line stage around it measures the way Bryston line stages do. THD+N sits at or below 0.0006% from 20Hz to 20kHz. Intermodulation is at or below 0.0003%, noise is 110dB down on both output types, and response holds within 0.05dB across the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTurn It Down Without Losing the Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVolume runs on a digitally controlled analog step-ladder in half-decibel steps. The channels track closely, so low-level listening stays centered. A quarter-inch headphone jack on the front panel mutes the main outputs the moment you plug in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRS232 and an Ethernet port hand control to an installer. A trigger input drops the preamp into standby, and trigger outputs bring your power amp up with it. The chassis is 4.6 inches high and 13 deep, and it weighs 12 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMalcolm J. Gomes of \u003cem\u003ePositive Feedback\u003c\/em\u003e, reviewing the BP-19 on July 26, 2024, made it his reference preamplifier, writing that Bryston had \"achieved the holy grail of combining precision and accuracy with truly seductive musicality\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Dewhirst of \u003cem\u003eFuture Audiophile\u003c\/em\u003e, in a January 20, 2025 review, wrote that the preamp \"is built to last, doesn’t add any color, and will easily compliment systems with components costing much more\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play records and want the phono stage inside\u003c\/strong\u003e — the moving magnet board is fitted at the factory and wired to Input 1, so there is no outboard box to buy, power, or find a shelf for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour cartridge is a moving magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e — 41dB of gain into 47K ohms suits the great majority of moving magnet cartridges, so the one on your arm now is almost certainly already matched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the signal to stay analog end to end\u003c\/strong\u003e — every stage is discrete and balanced, with no converter anywhere in the path. What you hear is your cartridge and your system, not a chipset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep components for a decade or more\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand assembly in Ontario and a ten-year warranty come with it. This is a buy-once box rather than a stopgap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play a moving coil cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e — this board is moving magnet only. Bryston makes the same preamp with step-up transformers fitted — the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-bp-19-analog-preamplifier-with-mm-mc-phono\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eBP-19 with the MM\/MC board\u003c\/a\u003e adds selectable 20dB or 26dB of gain for cartridges in the 0.3 to 0.5mV range, so you get the identical line stage with the right front end for your arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe turntable goes to Input 1 and its ground wire to the post beside it. Line sources fill the other three RCA pairs and the two XLR pairs, so a CD player, a DAC and a tuner all have a home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYour power amplifier takes the variable output, XLR or RCA. The fixed pair of each feeds a recorder or a second amplifier at full level. Headphones plug into the front. Trigger and RS232 handle switching the rest of the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the BP-19? Start here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BP-19 is a preamplifier and needs one — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moving magnet stage is fitted and waiting — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced end to end suits a preamp this quiet — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Low Z stage on the front panel will drive them — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich cartridges does the phono stage accept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMoving magnet. The stage gives 41dB of gain at 1kHz, presents 47K ohms and expects 5mV, which covers the great majority of moving magnet cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat if I move to a moving coil cartridge later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds the same preamplifier with step-up transformers fitted. That version offers selectable 20dB or 26dB of extra gain for cartridges putting out 0.3 to 0.5mV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow many sources can I connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSix line-level pairs plus the turntable: two balanced XLR pairs and four RCA pairs, with Input 1 given over to phono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I run a recorder alongside my power amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Each output type has a variable pair and a fixed pair, so the amplifier follows the volume knob while the fixed pair stays at full level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it drive headphones properly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier feeds a quarter-inch jack on the front panel, and plugging in mutes the main outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat does the warranty cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTen years, on a preamplifier hand-built in Dwight, Ontario. Confirm transfer terms with us if you are buying second-hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eHifi Pig Television covers the BP-19 at its UK launch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/01T2yAwDe64\" title=\"Bryston BP-19 Preamplifier Launches In UK\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTabi runs the BP-19 in a full Bryston system with the BDA-3 and 7B³ monoblocks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EVeR-zikmD4\" title=\"BRYSTON Trim T10 Loudspeaker, BP-19 pre, BDA-3 DAC, 7B3 mono amp\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about phono cartridges, balanced preamplifier connections, or building a system from separates? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Silver \/ 19 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45981214310573,"sku":"NEW-BYBP19MM-SIL-19IN","price":6395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBP19_SIL_01_2023__47234.1725745747.1280.1280_af773057-db66-450c-9c00-83c9319e395e.jpg?v=1778146619"},{"product_id":"bryston-bda3-digital-to-analog-converter-with-hdmi-silver-17-inch","title":"Bryston BDA3 Digital to Analog Converter - with HDMI - Silver - 17 Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTen Digital Inputs, Four of Them HDMI\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMost converters give you a handful of inputs and expect you to choose. The BDA-3 gives you ten, and four of those are HDMI. That combination exists for one reason: it is how an SACD player hands over DSD instead of an analog signal from its own converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAlongside the HDMI inputs sit asynchronous USB, balanced AES\/EBU, optical TOSLINK and coaxial. PCM runs to 384kHz on the S\/PDIF and AES\/EBU inputs. DSD64 arrives over HDMI or USB, and USB carries DSD128 and DSD256 as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion runs on two 32-bit AKM AK4490EQ Veritas chips, one per channel rather than one shared between them. Outputs are balanced XLR at 4.0V and unbalanced RCA at 2.0V RMS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBuilt to Bryston's Usual Standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe chassis comes with a 17-inch or a 19-inch faceplate, which is a small thing until you are trying to line a rack up. It stands 3.63 inches tall on its feet, 2.76 inches without them, and 11.12 inches deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston covers the BDA-3 for five years, their term for digital products, running from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer. It is limited to the first owner and does not transfer if the unit is sold on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA dual-mono converter arrangement and separate power supply regulation are what the extra size and weight are for. Nothing here is trying to be small; it is trying to be measured well and repaired in fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This DAC Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own SACDs\u003c\/strong\u003e — the HDMI inputs accept DSD64 straight from a player's digital output, so those discs finally get converted by something better than the player's own chip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour rack is full of sources\u003c\/strong\u003e — ten digital inputs mean a streamer, a computer, a disc player, a television and a studio feed can all stay connected and switched from the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4.0V from the XLR outputs drives a long balanced cable to a distant power amplifier without the level dropping away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep components for a long time\u003c\/strong\u003e — a five-year warranty and a chassis built to be opened and serviced mean this is a purchase you make once rather than every few years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want HDMI used for two-channel audio\u003c\/strong\u003e — that is exactly what these sockets are for — pair it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/cd-players-and-transports\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCD players and transports\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the XLR outputs to your preamplifier or integrated amplifier, or the RCA pair if it is single-ended. An SACD or universal player connects on HDMI, and a computer on USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStudio and broadcast sources take AES\/EBU, while a television or older disc player uses optical or coaxial. Everything then switches from the front panel, with no need to re-plug anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the BDA-3? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD and SACD Transports:\u003c\/strong\u003e What those HDMI inputs are for — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/cd-players-and-transports\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCD Players \u0026amp; Transports\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The next box in the chain — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic Streamer:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the USB or coaxial input — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eMusic Streamers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR for the run onward — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat are the HDMI inputs for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo-channel digital audio from disc players, including DSD64 from SACDs. They are an audio path, not a video switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat converters are inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo 32-bit AKM AK4490EQ Veritas stereo converters, arranged one per channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich sample rates does it accept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM to 384kHz on S\/PDIF and AES\/EBU. DSD64 arrives over HDMI or USB, with DSD128 and DSD256 over USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat outputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBalanced XLR at 4.0V and unbalanced RCA at 2.0V RMS, so it suits both balanced and single-ended amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the 17-inch and 19-inch versions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe faceplate width only. The 19-inch fits a standard equipment rack; the 17-inch suits a domestic shelf and matching Bryston components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFive years, which is Bryston's term for digital products, from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer. It covers the first owner only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWatch this product-focused video:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5xY2Yfz1Dpk\" title=\"Product video\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudio Advisor examines this model:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RbbAAlul2fY\" title=\"Bryston BDA-3 Digital-to-Analog Converter\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about digital converters, DSD and SACD playback, or balanced connections? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 17 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45981221388461,"sku":"NEW-BYBDA3-SIL-17IN","price":4795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBDA3_SIL_02_2024__95196.1728431209.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778133126"},{"product_id":"bryston-bha-1-headphone-amplifier-silver-17-inch","title":"Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier - Silver - 17 Inch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is This Product and What Does It Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA headphone amplifier takes a signal from your source — a DAC, a preamp, a streamer — and gives it enough power to drive a pair of headphones well. Most source components have a basic headphone jack built in, but it’s an afterthought circuit: low-power, often noisy, and not designed for demanding headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is Bryston’s full answer to that problem. They did not add a headphone circuit to an existing product. They built a dedicated amplifier from scratch — applying the same engineering behind their legendary full-size power amplifiers directly to headphone listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBryston describes the BHA-1 as a miniature power amplifier. That’s accurate. The same principles that drive their 7B, 14B, and 28B monoblock amplifiers — Class A circuitry, dual-mono construction, high-current output — are all present inside the BHA-1. The headphones just happen to sit on your ears instead of across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePure Class A — Six Discrete Amplifiers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 uses six fully discrete Class A operational amplifiers, custom-designed by Bryston. There are three per channel. Class A means the output transistors stay fully active on every part of the waveform. There is no switching, no crossover region, and no transition distortion. It is the most linear way to run an amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn balanced mode, each headphone driver is powered by two of those amplifiers at once — one carrying the positive signal, one carrying the inverted signal. When they combine at the driver, the result is twice the signal voltage compared to single-ended operation. Bryston uses the same approach in their monoblock power amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Mono Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-mono means the left and right channels are fully independent circuits — separate amplifiers, separate power, no shared components between them. There is no crosstalk between channels. Whatever is happening on the left side of the signal has no effect on the right. This is the same principle behind Bryston’s separate-chassis monoblock amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFemale XLR Outputs — Three Headphone Connections at Once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version uses female XLR connectors on the balanced headphone outputs. Standard balanced headphone cables with male XLR plugs connect directly — no adapters needed. Three outputs sit side by side on the front panel and can all be used at the same time:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e4-pin stereo XLR\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most common balanced headphone connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual 3-pin XLR jacks\u003c\/strong\u003e — separate left and right channel connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e¼-inch (6.35mm) single-ended TRS\u003c\/strong\u003e jack for standard headphone cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single-ended jack uses one amplifier per channel instead of two, so it delivers roughly half the voltage swing of the balanced outputs. Balanced is the way to get the most from the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVolume, Gain, and Balance Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume potentiometer is sourced from Noble and laser-trimmed at the factory. Laser trimming means the left and right channels track at matched levels across the full volume range — most important at low listening levels where mismatches are most noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects gain: 14dB (low) or 20dB (high). This lets you match the BHA-1 to your source’s output level, so the volume control sits in a comfortable, usable range. A separate balance control — rare on headphone amplifiers — allows fine left\/right adjustment to suit different headphone designs or listener preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Inputs — Plus a Built-In Preamplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects between three inputs: a balanced XLR pair, an unbalanced RCA pair, and a 3.5mm mini-jack for portable sources. All connectors are gold plated throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the rear panel, a pair of balanced XLR outputs lets the BHA-1 drive a power amplifier and speakers. It handles two inputs in preamp mode — balanced XLR or RCA. No separate preamplifier needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTONEAudio’s reviewers confirmed it works cleanly in this role. They tested it with amplifiers from Pass Labs, PrimaLuna, and Van Alstine and found it contributed no noise of its own even at high volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Supply and Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 runs a high-quality internal analog power supply built around a toroidal transformer. For those who want more, the optional Bryston MPS-2 external power supply replaces it. The BHA-1 is convection cooled — no fans, no noise. A 12V trigger input powers it on and off automatically with your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis is machined and anodized aluminum, built in Dwight, Ontario, Canada — the same factory as Bryston’s reference power amplifiers. Every unit goes through individual testing before it ships. The BHA-1 carries Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are Reviewers Saying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eW. Jennings, ecoustics.com, December 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eW. Jennings reviewed the BHA-1 after extended listening with a range of headphones. He called it a “must listen for anyone looking for a final train stop on the personal audio express” and was puzzled it had taken him so long to hear it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Dorgay, TONEAudio Magazine, 2012–2013 — Product of the Year; Exceptional Value Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeff Dorgay awarded the BHA-1 both a Product of the Year and an Exceptional Value Award. He called its character “clean, dynamic, neutral and to-the-point,” praised its preamplifier performance, and confirmed it contributed no noise of its own driving tube and solid-state power amplifiers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhil Gold, Canada Hi-Fi and EnjoyTheMusic.com, December 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhil Gold called the BHA-1 an “outstanding bargain in balanced headphone amps.” He said he would not have been surprised if it sold for $2,500, that at its actual price it was “a steal,” and his verdict was simply: “Buy one today.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarlo Lo Raso, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarlo Lo Raso called the BHA-1 “an impeccably designed and solidly built amplification device.” His conclusion: if you’re in the market for a top-class headphone amplifier without a built-in DAC, “you really cannot go wrong with choosing the BHA-1. Highly recommended.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eListeners ready to stop compromising\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you’ve been using the headphone output on a DAC, receiver, or preamp, you’re leaving performance behind. The BHA-1 shows you what your headphones can actually do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOwners of demanding headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Planar magnetic headphones (Audeze, HiFiMAN) and high-impedance dynamic headphones (Sennheiser HD 800, Beyerdynamic T1) need real power and control. With 2 watts per channel and 20V into 600 ohms, the BHA-1 drives them properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced headphone users\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you have balanced-terminated cables or plan to recable, the BHA-1’s female XLR outputs — 4-pin and dual 3-pin — are purpose-built for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone listeners who want speaker options later\u003c\/strong\u003e — The rear XLR outputs let the BHA-1 double as a preamplifier. One purchase covers both use cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLong-term thinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BHA-1 is a purely analog device. It does not go obsolete when streaming technology changes. It has been in production for over a decade and is still a current product. Bryston’s 10-year warranty backs it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEarned Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 has earned award recognition since its introduction in 2012 — and keeps earning new praise more than a decade later. That staying power is rare in the headphone amplifier category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eTONEAudio Magazine, 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Headphone Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eTONEAudio’s Product of the Year recognizes components the publication considers among the most significant and best-performing introductions of the year — at any price point.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Value Award\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eTONEAudio Magazine, 2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Headphone Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eTONEAudio’s Exceptional Value Award recognizes components that deliver a level of performance the publication considers remarkable relative to their asking price — products that stand out in their category as strong value.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBryston BHA-1 — Features \u0026amp; Walk-Through with Bryston’s Craig Bell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Advisor sat down with Craig Bell of Bryston for a detailed look at the BHA-1 — covering the circuit design, inputs and outputs, gain settings, and what makes it different from typical headphone amplifier designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier — Audio Advisor with Craig Bell of Bryston\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eyOpJIFry04\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is a pure analog amplifier — it needs a source to feed it a signal. Here are the pairings that make the most sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-bda-3-14-streaming-dac-with-hdmi-black-17-inch\"\u003eBryston BDA-3 DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A natural all-Bryston digital headphone system. The BDA-3’s balanced XLR output connects directly to the BHA-1’s balanced input, keeping the signal fully balanced from your digital source to your headphone driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/prnt-bymps2-sil-17in\"\u003eBryston MPS-2 External Power Supply\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Replaces the BHA-1’s internal power supply with a dedicated external unit. Nearly identical in form factor — it stacks cleanly underneath the BHA-1. An upgrade for those who want to take performance further.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\"\u003eDAC \/ Streaming DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A high-quality external DAC feeding the BHA-1 via balanced XLR makes for an outstanding all-analog headphone path from digital sources. Browse our full DAC selection to find a match at this level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\"\u003ePremium Headphones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BHA-1 was built to make demanding headphones perform at their best. If you’re ready to step up to planar magnetic or high-impedance headphones, this is the amplifier to pair them with. Call us and we’ll help you match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure where to start? Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e — we’re happy to help you build the right system around the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePure Class A Output Stage — No Compromises\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 uses six fully discrete Class A operational amplifiers, custom-built by Bryston — three per channel. Class A means the output transistors are always active. They never switch off during any part of the waveform. There is no crossover distortion, no switching noise, and no transitions in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalanced Differential Drive — Double the Voltage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn balanced mode, two of the three amplifiers per channel work together to drive each headphone driver. One carries the positive signal; one carries the inverted signal. When they combine at the driver, the voltage doubles compared to single-ended operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design also rejects common-mode noise — interference picked up along the cable that both conductors see equally. Balanced drive handles that far more effectively than single-ended operation does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Mono Construction — Full Channel Independence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left and right channels are completely separate circuits from input to output. No shared components, no shared power between them. This eliminates crosstalk — signal bleed from one channel into the other. Dual-mono is the same principle that motivates Bryston’s separate monoblock power amplifiers, now applied to headphone listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNoble Laser-Trimmed Volume Control and Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume pot is sourced from Noble and laser-trimmed at the factory for precise left\/right channel matching. Mismatched controls track unevenly at low volumes — laser trimming removes that problem. The BHA-1 also includes a dedicated balance control. This is rare on headphone amplifiers and useful for fine-tuning image placement or matching headphone channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelectable Gain — 14dB or 20dB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects between two gain settings. 14dB works well with sources that have a strong output level. 20dB is better for sources with a lower output, so the volume knob has a comfortable, usable range. Getting the gain setting right makes a real difference in how precisely you can control your listening level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeadphone Outputs — Female XLR, Three at Once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version uses female XLR connectors. Standard balanced headphone cables with male XLR plugs connect directly — no adapters needed. All three outputs can be used simultaneously. For high-impedance headphones, the BHA-1 delivers 20 volts into 600 ohms — enough for the most demanding studio and audiophile designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD at 32 ohms and 100mW is less than 0.003%. Intermodulation distortion is less than 0.001%. These are very low figures — the circuit adds almost nothing of its own to the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Inputs — Balanced, RCA, and Portable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects the active input. Three choices: balanced XLR pair, unbalanced RCA pair, and 3.5mm mini-jack for phones, tablets, or portable players. Input impedance is 10kΩ unbalanced and differentially balanced (+15kΩ\/–5kΩ). All connectors are gold plated for lasting, corrosion-free contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRear-Panel Balanced Preamplifier Outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of balanced XLR outputs on the back lets the BHA-1 function as a two-input analog preamplifier. Connect it to a power amplifier and speakers and you have a full speaker system — no separate preamp needed. TONEAudio confirmed it drives long cable runs cleanly and contributes no noise when used this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Supply, Cooling, and Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal power supply uses a toroidal transformer — the same topology as Bryston’s full-size amplifiers. The optional Bryston MPS-2 external supply replaces it for those who want more. The BHA-1 is convection cooled: no fans, no moving parts, no noise. A 12V trigger input allows automatic power-on with your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD: less than 0.003% at 32Ω and 100mW, 20Hz–20kHz. IM Distortion: less than 0.001%. Signal-to-noise ratio: greater than 105dB. Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1dB. Power output: 2 watts per channel at 32Ω. Output impedance: 2 ohms per op-amp driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild and Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachined and anodized aluminum chassis, silver faceplate, 17 inches wide. The 17-inch model is compatible with optional rack-mount ears. Built by hand in Dwight, Ontario, Canada — the same facility as Bryston’s reference power amplifiers. Every unit is individually tested before shipping. Covered by Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eAmplifier Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePure Class A, fully discrete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual-mono; 6 discrete Bryston op-amps (3 per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2W per channel @ 32Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh-Impedance Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20V into 600Ω (667mW) at 0.001% THD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLow-Impedance Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4V into 32Ω (500mW) at 0.001% THD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTHD (32Ω, 100mW, 20Hz–20kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.003%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIM Distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.001%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026gt;105dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2Ω per op-amp driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSelectable: 14dB (low) or 20dB (high)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSensitivity — High Gain (20dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e70mV in = 100mW into 50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSensitivity — Low Gain (14dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e140mV in = 100mW into 50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10kΩ (unbalanced); +15kΩ\/–5kΩ (balanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Balanced XLR pair; 1 × Unbalanced RCA pair; 1 × 3.5mm stereo mini-jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × 4-pin stereo XLR (female); 2 × 3-pin XLR (female, L\/R); 1 × ¼-inch TRS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePreamplifier Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Balanced XLR pair (rear panel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSystem Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12V trigger input (5–12V AC\/DC @ 10mA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInternal analog (toroidal transformer); optional Bryston MPS-2 external supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConvection (fanless)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFaceplate Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e17 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.71” × 17” × 11.10” (69mm × 432mm × 282mm) — without feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8 lbs (3.6kg) — unit only; 11.7 lbs (5.3kg) shipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinish \/ Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSilver anodized aluminum faceplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRack Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e17” compatible with optional rack-mount ears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCanada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 years, parts and labor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else do I need to use the BHA-1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is a headphone amplifier and preamplifier — it does not include a DAC or streamer. You’ll need a source component to feed it a signal: a DAC, a CD player, a preamplifier, or a portable player. Connect via the balanced XLR, RCA, or 3.5mm input. The BHA-1 handles the amplification from there. If you also want to drive speakers, add a power amplifier connected to its rear XLR outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 work with my headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost likely, yes. The BHA-1 works with both balanced and single-ended headphones. It delivers 2 watts per channel at 32 ohms and 20 volts into 600 ohms — enough for even the most power-hungry planar magnetic and high-impedance dynamic headphones. The two gain settings (14dB and 20dB) let you match it to sensitive in-ear monitors or hard-to-drive cans alike. If you’re unsure, call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll help you check the match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does “female XLR” mean on this version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt refers to the shape of the XLR connectors on the balanced headphone outputs. Female XLR sockets accept standard male XLR plugs — the kind found on most balanced headphone cables. You connect your cable directly without any adapters. This is the current standard version of the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the BHA-1 be used as a preamplifier for a speaker system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The rear-panel balanced XLR outputs send signal to a power amplifier and speakers. The BHA-1 handles two inputs in preamp mode — balanced XLR or RCA. Reviewers at TONEAudio tested it this way with amplifiers from Pass Labs, PrimaLuna, and Van Alstine and found it worked cleanly and quietly. It’s a real preamplifier, not a workaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the 14dB and 20dB gain settings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGain controls how much the BHA-1 amplifies the incoming signal. Use 14dB (low) if your source has a high output level — this keeps the volume knob in a usable range and gives you finer control. Use 20dB (high) if your source is quiet or your headphones are hard to drive. Wrong gain for your setup makes the volume control awkward; the right gain makes it feel natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 have a remote control?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The BHA-1 uses front-panel toggle switches and knobs — no remote is included. This is a deliberate design choice that keeps the signal path simple and analog. The 12V trigger input lets it power on automatically with your system, so at least you won’t need to reach for a power button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the optional MPS-2 power supply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bryston MPS-2 is an optional external power supply that replaces the BHA-1’s internal supply. It is nearly identical in size and shape to the BHA-1 and stacks cleanly underneath it. Bryston designed it specifically for this application. It’s an upgrade for listeners who want to take every last bit of performance from the platform. Contact us for current MPS-2 pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty does the BHA-1 carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is covered by Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty. This covers the amplifier itself. Note that some older marketing materials and reviews reference a 20-year warranty — Bryston’s current published warranty for this product is 10 years. Confirm the current warranty terms at bryston.com\/service-and-warranty before purchasing if this is important to your decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 include a DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The BHA-1 is a purely analog device — it has no built-in DAC or digital inputs. This is an intentional design choice. Digital technology changes quickly. Keeping the BHA-1 analog means it won’t become outdated when DAC or streaming technology evolves. Pair it with a separate DAC of your choice and upgrade that independently whenever you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBryston BHA-1 Balanced Headphone Amplifier — Silver, 17-Inch Faceplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEC AC power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner’s manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty and registration documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacking contents may vary. Confirm the complete list with Bryston or Audio Advisor before publishing. Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e if you need a specific item confirmed before you buy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"music note\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f504.svg\" alt=\"repeat\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it’s right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"phone\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our team is here at \u003ca href=\"tel:8009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f69a.svg\" alt=\"truck\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4b3.svg\" alt=\"credit card\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to learn more about headphone amplifiers, how to match an amp to your headphones, or the difference between balanced and single-ended connections? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\"\u003eAudio Advisor Learning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Silver \/ 17 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45981449617581,"sku":"NEW-BYBHA1F-SIL-17IN","price":2895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBHA1F_SIL_01_2024__75578.1704303541.1280.1280_0ec0d23b-26d9-4ec8-a691-1db924d43c4e.jpg?v=1778145540"},{"product_id":"bryston-3b-stereo-power-amplifier-silver-17-inch-faceplate","title":"Bryston 3B³ Stereo Power Amplifier - Silver - 17 Inch Faceplate","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Hundred Watts, Built to Outlast the System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 3B³ is the entry point to Bryston's Cubed series, and entry point means price, not compromise. It makes 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 300 into 4, from two channels that each have their own power supply and their own transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat dual-mono build is the part that matters when the music gets loud. One channel drawing hard on a bass note cannot rob the other, because there is nothing shared between them but the power cord. Stereo images stay put instead of collapsing toward the middle when the level goes up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds it in Dwight, Ontario, and covers it for ten years. That is the longest warranty in this price class by a wide margin, and it tells you what the company expects the amplifier to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Salomie Circuit, and Why It Is Quiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEvery Cubed amplifier uses a patented input circuit developed with Dr. Alexandru Salomie. It handles the first stage of gain and is built to reject the noise modern homes are full of: Wi-Fi, cell radios, switching power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYou hear that as a background that stays black. Noise measures −106dB through RCA and −111dB through the balanced XLR input, so quiet passages stay quiet rather than sitting on a bed of hiss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn the bench, THD+N stays under 0.005% from 20Hz to 20kHz at rated power, and response runs from below 1Hz to 100kHz at −3dB. Switchable gain of 23dB or 29dB matches the amp to your preamp. Cooling is convection only, so there is no fan to hear, and the amplifier weighs 35 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChristiaan Punter of HiFi-Advice reviewed the 3B, 4B and 14B Cubed together on 26 December 2017. Bryston's latest Cubed series, he concluded, \"really has taken the sound to a whole new level.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe treble drew his particular notice: it is \"supremely subtle and decidedly non-edgy, even with the most critical speakers.\" The Cubed sound overall he called \"generous, smooth, rich and relaxed, yet very powerful\", driving every speaker he tried with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are harder to drive than they look\u003c\/strong\u003e — 200 watts into 8 ohms and 300 into 4 means the amp gains strength as the load gets tougher, so a dip in your speaker's impedance curve stops being the thing that flattens the music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen loud, or you listen late\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully independent supplies per channel keep one channel's demands off the other, and a noise floor at −111dB balanced means low-level detail survives at low volume too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou do not want to hear the equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e — convection cooling means no fan, ever, so the only thing in the room making noise is the speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou buy for the long run\u003c\/strong\u003e — ten years of warranty from a company that builds in Dwight, Ontario, and burns in every unit before it ships. This is not an amplifier you plan to replace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want separates\u003c\/strong\u003e — volume and input switching live in the preamp or streamer\/DAC ahead of it. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-bp-19-analog-preamplifier\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBP-19\u003c\/a\u003e is the natural partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun your preamplifier into the balanced XLR or single-ended RCA inputs, choosing the one your preamp offers. Input impedance is 7.5k ohms unbalanced. Speakers connect to the binding posts, which take spades, bananas or bare wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet the gain switch to 23dB or 29dB so your volume control lands in a usable range. A DC trigger will bring the amplifier up automatically with the rest of the system, and a controlled startup sequence keeps it from tripping a breaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the 3B³? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required, and the natural next decision — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two hundred watts deserves cable that can carry it — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR is the better run from preamp to amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Convection cooling wants air around it — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 300 watts per channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat do the two gain settings do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThey set how much the amplifier amplifies: 23dB or 29dB. Pick the one that puts your preamp's volume control in a comfortable range rather than at the extremes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I rack-mount it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 17-inch and 19-inch faceplates on this listing are not rack-mountable, though the 19-inch version does include front handles. Bryston builds a separate PRO version with a rack-mount dress panel — call us on 800-942-0220 and we will sort out which you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it need a fan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNo fan is fitted and none is needed. The 3B³ is fully convection cooled, so it runs silent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere is it built, and what warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds it in Dwight, Ontario, Canada, and covers it with a 10-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSilver or black, in a 17-inch or 19-inch faceplate. The 19-inch includes front-mounted handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound reviews the 3B Cubed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P-NHPZOimaw\" title=\"The Absolute Sound reviews the Bryston 3B Cubed\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTour Bryston's Canadian factory and testing process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mzb7vHACBNw\" title=\"Bryston factory tour\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power amplifiers, matching an amp to your speakers, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981455941805,"sku":"NEW-BY3B3-SIL-17IN","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BY3B3_01_SIL__49388.1714485408.1280.1280_e6552053-4638-42ae-855f-9c6773b0b11a.jpg?v=1778133289"},{"product_id":"bryston-bcd-3-cd-player-black-17-inch-faceplate-white-display","title":"Bryston BCD-3 CD Player - Black - 17 Inch Faceplate - White Display","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBalanced All the Way Through\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe BCD-3 runs two AKM converters in a balanced arrangement, one per channel, feeding a discrete class-A output stage. Nothing here is shared between left and right, and nothing is handed to an integrated circuit that could do the job cheaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe disc rides a professional-grade optical transport rather than a consumer drive adapted for audio. Bryston builds for service life, and the mechanism is the part of a CD player most likely to decide how long it has one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOutputs cover both worlds. Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA carry the analog signal, while AES\/EBU on XLR and S\/PDIF on RCA send the disc data out untouched to a converter of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBuilt to Fit, and to Be Fixed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe faceplate comes in 17 or 19 inches. The wider one lines up in a standard equipment rack and the narrower suits a domestic shelf, which is a small detail until the day you are trying to make a stack look deliberate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe display is offered in blue or white. It is the kind of choice most manufacturers stopped giving, and it matters if the rest of your system already settled on one or the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe chassis stands 3.325 inches tall and 11.53 deep, and weighs 8.8 pounds. Bryston designs its equipment to be opened and repaired rather than replaced, which is the argument for buying one at all. That is the whole proposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This CD Player Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a balanced system\u003c\/strong\u003e — XLR analog outputs keep the signal balanced from the player to the amplifier, so a long run stays as quiet as a short one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a transport you can trust\u003c\/strong\u003e — a professional-grade optical drive and a discrete class-A output stage are the two places a CD player earns its life expectancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou may use your own converter\u003c\/strong\u003e — AES\/EBU and S\/PDIF outputs send the disc data out whole, so the BCD-3 works as a transport as readily as a player.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour rack has a standard width\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 19-inch faceplate lines up with professional equipment, and a 17-inch version fits a domestic shelf and matching Bryston components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep equipment for decades\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bryston builds to be serviced, and the display comes in blue or white so the player still matches the system you already own. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003epreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the balanced XLR outputs to a balanced input on your preamplifier or integrated amplifier, or the RCA pair if it is single-ended. The converters inside handle the disc from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you would rather use your own converter, take AES\/EBU or S\/PDIF to it instead. Both digital outputs carry the disc data untouched, so the choice stays yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the BCD-3? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideally one with balanced inputs — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the AES\/EBU or S\/PDIF output — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital to Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR onward — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e For a 17 or 19-inch faceplate — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich converters are inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo AKM converters in a balanced arrangement, one per channel, feeding a discrete class-A analog output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat outputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBalanced XLR and single-ended RCA analog, plus AES\/EBU on XLR and S\/PDIF on RCA for digital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich faceplate and display should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 19-inch faceplate fits a standard rack and the 17-inch suits a shelf. The display comes in blue or white to match your other components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it as a transport?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Take AES\/EBU or S\/PDIF to your own converter and the player sends the disc data straight out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e17 or 19 inches wide depending on faceplate, 3.325 inches tall and 11.53 deep, weighing 8.8 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFive years on the digital electronics and three on the motorized transport, from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer. Both cover the first owner and do not transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA walk around the BCD-3 in black:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lNWaAy-vJkM\" title=\"Bryston BCD 3 - Black\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about balanced connections, CD transports, or building a system to keep? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"17 Inch \/ BLKWG \/ New","offer_id":45981473046701,"sku":"NEW-BYBCD3-17IN-BLKWG","price":4695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBCD3_17BLKWB_01-Large__07456.1728057611.1280.1280_5ced06e6-eb0a-4de4-a18a-fa602396a39c.jpg?v=1778148157"},{"product_id":"bryston-bp-19-analog-preamplifier-with-mm-mc-phono-silver-19-inch","title":"Bryston BP-19 Analog Preamplifier with MM\/MC Phono - Silver - 19 Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eYour Turntable Plugs Straight Into It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThis is the Bryston BP-19 with the MM\/MC phono module built in at the factory. Moving magnet and moving coil are both covered. The cartridge leads go to Input 1, the ground wire goes to the post beside them, and the whole analog chain lives in one chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe rest of the preamp is pure Bryston. Two pairs of balanced XLR inputs and four pairs of RCA take your other sources. Outputs come as a variable pair and a fixed pair, in both XLR and RCA, so your power amp and a recorder can run at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSwitch Cartridge Types From the Front Panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eChange tables, or change cartridges, and nothing has to come out of the rack. The front panel menu reads MC Phono or MM Phono. Pick one and the matching stage takes over, so a moving-coil upgrade later costs you a menu press rather than another box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston hand-builds the BP-19 in Dwight, Ontario, and backs it for ten years. Faceplates come in 17-inch and 19-inch widths, silver or black, with a professional rackmount version offered too. The BR-4 remote is in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat the Phono Boards Are Doing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe moving-magnet side is Bryston's standard RIAA equalization stage, the same circuit idea as the BP-2. It gives 41dB of gain at 1kHz. It presents 47K ohms and wants 5mV, which is where the great majority of moving-magnet cartridges sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhere the Moving-Coil Gain Comes From\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMoving-coil cartridges put out far less, so Bryston puts custom step-up transformers ahead of the same RIAA stage. Gain is selectable at 20dB or 26dB. That suits cartridges in the 0.3 to 0.5mV range. The input presents 180 ohms and wants 350 microvolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe line stage around it measures the way Bryston line stages do. THD+N sits at or below 0.0006%. Intermodulation is at or below 0.0003%, noise is 110dB down on both output types, and response holds within 0.05dB from 20Hz to 20kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTurn It Down Without Losing the Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVolume runs on a digitally controlled analog step-ladder in half-decibel steps. The channels track to within a tenth of a decibel, so low-level listening stays centered. A quarter-inch headphone jack on the front panel mutes the speakers when you plug in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRS232 and an Ethernet port hand control to an installer. A trigger input drops the preamp into standby, and trigger outputs bring your power amp up with it. Standby draw is half a watt, so leaving it wired is cheap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMalcolm J. Gomes of \u003cem\u003ePositive Feedback\u003c\/em\u003e, reviewing the BP-19 on July 26, 2024, made it his reference preamplifier, writing that Bryston had \"achieved the holy grail of combining precision and accuracy with truly seductive musicality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Dewhirst of \u003cem\u003eFuture Audiophile\u003c\/em\u003e, in a January 20, 2025 review, wrote that the preamp \"is built to last, doesn’t add any color, and will easily compliment systems with components costing much more.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl is your main source\u003c\/strong\u003e — the phono stage is inside, wired to Input 1. There is no outboard box to buy, power, or find a shelf for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own a moving coil, or expect to\u003c\/strong\u003e — 20dB or 26dB of transformer gain is already fitted. Your next cartridge upgrade is a menu choice, not another purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the signal to stay analog end to end\u003c\/strong\u003e — every stage is discrete and balanced. Your cartridge and your ears are what shape the sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep components for a decade or more\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand assembly in Ontario, and a ten-year warranty. This is a buy-once box, not a stopgap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf your sources are digital, add a converter first\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BP-19 is analog from end to end. A USB, coaxial or optical feed needs converting before it arrives. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e and the digital side is covered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYour turntable goes to Input 1, with its ground lead on the post beside the phono jacks. Other sources fill the remaining XLR and RCA inputs. Run the variable outputs to your power amp, and keep the fixed pair for gear with its own volume control. Give the preamp its own shelf rather than the top of the amplifier, so the phono stage stays away from the amp's transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eDrop the needle. Everything else is already in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the BP-19? These are the natural companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The source this version was built around — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR cables carry the signal to your power amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The end of the chain, downstream of your amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its own shelf, away from the amplifier — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich input does my turntable use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eInput 1. The phono module is wired to it, and the ground post sits next to those jacks on the rear panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich cartridges suit the moving-coil input?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston sizes the step-up transformers for cartridges putting out around 0.3 to 0.5mV, with 20dB or 26dB of gain to choose from. The input presents 180 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat does the moving-magnet stage load my cartridge at?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e47K ohms, at 5mV sensitivity and 41dB of gain at 1kHz. That is the standard loading most moving-magnet cartridges are designed around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow do I switch between MM and MC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eFrom the front panel menu, which reads MC Phono or MM Phono. The change takes a moment and nothing needs rewiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston ships the BP-19 with its BR-4 infrared remote, which covers volume, mute, power and all six source buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston covers the BP-19 for ten years from the date of purchase. Buy from an authorized dealer, and register it in your name as the first owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eHifi Pig Television covers the BP-19 at its launch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/01T2yAwDe64\" title=\"Bryston BP-19 Preamplifier Launches In UK\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTabi walks a full Bryston system built around the BP-19 at Montreal Audiofest 2024:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EVeR-zikmD4\" title=\"BRYSTON Trim T10 Loudspeaker, BP-19 pre, BDA-3 DAC, 7B³ mono amp - Montreal Audiofest 2024\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about phono stages, cartridge matching, or building a system from separates? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Silver \/ 19 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45981500014765,"sku":"NEW-BYBP19MC-SIL-19IN","price":7145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBP19_SIL_01_2023__34027.1725744932.1280.1280_87d69628-db98-44e2-8b04-25f8a96430a2.jpg?v=1778146656"},{"product_id":"bryston-bp-19-analog-preamplifier-with-mm-phono-black-19-inch","title":"Bryston BP-19 Analog Preamplifier with MM Phono - Black - 19 Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eYour Turntable Plugs Straight Into It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThis is the Bryston BP-19 with the moving magnet phono module fitted at the factory. The cartridge leads go to Input 1 and the ground wire to the post beside them. Nothing else changes: the rest of the preamp is the same all-analog BP-19.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTwo pairs of balanced XLR inputs and four pairs of RCA take your other sources. Outputs come as a variable pair and a fixed pair, in both XLR and RCA, so your power amp and a recorder can run at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBryston Built the Analog Circuit for a Bigger Box First\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe BP-19 takes its analog section from the BR-20, Bryston's flagship. Strip out the DAC and the streamer, keep the preamp, and this is what is left. Every stage is discrete and fully balanced from input to output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston hand-builds it in Dwight, Ontario, and backs it for ten years. Faceplates come in 17-inch and 19-inch widths, silver or black, with custom colors offered. The BR-4 remote is in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat the Phono Board Is Doing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe moving magnet side is Bryston's standard RIAA equalization stage, the same circuit found in the MM\/MC version. It gives 41dB of gain at 1kHz. It presents 47K ohms and wants 5mV, which is where the great majority of moving magnet cartridges sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe line stage around it measures the way Bryston line stages do. THD+N sits at or below 0.0006% from 20Hz to 20kHz. Intermodulation is at or below 0.0003%, noise is 110dB down on both output types, and response holds within 0.05dB across the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTurn It Down Without Losing the Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVolume runs on a digitally controlled analog step-ladder in half-decibel steps. The channels track closely, so low-level listening stays centered. A quarter-inch headphone jack on the front panel mutes the main outputs the moment you plug in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRS232 and an Ethernet port hand control to an installer. A trigger input drops the preamp into standby, and trigger outputs bring your power amp up with it. The chassis is 4.6 inches high and 13 deep, and it weighs 12 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMalcolm J. Gomes of \u003cem\u003ePositive Feedback\u003c\/em\u003e, reviewing the BP-19 on July 26, 2024, made it his reference preamplifier, writing that Bryston had \"achieved the holy grail of combining precision and accuracy with truly seductive musicality\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Dewhirst of \u003cem\u003eFuture Audiophile\u003c\/em\u003e, in a January 20, 2025 review, wrote that the preamp \"is built to last, doesn’t add any color, and will easily compliment systems with components costing much more\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play records and want the phono stage inside\u003c\/strong\u003e — the moving magnet board is fitted at the factory and wired to Input 1, so there is no outboard box to buy, power, or find a shelf for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour cartridge is a moving magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e — 41dB of gain into 47K ohms suits the great majority of moving magnet cartridges, so the one on your arm now is almost certainly already matched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the signal to stay analog end to end\u003c\/strong\u003e — every stage is discrete and balanced, with no converter anywhere in the path. What you hear is your cartridge and your system, not a chipset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep components for a decade or more\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand assembly in Ontario and a ten-year warranty come with it. This is a buy-once box rather than a stopgap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play a moving coil cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e — this board is moving magnet only. Bryston makes the same preamp with step-up transformers fitted — the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-bp-19-analog-preamplifier-with-mm-mc-phono\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eBP-19 with the MM\/MC board\u003c\/a\u003e adds selectable 20dB or 26dB of gain for cartridges in the 0.3 to 0.5mV range, so you get the identical line stage with the right front end for your arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe turntable goes to Input 1 and its ground wire to the post beside it. Line sources fill the other three RCA pairs and the two XLR pairs, so a CD player, a DAC and a tuner all have a home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYour power amplifier takes the variable output, XLR or RCA. The fixed pair of each feeds a recorder or a second amplifier at full level. Headphones plug into the front. Trigger and RS232 handle switching the rest of the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the BP-19? Start here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BP-19 is a preamplifier and needs one — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moving magnet stage is fitted and waiting — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced end to end suits a preamp this quiet — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Low Z stage on the front panel will drive them — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich cartridges does the phono stage accept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMoving magnet. The stage gives 41dB of gain at 1kHz, presents 47K ohms and expects 5mV, which covers the great majority of moving magnet cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat if I move to a moving coil cartridge later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds the same preamplifier with step-up transformers fitted. That version offers selectable 20dB or 26dB of extra gain for cartridges putting out 0.3 to 0.5mV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow many sources can I connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSix line-level pairs plus the turntable: two balanced XLR pairs and four RCA pairs, with Input 1 given over to phono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I run a recorder alongside my power amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Each output type has a variable pair and a fixed pair, so the amplifier follows the volume knob while the fixed pair stays at full level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it drive headphones properly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier feeds a quarter-inch jack on the front panel, and plugging in mutes the main outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat does the warranty cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTen years, on a preamplifier hand-built in Dwight, Ontario. Confirm transfer terms with us if you are buying second-hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eHifi Pig Television covers the BP-19 at its UK launch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/01T2yAwDe64\" title=\"Bryston BP-19 Preamplifier Launches In UK\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTabi runs the BP-19 in a full Bryston system with the BDA-3 and 7B³ monoblocks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EVeR-zikmD4\" title=\"BRYSTON Trim T10 Loudspeaker, BP-19 pre, BDA-3 DAC, 7B3 mono amp\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about phono cartridges, balanced preamplifier connections, or building a system from separates? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Black \/ 19 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45981501587629,"sku":"NEW-BYBP19MM-BLK-19IN","price":6395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBP19_BLK_01_2023__77987.1725745322.1280.1280_f4bae741-956c-4f47-923c-3d20e1f14058.jpg?v=1778146629"},{"product_id":"bryston-bp-19-analog-preamplifier-with-mm-phono-silver-17-inch","title":"Bryston BP-19 Analog Preamplifier with MM Phono - Silver - 17 Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eYour Turntable Plugs Straight Into It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThis is the Bryston BP-19 with the moving magnet phono module fitted at the factory. The cartridge leads go to Input 1 and the ground wire to the post beside them. Nothing else changes: the rest of the preamp is the same all-analog BP-19.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTwo pairs of balanced XLR inputs and four pairs of RCA take your other sources. Outputs come as a variable pair and a fixed pair, in both XLR and RCA, so your power amp and a recorder can run at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBryston Built the Analog Circuit for a Bigger Box First\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe BP-19 takes its analog section from the BR-20, Bryston's flagship. Strip out the DAC and the streamer, keep the preamp, and this is what is left. Every stage is discrete and fully balanced from input to output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston hand-builds it in Dwight, Ontario, and backs it for ten years. Faceplates come in 17-inch and 19-inch widths, silver or black, with custom colors offered. The BR-4 remote is in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat the Phono Board Is Doing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe moving magnet side is Bryston's standard RIAA equalization stage, the same circuit found in the MM\/MC version. It gives 41dB of gain at 1kHz. It presents 47K ohms and wants 5mV, which is where the great majority of moving magnet cartridges sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe line stage around it measures the way Bryston line stages do. THD+N sits at or below 0.0006% from 20Hz to 20kHz. Intermodulation is at or below 0.0003%, noise is 110dB down on both output types, and response holds within 0.05dB across the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTurn It Down Without Losing the Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVolume runs on a digitally controlled analog step-ladder in half-decibel steps. The channels track closely, so low-level listening stays centered. A quarter-inch headphone jack on the front panel mutes the main outputs the moment you plug in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRS232 and an Ethernet port hand control to an installer. A trigger input drops the preamp into standby, and trigger outputs bring your power amp up with it. The chassis is 4.6 inches high and 13 deep, and it weighs 12 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMalcolm J. Gomes of \u003cem\u003ePositive Feedback\u003c\/em\u003e, reviewing the BP-19 on July 26, 2024, made it his reference preamplifier, writing that Bryston had \"achieved the holy grail of combining precision and accuracy with truly seductive musicality\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Dewhirst of \u003cem\u003eFuture Audiophile\u003c\/em\u003e, in a January 20, 2025 review, wrote that the preamp \"is built to last, doesn’t add any color, and will easily compliment systems with components costing much more\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play records and want the phono stage inside\u003c\/strong\u003e — the moving magnet board is fitted at the factory and wired to Input 1, so there is no outboard box to buy, power, or find a shelf for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour cartridge is a moving magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e — 41dB of gain into 47K ohms suits the great majority of moving magnet cartridges, so the one on your arm now is almost certainly already matched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the signal to stay analog end to end\u003c\/strong\u003e — every stage is discrete and balanced, with no converter anywhere in the path. What you hear is your cartridge and your system, not a chipset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep components for a decade or more\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand assembly in Ontario and a ten-year warranty come with it. This is a buy-once box rather than a stopgap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play a moving coil cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e — this board is moving magnet only. Bryston makes the same preamp with step-up transformers fitted — the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-bp-19-analog-preamplifier-with-mm-mc-phono\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eBP-19 with the MM\/MC board\u003c\/a\u003e adds selectable 20dB or 26dB of gain for cartridges in the 0.3 to 0.5mV range, so you get the identical line stage with the right front end for your arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe turntable goes to Input 1 and its ground wire to the post beside it. Line sources fill the other three RCA pairs and the two XLR pairs, so a CD player, a DAC and a tuner all have a home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYour power amplifier takes the variable output, XLR or RCA. The fixed pair of each feeds a recorder or a second amplifier at full level. Headphones plug into the front. Trigger and RS232 handle switching the rest of the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the BP-19? Start here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BP-19 is a preamplifier and needs one — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moving magnet stage is fitted and waiting — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced end to end suits a preamp this quiet — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Low Z stage on the front panel will drive them — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich cartridges does the phono stage accept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMoving magnet. The stage gives 41dB of gain at 1kHz, presents 47K ohms and expects 5mV, which covers the great majority of moving magnet cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat if I move to a moving coil cartridge later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds the same preamplifier with step-up transformers fitted. That version offers selectable 20dB or 26dB of extra gain for cartridges putting out 0.3 to 0.5mV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow many sources can I connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSix line-level pairs plus the turntable: two balanced XLR pairs and four RCA pairs, with Input 1 given over to phono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I run a recorder alongside my power amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Each output type has a variable pair and a fixed pair, so the amplifier follows the volume knob while the fixed pair stays at full level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it drive headphones properly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier feeds a quarter-inch jack on the front panel, and plugging in mutes the main outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat does the warranty cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTen years, on a preamplifier hand-built in Dwight, Ontario. Confirm transfer terms with us if you are buying second-hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eHifi Pig Television covers the BP-19 at its UK launch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/01T2yAwDe64\" title=\"Bryston BP-19 Preamplifier Launches In UK\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTabi runs the BP-19 in a full Bryston system with the BDA-3 and 7B³ monoblocks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EVeR-zikmD4\" title=\"BRYSTON Trim T10 Loudspeaker, BP-19 pre, BDA-3 DAC, 7B3 mono amp\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about phono cartridges, balanced preamplifier connections, or building a system from separates? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Silver \/ 17 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45981504995501,"sku":"NEW-BYBP19MM-SIL-17IN","price":6395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBP19_SIL_01_2023__91330.1725745496.1280.1280_78380fa9-9c87-472a-bdd5-943c64863d56.jpg?v=1778146610"},{"product_id":"bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier-dac-streamer-mm-phono-black-17-inch","title":"Bryston BR-20 Stereo Preamplifier - DAC - Streamer - MM Phono - Black - 17-Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOne Box Named for the Man Who Ran Bryston\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBR-20 stands for Brian Russell, Bryston's longtime president, who died in September 2020 with the preamplifier nearly finished. His team completed it. One box replaces a preamplifier, a DAC and a network streamer, and this version has a moving magnet phono stage fitted as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe analog section is a clean-sheet, fully balanced design using Bryston's own discrete amplifier stages rather than off-the-shelf chips. Input switching runs on physical relays rather than electronic switches, so nothing solid-state sits in the path between your source and the volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe DAC Came Straight From a $3,800 Separate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe converter uses the circuit design Bryston built for the standalone BDA-3, a unit that sold for close to $3,800 on its own. A re-clocking stage strips timing error out of incoming digital. Digital inputs cover AES\/EBU, coaxial S\/PDIF, optical TosLink and USB-B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eCeiling depends on which socket you use. TosLink takes 24-bit\/96kHz. Coaxial and AES\/EBU take 24\/192. USB and the internal streamer go to 32-bit\/384kHz, and DSD runs to four times rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe Streamer Is Wired, and That Is Deliberate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe streamer is Roon Ready and handles Tidal, Qobuz and AirPlay. Four USB 3.0 ports on the back take drives full of local files. Bryston builds it on a modern computing platform so large libraries load quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThere is no Wi-Fi, and that is a design decision rather than an omission. Bryston asks you to run Ethernet and advises against Wi-Fi dongles, which put noise into the preamplifier. Plan a cable run to the rack before it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe Phono Board Takes the Place of an RCA Input\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThis version has Bryston's moving magnet phono stage installed. It occupies one of the RCA inputs, so you have the phono stage plus two XLR pairs and one RCA pair for everything else that is analog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVolume is analog and balanced, moving in half-decibel steps, with a ring of LEDs around the knob you can read from the sofa. Distortion measures below 0.0006 percent. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is built in for headphones that are hard to drive, and the chassis weighs 12 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEvan McCosham reviewed the BR-20 for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e on 1 May 2023, gave it a Reviewers' Choice award, and then bought the unit: \"I enjoyed the BR-20 so much that I bought the review sample\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eGordon Brockhouse reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi\u003c\/em\u003e on 15 June 2021, also a Reviewers' Choice, and concluded: \"Sonically, I have nothing but positives to say about the BR-20.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are replacing three boxes with one\u003c\/strong\u003e — preamplifier, DAC and streamer share a chassis and a power supply, so two interconnect pairs and two power cords come out of the system and there is one remote left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep a large local library\u003c\/strong\u003e — four USB 3.0 ports take drives full of files, and the platform indexes big collections quickly, so browsing your own music is as fast as browsing a streaming service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BR-20 is Roon Ready, so it appears as an endpoint the moment you plug it in and your existing zones and playlists work without setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on demanding headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is built in rather than tacked on, so hard-to-drive planars get real current without another box on the desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play a moving coil cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fitted board is moving magnet only. Add one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003ephono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e with moving coil gain on a line input and the BR-20 still handles the switching, conversion, streaming and volume for everything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA turntable goes to the phono input. Line sources take the RCA and XLR inputs. Digital sources fill AES\/EBU, coaxial, optical and USB-B. Run Ethernet to the rack for the streamer, since there is no wireless option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBalanced outputs feed your power amplifier. Two 12V trigger outputs bring the rest of the rack up with the preamplifier, and a trigger input lets another component switch the BR-20. RS-232 and a control Ethernet port hand the system to an installer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the BR-20? Start here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BR-20 is a preamplifier and needs one — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moving magnet stage is already fitted — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced runs suit a preamplifier this quiet — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Low Z stage is built in and waiting — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it connect over Wi-Fi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eIt uses wired Ethernet. Bryston advises against Wi-Fi dongles because they introduce noise into the preamplifier, so plan a cable run to the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat sample rates does each input take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTosLink takes 24-bit\/96kHz. Coaxial S\/PDIF and AES\/EBU take 24\/192. USB and the internal streamer reach 32-bit\/384kHz, and DSD runs to four times rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich streaming services work with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe BR-20 is Roon Ready and supports Tidal, Qobuz and AirPlay. Four USB 3.0 ports also take drives loaded with your own files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan it drive difficult headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is a dedicated circuit built for low-impedance and hard-to-drive models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich cartridges does the phono stage accept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMoving magnet. The board is installed at the factory and takes the place of one RCA input. A moving coil cartridge needs an outboard stage or a step-up device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat else can be fitted at the factory?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAn HDMI board adding four inputs and one output is offered, which raises the digital input count and lets the BR-20 take video sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos introduces the BR-20 and walks through its inputs and streaming platform:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AhAs41911kk\" title=\"Bryston BR-20 music streamer Debuts with flagship DAC\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming preamplifiers, digital input sample rates, or building a system from separates? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 17 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45981520560301,"sku":"NEW-BYBR20PHO-BLK-17IN","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBR20_17SIL_02-Large__55251.1725747307.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778144657"},{"product_id":"bryston-7b-monoblock-amplifier-black-17-inch-faceplate-each","title":"Bryston 7B³ Monoblock Amplifier - Black - 17 Inch Faceplate - Each","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSix Hundred Watts, One Channel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 7B³ gives one whole chassis to a single speaker. Power supply, transformer, output stage and all of it drive one channel and nothing else. Each amplifier makes 600 watts into 8 ohms and 900 watts into 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds the 7B³ around a specially wound transformer that runs substantially more efficiently than a normal one. The company describes it as a big step up from the well-liked 4B³, with roughly twice the power on hand for the speakers that need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCooling is by convection alone, so there is no fan and nothing to whirr during a quiet passage. The enclosure and dress panel are machined and anodized aluminum, and every amplifier is made in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis listing is the black finish with the 17-inch faceplate, sold as a single amplifier. A stereo system needs two, and the silver finish and 19-inch rack faceplate are listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eInside the Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Patented Salomie Circuit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEvery Cubed Series amplifier starts with Bryston's patented Salomie input circuit. It is the defining piece of the Cubed generation and the reason these amplifiers measure the way they do, trapping noise before it can reach the gain stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGain You Can Switch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA switch selects 23dB or 29dB of gain. That matters if you run a high-output preamp or very efficient speakers, because the lower setting gives back usable travel on the volume control instead of everything happening in the first inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOn the Bench\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNoise sits at minus 117dB on RCA and minus 119dB on XLR. Input impedance is 7.5k ohms unbalanced and 5k ohms per leg balanced. Standby draw is under 500 milliwatts, which is negligible for an amplifier of this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSoftStart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA microprocessor sequences the turn-on so the amplifier does not trip a circuit breaker when it wakes. With two of these on one ring, that is a practical detail rather than a specification, and a DC trigger input lets a preamp handle it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Mono Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of genuinely difficult speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — 600 watts into 8 ohms and 900 into 4, from a chassis doing nothing else, means the amplifier stops being the weak link and the speaker gets to do what it was designed to do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone stepping up from a 4B³\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bryston positions the 7B³ as a substantial step above the 4B³, with about twice the power, so the upgrade is a real change rather than a small one you have to strain to hear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListeners who cannot tolerate fan noise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cooling is entirely by convection, so there is no fan in the amplifier at all and nothing to intrude on a quiet passage or a late-night listen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeople matching an amp to an unusual preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e — The 23dB and 29dB gain settings, plus balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs, mean you can match a hot or a quiet preamp properly and keep real range on the volume control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEach listing is a single amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 7B³ drives one speaker, so a stereo system needs two of them. If you would rather have both channels in one box, the 4B³ and 14B³ live in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eStereo Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFeed each amplifier one channel from your preamp, on balanced XLR or single-ended RCA, then run speaker cable from its dual binding post pairs to the speaker beside it. The two pairs of posts make bi-wiring straightforward if your speaker supports it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet the gain switch to suit your preamp before you start listening. A DC trigger input lets the amplifiers power up with the rest of the system, and SoftStart handles the inrush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA pair of 7B³s needs a preamp and two of most things. Here is the list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifiers — \u003c\/strong\u003e balanced or single-ended, one stereo preamp feeds both. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBrowse preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced interconnects — \u003c\/strong\u003e two XLR runs, one per amplifier. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBrowse interconnect cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker cables — \u003c\/strong\u003e dual binding post pairs make bi-wiring easy. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBrowse speaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding speakers — \u003c\/strong\u003e 900 watts into 4 ohms suits the most demanding designs. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBrowse floorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does one make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach 7B³ delivers 600 watts into 8 ohms and up to 900 watts into 4 ohms. That is per chassis, driving one speaker, so a stereo pair puts that much behind each side of your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne per speaker. A stereo system uses two, which is the point of a mono design: the two channels share no power supply, no transformer and no chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the faceplate options?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth are the same amplifier. The 17-inch faceplate is the standard domestic fitting, and the 19-inch version comes with front-mounted handles for rack installation. Choose on how it will be housed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it take balanced cables?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs are both fitted, and a gain switch offers 23dB or 29dB so you can match the amplifier properly to whichever you use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach amplifier weighs 53 pounds and stands 5.8 inches high. Width is 17 or 19 inches depending on the faceplate, and depth is 15.5 inches, or 17.8 with the front handles fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston covers the 7B³ for ten years. Every amplifier is built in Canada and ships with its own factory test sheet. Call us at 800-942-0220 if you would like the current terms confirmed before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA walk through Bryston's whole B³ range, the 7B³ monoblocks among them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CHWAYJ_BT9I\" title=\"Bryston Amplifiers 2022 - 2.5B3, 3B3, 4B3, 7B3 mono, 9B3 multi, 14B3, 21B3\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTour Bryston's Canadian factory and testing process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mzb7vHACBNw\" title=\"Bryston factory tour\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about mono amplifiers, matching an amp to your speakers, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981529604269,"sku":"NEW-BY7B3-BLK-17IN","price":7695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BY7B3_BLK_01_2024__32440.1725332693.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778091984"},{"product_id":"bryston-14b-stereo-power-amplifier-black-19-inch-handles","title":"Bryston 14B³ Stereo Power Amplifier - Black - 19 Inch - Handles","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMonoblock Power, One Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 14B³ is the stereo flagship of Bryston's Cubed series: 600 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 900 into 4. That is the kind of power usually sold as a pair of monoblocks, on two shelves, with two power cords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston gets there by building the amplifier as two independent monoblocks that happen to share a case. Each channel has its own power supply and its own transformer. The only thing the two channels share is the mains cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSo you save a shelf, a cable run and a second outlet, and you give up nothing in channel separation. For a speaker that needs current more than it needs finesse, that is the whole argument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat 600 Watts Is Actually For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePower like this is not about volume. It is about control over speakers that fight back: low-sensitivity designs, hard 4-ohm loads, big planars and electrostatics that only wake up when there is current behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe measurements say it stays clean while doing it. THD+N holds at or below 0.005% from 20Hz to 20kHz at rated power, and noise sits at −118dB through RCA and −122dB balanced — the quietest figures in the Cubed range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eResponse runs from below 1Hz to 100kHz at −3dB. Gain switches between 23dB and 29dB to suit your preamp. The patented Salomie input circuit rejects the Wi-Fi and switching-supply noise a modern house is full of. It weighs 91 pounds, is convection cooled with no fan, and Bryston builds it in Dwight, Ontario, with a 10-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChristiaan Punter of HiFi-Advice reviewed the 3B, 4B and 14B Cubed together on 26 December 2017. Against its smaller siblings, he wrote, \"The Bryston 14B Cubed certainly brings more authority and confidence.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCrucially, that authority costs nothing in agility: \"in spite of its huge power, the 14B Cubed does not sound like a powerhouse, in other words, it is not any slower or fatter than the 3B.\" The Cubed series overall, he concluded, \"really has taken the sound to a whole new level.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are current-hungry\u003c\/strong\u003e — 600 watts into 8 ohms and 900 into 4 is what planars, electrostatics and low-sensitivity floorstanders need before they show you what they can do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want monoblock power without monoblocks\u003c\/strong\u003e — two independent supplies and transformers in one case saves a shelf, a cable run and a second outlet, and costs nothing in channel separation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour room is large\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is the amplifier that stops a big space from swallowing dynamics, so the quiet passages still have shape at the far end of the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou buy once and keep it\u003c\/strong\u003e — ten years of warranty, convection cooling with no fan to fail, and a factory printout of your own unit's measurements in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want to pick the preamp for the sound you are after\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier-1\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBR-20\u003c\/a\u003e is the house match; any streamer\/DAC with volume also serves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun your preamplifier in by balanced XLR or single-ended RCA, choosing the input on the rear panel. Speakers connect to heavy-duty binding posts that accept spades, bananas or bare wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet gain to 23dB or 29dB so your volume control lands in a normal range. A DC trigger powers the amplifier up with the rest of the system, and the controlled startup sequence keeps 91 pounds of amplifier from tripping a breaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the 14B³? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required, and the natural next decision — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nine hundred watts into 4 ohms asks a lot of cable — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR is the better run from preamp to amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ninety-one pounds needs a shelf built for it — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e600 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 900 watts per channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it really dual mono?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Each of the two channels has a fully independent power supply, including its own transformer. The mains cord is the only shared part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is it different from the 4B³?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePower and weight. The 4B³ makes 300 watts per channel and weighs 42 pounds; the 14B³ makes 600 and weighs 91. Both use the same Salomie input circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I rack-mount it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 17-inch and 19-inch faceplates on this listing are not rack-mountable, though the 19-inch adds front handles. Bryston makes a separate PRO version with a rack-mount panel — call us on 800-942-0220 and we will sort out which you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it need a fan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNo fan is fitted and none is needed. The 14B³ is fully convection cooled, so it makes no noise of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere is it built, and what warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds it in Dwight, Ontario, Canada, and covers it with a 10-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA walk through Bryston's whole B³ range, the 14B³ among them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CHWAYJ_BT9I\" title=\"Bryston Amplifiers 2022\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTour Bryston's Canadian factory and testing process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mzb7vHACBNw\" title=\"Bryston factory tour\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power amplifiers, driving demanding speakers, or building a reference system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981564010669,"sku":"NEW-BY14B3-BLK-HND-19IN","price":12495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/by14b3-large__39484.1699633313.1280.1280_2ab139b5-24dd-4bc1-a3eb-897c92e2db33.jpg?v=1778130550"},{"product_id":"bryston-bi200-integrated-amplifier-with-mm-mc-26db-phono-19-inch-silver","title":"Bryston Bi200 Integrated Amplifier with MM\/MC (26dB) Phono - 19 Inch - Silver","description":null,"brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ 19 \/ Silver \/ New","offer_id":45981578035373,"sku":"NEW-BYBI200MMMC26-19-SIL","price":10745.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"bryston-bi200-integrated-amplifier-with-mm-mc-26db-phono-17-inch-silver","title":"Bryston Bi200 Integrated Amplifier with MM\/MC (26dB) Phono - 17 Inch - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Bryston Classics, One Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Bryston Bi-200 is two of the company's own designs in one box. The BP-19 preamp and the 3B power amp share a single chassis and a single mains inlet. You save the cost of a pair of interconnects, and you save a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe signal path stays balanced from input to output. The amp section is dual mono, so the left and right channels run apart the whole way. Power is 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 300 watts into 4 ohms. That drives most speakers you would put in front of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis version adds Bryston's phono board with the 26dB moving-coil step-up transformer fitted. The moving magnet stage gives 41dB at 1kHz, and the transformer sits ahead of it. Six analog sources fit in total: four on RCA, two on XLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBuilt in Canada, and Measured There Too\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds and tests every Bi-200 at its own plant in Ontario. The case is machined aluminum, and cooling is by convection alone, so no fan hum reaches the music. A soft-start circuit brings it up gently, without tripping a breaker. It weighs 37 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe bench numbers back up the quiet. Distortion plus noise stays under 0.005% at full power into 8 ohms, and signal-to-noise sits below -108dBr. Frequency response holds within a tenth of a decibel from 20Hz to 20kHz. Damping factor is over 500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eVolume is an analog circuit under digital control, so the music itself is never converted. A BR-4 remote comes in the box. RS232, Ethernet and USB let a control system read the amp and set it. Bryston covers the Bi-200 for ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePhilip Beaudette reviewed the Bi-200 for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e in May 2025. With its \"vanishingly low distortion and impossibly low noise floor,\" he wrote, the amplifier \"presented recordings in their true colors.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEd Selley, writing for \u003cem\u003eThe Ear\u003c\/em\u003e, found the same restraint. The Bi-200 will \"expose the energy in the recording rather than add its own,\" he wrote, and the longer he used it, \"the more utterly confidence inspiring it becomes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want two respected Bryston designs in one box\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BP-19 preamp and the 3B power amp, so you buy one chassis instead of two and skip a pair of interconnects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play a moving-coil cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 26dB step-up transformer is fitted inside, so a low-output cartridge needs no outboard head amp and no extra cable in the path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen late through headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — the front jack drives models that other amps leave sounding thin, so one amplifier covers both speakers and cans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want gear that gets repaired, not replaced\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-built in Ontario and covered for ten years, so a fault means a phone call rather than a write-off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bi-200 is an analog amplifier and stops there\u003c\/strong\u003e — it has no digital inputs, so a streamer, computer or CD transport needs a converter ahead of it. Pick one from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the binding posts and your turntable to the phono input. Five more analog sources fill the remaining RCA and XLR inputs, and headphones plug into the front panel. A pair of preamp outputs, on RCA and XLR, can run fixed or variable if you ever add a subwoofer or a second amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet the volume once, and let 200 watts per channel do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the Bi-200? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the built-in phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 watts per channel drives a serious pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality speaker cable carries all that power — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give this 37-pound Canadian a sturdy home — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 300 watts per channel into 4 ohms, from a dual-mono amplifier section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich cartridges does the phono stage suit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis one has the 26dB moving-coil step-up transformer fitted ahead of the 41dB moving magnet stage. Bryston suggests the 26dB version for cartridges from 0.1 to 0.2mV, and the 20dB version from 0.4mV upward. Either suits 0.3mV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many sources can I connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSix in total: four pairs of RCA inputs and two pairs of balanced XLR inputs. Preamp outputs are provided on both RCA and XLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat widths and finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e17-inch or 19-inch chassis widths, in silver or black, with grooved or smooth faceplates. Custom colors are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHand-built and tested at Bryston's own factory in Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston warrants its analog products for ten years from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer. The coverage is limited to the first buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGregers walks through why he rates the Bi-200 among the best integrated amplifiers around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jVg2SO34w34\" title=\"Bryston Bi-200. One of the best integrated amplifiers ever\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd Wifi Hifi opens one up on the day it was released:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_O1K61nxq24\" title=\"Unboxing the just released Bryston Bi-200\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, phono stages, or building a Bryston system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ 17 \/ Silver \/ New","offer_id":45981603463341,"sku":"NEW-BYBI200MMMC26-17-SIL","price":10745.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBI200A-SIL_01_front_2025__83239.1738856408.1280.1280_f1879278-ead7-43ad-b9a7-4b39cefd9483.jpg?v=1778358207"},{"product_id":"bryston-bi200-integrated-amplifier-with-mm-phono-17-inch-silver","title":"Bryston Bi200 Integrated Amplifier with MM Phono - 17 Inch - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Bryston Classics, One Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Bryston Bi-200 is two of the company's own designs in one box. The BP-19 preamp and the 3B power amp share a single chassis and a single mains inlet. You save the cost of a pair of interconnects, and you save a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe signal path stays balanced from input to output. The amp section is dual mono, so the left and right channels run apart the whole way. Power is 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 300 watts into 4 ohms. That drives most speakers you would put in front of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis version adds Bryston's moving magnet phono board, with 41dB of gain at 1kHz. Your turntable plugs straight in. Six analog sources fit in total: four on RCA, two on XLR. Headphones use the jack on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBuilt in Canada, and Measured There Too\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds and tests every Bi-200 at its own plant in Ontario. The case is machined aluminum, and cooling is by convection alone, so no fan hum reaches the music. A soft-start circuit brings it up gently, without tripping a breaker. It weighs 37 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe bench numbers back up the quiet. Distortion plus noise stays under 0.005% at full power into 8 ohms, and signal-to-noise sits below -108dBr. Frequency response holds within a tenth of a decibel from 20Hz to 20kHz. Damping factor is over 500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eVolume is an analog circuit under digital control, so the music itself is never converted. A BR-4 remote comes in the box. RS232, Ethernet and USB let a control system read the amp and set it. Bryston covers the Bi-200 for ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePhilip Beaudette reviewed the Bi-200 for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e in May 2025. With its \"vanishingly low distortion and impossibly low noise floor,\" he wrote, the amplifier \"presented recordings in their true colors.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEd Selley, writing for \u003cem\u003eThe Ear\u003c\/em\u003e, found the same restraint. The Bi-200 will \"expose the energy in the recording rather than add its own,\" he wrote, and the longer he used it, \"the more utterly confidence inspiring it becomes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want two respected Bryston designs in one box\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BP-19 preamp and the 3B power amp, so you buy one chassis instead of two and skip a pair of interconnects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play records\u003c\/strong\u003e — the moving magnet stage is already fitted, so there is no extra box on the rack and no extra cable in the signal path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen late through headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — the front jack drives models that other amps leave sounding thin, so one amplifier covers both speakers and cans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want gear that gets repaired, not replaced\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-built in Ontario and covered for ten years, so a fault means a phone call rather than a write-off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bi-200 is an analog amplifier and stops there\u003c\/strong\u003e — it has no digital inputs, so a streamer, computer or CD transport needs a converter ahead of it. Pick one from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the binding posts and your turntable to the phono input. Five more analog sources fill the remaining RCA and XLR inputs, and headphones plug into the front panel. A pair of preamp outputs, on RCA and XLR, can run fixed or variable if you ever add a subwoofer or a second amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet the volume once, and let 200 watts per channel do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the Bi-200? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the built-in phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 watts per channel drives a serious pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality speaker cable carries all that power — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give this 37-pound Canadian a sturdy home — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 300 watts per channel into 4 ohms, from a dual-mono amplifier section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis model includes Bryston's moving magnet stage, with 41dB of gain at 1kHz and Bryston's own RIAA playback equalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many sources can I connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSix in total: four pairs of RCA inputs and two pairs of balanced XLR inputs. Preamp outputs are provided on both RCA and XLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat widths and finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e17-inch or 19-inch chassis widths, in silver or black, with grooved or smooth faceplates. Custom colors are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHand-built and tested at Bryston's own factory in Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston warrants its analog products for ten years from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer. The coverage is limited to the first buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGregers walks through why he rates the Bi-200 among the best integrated amplifiers around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jVg2SO34w34\" title=\"Bryston Bi-200. One of the best integrated amplifiers ever\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd Wifi Hifi opens one up on the day it was released:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_O1K61nxq24\" title=\"Unboxing the just released Bryston Bi-200\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, phono stages, or building a Bryston system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ 17 \/ Silver \/ New","offer_id":45981697343661,"sku":"NEW-BYBI200MM-17-SIL","price":9995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBI200A-SIL_01_front_2025__42615.1738856453.1280.1280_e0a4857d-ec9a-42c2-a700-e40d97851f3c.jpg?v=1778160724"},{"product_id":"bryston-bha-1-headphone-amplifier-black-17-inch","title":"Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier - Black - 17 Inch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is This Product and What Does It Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA headphone amplifier takes a signal from your source — a DAC, a preamp, a streamer — and gives it enough power to drive a pair of headphones well. Most source components have a basic headphone jack built in, but it’s an afterthought circuit: low-power, often noisy, and not designed for demanding headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is Bryston’s full answer to that problem. They did not add a headphone circuit to an existing product. They built a dedicated amplifier from scratch — applying the same engineering behind their legendary full-size power amplifiers directly to headphone listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBryston describes the BHA-1 as a miniature power amplifier. That’s accurate. The same principles that drive their 7B, 14B, and 28B monoblock amplifiers — Class A circuitry, dual-mono construction, high-current output — are all present inside the BHA-1. The headphones just happen to sit on your ears instead of across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePure Class A — Six Discrete Amplifiers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 uses six fully discrete Class A operational amplifiers, custom-designed by Bryston. There are three per channel. Class A means the output transistors stay fully active on every part of the waveform. There is no switching, no crossover region, and no transition distortion. It is the most linear way to run an amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn balanced mode, each headphone driver is powered by two of those amplifiers at once — one carrying the positive signal, one carrying the inverted signal. When they combine at the driver, the result is twice the signal voltage compared to single-ended operation. Bryston uses the same approach in their monoblock power amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Mono Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-mono means the left and right channels are fully independent circuits — separate amplifiers, separate power, no shared components between them. There is no crosstalk between channels. Whatever is happening on the left side of the signal has no effect on the right. This is the same principle behind Bryston’s separate-chassis monoblock amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFemale XLR Outputs — Three Headphone Connections at Once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version uses female XLR connectors on the balanced headphone outputs. Standard balanced headphone cables with male XLR plugs connect directly — no adapters needed. Three outputs sit side by side on the front panel and can all be used at the same time:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e4-pin stereo XLR\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most common balanced headphone connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual 3-pin XLR jacks\u003c\/strong\u003e — separate left and right channel connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e¼-inch (6.35mm) single-ended TRS\u003c\/strong\u003e jack for standard headphone cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single-ended jack uses one amplifier per channel instead of two, so it delivers roughly half the voltage swing of the balanced outputs. Balanced is the way to get the most from the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVolume, Gain, and Balance Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume potentiometer is sourced from Noble and laser-trimmed at the factory. Laser trimming means the left and right channels track at matched levels across the full volume range — most important at low listening levels where mismatches are most noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects gain: 14dB (low) or 20dB (high). This lets you match the BHA-1 to your source’s output level, so the volume control sits in a comfortable, usable range. A separate balance control — rare on headphone amplifiers — allows fine left\/right adjustment to suit different headphone designs or listener preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Inputs — Plus a Built-In Preamplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects between three inputs: a balanced XLR pair, an unbalanced RCA pair, and a 3.5mm mini-jack for portable sources. All connectors are gold plated throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the rear panel, a pair of balanced XLR outputs lets the BHA-1 drive a power amplifier and speakers. It handles two inputs in preamp mode — balanced XLR or RCA. No separate preamplifier needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTONEAudio’s reviewers confirmed it works cleanly in this role. They tested it with amplifiers from Pass Labs, PrimaLuna, and Van Alstine and found it contributed no noise of its own even at high volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Supply and Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 runs a high-quality internal analog power supply built around a toroidal transformer. For those who want more, the optional Bryston MPS-2 external power supply replaces it. The BHA-1 is convection cooled — no fans, no noise. A 12V trigger input powers it on and off automatically with your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis is machined and anodized aluminum, built in Dwight, Ontario, Canada — the same factory as Bryston’s reference power amplifiers. Every unit goes through individual testing before it ships. The BHA-1 carries Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are Reviewers Saying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eW. Jennings, ecoustics.com, December 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eW. Jennings reviewed the BHA-1 after extended listening with a range of headphones. He called it a “must listen for anyone looking for a final train stop on the personal audio express” and was puzzled it had taken him so long to hear it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Dorgay, TONEAudio Magazine, 2012–2013 — Product of the Year; Exceptional Value Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeff Dorgay awarded the BHA-1 both a Product of the Year and an Exceptional Value Award. He called its character “clean, dynamic, neutral and to-the-point,” praised its preamplifier performance, and confirmed it contributed no noise of its own driving tube and solid-state power amplifiers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhil Gold, Canada Hi-Fi and EnjoyTheMusic.com, December 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhil Gold called the BHA-1 an “outstanding bargain in balanced headphone amps.” He said he would not have been surprised if it sold for $2,500, that at its actual price it was “a steal,” and his verdict was simply: “Buy one today.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarlo Lo Raso, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarlo Lo Raso called the BHA-1 “an impeccably designed and solidly built amplification device.” His conclusion: if you’re in the market for a top-class headphone amplifier without a built-in DAC, “you really cannot go wrong with choosing the BHA-1. Highly recommended.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eListeners ready to stop compromising\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you’ve been using the headphone output on a DAC, receiver, or preamp, you’re leaving performance behind. The BHA-1 shows you what your headphones can actually do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOwners of demanding headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Planar magnetic headphones (Audeze, HiFiMAN) and high-impedance dynamic headphones (Sennheiser HD 800, Beyerdynamic T1) need real power and control. With 2 watts per channel and 20V into 600 ohms, the BHA-1 drives them properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced headphone users\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you have balanced-terminated cables or plan to recable, the BHA-1’s female XLR outputs — 4-pin and dual 3-pin — are purpose-built for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone listeners who want speaker options later\u003c\/strong\u003e — The rear XLR outputs let the BHA-1 double as a preamplifier. One purchase covers both use cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLong-term thinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BHA-1 is a purely analog device. It does not go obsolete when streaming technology changes. It has been in production for over a decade and is still a current product. Bryston’s 10-year warranty backs it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEarned Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 has earned award recognition since its introduction in 2012 — and keeps earning new praise more than a decade later. That staying power is rare in the headphone amplifier category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eTONEAudio Magazine, 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Headphone Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eTONEAudio’s Product of the Year recognizes components the publication considers among the most significant and best-performing introductions of the year — at any price point.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Value Award\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eTONEAudio Magazine, 2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Headphone Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eTONEAudio’s Exceptional Value Award recognizes components that deliver a level of performance the publication considers remarkable relative to their asking price — products that stand out in their category as strong value.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBryston BHA-1 — Features \u0026amp; Walk-Through with Bryston’s Craig Bell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Advisor sat down with Craig Bell of Bryston for a detailed look at the BHA-1 — covering the circuit design, inputs and outputs, gain settings, and what makes it different from typical headphone amplifier designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier — Audio Advisor with Craig Bell of Bryston\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eyOpJIFry04\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is a pure analog amplifier — it needs a source to feed it a signal. Here are the pairings that make the most sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-bda-3-14-streaming-dac-with-hdmi-black-17-inch\"\u003eBryston BDA-3 DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A natural all-Bryston digital headphone system. The BDA-3’s balanced XLR output connects directly to the BHA-1’s balanced input, keeping the signal fully balanced from your digital source to your headphone driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/prnt-bymps2-sil-17in\"\u003eBryston MPS-2 External Power Supply\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Replaces the BHA-1’s internal power supply with a dedicated external unit. Nearly identical in form factor — it stacks cleanly underneath the BHA-1. An upgrade for those who want to take performance further.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\"\u003eDAC \/ Streaming DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A high-quality external DAC feeding the BHA-1 via balanced XLR makes for an outstanding all-analog headphone path from digital sources. Browse our full DAC selection to find a match at this level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\"\u003ePremium Headphones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BHA-1 was built to make demanding headphones perform at their best. If you’re ready to step up to planar magnetic or high-impedance headphones, this is the amplifier to pair them with. Call us and we’ll help you match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure where to start? Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e — we’re happy to help you build the right system around the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePure Class A Output Stage — No Compromises\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 uses six fully discrete Class A operational amplifiers, custom-built by Bryston — three per channel. Class A means the output transistors are always active. They never switch off during any part of the waveform. There is no crossover distortion, no switching noise, and no transitions in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalanced Differential Drive — Double the Voltage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn balanced mode, two of the three amplifiers per channel work together to drive each headphone driver. One carries the positive signal; one carries the inverted signal. When they combine at the driver, the voltage doubles compared to single-ended operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design also rejects common-mode noise — interference picked up along the cable that both conductors see equally. Balanced drive handles that far more effectively than single-ended operation does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Mono Construction — Full Channel Independence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left and right channels are completely separate circuits from input to output. No shared components, no shared power between them. This eliminates crosstalk — signal bleed from one channel into the other. Dual-mono is the same principle that motivates Bryston’s separate monoblock power amplifiers, now applied to headphone listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNoble Laser-Trimmed Volume Control and Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume pot is sourced from Noble and laser-trimmed at the factory for precise left\/right channel matching. Mismatched controls track unevenly at low volumes — laser trimming removes that problem. The BHA-1 also includes a dedicated balance control. This is rare on headphone amplifiers and useful for fine-tuning image placement or matching headphone channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelectable Gain — 14dB or 20dB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects between two gain settings. 14dB works well with sources that have a strong output level. 20dB is better for sources with a lower output, so the volume knob has a comfortable, usable range. Getting the gain setting right makes a real difference in how precisely you can control your listening level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeadphone Outputs — Female XLR, Three at Once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version uses female XLR connectors. Standard balanced headphone cables with male XLR plugs connect directly — no adapters needed. All three outputs can be used simultaneously. For high-impedance headphones, the BHA-1 delivers 20 volts into 600 ohms — enough for the most demanding studio and audiophile designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD at 32 ohms and 100mW is less than 0.003%. Intermodulation distortion is less than 0.001%. These are very low figures — the circuit adds almost nothing of its own to the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Inputs — Balanced, RCA, and Portable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects the active input. Three choices: balanced XLR pair, unbalanced RCA pair, and 3.5mm mini-jack for phones, tablets, or portable players. Input impedance is 10kΩ unbalanced and differentially balanced (+15kΩ\/–5kΩ). All connectors are gold plated for lasting, corrosion-free contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRear-Panel Balanced Preamplifier Outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of balanced XLR outputs on the back lets the BHA-1 function as a two-input analog preamplifier. Connect it to a power amplifier and speakers and you have a full speaker system — no separate preamp needed. TONEAudio confirmed it drives long cable runs cleanly and contributes no noise when used this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Supply, Cooling, and Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal power supply uses a toroidal transformer — the same topology as Bryston’s full-size amplifiers. The optional Bryston MPS-2 external supply replaces it for those who want more. The BHA-1 is convection cooled: no fans, no moving parts, no noise. A 12V trigger input allows automatic power-on with your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD: less than 0.003% at 32Ω and 100mW, 20Hz–20kHz. IM Distortion: less than 0.001%. Signal-to-noise ratio: greater than 105dB. Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1dB. Power output: 2 watts per channel at 32Ω. Output impedance: 2 ohms per op-amp driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild and Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachined and anodized aluminum chassis, silver faceplate, 17 inches wide. The 17-inch model is compatible with optional rack-mount ears. Built by hand in Dwight, Ontario, Canada — the same facility as Bryston’s reference power amplifiers. Every unit is individually tested before shipping. Covered by Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eAmplifier Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePure Class A, fully discrete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual-mono; 6 discrete Bryston op-amps (3 per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2W per channel @ 32Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh-Impedance Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20V into 600Ω (667mW) at 0.001% THD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLow-Impedance Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4V into 32Ω (500mW) at 0.001% THD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTHD (32Ω, 100mW, 20Hz–20kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.003%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIM Distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.001%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026gt;105dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2Ω per op-amp driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSelectable: 14dB (low) or 20dB (high)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSensitivity — High Gain (20dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e70mV in = 100mW into 50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSensitivity — Low Gain (14dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e140mV in = 100mW into 50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10kΩ (unbalanced); +15kΩ\/–5kΩ (balanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Balanced XLR pair; 1 × Unbalanced RCA pair; 1 × 3.5mm stereo mini-jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × 4-pin stereo XLR (female); 2 × 3-pin XLR (female, L\/R); 1 × ¼-inch TRS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePreamplifier Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Balanced XLR pair (rear panel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSystem Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12V trigger input (5–12V AC\/DC @ 10mA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInternal analog (toroidal transformer); optional Bryston MPS-2 external supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConvection (fanless)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFaceplate Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e17 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.71” × 17” × 11.10” (69mm × 432mm × 282mm) — without feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8 lbs (3.6kg) — unit only; 11.7 lbs (5.3kg) shipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinish \/ Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSilver anodized aluminum faceplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRack Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e17” compatible with optional rack-mount ears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCanada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 years, parts and labor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else do I need to use the BHA-1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is a headphone amplifier and preamplifier — it does not include a DAC or streamer. You’ll need a source component to feed it a signal: a DAC, a CD player, a preamplifier, or a portable player. Connect via the balanced XLR, RCA, or 3.5mm input. The BHA-1 handles the amplification from there. If you also want to drive speakers, add a power amplifier connected to its rear XLR outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 work with my headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost likely, yes. The BHA-1 works with both balanced and single-ended headphones. It delivers 2 watts per channel at 32 ohms and 20 volts into 600 ohms — enough for even the most power-hungry planar magnetic and high-impedance dynamic headphones. The two gain settings (14dB and 20dB) let you match it to sensitive in-ear monitors or hard-to-drive cans alike. If you’re unsure, call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll help you check the match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does “female XLR” mean on this version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt refers to the shape of the XLR connectors on the balanced headphone outputs. Female XLR sockets accept standard male XLR plugs — the kind found on most balanced headphone cables. You connect your cable directly without any adapters. This is the current standard version of the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the BHA-1 be used as a preamplifier for a speaker system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The rear-panel balanced XLR outputs send signal to a power amplifier and speakers. The BHA-1 handles two inputs in preamp mode — balanced XLR or RCA. Reviewers at TONEAudio tested it this way with amplifiers from Pass Labs, PrimaLuna, and Van Alstine and found it worked cleanly and quietly. It’s a real preamplifier, not a workaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the 14dB and 20dB gain settings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGain controls how much the BHA-1 amplifies the incoming signal. Use 14dB (low) if your source has a high output level — this keeps the volume knob in a usable range and gives you finer control. Use 20dB (high) if your source is quiet or your headphones are hard to drive. Wrong gain for your setup makes the volume control awkward; the right gain makes it feel natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 have a remote control?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The BHA-1 uses front-panel toggle switches and knobs — no remote is included. This is a deliberate design choice that keeps the signal path simple and analog. The 12V trigger input lets it power on automatically with your system, so at least you won’t need to reach for a power button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the optional MPS-2 power supply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bryston MPS-2 is an optional external power supply that replaces the BHA-1’s internal supply. It is nearly identical in size and shape to the BHA-1 and stacks cleanly underneath it. Bryston designed it specifically for this application. It’s an upgrade for listeners who want to take every last bit of performance from the platform. Contact us for current MPS-2 pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty does the BHA-1 carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is covered by Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty. This covers the amplifier itself. Note that some older marketing materials and reviews reference a 20-year warranty — Bryston’s current published warranty for this product is 10 years. Confirm the current warranty terms at bryston.com\/service-and-warranty before purchasing if this is important to your decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 include a DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The BHA-1 is a purely analog device — it has no built-in DAC or digital inputs. This is an intentional design choice. Digital technology changes quickly. Keeping the BHA-1 analog means it won’t become outdated when DAC or streaming technology evolves. Pair it with a separate DAC of your choice and upgrade that independently whenever you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBryston BHA-1 Balanced Headphone Amplifier — Silver, 17-Inch Faceplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEC AC power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner’s manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty and registration documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacking contents may vary. Confirm the complete list with Bryston or Audio Advisor before publishing. Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e if you need a specific item confirmed before you buy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"music note\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f504.svg\" alt=\"repeat\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it’s right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"phone\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our team is here at \u003ca href=\"tel:8009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f69a.svg\" alt=\"truck\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4b3.svg\" alt=\"credit card\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to learn more about headphone amplifiers, how to match an amp to your headphones, or the difference between balanced and single-ended connections? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\"\u003eAudio Advisor Learning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Black \/ 17 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45981710713005,"sku":"NEW-BYBHA1F-BLK-17IN","price":2895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBHA1F_BLK_01_2024__61206.1704304290.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778092062"},{"product_id":"bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier-dac-streamer-mm-phono-silver-17-inch","title":"Bryston BR-20 Stereo Preamplifier - DAC - Streamer - MM Phono - Silver - 17-Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOne Box Named for the Man Who Ran Bryston\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBR-20 stands for Brian Russell, Bryston's longtime president, who died in September 2020 with the preamplifier nearly finished. His team completed it. One box replaces a preamplifier, a DAC and a network streamer, and this version has a moving magnet phono stage fitted as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe analog section is a clean-sheet, fully balanced design using Bryston's own discrete amplifier stages rather than off-the-shelf chips. Input switching runs on physical relays rather than electronic switches, so nothing solid-state sits in the path between your source and the volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe DAC Came Straight From a $3,800 Separate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe converter uses the circuit design Bryston built for the standalone BDA-3, a unit that sold for close to $3,800 on its own. A re-clocking stage strips timing error out of incoming digital. Digital inputs cover AES\/EBU, coaxial S\/PDIF, optical TosLink and USB-B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eCeiling depends on which socket you use. TosLink takes 24-bit\/96kHz. Coaxial and AES\/EBU take 24\/192. USB and the internal streamer go to 32-bit\/384kHz, and DSD runs to four times rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe Streamer Is Wired, and That Is Deliberate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe streamer is Roon Ready and handles Tidal, Qobuz and AirPlay. Four USB 3.0 ports on the back take drives full of local files. Bryston builds it on a modern computing platform so large libraries load quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThere is no Wi-Fi, and that is a design decision rather than an omission. Bryston asks you to run Ethernet and advises against Wi-Fi dongles, which put noise into the preamplifier. Plan a cable run to the rack before it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe Phono Board Takes the Place of an RCA Input\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThis version has Bryston's moving magnet phono stage installed. It occupies one of the RCA inputs, so you have the phono stage plus two XLR pairs and one RCA pair for everything else that is analog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVolume is analog and balanced, moving in half-decibel steps, with a ring of LEDs around the knob you can read from the sofa. Distortion measures below 0.0006 percent. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is built in for headphones that are hard to drive, and the chassis weighs 12 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEvan McCosham reviewed the BR-20 for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e on 1 May 2023, gave it a Reviewers' Choice award, and then bought the unit: \"I enjoyed the BR-20 so much that I bought the review sample\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eGordon Brockhouse reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi\u003c\/em\u003e on 15 June 2021, also a Reviewers' Choice, and concluded: \"Sonically, I have nothing but positives to say about the BR-20.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are replacing three boxes with one\u003c\/strong\u003e — preamplifier, DAC and streamer share a chassis and a power supply, so two interconnect pairs and two power cords come out of the system and there is one remote left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep a large local library\u003c\/strong\u003e — four USB 3.0 ports take drives full of files, and the platform indexes big collections quickly, so browsing your own music is as fast as browsing a streaming service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BR-20 is Roon Ready, so it appears as an endpoint the moment you plug it in and your existing zones and playlists work without setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on demanding headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is built in rather than tacked on, so hard-to-drive planars get real current without another box on the desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play a moving coil cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fitted board is moving magnet only. Add one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003ephono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e with moving coil gain on a line input and the BR-20 still handles the switching, conversion, streaming and volume for everything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA turntable goes to the phono input. Line sources take the RCA and XLR inputs. Digital sources fill AES\/EBU, coaxial, optical and USB-B. Run Ethernet to the rack for the streamer, since there is no wireless option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBalanced outputs feed your power amplifier. Two 12V trigger outputs bring the rest of the rack up with the preamplifier, and a trigger input lets another component switch the BR-20. RS-232 and a control Ethernet port hand the system to an installer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the BR-20? Start here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BR-20 is a preamplifier and needs one — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moving magnet stage is already fitted — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced runs suit a preamplifier this quiet — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Low Z stage is built in and waiting — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it connect over Wi-Fi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eIt uses wired Ethernet. Bryston advises against Wi-Fi dongles because they introduce noise into the preamplifier, so plan a cable run to the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat sample rates does each input take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTosLink takes 24-bit\/96kHz. Coaxial S\/PDIF and AES\/EBU take 24\/192. USB and the internal streamer reach 32-bit\/384kHz, and DSD runs to four times rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich streaming services work with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe BR-20 is Roon Ready and supports Tidal, Qobuz and AirPlay. Four USB 3.0 ports also take drives loaded with your own files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan it drive difficult headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is a dedicated circuit built for low-impedance and hard-to-drive models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich cartridges does the phono stage accept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMoving magnet. The board is installed at the factory and takes the place of one RCA input. A moving coil cartridge needs an outboard stage or a step-up device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat else can be fitted at the factory?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAn HDMI board adding four inputs and one output is offered, which raises the digital input count and lets the BR-20 take video sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos introduces the BR-20 and walks through its inputs and streaming platform:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AhAs41911kk\" title=\"Bryston BR-20 music streamer Debuts with flagship DAC\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming preamplifiers, digital input sample rates, or building a system from separates? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 17 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45981711958189,"sku":"NEW-BYBR20PHO-SIL-17IN","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBR20_17SIL_02-Large__68869.1726015246.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778153802"},{"product_id":"bryston-14b-stereo-power-amplifier-black-17-inch-faceplate","title":"Bryston 14B³ Stereo Power Amplifier - Black - 17 Inch Faceplate","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMonoblock Power, One Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 14B³ is the stereo flagship of Bryston's Cubed series: 600 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 900 into 4. That is the kind of power usually sold as a pair of monoblocks, on two shelves, with two power cords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston gets there by building the amplifier as two independent monoblocks that happen to share a case. Each channel has its own power supply and its own transformer. The only thing the two channels share is the mains cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSo you save a shelf, a cable run and a second outlet, and you give up nothing in channel separation. For a speaker that needs current more than it needs finesse, that is the whole argument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat 600 Watts Is Actually For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePower like this is not about volume. It is about control over speakers that fight back: low-sensitivity designs, hard 4-ohm loads, big planars and electrostatics that only wake up when there is current behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe measurements say it stays clean while doing it. THD+N holds at or below 0.005% from 20Hz to 20kHz at rated power, and noise sits at −118dB through RCA and −122dB balanced — the quietest figures in the Cubed range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eResponse runs from below 1Hz to 100kHz at −3dB. Gain switches between 23dB and 29dB to suit your preamp. The patented Salomie input circuit rejects the Wi-Fi and switching-supply noise a modern house is full of. It weighs 91 pounds, is convection cooled with no fan, and Bryston builds it in Dwight, Ontario, with a 10-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChristiaan Punter of HiFi-Advice reviewed the 3B, 4B and 14B Cubed together on 26 December 2017. Against its smaller siblings, he wrote, \"The Bryston 14B Cubed certainly brings more authority and confidence.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCrucially, that authority costs nothing in agility: \"in spite of its huge power, the 14B Cubed does not sound like a powerhouse, in other words, it is not any slower or fatter than the 3B.\" The Cubed series overall, he concluded, \"really has taken the sound to a whole new level.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are current-hungry\u003c\/strong\u003e — 600 watts into 8 ohms and 900 into 4 is what planars, electrostatics and low-sensitivity floorstanders need before they show you what they can do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want monoblock power without monoblocks\u003c\/strong\u003e — two independent supplies and transformers in one case saves a shelf, a cable run and a second outlet, and costs nothing in channel separation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour room is large\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is the amplifier that stops a big space from swallowing dynamics, so the quiet passages still have shape at the far end of the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou buy once and keep it\u003c\/strong\u003e — ten years of warranty, convection cooling with no fan to fail, and a factory printout of your own unit's measurements in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already own a preamp, or plan to add one\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier-1\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBR-20\u003c\/a\u003e is the matched choice, and a streamer\/DAC preamp works equally well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun your preamplifier in by balanced XLR or single-ended RCA, choosing the input on the rear panel. Speakers connect to heavy-duty binding posts that accept spades, bananas or bare wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet gain to 23dB or 29dB so your volume control lands in a normal range. A DC trigger powers the amplifier up with the rest of the system, and the controlled startup sequence keeps 91 pounds of amplifier from tripping a breaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the 14B³? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required, and the natural next decision — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nine hundred watts into 4 ohms asks a lot of cable — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR is the better run from preamp to amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ninety-one pounds needs a shelf built for it — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e600 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 900 watts per channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it really dual mono?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Each of the two channels has a fully independent power supply, including its own transformer. The mains cord is the only shared part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is it different from the 4B³?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePower and weight. The 4B³ makes 300 watts per channel and weighs 42 pounds; the 14B³ makes 600 and weighs 91. Both use the same Salomie input circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I rack-mount it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 17-inch and 19-inch faceplates on this listing are not rack-mountable, though the 19-inch adds front handles. Bryston makes a separate PRO version with a rack-mount panel — call us on 800-942-0220 and we will sort out which you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it need a fan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNo fan is fitted and none is needed. The 14B³ is fully convection cooled, so it makes no noise of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere is it built, and what warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds it in Dwight, Ontario, Canada, and covers it with a 10-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA walk through Bryston's whole B³ range, the 14B³ among them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CHWAYJ_BT9I\" title=\"Bryston Amplifiers 2022\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTour Bryston's Canadian factory and testing process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mzb7vHACBNw\" title=\"Bryston factory tour\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power amplifiers, driving demanding speakers, or building a reference system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981733552301,"sku":"NEW-BY14B3-17BLK","price":12495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/by14b3-large__44114.1724163156.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778091937"},{"product_id":"bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier-dac-streamer-black-19-inch","title":"Bryston BR-20 Stereo Preamplifier - DAC - Streamer - Black - 19-Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOne Box Named for the Man Who Ran Bryston\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBR-20 stands for Brian Russell, Bryston's longtime president, who died in September 2020 with the preamplifier nearly finished. His team completed it. One box replaces a preamplifier, a DAC and a network streamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe analog section is a clean-sheet, fully balanced design using Bryston's own discrete amplifier stages rather than off-the-shelf chips. Input switching runs on physical relays rather than electronic switches, so nothing solid-state sits in the path between your source and the volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe DAC Came Straight From a $3,800 Separate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe converter uses the circuit design Bryston built for the standalone BDA-3, a unit that sold for close to $3,800 on its own. A re-clocking stage strips timing error out of incoming digital. Digital inputs cover AES\/EBU, coaxial S\/PDIF, optical TosLink and USB-B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eCeiling depends on which socket you use. TosLink takes 24-bit\/96kHz. Coaxial and AES\/EBU take 24\/192. USB and the internal streamer go to 32-bit\/384kHz, and DSD runs to four times rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe Streamer Is Wired, and That Is Deliberate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe streamer is Roon Ready and handles Tidal, Qobuz and AirPlay. Four USB 3.0 ports on the back take drives full of local files. Bryston builds it on a modern computing platform so large libraries load quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThere is no Wi-Fi, and that is a design decision rather than an omission. Bryston asks you to run Ethernet and advises against Wi-Fi dongles, which put noise into the preamplifier. Plan a cable run to the rack before it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFour Analog Inputs, and What They Are For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTwo RCA pairs and two XLR pairs handle analog. Bryston offers a moving magnet phono board as a factory option, which takes the place of one RCA input. An HDMI board adding four inputs and one output is offered too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVolume is analog and balanced, moving in half-decibel steps, with a ring of LEDs around the knob you can read from the sofa. Distortion measures below 0.0006 percent. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is built in for headphones that are hard to drive, and the chassis weighs 12 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEvan McCosham reviewed the BR-20 for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e on 1 May 2023, gave it a Reviewers' Choice award, and then bought the unit: \"I enjoyed the BR-20 so much that I bought the review sample\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eGordon Brockhouse reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi\u003c\/em\u003e on 15 June 2021, also a Reviewers' Choice, and concluded: \"Sonically, I have nothing but positives to say about the BR-20.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are replacing three boxes with one\u003c\/strong\u003e — preamplifier, DAC and streamer share a chassis and a power supply, so two interconnect pairs and two power cords come out of the system and there is one remote left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep a large local library\u003c\/strong\u003e — four USB 3.0 ports take drives full of files, and the platform indexes big collections quickly, so browsing your own music is as fast as browsing a streaming service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BR-20 is Roon Ready, so it appears as an endpoint the moment you plug it in and your existing zones and playlists work without setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on demanding headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is built in rather than tacked on, so hard-to-drive planars get real current without another box on the desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play records\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is no phono stage in this configuration — every analog input is line level. Bryston builds the same preamplifier with the board installed: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eBR-20 with the MM phono board fitted\u003c\/a\u003e wires your turntable straight in, with no outboard stage and no input given up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eLine sources take the RCA and XLR inputs. Digital sources fill AES\/EBU, coaxial, optical and USB-B. Run Ethernet to the rack for the streamer, since there is no wireless option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBalanced outputs feed your power amplifier. Two 12V trigger outputs bring the rest of the rack up with the preamplifier, and a trigger input lets another component switch the BR-20. RS-232 and a control Ethernet port hand the system to an installer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the BR-20? Start here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BR-20 is a preamplifier and needs one — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the phono board and it plugs straight in — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced runs suit a preamplifier this quiet — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Low Z stage is built in and waiting — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it connect over Wi-Fi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eIt uses wired Ethernet. Bryston advises against Wi-Fi dongles because they introduce noise into the preamplifier, so plan a cable run to the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat sample rates does each input take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTosLink takes 24-bit\/96kHz. Coaxial S\/PDIF and AES\/EBU take 24\/192. USB and the internal streamer reach 32-bit\/384kHz, and DSD runs to four times rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich streaming services work with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe BR-20 is Roon Ready and supports Tidal, Qobuz and AirPlay. Four USB 3.0 ports also take drives loaded with your own files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan it drive difficult headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is a dedicated circuit built for low-impedance and hard-to-drive models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan a phono stage be added?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston offers the moving magnet board as a factory-installed option, which takes the place of one RCA input. We stock that configuration as a separate listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat else can be fitted at the factory?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAn HDMI board adding four inputs and one output is offered, which raises the digital input count and lets the BR-20 take video sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos introduces the BR-20 and walks through its inputs and streaming platform:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AhAs41911kk\" title=\"Bryston BR-20 music streamer Debuts with flagship DAC\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming preamplifiers, digital input sample rates, or building a system from separates? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Black \/ 19 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45981795516589,"sku":"NEW-BYBR20-BLK-19IN","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BRBY20-BLK_01_front_2025__50998.1744896566.1280.1280_865b9a05-5042-446d-8bb6-d110593540e0.jpg?v=1778133252"},{"product_id":"bryston-bi200-integrated-amplifier-with-mm-phono-19-inch-black","title":"Bryston Bi200 Integrated Amplifier with MM Phono - 19 Inch - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Bryston Classics, One Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Bryston Bi-200 is two of the company's own designs in one box. The BP-19 preamp and the 3B power amp share a single chassis and a single mains inlet. You save the cost of a pair of interconnects, and you save a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe signal path stays balanced from input to output. The amp section is dual mono, so the left and right channels run apart the whole way. Power is 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 300 watts into 4 ohms. That drives most speakers you would put in front of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis version adds Bryston's moving magnet phono board, with 41dB of gain at 1kHz. Your turntable plugs straight in. Six analog sources fit in total: four on RCA, two on XLR. Headphones use the jack on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBuilt in Canada, and Measured There Too\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds and tests every Bi-200 at its own plant in Ontario. The case is machined aluminum, and cooling is by convection alone, so no fan hum reaches the music. A soft-start circuit brings it up gently, without tripping a breaker. It weighs 37 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe bench numbers back up the quiet. Distortion plus noise stays under 0.005% at full power into 8 ohms, and signal-to-noise sits below -108dBr. Frequency response holds within a tenth of a decibel from 20Hz to 20kHz. Damping factor is over 500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eVolume is an analog circuit under digital control, so the music itself is never converted. A BR-4 remote comes in the box. RS232, Ethernet and USB let a control system read the amp and set it. Bryston covers the Bi-200 for ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePhilip Beaudette reviewed the Bi-200 for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e in May 2025. With its \"vanishingly low distortion and impossibly low noise floor,\" he wrote, the amplifier \"presented recordings in their true colors.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEd Selley, writing for \u003cem\u003eThe Ear\u003c\/em\u003e, found the same restraint. The Bi-200 will \"expose the energy in the recording rather than add its own,\" he wrote, and the longer he used it, \"the more utterly confidence inspiring it becomes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want two respected Bryston designs in one box\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BP-19 preamp and the 3B power amp, so you buy one chassis instead of two and skip a pair of interconnects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play records\u003c\/strong\u003e — the moving magnet stage is already fitted, so there is no extra box on the rack and no extra cable in the signal path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen late through headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — the front jack drives models that other amps leave sounding thin, so one amplifier covers both speakers and cans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want gear that gets repaired, not replaced\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-built in Ontario and covered for ten years, so a fault means a phone call rather than a write-off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bi-200 is an analog amplifier and stops there\u003c\/strong\u003e — it has no digital inputs, so a streamer, computer or CD transport needs a converter ahead of it. Pick one from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the binding posts and your turntable to the phono input. Five more analog sources fill the remaining RCA and XLR inputs, and headphones plug into the front panel. A pair of preamp outputs, on RCA and XLR, can run fixed or variable if you ever add a subwoofer or a second amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet the volume once, and let 200 watts per channel do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the Bi-200? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the built-in phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 watts per channel drives a serious pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality speaker cable carries all that power — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give this 37-pound Canadian a sturdy home — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 300 watts per channel into 4 ohms, from a dual-mono amplifier section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis model includes Bryston's moving magnet stage, with 41dB of gain at 1kHz and Bryston's own RIAA playback equalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many sources can I connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSix in total: four pairs of RCA inputs and two pairs of balanced XLR inputs. Preamp outputs are provided on both RCA and XLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat widths and finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e17-inch or 19-inch chassis widths, in silver or black, with grooved or smooth faceplates. Custom colors are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHand-built and tested at Bryston's own factory in Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston warrants its analog products for ten years from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer. The coverage is limited to the first buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGregers walks through why he rates the Bi-200 among the best integrated amplifiers around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jVg2SO34w34\" title=\"Bryston Bi-200. One of the best integrated amplifiers ever\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd Wifi Hifi opens one up on the day it was released:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_O1K61nxq24\" title=\"Unboxing the just released Bryston Bi-200\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, phono stages, or building a Bryston system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ 19 \/ Black \/ New","offer_id":45981929144493,"sku":"NEW-BYBI200MM-19-BLK","price":9995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBI200MM-19-BLK_01_front_2025__60139.1739800415.1280.1280_98362ca3-cce1-448b-9b98-57a0acd55a4b.jpg?v=1778160752"},{"product_id":"bryston-3b-stereo-power-amplifier-black-19-inch-faceplate-with-handles","title":"Bryston 3B³ Stereo Power Amplifier - Black - 19 Inch Faceplate With Handles","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Hundred Watts, Built to Outlast the System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 3B³ is the entry point to Bryston's Cubed series, and entry point means price, not compromise. It makes 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 300 into 4, from two channels that each have their own power supply and their own transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat dual-mono build is the part that matters when the music gets loud. One channel drawing hard on a bass note cannot rob the other, because there is nothing shared between them but the power cord. Stereo images stay put instead of collapsing toward the middle when the level goes up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds it in Dwight, Ontario, and covers it for ten years. That is the longest warranty in this price class by a wide margin, and it tells you what the company expects the amplifier to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Salomie Circuit, and Why It Is Quiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEvery Cubed amplifier uses a patented input circuit developed with Dr. Alexandru Salomie. It handles the first stage of gain and is built to reject the noise modern homes are full of: Wi-Fi, cell radios, switching power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYou hear that as a background that stays black. Noise measures −106dB through RCA and −111dB through the balanced XLR input, so quiet passages stay quiet rather than sitting on a bed of hiss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn the bench, THD+N stays under 0.005% from 20Hz to 20kHz at rated power, and response runs from below 1Hz to 100kHz at −3dB. Switchable gain of 23dB or 29dB matches the amp to your preamp. Cooling is convection only, so there is no fan to hear, and the amplifier weighs 35 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChristiaan Punter of HiFi-Advice reviewed the 3B, 4B and 14B Cubed together on 26 December 2017. Bryston's latest Cubed series, he concluded, \"really has taken the sound to a whole new level.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe treble drew his particular notice: it is \"supremely subtle and decidedly non-edgy, even with the most critical speakers.\" The Cubed sound overall he called \"generous, smooth, rich and relaxed, yet very powerful\", driving every speaker he tried with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are harder to drive than they look\u003c\/strong\u003e — 200 watts into 8 ohms and 300 into 4 means the amp gains strength as the load gets tougher, so a dip in your speaker's impedance curve stops being the thing that flattens the music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen loud, or you listen late\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully independent supplies per channel keep one channel's demands off the other, and a noise floor at −111dB balanced means low-level detail survives at low volume too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou do not want to hear the equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e — convection cooling means no fan, ever, so the only thing in the room making noise is the speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou buy for the long run\u003c\/strong\u003e — ten years of warranty from a company that builds in Dwight, Ontario, and burns in every unit before it ships. This is not an amplifier you plan to replace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the volume control somewhere other than the amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — that is the preamp's job, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-bp-19-analog-preamplifier\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBP-19\u003c\/a\u003e is the one to pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun your preamplifier into the balanced XLR or single-ended RCA inputs, choosing the one your preamp offers. Input impedance is 7.5k ohms unbalanced. Speakers connect to the binding posts, which take spades, bananas or bare wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet the gain switch to 23dB or 29dB so your volume control lands in a usable range. A DC trigger will bring the amplifier up automatically with the rest of the system, and a controlled startup sequence keeps it from tripping a breaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the 3B³? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required, and the natural next decision — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two hundred watts deserves cable that can carry it — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR is the better run from preamp to amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Convection cooling wants air around it — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 300 watts per channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat do the two gain settings do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThey set how much the amplifier amplifies: 23dB or 29dB. Pick the one that puts your preamp's volume control in a comfortable range rather than at the extremes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I rack-mount it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 17-inch and 19-inch faceplates on this listing are not rack-mountable, though the 19-inch version does include front handles. Bryston builds a separate PRO version with a rack-mount dress panel — call us on 800-942-0220 and we will sort out which you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it need a fan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNo fan is fitted and none is needed. The 3B³ is fully convection cooled, so it runs silent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere is it built, and what warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds it in Dwight, Ontario, Canada, and covers it with a 10-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSilver or black, in a 17-inch or 19-inch faceplate. The 19-inch includes front-mounted handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound reviews the 3B Cubed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P-NHPZOimaw\" title=\"The Absolute Sound reviews the Bryston 3B Cubed\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTour Bryston's Canadian factory and testing process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mzb7vHACBNw\" title=\"Bryston factory tour\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power amplifiers, matching an amp to your speakers, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981940187309,"sku":"NEW-BY3B3-BLK-HND-19IN","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BY3B3_19BLK_01__77442.1724181159.1280.1280_6ebc13aa-a66c-40ff-943c-35f4df214e86.jpg?v=1778123759"},{"product_id":"bryston-4b-stereo-power-amplifier-black-handles-19-inch","title":"Bryston 4B³ Stereo Power Amplifier - Black - Handles - 19 Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe One Most People Should Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston has built a version of the 4B since 1976, and the Cubed generation is the one to own. It makes 300 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 500 into 4, which is enough for nearly any speaker in nearly any room, without stepping up to the size and cost of a flagship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach channel runs its own power supply and its own transformer. Nothing is shared but the power cord. So a bass note that leans hard on one channel cannot rob the other, and the stereo image holds together when the volume goes up rather than collapsing toward the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd it has a second life if you need one. A pair of 4B³s can be bridged to mono, 900 watts each into 8 ohms, so the amplifier you buy today can become half of a monoblock pair later rather than being traded in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQuiet by Design, Not by Accident\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAll Cubed amplifiers use a patented input circuit developed with Dr. Alexandru Salomie. It takes the first stage of gain and is built to reject the interference a modern house is full of, from Wi-Fi to switching power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe result is a background that stays out of the way: noise measures −112dB through RCA and −117dB through the balanced XLR input. THD+N holds at or below 0.005% from 20Hz to 20kHz at the full 300 watts, and response runs from below 1Hz to 100kHz at −3dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEvery 4B³ is burned in at the factory for 100 hours and comes with a printout of its own measurements, so you see how your unit performed rather than a brochure figure. It weighs 42 pounds, is convection cooled with no fan, and Bryston builds it in Dwight, Ontario, with a 10-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRoger Kanno reviewed the 4B³ for SoundStage! Hi-Fi. \"With virtually faultless sound and the ability to drive just about any speaker with ease, the 4B3 may well be the best value today in a high-end, high-powered, solid-state amplifier,\" he wrote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat he heard was \"sound that was at once brawny and precise, yet very subtle and refined when the music required it.\" His bottom line: \"If I were in the market for a new amp, I'd buy the Bryston 4B3 without hesitation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChristiaan Punter of HiFi-Advice, reviewing the Cubed range on 26 December 2017, found the treble \"supremely subtle and decidedly non-edgy, even with the most critical speakers\", and the series as a whole \"generous, smooth, rich and relaxed, yet very powerful\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want to stop thinking about power\u003c\/strong\u003e — 300 watts into 8 ohms and 500 into 4 covers almost any speaker in almost any room, so the amplifier stops being the part of the system you worry about.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour system might grow\u003c\/strong\u003e — a second 4B³ bridges the pair to 900 watts of mono each, so today's stereo amp becomes half a monoblock rig later instead of a trade-in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want proof, not promises\u003c\/strong\u003e — every unit is burned in for 100 hours and ships with a printout of its own bench measurements, so you know what yours actually does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou buy once\u003c\/strong\u003e — ten years of warranty on an amplifier built in Dwight, Ontario, and cooled by convection alone, so there is no fan to fail and nothing to service on a schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a preamp or a streamer\/DAC with its own volume\u003c\/strong\u003e — that is where the controls sit, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier-1\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBR-20\u003c\/a\u003e is built for this\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFeed it from your preamplifier by balanced XLR or single-ended RCA, selecting the input on the rear panel. Input impedance is 7.5k ohms unbalanced and 30k ohms balanced. Speakers go to the binding posts, which take spades, bananas or bare wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet gain to 23dB or 29dB so your volume control sits in a comfortable range. A DC trigger brings the amp up with the rest of the system, and a controlled startup sequence stops it tripping a breaker on switch-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the 4B³? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required, and the natural next decision — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five hundred watts into 4 ohms needs cable to match — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR is the better run from preamp to amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forty-two convection-cooled pounds wants air around it — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e300 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 500 watts per channel into 4 ohms. Bridged to mono, a 4B³ makes 900 watts into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is it different from the 3B³ and the 14B³?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePower, mostly. The 3B³ makes 200 watts per channel, the 4B³ 300, and the 14B³ 600. All three share the same Salomie input circuit and dual-mono construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat do the two gain settings do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThey set how hard the amplifier amplifies, at 23dB or 29dB. Choose the one that puts your preamp's volume control in a usable range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I rack-mount it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 17-inch and 19-inch faceplates on this listing are not rack-mountable, though the 19-inch does add front handles. Bryston makes a separate PRO version with a rack-mount panel — call us on 800-942-0220 and we will work out which one you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it come with test results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Every Bryston amplifier is burned in for 100 hours and ships with a printout of its own measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere is it built, and what warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds it in Dwight, Ontario, Canada, and covers it with a 10-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA first listen to the 4B³ in a working system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hsUQM52WSZs\" title=\"Bryston 4B3 First Test\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTour Bryston's Canadian factory and testing process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mzb7vHACBNw\" title=\"Bryston factory tour\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power amplifiers, bridging amplifiers to mono, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981940908205,"sku":"NEW-BY4B3-BLK-HND-19IN","price":7695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/by4b3_19silh_lpg34-large__34288.1695741032.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778123764"},{"product_id":"bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier-dac-streamer-silver-19-inch","title":"Bryston BR-20 Stereo Preamplifier - DAC - Streamer - Silver - 19-Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOne Box Named for the Man Who Ran Bryston\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBR-20 stands for Brian Russell, Bryston's longtime president, who died in September 2020 with the preamplifier nearly finished. His team completed it. One box replaces a preamplifier, a DAC and a network streamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe analog section is a clean-sheet, fully balanced design using Bryston's own discrete amplifier stages rather than off-the-shelf chips. Input switching runs on physical relays rather than electronic switches, so nothing solid-state sits in the path between your source and the volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe DAC Came Straight From a $3,800 Separate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe converter uses the circuit design Bryston built for the standalone BDA-3, a unit that sold for close to $3,800 on its own. A re-clocking stage strips timing error out of incoming digital. Digital inputs cover AES\/EBU, coaxial S\/PDIF, optical TosLink and USB-B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eCeiling depends on which socket you use. TosLink takes 24-bit\/96kHz. Coaxial and AES\/EBU take 24\/192. USB and the internal streamer go to 32-bit\/384kHz, and DSD runs to four times rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe Streamer Is Wired, and That Is Deliberate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe streamer is Roon Ready and handles Tidal, Qobuz and AirPlay. Four USB 3.0 ports on the back take drives full of local files. Bryston builds it on a modern computing platform so large libraries load quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThere is no Wi-Fi, and that is a design decision rather than an omission. Bryston asks you to run Ethernet and advises against Wi-Fi dongles, which put noise into the preamplifier. Plan a cable run to the rack before it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFour Analog Inputs, and What They Are For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTwo RCA pairs and two XLR pairs handle analog. Bryston offers a moving magnet phono board as a factory option, which takes the place of one RCA input. An HDMI board adding four inputs and one output is offered too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVolume is analog and balanced, moving in half-decibel steps, with a ring of LEDs around the knob you can read from the sofa. Distortion measures below 0.0006 percent. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is built in for headphones that are hard to drive, and the chassis weighs 12 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEvan McCosham reviewed the BR-20 for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e on 1 May 2023, gave it a Reviewers' Choice award, and then bought the unit: \"I enjoyed the BR-20 so much that I bought the review sample\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eGordon Brockhouse reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi\u003c\/em\u003e on 15 June 2021, also a Reviewers' Choice, and concluded: \"Sonically, I have nothing but positives to say about the BR-20.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are replacing three boxes with one\u003c\/strong\u003e — preamplifier, DAC and streamer share a chassis and a power supply, so two interconnect pairs and two power cords come out of the system and there is one remote left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep a large local library\u003c\/strong\u003e — four USB 3.0 ports take drives full of files, and the platform indexes big collections quickly, so browsing your own music is as fast as browsing a streaming service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BR-20 is Roon Ready, so it appears as an endpoint the moment you plug it in and your existing zones and playlists work without setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on demanding headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is built in rather than tacked on, so hard-to-drive planars get real current without another box on the desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play records\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is no phono stage in this configuration — every analog input is line level. Bryston builds the same preamplifier with the board installed: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eBR-20 with the MM phono board fitted\u003c\/a\u003e wires your turntable straight in, with no outboard stage and no input given up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eLine sources take the RCA and XLR inputs. Digital sources fill AES\/EBU, coaxial, optical and USB-B. Run Ethernet to the rack for the streamer, since there is no wireless option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBalanced outputs feed your power amplifier. Two 12V trigger outputs bring the rest of the rack up with the preamplifier, and a trigger input lets another component switch the BR-20. RS-232 and a control Ethernet port hand the system to an installer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the BR-20? Start here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BR-20 is a preamplifier and needs one — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the phono board and it plugs straight in — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced runs suit a preamplifier this quiet — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Low Z stage is built in and waiting — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it connect over Wi-Fi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eIt uses wired Ethernet. Bryston advises against Wi-Fi dongles because they introduce noise into the preamplifier, so plan a cable run to the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat sample rates does each input take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTosLink takes 24-bit\/96kHz. Coaxial S\/PDIF and AES\/EBU take 24\/192. USB and the internal streamer reach 32-bit\/384kHz, and DSD runs to four times rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich streaming services work with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe BR-20 is Roon Ready and supports Tidal, Qobuz and AirPlay. Four USB 3.0 ports also take drives loaded with your own files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan it drive difficult headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is a dedicated circuit built for low-impedance and hard-to-drive models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan a phono stage be added?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston offers the moving magnet board as a factory-installed option, which takes the place of one RCA input. We stock that configuration as a separate listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat else can be fitted at the factory?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAn HDMI board adding four inputs and one output is offered, which raises the digital input count and lets the BR-20 take video sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos introduces the BR-20 and walks through its inputs and streaming platform:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AhAs41911kk\" title=\"Bryston BR-20 music streamer Debuts with flagship DAC\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming preamplifiers, digital input sample rates, or building a system from separates? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Silver \/ 19 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45982000873645,"sku":"NEW-BYBR20-SIL-19IN","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBR20_17SIL_02-Large__86004.1728731094.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778133274"},{"product_id":"bryston-bi200-integrated-amplifier-19-inch-black","title":"Bryston Bi200 Integrated Amplifier - 19 Inch - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Bryston Classics, One Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Bi200 combines two of Bryston's most respected designs. One is the BP-19 preamplifier. The other is the 3B power amplifier. Both now live in a single integrated chassis. The design is fully balanced from input to output. Dual-mono construction keeps the left and right channels independent, the whole way through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDiscrete circuit paths are engineered for vanishingly low distortion. They also keep the noise floor exceptionally quiet. Power output reaches 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms. Into 4 ohms it climbs to 300 watts per channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePlug In a Turntable, Six Sources, and Your Headphones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis particular Bi200 adds Bryston's optional moving-magnet phono stage. It offers 41dB of gain. Proprietary RIAA equalization is built in. A turntable connects straight to it. No separate phono preamp is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSix analog sources round out the inputs. They split between balanced XLR and single-ended RCA connections. Bryston also fits what it calls its most powerful onboard headphone amplifier yet. It delivers real clarity and dynamics through cans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNo Fans, and No Fuss on Power-Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Bi200 is machined from aluminum. It is cooled entirely by convection. There are no fans to introduce noise. Volume runs through a digitally controlled analog circuit. A soft-start microprocessor eases power-up. RS232, Ethernet, and USB connections handle automation and remote status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHandmade in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEvery Bi200 is hand-built in Peterborough, Ontario. That is Bryston's own factory. Each one is tested extensively before it ships. Bryston then backs it with the company's well-known long-term analog warranty. That promise is one it has built its reputation on for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Bi200 comes in 17-inch or 19-inch widths. Faceplates are silver or black. Trim is grooved or smooth. That range lets the Bi200 match a home theater rack. Or it can stand out as the centerpiece of a two-channel room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePhilip Beaudette reviewed the Bi200 for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e on May 1, 2025. He wrote that \"with its vanishingly low distortion and impossibly low noise floor, the Bi-200 presented recordings in their true colors.\" He praised its \"crisp sonic imaging, relaxed demeanor at high volumes, and dynamic range at low volumes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHe noted that \"the Bi-200 retained full control over the speakers, never sounding grating or harsh.\" His verdict: \"As a Canadian-made, high-performing integrated amplifier that costs well under $10K and carries a long warranty, the Bi-200 is great value.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want two respected Bryston designs in one box\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BP-19 preamp and 3B power amp, combined and balanced throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in MM phono stage skips the need for a separate phono preamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bryston's most powerful onboard headphone amp to date lives on the front panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a component that lasts decades\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-built in Canada with Bryston's long-term analog warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want streaming or a DAC built in,\u003c\/strong\u003e the Bi200 sticks to amplification and phono duties — one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003enetwork streamers\u003c\/a\u003e adds the network side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect your speakers to the binding posts and your turntable to the phono input. Five more analog sources fill the balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs, and headphones plug into the front panel. RS232, Ethernet, or USB ties the Bi200 into a whole-home control system when you need one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet the volume once, and let 200 watts per channel do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the Bi200? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the built-in phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 watts per channel drives a serious pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality speaker cable carries all that power — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give this 37-pound Canadian a sturdy home — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, rising to 300 watts into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis model includes Bryston's optional moving-magnet phono stage with 41dB of gain and proprietary RIAA equalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, an independent buffered headphone amplifier that Bryston calls its most powerful ever offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat widths and finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e17-inch or 19-inch chassis widths, in silver or black, with grooved or smooth faceplate options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHand-built and tested at Bryston's factory in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston's long-term analog warranty, among the longest in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGregers walks through why he considers the Bi-200 one of the best integrated amplifiers around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jVg2SO34w34\" title=\"Bryston Bi-200. One of the best integrated amplifiers ever\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, phono stages, or building a Bryston system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ 19 \/ Black \/ New","offer_id":45982014800045,"sku":"NEW-BYBI200A-19-BLK","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBI200A-BLK_01_front_2025__94905.1738856285.1280.1280_827a1721-1d4a-425a-8495-a93ef6ed2a37.jpg?v=1778160687"},{"product_id":"bryston-3b-stereo-power-amplifier-black-17-inch-faceplate","title":"Bryston 3B³ Stereo Power Amplifier - Black - 17 Inch Faceplate","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Hundred Watts, Built to Outlast the System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 3B³ is the entry point to Bryston's Cubed series, and entry point means price, not compromise. It makes 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 300 into 4, from two channels that each have their own power supply and their own transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat dual-mono build is the part that matters when the music gets loud. One channel drawing hard on a bass note cannot rob the other, because there is nothing shared between them but the power cord. Stereo images stay put instead of collapsing toward the middle when the level goes up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds it in Dwight, Ontario, and covers it for ten years. That is the longest warranty in this price class by a wide margin, and it tells you what the company expects the amplifier to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Salomie Circuit, and Why It Is Quiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEvery Cubed amplifier uses a patented input circuit developed with Dr. Alexandru Salomie. It handles the first stage of gain and is built to reject the noise modern homes are full of: Wi-Fi, cell radios, switching power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYou hear that as a background that stays black. Noise measures −106dB through RCA and −111dB through the balanced XLR input, so quiet passages stay quiet rather than sitting on a bed of hiss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn the bench, THD+N stays under 0.005% from 20Hz to 20kHz at rated power, and response runs from below 1Hz to 100kHz at −3dB. Switchable gain of 23dB or 29dB matches the amp to your preamp. Cooling is convection only, so there is no fan to hear, and the amplifier weighs 35 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChristiaan Punter of HiFi-Advice reviewed the 3B, 4B and 14B Cubed together on 26 December 2017. Bryston's latest Cubed series, he concluded, \"really has taken the sound to a whole new level.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe treble drew his particular notice: it is \"supremely subtle and decidedly non-edgy, even with the most critical speakers.\" The Cubed sound overall he called \"generous, smooth, rich and relaxed, yet very powerful\", driving every speaker he tried with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are harder to drive than they look\u003c\/strong\u003e — 200 watts into 8 ohms and 300 into 4 means the amp gains strength as the load gets tougher, so a dip in your speaker's impedance curve stops being the thing that flattens the music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen loud, or you listen late\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully independent supplies per channel keep one channel's demands off the other, and a noise floor at −111dB balanced means low-level detail survives at low volume too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou do not want to hear the equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e — convection cooling means no fan, ever, so the only thing in the room making noise is the speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou buy for the long run\u003c\/strong\u003e — ten years of warranty from a company that builds in Dwight, Ontario, and burns in every unit before it ships. This is not an amplifier you plan to replace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want one box for power and another for control\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-bp-19-analog-preamplifier\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBP-19\u003c\/a\u003e is the partner, or any streamer\/DAC preamp you prefer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun your preamplifier into the balanced XLR or single-ended RCA inputs, choosing the one your preamp offers. Input impedance is 7.5k ohms unbalanced. Speakers connect to the binding posts, which take spades, bananas or bare wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet the gain switch to 23dB or 29dB so your volume control lands in a usable range. A DC trigger will bring the amplifier up automatically with the rest of the system, and a controlled startup sequence keeps it from tripping a breaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the 3B³? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required, and the natural next decision — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two hundred watts deserves cable that can carry it — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR is the better run from preamp to amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Convection cooling wants air around it — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 300 watts per channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat do the two gain settings do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThey set how much the amplifier amplifies: 23dB or 29dB. Pick the one that puts your preamp's volume control in a comfortable range rather than at the extremes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I rack-mount it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 17-inch and 19-inch faceplates on this listing are not rack-mountable, though the 19-inch version does include front handles. Bryston builds a separate PRO version with a rack-mount dress panel — call us on 800-942-0220 and we will sort out which you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it need a fan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNo fan is fitted and none is needed. The 3B³ is fully convection cooled, so it runs silent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere is it built, and what warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds it in Dwight, Ontario, Canada, and covers it with a 10-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSilver or black, in a 17-inch or 19-inch faceplate. The 19-inch includes front-mounted handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound reviews the 3B Cubed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P-NHPZOimaw\" title=\"The Absolute Sound reviews the Bryston 3B Cubed\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTour Bryston's Canadian factory and testing process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mzb7vHACBNw\" title=\"Bryston factory tour\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power amplifiers, matching an amp to your speakers, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982035214509,"sku":"NEW-BY3B3-BLK-17IN","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BY3B3_BLK_01_2024__31495.1728669603.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778091965"},{"product_id":"bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier-dac-streamer-black-17-inch","title":"Bryston BR-20 Stereo Preamplifier - DAC - Streamer - Black - 17-Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOne Box Named for the Man Who Ran Bryston\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBR-20 stands for Brian Russell, Bryston's longtime president, who died in September 2020 with the preamplifier nearly finished. His team completed it. One box replaces a preamplifier, a DAC and a network streamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe analog section is a clean-sheet, fully balanced design using Bryston's own discrete amplifier stages rather than off-the-shelf chips. Input switching runs on physical relays rather than electronic switches, so nothing solid-state sits in the path between your source and the volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe DAC Came Straight From a $3,800 Separate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe converter uses the circuit design Bryston built for the standalone BDA-3, a unit that sold for close to $3,800 on its own. A re-clocking stage strips timing error out of incoming digital. Digital inputs cover AES\/EBU, coaxial S\/PDIF, optical TosLink and USB-B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eCeiling depends on which socket you use. TosLink takes 24-bit\/96kHz. Coaxial and AES\/EBU take 24\/192. USB and the internal streamer go to 32-bit\/384kHz, and DSD runs to four times rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe Streamer Is Wired, and That Is Deliberate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe streamer is Roon Ready and handles Tidal, Qobuz and AirPlay. Four USB 3.0 ports on the back take drives full of local files. Bryston builds it on a modern computing platform so large libraries load quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThere is no Wi-Fi, and that is a design decision rather than an omission. Bryston asks you to run Ethernet and advises against Wi-Fi dongles, which put noise into the preamplifier. Plan a cable run to the rack before it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFour Analog Inputs, and What They Are For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTwo RCA pairs and two XLR pairs handle analog. Bryston offers a moving magnet phono board as a factory option, which takes the place of one RCA input. An HDMI board adding four inputs and one output is offered too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVolume is analog and balanced, moving in half-decibel steps, with a ring of LEDs around the knob you can read from the sofa. Distortion measures below 0.0006 percent. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is built in for headphones that are hard to drive, and the chassis weighs 12 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEvan McCosham reviewed the BR-20 for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e on 1 May 2023, gave it a Reviewers' Choice award, and then bought the unit: \"I enjoyed the BR-20 so much that I bought the review sample\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eGordon Brockhouse reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi\u003c\/em\u003e on 15 June 2021, also a Reviewers' Choice, and concluded: \"Sonically, I have nothing but positives to say about the BR-20.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are replacing three boxes with one\u003c\/strong\u003e — preamplifier, DAC and streamer share a chassis and a power supply, so two interconnect pairs and two power cords come out of the system and there is one remote left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep a large local library\u003c\/strong\u003e — four USB 3.0 ports take drives full of files, and the platform indexes big collections quickly, so browsing your own music is as fast as browsing a streaming service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BR-20 is Roon Ready, so it appears as an endpoint the moment you plug it in and your existing zones and playlists work without setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on demanding headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is built in rather than tacked on, so hard-to-drive planars get real current without another box on the desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play records\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is no phono stage in this configuration — every analog input is line level. Bryston builds the same preamplifier with the board installed: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eBR-20 with the MM phono board fitted\u003c\/a\u003e wires your turntable straight in, with no outboard stage and no input given up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eLine sources take the RCA and XLR inputs. Digital sources fill AES\/EBU, coaxial, optical and USB-B. Run Ethernet to the rack for the streamer, since there is no wireless option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBalanced outputs feed your power amplifier. Two 12V trigger outputs bring the rest of the rack up with the preamplifier, and a trigger input lets another component switch the BR-20. RS-232 and a control Ethernet port hand the system to an installer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the BR-20? Start here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BR-20 is a preamplifier and needs one — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the phono board and it plugs straight in — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced runs suit a preamplifier this quiet — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Low Z stage is built in and waiting — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it connect over Wi-Fi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eIt uses wired Ethernet. Bryston advises against Wi-Fi dongles because they introduce noise into the preamplifier, so plan a cable run to the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat sample rates does each input take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTosLink takes 24-bit\/96kHz. Coaxial S\/PDIF and AES\/EBU take 24\/192. USB and the internal streamer reach 32-bit\/384kHz, and DSD runs to four times rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich streaming services work with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe BR-20 is Roon Ready and supports Tidal, Qobuz and AirPlay. Four USB 3.0 ports also take drives loaded with your own files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan it drive difficult headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is a dedicated circuit built for low-impedance and hard-to-drive models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan a phono stage be added?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston offers the moving magnet board as a factory-installed option, which takes the place of one RCA input. We stock that configuration as a separate listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat else can be fitted at the factory?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAn HDMI board adding four inputs and one output is offered, which raises the digital input count and lets the BR-20 take video sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos introduces the BR-20 and walks through its inputs and streaming platform:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AhAs41911kk\" title=\"Bryston BR-20 music streamer Debuts with flagship DAC\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming preamplifiers, digital input sample rates, or building a system from separates? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Black \/ 17 \/ New","offer_id":45982076928173,"sku":"NEW-BYBR20-BLK-17","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BRBY20-BLK_01_front_2025__78276.1744896525.1280.1280_0f3e69c3-191c-4a69-b11e-9940fa9e8263.jpg?v=1778133232"},{"product_id":"bryston-bda-3-14-streaming-dac-with-hdmi-black-19-inch","title":"Bryston BDA-3.14 Streaming DAC with HDMI - Black - 19 Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Bryston Products, Merged Into One\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Bryston BDA-3.14 is a converter, a network streamer and a digital preamp in one case. The odd model number is a joke about pi, because the box is literally the BDA-3 converter and the BDP-Pi streaming player put together on one chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBought separately those two cost around $5,290. Together in this case they cost $4,195, and they are joined inside by I2S rather than by the USB or coaxial cable you would otherwise run between them. That is the better connection of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Converter Section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo AK4490 chips do the converting, one per channel, balanced the whole way. They feed a discrete Class A output stage with no chips at all in the signal path. Balanced output is 4 volts and single-ended 2 volts, and either can run fixed or variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFed directly, it takes PCM up to 384kHz and 32 bits, and native DSD up to DSD256 over USB or HDMI. Volume is done digitally inside the AK4490's own 32-bit headroom, so nothing is thrown away when you turn it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Streamer With Ten Digital Inputs Behind It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe streaming side is a Raspberry Pi running Bryston's own Manic Moose software. It reaches Qobuz, Tidal, internet radio, a network drive or a USB stick, and it is Roon Ready. AirPlay, DLNA, Squeezelite and MPD all work too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFour HDMI Inputs, Which Is Unusual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRound the back are four HDMI audio inputs, a USB Type-B, AES\/EBU, optical, coaxial RCA and coaxial BNC, plus Ethernet. Ten digital inputs in all. An HDMI output passes video through to a display, so an SACD or Blu-ray player can send audio here and picture onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYou can drive it from the front panel, the app, a web browser, RS-232 or TCP\/IP. The digital and analog halves have their own power supplies. The case is 19 inches wide, and being a digital product it carries Bryston's five-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSteven Stone reviewed the BDA-3.14 for \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e, which went on to name it to its Best Audio Gear list. He called it \"a first-class component that could be the center of a high-performance digital audio system.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat he valued was the absence of a house sound. The BDA-3.14, he wrote, succeeds at being \"an extremely neutral DAC\/pre\" that \"does not prettify or euphonize the sound,\" and is \"deadly silent, with nary a hiccup or burble even with its volume turned up to max.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGordon Brockhouse gave it an Editors' Choice in \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi\u003c\/em\u003e, finding it \"extremely quiet\" and crediting it with \"amazing dynamics and fluidity.\" It made it \"incredibly easy for me to visualize performers playing the music,\" he wrote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streaming DAC Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the streamer and the converter to stop being two boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e — joined inside by I2S, they skip the cable and the interface that sit between them on a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — full Roon Ready certification means the BDA-3.14 turns up as an endpoint the moment your Core sees the network, with nothing to configure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own an SACD or Blu-ray player\u003c\/strong\u003e — four HDMI audio inputs take its multichannel or DSD output, and the HDMI output passes the picture on to the screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run active speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — variable balanced and single-ended outputs drive them directly, which removes a preamp and a pair of interconnects from the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe BDA-3.14 is a digital preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — every input on it is digital, so a turntable or a tuner needs another path to your speakers. An \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e alongside it covers the analog side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJoin it to the network over Ethernet, then use the Manic Moose app or a browser to set it up. A computer connects on USB Type-B, a disc player on HDMI, and older sources on AES\/EBU, optical, coaxial RCA or coaxial BNC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBalanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs run fixed into an amplifier, or variable into a power amp or active speakers. Two USB Type-A ports on the back take drives, and an HDMI output carries video to a display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e To add analog inputs and drive passive speakers — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The variable outputs make active pairs simple — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced or single-ended out of the BDA-3.14 — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 17-inch Bryston deserves a solid shelf — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it without a separate preamplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Set the outputs to variable and the BDA-3.14 controls volume into a power amp or a pair of active speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is I2S, and why does it matter here?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt is the interface a converter uses internally. Joining the streamer to the converter with I2S skips the extra conversion that a USB or coaxial cable between two boxes would add.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does the internal streamer handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUp to 192kHz and 24 bits. Higher rates and native DSD come in through the USB or HDMI inputs instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it work with Roon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, it is fully Roon Ready and appears as an endpoint for a Core running on a NAS, a PC or a Nucleus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use the HDMI inputs with an SACD or Blu-ray player?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Four HDMI audio inputs accept the player's output, and the HDMI output sends the video on to your display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFive years on parts and labor, which is Bryston's term for its digital electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJiles McCoy talks through the BDA-3.14 with Bryston's Gary Dayton:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eKsnbDP0mII\" title=\"RMAF 2019 - Spotlight: Bryston with Gary Dayton - BDA 3.14 DAC Streamer!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd this review takes the lid off, with English captions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qdel9cdayhQ?cc_load_policy=1\u0026amp;cc_lang_pref=en\u0026amp;hl=en\" title=\"Streamer, DAC, player Bryston BDA 3.14 in our review, test and breakdown!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming DACs, digital preamplifiers, or building a digital front end? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 19 \/ New","offer_id":45982094950573,"sku":"NEW-BYBDA314-BLK-19","price":4795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBDA314N_BLK_01-large__00348.1728429336.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778092034"},{"product_id":"bryston-bi200-integrated-amplifier-with-mm-mc-26db-phono-17-inch-black","title":"Bryston Bi200 Integrated Amplifier with MM\/MC (26dB) Phono - 17 Inch - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Bryston Classics, One Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Bryston Bi-200 is two of the company's own designs in one box. The BP-19 preamp and the 3B power amp share a single chassis and a single mains inlet. You save the cost of a pair of interconnects, and you save a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe signal path stays balanced from input to output. The amp section is dual mono, so the left and right channels run apart the whole way. Power is 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 300 watts into 4 ohms. That drives most speakers you would put in front of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis version adds Bryston's phono board with the 26dB moving-coil step-up transformer fitted. The moving magnet stage gives 41dB at 1kHz, and the transformer sits ahead of it. Six analog sources fit in total: four on RCA, two on XLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBuilt in Canada, and Measured There Too\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds and tests every Bi-200 at its own plant in Ontario. The case is machined aluminum, and cooling is by convection alone, so no fan hum reaches the music. A soft-start circuit brings it up gently, without tripping a breaker. It weighs 37 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe bench numbers back up the quiet. Distortion plus noise stays under 0.005% at full power into 8 ohms, and signal-to-noise sits below -108dBr. Frequency response holds within a tenth of a decibel from 20Hz to 20kHz. Damping factor is over 500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eVolume is an analog circuit under digital control, so the music itself is never converted. A BR-4 remote comes in the box. RS232, Ethernet and USB let a control system read the amp and set it. Bryston covers the Bi-200 for ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePhilip Beaudette reviewed the Bi-200 for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e in May 2025. With its \"vanishingly low distortion and impossibly low noise floor,\" he wrote, the amplifier \"presented recordings in their true colors.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEd Selley, writing for \u003cem\u003eThe Ear\u003c\/em\u003e, found the same restraint. The Bi-200 will \"expose the energy in the recording rather than add its own,\" he wrote, and the longer he used it, \"the more utterly confidence inspiring it becomes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want two respected Bryston designs in one box\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BP-19 preamp and the 3B power amp, so you buy one chassis instead of two and skip a pair of interconnects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play a moving-coil cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 26dB step-up transformer is fitted inside, so a low-output cartridge needs no outboard head amp and no extra cable in the path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen late through headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — the front jack drives models that other amps leave sounding thin, so one amplifier covers both speakers and cans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want gear that gets repaired, not replaced\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-built in Ontario and covered for ten years, so a fault means a phone call rather than a write-off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bi-200 is an analog amplifier and stops there\u003c\/strong\u003e — it has no digital inputs, so a streamer, computer or CD transport needs a converter ahead of it. Pick one from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the binding posts and your turntable to the phono input. Five more analog sources fill the remaining RCA and XLR inputs, and headphones plug into the front panel. A pair of preamp outputs, on RCA and XLR, can run fixed or variable if you ever add a subwoofer or a second amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet the volume once, and let 200 watts per channel do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the Bi-200? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the built-in phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 watts per channel drives a serious pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality speaker cable carries all that power — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give this 37-pound Canadian a sturdy home — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 300 watts per channel into 4 ohms, from a dual-mono amplifier section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich cartridges does the phono stage suit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis one has the 26dB moving-coil step-up transformer fitted ahead of the 41dB moving magnet stage. Bryston suggests the 26dB version for cartridges from 0.1 to 0.2mV, and the 20dB version from 0.4mV upward. Either suits 0.3mV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many sources can I connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSix in total: four pairs of RCA inputs and two pairs of balanced XLR inputs. Preamp outputs are provided on both RCA and XLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat widths and finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e17-inch or 19-inch chassis widths, in silver or black, with grooved or smooth faceplates. Custom colors are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHand-built and tested at Bryston's own factory in Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston warrants its analog products for ten years from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer. The coverage is limited to the first buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGregers walks through why he rates the Bi-200 among the best integrated amplifiers around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jVg2SO34w34\" title=\"Bryston Bi-200. One of the best integrated amplifiers ever\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd Wifi Hifi opens one up on the day it was released:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_O1K61nxq24\" title=\"Unboxing the just released Bryston Bi-200\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, phono stages, or building a Bryston system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ 17 \/ Black \/ New","offer_id":45982117888173,"sku":"NEW-BYBI200MMMC26-17-BLK","price":10745.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"bryston-bp-19-analog-preamplifier-with-mm-mc-phono-black-19-inch","title":"Bryston BP-19 Analog Preamplifier with MM\/MC Phono - Black - 19 Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eYour Turntable Plugs Straight Into It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThis is the Bryston BP-19 with the MM\/MC phono module built in at the factory. Moving magnet and moving coil are both covered. The cartridge leads go to Input 1, the ground wire goes to the post beside them, and the whole analog chain lives in one chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe rest of the preamp is pure Bryston. Two pairs of balanced XLR inputs and four pairs of RCA take your other sources. Outputs come as a variable pair and a fixed pair, in both XLR and RCA, so your power amp and a recorder can run at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSwitch Cartridge Types From the Front Panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eChange tables, or change cartridges, and nothing has to come out of the rack. The front panel menu reads MC Phono or MM Phono. Pick one and the matching stage takes over, so a moving-coil upgrade later costs you a menu press rather than another box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston hand-builds the BP-19 in Dwight, Ontario, and backs it for ten years. Faceplates come in 17-inch and 19-inch widths, silver or black, with a professional rackmount version offered too. The BR-4 remote is in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat the Phono Boards Are Doing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe moving-magnet side is Bryston's standard RIAA equalization stage, the same circuit idea as the BP-2. It gives 41dB of gain at 1kHz. It presents 47K ohms and wants 5mV, which is where the great majority of moving-magnet cartridges sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhere the Moving-Coil Gain Comes From\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMoving-coil cartridges put out far less, so Bryston puts custom step-up transformers ahead of the same RIAA stage. Gain is selectable at 20dB or 26dB. That suits cartridges in the 0.3 to 0.5mV range. The input presents 180 ohms and wants 350 microvolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe line stage around it measures the way Bryston line stages do. THD+N sits at or below 0.0006%. Intermodulation is at or below 0.0003%, noise is 110dB down on both output types, and response holds within 0.05dB from 20Hz to 20kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTurn It Down Without Losing the Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVolume runs on a digitally controlled analog step-ladder in half-decibel steps. The channels track to within a tenth of a decibel, so low-level listening stays centered. A quarter-inch headphone jack on the front panel mutes the speakers when you plug in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRS232 and an Ethernet port hand control to an installer. A trigger input drops the preamp into standby, and trigger outputs bring your power amp up with it. Standby draw is half a watt, so leaving it wired is cheap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMalcolm J. Gomes of \u003cem\u003ePositive Feedback\u003c\/em\u003e, reviewing the BP-19 on July 26, 2024, made it his reference preamplifier, writing that Bryston had \"achieved the holy grail of combining precision and accuracy with truly seductive musicality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Dewhirst of \u003cem\u003eFuture Audiophile\u003c\/em\u003e, in a January 20, 2025 review, wrote that the preamp \"is built to last, doesn’t add any color, and will easily compliment systems with components costing much more.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl is your main source\u003c\/strong\u003e — the phono stage is inside, wired to Input 1. There is no outboard box to buy, power, or find a shelf for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own a moving coil, or expect to\u003c\/strong\u003e — 20dB or 26dB of transformer gain is already fitted. Your next cartridge upgrade is a menu choice, not another purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the signal to stay analog end to end\u003c\/strong\u003e — every stage is discrete and balanced. Your cartridge and your ears are what shape the sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep components for a decade or more\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand assembly in Ontario, and a ten-year warranty. This is a buy-once box, not a stopgap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf your sources are digital, add a converter first\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BP-19 is analog from end to end. A USB, coaxial or optical feed needs converting before it arrives. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e and the digital side is covered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYour turntable goes to Input 1, with its ground lead on the post beside the phono jacks. Other sources fill the remaining XLR and RCA inputs. Run the variable outputs to your power amp, and keep the fixed pair for gear with its own volume control. Give the preamp its own shelf rather than the top of the amplifier, so the phono stage stays away from the amp's transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eDrop the needle. Everything else is already in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the BP-19? These are the natural companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The source this version was built around — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR cables carry the signal to your power amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The end of the chain, downstream of your amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its own shelf, away from the amplifier — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich input does my turntable use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eInput 1. The phono module is wired to it, and the ground post sits next to those jacks on the rear panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich cartridges suit the moving-coil input?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston sizes the step-up transformers for cartridges putting out around 0.3 to 0.5mV, with 20dB or 26dB of gain to choose from. The input presents 180 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat does the moving-magnet stage load my cartridge at?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e47K ohms, at 5mV sensitivity and 41dB of gain at 1kHz. That is the standard loading most moving-magnet cartridges are designed around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow do I switch between MM and MC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eFrom the front panel menu, which reads MC Phono or MM Phono. The change takes a moment and nothing needs rewiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston ships the BP-19 with its BR-4 infrared remote, which covers volume, mute, power and all six source buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston covers the BP-19 for ten years from the date of purchase. Buy from an authorized dealer, and register it in your name as the first owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eHifi Pig Television covers the BP-19 at its launch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/01T2yAwDe64\" title=\"Bryston BP-19 Preamplifier Launches In UK\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTabi walks a full Bryston system built around the BP-19 at Montreal Audiofest 2024:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EVeR-zikmD4\" title=\"BRYSTON Trim T10 Loudspeaker, BP-19 pre, BDA-3 DAC, 7B³ mono amp - Montreal Audiofest 2024\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about phono stages, cartridge matching, or building a system from separates? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Black \/ 19 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45982125260973,"sku":"NEW-BYBP19MC-BLK-19IN","price":7145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBP19_BLK_01_2023__12753.1725744594.1280.1280_c9413d24-93e4-41fd-b018-3c115d6fd882.jpg?v=1778146665"},{"product_id":"bryston-9b-5-cubed-five-channel-amplifier-silver-19-inch-green-led","title":"Bryston 9B 5 Cubed Five-Channel Amplifier - Silver - 19 Inch - Green LED","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is This Product and What Does It Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA multi-channel power amplifier takes the processed audio signal from your surround processor or AV receiver and sends it to your speakers with enough power to fill the room. The quality of that amplification shapes everything you hear — every movie moment, every music performance, every spatial detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bryston 9B³ is the five-channel version of Bryston’s legendary 9B series. It delivers 200 watts per channel. And unlike most multi-channel amplifiers, it is not a single large amplifier divided into five sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the five channels is a fully independent, self-contained module — its own circuit board, its own power supply, its own toroidal transformer. No channel shares power with any other. The five channels are independent in the same way that five separate monoblock amplifiers would be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Independent Power Supplies Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn most multi-channel amplifiers, all channels share one power supply. When one channel demands a surge of power — a loud film effect, a bass transient — it draws from the same pool as the others. That competition shows up as compressed dynamics and a flattened sense of space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9B³ eliminates this problem. Each channel draws from its own dedicated supply. A loud moment on the center channel has no effect on what the left or right channels can deliver. All five channels can run at full rated power at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Salomie Circuit — Bryston’s Patented Innovation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Cubed Series amplifier uses Bryston’s patented Salomie input circuit, developed with the late Dr. Ioan Alexandru Salomie. According to Bryston, the circuit uses an array of 12 active devices at the first gain stage to act as a super-linear input buffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe buffer’s job is to catch and remove distortion and noise before they enter the main signal path. In most amplifiers, anything that gets into the input gets amplified right along with the music. The Salomie circuit stops that before it starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBryston describes the results as dramatically less input-stage distortion, improved rejection of electromagnetic and radio-frequency noise, and standby power below 500mW. The 9B³ is the first five-channel Bryston amplifier to include this circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModular Design — Built for the Long Term\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9B³ is orderable in three-, four-, or five-channel versions. Additional channel modules can be added later as your system grows. And if a channel ever needs service, it can be removed and replaced independently — without returning the whole amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis modular serviceability is rare in multi-channel amplifiers. Most competing designs require the entire unit to be returned for even a single-channel repair. The 9B³’s construction makes long-term ownership significantly more practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNetwork Monitoring and Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9B³ has a built-in Ethernet port that hosts its own web page. From any browser on your network, you can monitor each channel’s temperature, see clipping alerts, mute individual channels, and power the amplifier on or off. Firmware updates can also be applied this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor custom installation and home automation, an RS-232 serial port integrates with Crestron, Control4, Savant, and similar platforms. A DC trigger input and output handle automated power switching with processors and other components in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoftStart — Protection Built In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftStart is a microprocessor-controlled startup sequence. When the 9B³ powers on, it gradually ramps up its current draw instead of pulling full load all at once. This protects your speakers from startup transients and prevents tripping household circuit breakers — a real concern with a 65-pound amplifier drawing significant startup current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild and Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis is machined and anodized aluminum. The black faceplate carries green LED status indicators — one per channel. The 19-inch version includes front-mounted handles for rack installation. The amplifier is fully convection cooled: no fans, no noise in operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 9B³ is built by hand in Dwight, Ontario, Canada. Bryston backs it with a 10-year parts-and-labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHome theater builders who won’t compromise\u003c\/strong\u003e — A shared-power amplifier will always make dynamic tradeoffs under load. The 9B³ does not. Each channel has its own supply and delivers full rated power regardless of what the others are doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSurround sound music listeners\u003c\/strong\u003e — Multi-channel SACD, Dolby Atmos Music, and high-resolution surround formats deserve amplification that preserves every spatial detail. The Salomie circuit brings Bryston’s reference input performance to all five channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCustom installation professionals\u003c\/strong\u003e — Network control, DC trigger, SoftStart, optional rear trim pots (PRO version), and modular serviceability make the 9B³ straightforward to integrate and maintain in any installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBuyers building a system over time\u003c\/strong\u003e — Start with three or four channels and add the fifth module when you’re ready. The chassis accommodates the expansion without any additional hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLong-term thinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Modular construction means individual channel repair without returning the whole amplifier. Bryston’s 10-year warranty and Canada-based service back it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9B³ is a power amplifier — it needs a surround processor or AV preamplifier to feed it signals. Here are pairings worth considering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\"\u003eAV Surround Processor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — The 9B³ needs a processor with dedicated pre-out connections — one per channel, balanced XLR preferred. Balanced connections preserve the 9B³’s noise-rejection advantage from processor to speaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/search?q=Bryston\"\u003eBryston 4B³ Stereo Amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — For systems with more than five channels, a Bryston 4B³ handles the additional channels while staying matched in power, topology, and character with the 9B³.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/search?q=Bryston\"\u003eBryston 7B³ Monoblock Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dedicate a pair of Bryston monoblocks to your front left and right channels for maximum two-channel performance. Use the 9B³ for center, surrounds, and height channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speakers\"\u003eHigh-Performance Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 200 watts per channel removes most amplifier-related speaker limitations. If you’ve been holding back on speaker choice because of insufficient amplification, the 9B³ changes that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/power-conditioners\"\u003ePower Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A quality power conditioner provides clean, stable AC power and protects your investment. Worthwhile with an amplifier at this level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which processor or speakers to pair with the 9B³? Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e — we help people build systems around it regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e200 Watts Per Channel — All Five at Full Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9B³ delivers 200 watts per channel into 8-ohm speakers, or 300 watts per channel into 4-ohm loads. Because each channel has its own power supply and transformer, these figures are available on all five channels simultaneously. Demanding speakers on every channel do not reduce what any individual channel delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFive Independent Modular Channels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach channel is a removable assembly with its own circuit board, power supply, toroidal transformer, inputs, and speaker outputs. No channel shares components with any other. If one channel needs service, it can be pulled and replaced without taking the rest offline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModules can be purchased separately and added later. Start with a 3- or 4-channel unit and install the additional module when your system is ready for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePatented Salomie Input Circuit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery channel uses Bryston’s patented Salomie input circuit — 12 active devices at the first gain stage that act as a super-linear buffer. According to Bryston, this removes distortion and filters out EMI and RFI interference before they reach the amplification stage. Standby power is less than 500mW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSwitchable Gain — 23dB or 29dB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel switch selects between two gain levels. 23dB suits processors with a higher output level. 29dB suits lower-output sources or when extra sensitivity is needed. Correct gain selection keeps the processor’s volume control in a comfortable, usable range and avoids amplifying the noise floor along with the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalanced XLR and Single-Ended RCA Inputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach channel has both a balanced XLR input and a single-ended RCA input. Balanced connections reject common-mode noise picked up along the cable run between processor and amplifier — the longer the run, the more relevant this becomes. Noise at the XLR input measures -110dB; the RCA input measures less than -108dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNetwork Monitoring and Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Ethernet port on the rear panel connects the 9B³ to your local network. The built-in web interface lets you monitor per-channel temperature, view clipping alerts, mute individual channels, power the unit on or off, and install firmware updates — all from a browser on any device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRS-232 serial control integrates the 9B³ with Crestron, Control4, Savant, and similar home automation platforms. DC trigger input and output handle automated power sequencing with other components in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoftStart and DC Trigger\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftStart is a microprocessor-controlled startup sequence that ramps current draw gradually at power-on. This prevents speaker-damaging transients and stops the amplifier from tripping circuit breakers — a genuine concern with a high-power amplifier drawing large startup current. DC trigger in and out provide automated power switching with processors and control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConvection Cooled — Fanless\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9B³ uses convection cooling exclusively. There are no fans. This means no fan noise during quiet passages in film or music. It also means no fan motors to wear out over the life of the amplifier. Adequate ventilation clearance is still required — see the FAQ below for placement guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild and Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachined and anodized aluminum chassis with a black faceplate and green LED channel status indicators. The 19-inch version includes front-mounted handles for rack installation. A PRO version adds a full rack-mountable dress panel and rear-panel per-channel trim pots. Built by hand in Dwight, Ontario, Canada. 10-year parts-and-labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFive-channel (also available in 3- and 4-channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Output (per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e200W @ 8Ω  |  300W @ 4Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTHD+N (20Hz–20kHz, rated power, 8Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.005%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;1Hz – 100kHz (–3dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNoise — RCA Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;–108dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNoise — XLR Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e–110dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSwitchable: 23dB or 29dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInput Impedance — RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e30kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInput Impedance — XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e30kΩ+ \/ 6kΩ–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInputs (per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × RCA (single-ended); 1 × XLR (balanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIndependent per channel; dedicated toroidal transformer per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandby Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;500mW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEthernet (built-in web interface); DC trigger in\/out; RS-232 serial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStartup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSoftStart microprocessor-controlled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConvection (fanless)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions — 17” Faceplate (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.8” × 17” × 17.5”  \/  147mm × 432mm × 445mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions — 19” Faceplate (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.8” × 19” × 19” (with handles)  \/  147mm × 483mm × 483mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e65 lbs \/ 29.5kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinish — This Listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlack anodized aluminum; Green LEDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e19” PRO Option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRack-mountable dress panel; rear per-channel trim pots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCanada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 years, parts and labor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else do I need to use the 9B³?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9B³ is a power amplifier — it needs a separate surround processor or AV preamplifier to feed it signals. Your processor needs dedicated pre-out connections, one per channel. From there, the 9B³ drives your speakers directly. You’ll also need speaker cables from each output to each speaker. Balanced XLR connections are recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the 9B³ compatible with my speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 300 watts into 4 ohms, the 9B³ handles the vast majority of home theater speakers, including demanding low-efficiency designs. Because each channel has its own independent supply, all five can run at full power simultaneously. Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e if you’d like help confirming a match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I start with fewer than five channels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 9B³ is available in three-, four-, or five-channel configurations. If you start with three or four channels, you can add modules later. The chassis and internal infrastructure are already in place. Bryston sells individual channel modules separately for this purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Salomie circuit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is Bryston’s patented input circuit, developed with the late Dr. Ioan Alexandru Salomie. According to Bryston, 12 active devices at the first gain stage act as a super-linear buffer, removing distortion and filtering EMI and RFI noise before they reach the signal path. The 9B³ is the first five-channel Bryston amp to use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does modular construction matter for service?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach channel module is a self-contained, removable assembly. If a channel needs repair, that module can be pulled and replaced without returning the whole amplifier. This matters over a 10-year ownership horizon. Most competing multi-channel amplifiers require a full return for any single-channel failure — the 9B³ does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the 9B³ work with home automation systems?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The built-in Ethernet interface provides a web page for monitoring and control from any browser. RS-232 serial integrates with Crestron, Control4, Savant, and similar platforms. DC trigger in and out handle automated power sequencing. Network control allows per-channel temperature monitoring, clipping alerts, muting, and firmware updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the 17-inch and 19-inch versions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 17-inch faceplate fits standard home audio furniture. The 19-inch version adds front handles and suits rack installation. A 19-inch PRO version is also available — it adds a rack-mountable dress panel and rear per-channel trim pots for fine level adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amplifier electronics and specs are identical across all faceplate options. Both versions’ dimensions are listed in the spec table above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does SoftStart do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftStart is a microprocessor-controlled power-on sequence. Instead of pulling full current at startup, the 9B³ ramps up gradually. This protects your speakers from the transient that would otherwise occur at power-on, and prevents the amplifier from tripping household circuit breakers — a practical concern with a large, high-power amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the 9B³ need ventilation? Can I rack-mount it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it needs ventilation. The 9B³ runs warm and uses convection cooling — heat rises through the chassis naturally. Leave clearance above and around the unit. Do not install it in a sealed enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor rack use, leave at least one rack unit of open space above the amplifier, or use a rack with active ventilation. The 19-inch PRO version is the correct rack-mountable configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBryston 9B³ Five-Channel Amplifier — Black, 19-Inch Faceplate, Green LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEC AC power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner’s manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty and registration documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTour Bryston's Canadian factory and testing process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mzb7vHACBNw\" title=\"Bryston factory tour\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"music note emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f504.svg\" alt=\"repeat emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Take your time. 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The BP-19 preamp and the 3B power amp share a single chassis and a single mains inlet. You save the cost of a pair of interconnects, and you save a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe signal path stays balanced from input to output. The amp section is dual mono, so the left and right channels run apart the whole way. Power is 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 300 watts into 4 ohms. That drives most speakers you would put in front of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis version adds Bryston's moving magnet phono board, with 41dB of gain at 1kHz. Your turntable plugs straight in. Six analog sources fit in total: four on RCA, two on XLR. Headphones use the jack on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBuilt in Canada, and Measured There Too\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds and tests every Bi-200 at its own plant in Ontario. The case is machined aluminum, and cooling is by convection alone, so no fan hum reaches the music. A soft-start circuit brings it up gently, without tripping a breaker. It weighs 37 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe bench numbers back up the quiet. Distortion plus noise stays under 0.005% at full power into 8 ohms, and signal-to-noise sits below -108dBr. Frequency response holds within a tenth of a decibel from 20Hz to 20kHz. Damping factor is over 500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eVolume is an analog circuit under digital control, so the music itself is never converted. A BR-4 remote comes in the box. RS232, Ethernet and USB let a control system read the amp and set it. Bryston covers the Bi-200 for ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePhilip Beaudette reviewed the Bi-200 for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e in May 2025. With its \"vanishingly low distortion and impossibly low noise floor,\" he wrote, the amplifier \"presented recordings in their true colors.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEd Selley, writing for \u003cem\u003eThe Ear\u003c\/em\u003e, found the same restraint. The Bi-200 will \"expose the energy in the recording rather than add its own,\" he wrote, and the longer he used it, \"the more utterly confidence inspiring it becomes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want two respected Bryston designs in one box\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BP-19 preamp and the 3B power amp, so you buy one chassis instead of two and skip a pair of interconnects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play records\u003c\/strong\u003e — the moving magnet stage is already fitted, so there is no extra box on the rack and no extra cable in the signal path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen late through headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — the front jack drives models that other amps leave sounding thin, so one amplifier covers both speakers and cans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want gear that gets repaired, not replaced\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-built in Ontario and covered for ten years, so a fault means a phone call rather than a write-off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bi-200 is an analog amplifier and stops there\u003c\/strong\u003e — it has no digital inputs, so a streamer, computer or CD transport needs a converter ahead of it. Pick one from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the binding posts and your turntable to the phono input. Five more analog sources fill the remaining RCA and XLR inputs, and headphones plug into the front panel. A pair of preamp outputs, on RCA and XLR, can run fixed or variable if you ever add a subwoofer or a second amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet the volume once, and let 200 watts per channel do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the Bi-200? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the built-in phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 watts per channel drives a serious pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality speaker cable carries all that power — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give this 37-pound Canadian a sturdy home — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 300 watts per channel into 4 ohms, from a dual-mono amplifier section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis model includes Bryston's moving magnet stage, with 41dB of gain at 1kHz and Bryston's own RIAA playback equalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many sources can I connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSix in total: four pairs of RCA inputs and two pairs of balanced XLR inputs. Preamp outputs are provided on both RCA and XLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat widths and finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e17-inch or 19-inch chassis widths, in silver or black, with grooved or smooth faceplates. Custom colors are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHand-built and tested at Bryston's own factory in Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston warrants its analog products for ten years from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer. The coverage is limited to the first buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGregers walks through why he rates the Bi-200 among the best integrated amplifiers around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jVg2SO34w34\" title=\"Bryston Bi-200. One of the best integrated amplifiers ever\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd Wifi Hifi opens one up on the day it was released:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_O1K61nxq24\" title=\"Unboxing the just released Bryston Bi-200\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, phono stages, or building a Bryston system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ 17 \/ Black \/ New","offer_id":45982178607277,"sku":"NEW-BYBI200MM-17-BLK","price":9995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBI200A-BLK_01_front_2025__63532.1738856596.1280.1280_cc56b043-3615-4b0c-bcfb-492b84518db5.jpg?v=1778160704"},{"product_id":"bryston-bp-19-analog-preamplifier-black-17-inch","title":"Bryston BP-19 Analog Preamplifier - Black - 17 Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOne Job, Done Without Compromise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSome preamps chase every feature. The Bryston BP-19 chases one: analog amplification done properly, fully balanced from the input jacks to the output jacks. Feed it from a DAC, a disc player, or a turntable, and what goes in is what your amplifier hears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSix analog sources connect at once. Two pairs of balanced XLR inputs, four pairs of RCA. Outputs come in both flavors too. There is a variable pair and a fixed pair of each, so your power amp and a recorder can run at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePlug In Headphones and the Speakers Stand Down\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA quarter-inch headphone jack sits on the front panel. It has its own amplifier behind it. Insert a plug and the main outputs mute themselves. Late-night listening is one cable away, and there is no separate headphone amp to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston hand-builds the BP-19 in Dwight, Ontario, and backs it for ten years. Choose a 17-inch or 19-inch faceplate in silver or black. A professional rackmount version is offered too. The BR-4 remote is in the box either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Fully Balanced Actually Buys You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe signal travels as a mirrored pair the whole way. Noise picked up along the path cancels at the far end. Bryston's discrete opamp buffer measures THD+N at or below 0.0006%. Intermodulation sits at or below 0.0003%, and noise 110dB down on both output types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eVolume in Half-Decibel Steps, Not Guesswork\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVolume runs through a digitally controlled analog step-ladder. Steps are half a decibel. The two channels track each other to within a tenth of a decibel. Response stays flat within 0.05dB from 20Hz to 20kHz, so nothing is tilted on the way through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe XLR inputs want 1 volt and present 15K ohms. The RCA inputs want 500mV and present 50K. Both output types drive 12 volts into loads of 1K ohms or more. The headphone jack sits below 5 ohms, so long runs and demanding headphones are both covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWire It Into the Rest of the House\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRS232 and an Ethernet port let an installer fold the BP-19 into a control system. A trigger input puts it into standby on command. Trigger outputs wake your power amp with it, so one button starts the whole rack. Standby draw is half a watt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMalcolm J. Gomes of \u003cem\u003ePositive Feedback\u003c\/em\u003e, reviewing the BP-19 on July 26, 2024, made it his reference preamplifier, writing that Bryston had \"achieved the holy grail of combining precision and accuracy with truly seductive musicality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Dewhirst of \u003cem\u003eFuture Audiophile\u003c\/em\u003e, in a January 20, 2025 review, wrote that the preamp \"is built to last, doesn’t add any color, and will easily compliment systems with components costing much more.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the signal to stay analog end to end\u003c\/strong\u003e — every stage is discrete and balanced. Your source components are the only things shaping what you hear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep components for a decade or more\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand assembly in Ontario, and a ten-year warranty. This is a buy-once box, not a stopgap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen in headphones as often as through speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — the front-panel jack has its own amp. That saves you the cost and the shelf space of a separate one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour system lives in a rack or a control system\u003c\/strong\u003e — three faceplate widths, plus RS232, Ethernet and triggers. Your installer works around nothing, and the power amp comes up on cue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf your sources are digital, add a converter first\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BP-19 is analog from end to end. A USB, coaxial or optical feed needs converting before it arrives. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e and the digital side is covered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRun the variable XLR or RCA outputs to your power amp. Balanced is the better choice once the run passes about ten feet. Your sources fill the two XLR and four RCA inputs. The fixed pair runs at full level, so keep it for gear with its own volume control, such as a recorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThen the BP-19 does the purist's job: nothing added, nothing lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the BP-19? These are the natural companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The obvious partner for an all-analog preamp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono Preamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feeds a cartridge into any line input — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003ePhono Preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR cables carry the signal to your power amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e A proper home for a Canadian workhorse — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston ships the BP-19 with its BR-4 infrared remote, which covers volume, mute, power and all six source buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow many sources can I connect at once?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSix. Two pairs of balanced XLR inputs and four pairs of RCA. Each source has its own button on the front panel and on the remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I play vinyl through it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Connect an outboard phono preamp to any line input. Bryston also builds the BP-19 with an internal moving-magnet or moving-magnet\/moving-coil phono module, fitted at the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I listen through headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. The front panel carries a quarter-inch TRS jack, and inserting a plug mutes the main outputs so the speakers stay quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWill it fit a professional rack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Faceplates come in 17-inch and 19-inch widths, and Bryston offers a professional 19-inch rackmount version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston covers the BP-19 for ten years from the date of purchase. Buy from an authorized dealer, and register it in your name as the first owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eHifi Pig Television covers the BP-19 at its launch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/01T2yAwDe64\" title=\"Bryston BP-19 Preamplifier Launches In UK\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTabi walks a full Bryston system built around the BP-19 at Montreal Audiofest 2024:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EVeR-zikmD4\" title=\"BRYSTON Trim T10 Loudspeaker, BP-19 pre, BDA-3 DAC, 7B³ mono amp - Montreal Audiofest 2024\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about preamplifiers, balanced connections, or building a system from separates? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Black \/ 17 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45982188896429,"sku":"NEW-BYBP19-BLK-17IN","price":5395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBP19_BLK_01_2023__28390.1725744086.1280.1280_5c66166d-7318-4f3a-9b88-261db385007a.jpg?v=1778146567"},{"product_id":"bryston-bp-19-analog-preamplifier-with-mm-mc-phono-silver-17-inch","title":"Bryston BP-19 Analog Preamplifier with MM\/MC Phono - Silver - 17 Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eYour Turntable Plugs Straight Into It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThis is the Bryston BP-19 with the MM\/MC phono module built in at the factory. Moving magnet and moving coil are both covered. The cartridge leads go to Input 1, the ground wire goes to the post beside them, and the whole analog chain lives in one chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe rest of the preamp is pure Bryston. Two pairs of balanced XLR inputs and four pairs of RCA take your other sources. Outputs come as a variable pair and a fixed pair, in both XLR and RCA, so your power amp and a recorder can run at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSwitch Cartridge Types From the Front Panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eChange tables, or change cartridges, and nothing has to come out of the rack. The front panel menu reads MC Phono or MM Phono. Pick one and the matching stage takes over, so a moving-coil upgrade later costs you a menu press rather than another box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston hand-builds the BP-19 in Dwight, Ontario, and backs it for ten years. Faceplates come in 17-inch and 19-inch widths, silver or black, with a professional rackmount version offered too. The BR-4 remote is in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat the Phono Boards Are Doing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe moving-magnet side is Bryston's standard RIAA equalization stage, the same circuit idea as the BP-2. It gives 41dB of gain at 1kHz. It presents 47K ohms and wants 5mV, which is where the great majority of moving-magnet cartridges sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhere the Moving-Coil Gain Comes From\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMoving-coil cartridges put out far less, so Bryston puts custom step-up transformers ahead of the same RIAA stage. Gain is selectable at 20dB or 26dB. That suits cartridges in the 0.3 to 0.5mV range. The input presents 180 ohms and wants 350 microvolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe line stage around it measures the way Bryston line stages do. THD+N sits at or below 0.0006%. Intermodulation is at or below 0.0003%, noise is 110dB down on both output types, and response holds within 0.05dB from 20Hz to 20kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTurn It Down Without Losing the Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVolume runs on a digitally controlled analog step-ladder in half-decibel steps. The channels track to within a tenth of a decibel, so low-level listening stays centered. A quarter-inch headphone jack on the front panel mutes the speakers when you plug in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRS232 and an Ethernet port hand control to an installer. A trigger input drops the preamp into standby, and trigger outputs bring your power amp up with it. Standby draw is half a watt, so leaving it wired is cheap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMalcolm J. Gomes of \u003cem\u003ePositive Feedback\u003c\/em\u003e, reviewing the BP-19 on July 26, 2024, made it his reference preamplifier, writing that Bryston had \"achieved the holy grail of combining precision and accuracy with truly seductive musicality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Dewhirst of \u003cem\u003eFuture Audiophile\u003c\/em\u003e, in a January 20, 2025 review, wrote that the preamp \"is built to last, doesn’t add any color, and will easily compliment systems with components costing much more.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl is your main source\u003c\/strong\u003e — the phono stage is inside, wired to Input 1. There is no outboard box to buy, power, or find a shelf for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own a moving coil, or expect to\u003c\/strong\u003e — 20dB or 26dB of transformer gain is already fitted. Your next cartridge upgrade is a menu choice, not another purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the signal to stay analog end to end\u003c\/strong\u003e — every stage is discrete and balanced. Your cartridge and your ears are what shape the sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep components for a decade or more\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand assembly in Ontario, and a ten-year warranty. This is a buy-once box, not a stopgap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf your sources are digital, add a converter first\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BP-19 is analog from end to end. A USB, coaxial or optical feed needs converting before it arrives. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e and the digital side is covered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYour turntable goes to Input 1, with its ground lead on the post beside the phono jacks. Other sources fill the remaining XLR and RCA inputs. Run the variable outputs to your power amp, and keep the fixed pair for gear with its own volume control. Give the preamp its own shelf rather than the top of the amplifier, so the phono stage stays away from the amp's transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eDrop the needle. Everything else is already in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the BP-19? These are the natural companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The source this version was built around — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR cables carry the signal to your power amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The end of the chain, downstream of your amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its own shelf, away from the amplifier — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich input does my turntable use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eInput 1. The phono module is wired to it, and the ground post sits next to those jacks on the rear panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich cartridges suit the moving-coil input?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston sizes the step-up transformers for cartridges putting out around 0.3 to 0.5mV, with 20dB or 26dB of gain to choose from. The input presents 180 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat does the moving-magnet stage load my cartridge at?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e47K ohms, at 5mV sensitivity and 41dB of gain at 1kHz. That is the standard loading most moving-magnet cartridges are designed around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow do I switch between MM and MC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eFrom the front panel menu, which reads MC Phono or MM Phono. The change takes a moment and nothing needs rewiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston ships the BP-19 with its BR-4 infrared remote, which covers volume, mute, power and all six source buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston covers the BP-19 for ten years from the date of purchase. Buy from an authorized dealer, and register it in your name as the first owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eHifi Pig Television covers the BP-19 at its launch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/01T2yAwDe64\" title=\"Bryston BP-19 Preamplifier Launches In UK\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTabi walks a full Bryston system built around the BP-19 at Montreal Audiofest 2024:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EVeR-zikmD4\" title=\"BRYSTON Trim T10 Loudspeaker, BP-19 pre, BDA-3 DAC, 7B³ mono amp - Montreal Audiofest 2024\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about phono stages, cartridge matching, or building a system from separates? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Silver \/ 17 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45982219796653,"sku":"NEW-BYBP19MC-SIL-17IN","price":7145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBP19_SIL_01_2023__95332.1725744748.1280.1280_5cb6b03d-c61a-4a08-a9e4-32fa1221aeef.jpg?v=1778146647"},{"product_id":"bryston-bda-3-14-streaming-dac-with-hdmi-black-17-inch","title":"Bryston BDA-3.14 Streaming DAC with HDMI - Black - 17 Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Bryston Products, Merged Into One\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Bryston BDA-3.14 is a converter, a network streamer and a digital preamp in one case. The odd model number is a joke about pi, because the box is literally the BDA-3 converter and the BDP-Pi streaming player put together on one chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBought separately those two cost around $5,290. Together in this case they cost $4,195, and they are joined inside by I2S rather than by the USB or coaxial cable you would otherwise run between them. That is the better connection of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Converter Section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo AK4490 chips do the converting, one per channel, balanced the whole way. They feed a discrete Class A output stage with no chips at all in the signal path. Balanced output is 4 volts and single-ended 2 volts, and either can run fixed or variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFed directly, it takes PCM up to 384kHz and 32 bits, and native DSD up to DSD256 over USB or HDMI. Volume is done digitally inside the AK4490's own 32-bit headroom, so nothing is thrown away when you turn it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Streamer With Ten Digital Inputs Behind It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe streaming side is a Raspberry Pi running Bryston's own Manic Moose software. It reaches Qobuz, Tidal, internet radio, a network drive or a USB stick, and it is Roon Ready. AirPlay, DLNA, Squeezelite and MPD all work too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFour HDMI Inputs, Which Is Unusual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRound the back are four HDMI audio inputs, a USB Type-B, AES\/EBU, optical, coaxial RCA and coaxial BNC, plus Ethernet. Ten digital inputs in all. An HDMI output passes video through to a display, so an SACD or Blu-ray player can send audio here and picture onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYou can drive it from the front panel, the app, a web browser, RS-232 or TCP\/IP. The digital and analog halves have their own power supplies. The case is 17 inches wide, and being a digital product it carries Bryston's five-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSteven Stone reviewed the BDA-3.14 for \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e, which went on to name it to its Best Audio Gear list. He called it \"a first-class component that could be the center of a high-performance digital audio system.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat he valued was the absence of a house sound. The BDA-3.14, he wrote, succeeds at being \"an extremely neutral DAC\/pre\" that \"does not prettify or euphonize the sound,\" and is \"deadly silent, with nary a hiccup or burble even with its volume turned up to max.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGordon Brockhouse gave it an Editors' Choice in \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi\u003c\/em\u003e, finding it \"extremely quiet\" and crediting it with \"amazing dynamics and fluidity.\" It made it \"incredibly easy for me to visualize performers playing the music,\" he wrote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streaming DAC Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the streamer and the converter to stop being two boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e — joined inside by I2S, they skip the cable and the interface that sit between them on a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — full Roon Ready certification means the BDA-3.14 turns up as an endpoint the moment your Core sees the network, with nothing to configure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own an SACD or Blu-ray player\u003c\/strong\u003e — four HDMI audio inputs take its multichannel or DSD output, and the HDMI output passes the picture on to the screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run active speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — variable balanced and single-ended outputs drive them directly, which removes a preamp and a pair of interconnects from the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe BDA-3.14 is a digital preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — every input on it is digital, so a turntable or a tuner needs another path to your speakers. An \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e alongside it covers the analog side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJoin it to the network over Ethernet, then use the Manic Moose app or a browser to set it up. A computer connects on USB Type-B, a disc player on HDMI, and older sources on AES\/EBU, optical, coaxial RCA or coaxial BNC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBalanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs run fixed into an amplifier, or variable into a power amp or active speakers. Two USB Type-A ports on the back take drives, and an HDMI output carries video to a display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e To add analog inputs and drive passive speakers — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The variable outputs make active pairs simple — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced or single-ended out of the BDA-3.14 — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 17-inch Bryston deserves a solid shelf — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it without a separate preamplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Set the outputs to variable and the BDA-3.14 controls volume into a power amp or a pair of active speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is I2S, and why does it matter here?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt is the interface a converter uses internally. Joining the streamer to the converter with I2S skips the extra conversion that a USB or coaxial cable between two boxes would add.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does the internal streamer handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUp to 192kHz and 24 bits. Higher rates and native DSD come in through the USB or HDMI inputs instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it work with Roon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, it is fully Roon Ready and appears as an endpoint for a Core running on a NAS, a PC or a Nucleus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use the HDMI inputs with an SACD or Blu-ray player?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Four HDMI audio inputs accept the player's output, and the HDMI output sends the video on to your display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFive years on parts and labor, which is Bryston's term for its digital electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJiles McCoy talks through the BDA-3.14 with Bryston's Gary Dayton:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eKsnbDP0mII\" title=\"RMAF 2019 - Spotlight: Bryston with Gary Dayton - BDA 3.14 DAC Streamer!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd this review takes the lid off, with English captions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qdel9cdayhQ?cc_load_policy=1\u0026amp;cc_lang_pref=en\u0026amp;hl=en\" title=\"Streamer, DAC, player Bryston BDA 3.14 in our review, test and breakdown!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming DACs, digital preamplifiers, or building a digital front end? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 17 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45982225563821,"sku":"NEW-BYBDA314-BLK-17IN","price":4795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ 17 Inch \/ Demo","offer_id":45982225596589,"sku":"DEMO-BYBDA314-BLK-17IN","price":3399.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBDA314N_BLK_01-large__02114.1728727808.1280.1280_807eca0f-8312-48d1-ad7f-1040cc2ba871.jpg?v=1778149247"},{"product_id":"bryston-bha-1-headphone-amplifier-silver-19-inch","title":"Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier - Silver - 19 Inch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is This Product and What Does It Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA headphone amplifier takes a signal from your source — a DAC, a preamp, a streamer — and gives it enough power to drive a pair of headphones well. Most source components have a basic headphone jack built in, but it’s an afterthought circuit: low-power, often noisy, and not designed for demanding headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is Bryston’s full answer to that problem. They did not add a headphone circuit to an existing product. They built a dedicated amplifier from scratch — applying the same engineering behind their legendary full-size power amplifiers directly to headphone listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBryston describes the BHA-1 as a miniature power amplifier. That’s accurate. The same principles that drive their 7B, 14B, and 28B monoblock amplifiers — Class A circuitry, dual-mono construction, high-current output — are all present inside the BHA-1. The headphones just happen to sit on your ears instead of across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePure Class A — Six Discrete Amplifiers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 uses six fully discrete Class A operational amplifiers, custom-designed by Bryston. There are three per channel. Class A means the output transistors stay fully active on every part of the waveform. There is no switching, no crossover region, and no transition distortion. It is the most linear way to run an amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn balanced mode, each headphone driver is powered by two of those amplifiers at once — one carrying the positive signal, one carrying the inverted signal. When they combine at the driver, the result is twice the signal voltage compared to single-ended operation. Bryston uses the same approach in their monoblock power amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Mono Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-mono means the left and right channels are fully independent circuits — separate amplifiers, separate power, no shared components between them. There is no crosstalk between channels. Whatever is happening on the left side of the signal has no effect on the right. This is the same principle behind Bryston’s separate-chassis monoblock amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFemale XLR Outputs — Three Headphone Connections at Once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version uses female XLR connectors on the balanced headphone outputs. Standard balanced headphone cables with male XLR plugs connect directly — no adapters needed. Three outputs sit side by side on the front panel and can all be used at the same time:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e4-pin stereo XLR\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most common balanced headphone connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual 3-pin XLR jacks\u003c\/strong\u003e — separate left and right channel connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e¼-inch (6.35mm) single-ended TRS\u003c\/strong\u003e jack for standard headphone cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single-ended jack uses one amplifier per channel instead of two, so it delivers roughly half the voltage swing of the balanced outputs. Balanced is the way to get the most from the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVolume, Gain, and Balance Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume potentiometer is sourced from Noble and laser-trimmed at the factory. Laser trimming means the left and right channels track at matched levels across the full volume range — most important at low listening levels where mismatches are most noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects gain: 14dB (low) or 20dB (high). This lets you match the BHA-1 to your source’s output level, so the volume control sits in a comfortable, usable range. A separate balance control — rare on headphone amplifiers — allows fine left\/right adjustment to suit different headphone designs or listener preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Inputs — Plus a Built-In Preamplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects between three inputs: a balanced XLR pair, an unbalanced RCA pair, and a 3.5mm mini-jack for portable sources. All connectors are gold plated throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the rear panel, a pair of balanced XLR outputs lets the BHA-1 drive a power amplifier and speakers. It handles two inputs in preamp mode — balanced XLR or RCA. No separate preamplifier needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTONEAudio’s reviewers confirmed it works cleanly in this role. They tested it with amplifiers from Pass Labs, PrimaLuna, and Van Alstine and found it contributed no noise of its own even at high volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Supply and Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 runs a high-quality internal analog power supply built around a toroidal transformer. For those who want more, the optional Bryston MPS-2 external power supply replaces it. The BHA-1 is convection cooled — no fans, no noise. A 12V trigger input powers it on and off automatically with your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis is machined and anodized aluminum, built in Dwight, Ontario, Canada — the same factory as Bryston’s reference power amplifiers. Every unit goes through individual testing before it ships. The BHA-1 carries Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are Reviewers Saying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eW. Jennings, ecoustics.com, December 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eW. Jennings reviewed the BHA-1 after extended listening with a range of headphones. He called it a “must listen for anyone looking for a final train stop on the personal audio express” and was puzzled it had taken him so long to hear it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Dorgay, TONEAudio Magazine, 2012–2013 — Product of the Year; Exceptional Value Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeff Dorgay awarded the BHA-1 both a Product of the Year and an Exceptional Value Award. He called its character “clean, dynamic, neutral and to-the-point,” praised its preamplifier performance, and confirmed it contributed no noise of its own driving tube and solid-state power amplifiers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhil Gold, Canada Hi-Fi and EnjoyTheMusic.com, December 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhil Gold called the BHA-1 an “outstanding bargain in balanced headphone amps.” He said he would not have been surprised if it sold for $2,500, that at its actual price it was “a steal,” and his verdict was simply: “Buy one today.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarlo Lo Raso, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarlo Lo Raso called the BHA-1 “an impeccably designed and solidly built amplification device.” His conclusion: if you’re in the market for a top-class headphone amplifier without a built-in DAC, “you really cannot go wrong with choosing the BHA-1. Highly recommended.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eListeners ready to stop compromising\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you’ve been using the headphone output on a DAC, receiver, or preamp, you’re leaving performance behind. The BHA-1 shows you what your headphones can actually do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOwners of demanding headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Planar magnetic headphones (Audeze, HiFiMAN) and high-impedance dynamic headphones (Sennheiser HD 800, Beyerdynamic T1) need real power and control. With 2 watts per channel and 20V into 600 ohms, the BHA-1 drives them properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced headphone users\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you have balanced-terminated cables or plan to recable, the BHA-1’s female XLR outputs — 4-pin and dual 3-pin — are purpose-built for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone listeners who want speaker options later\u003c\/strong\u003e — The rear XLR outputs let the BHA-1 double as a preamplifier. One purchase covers both use cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLong-term thinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BHA-1 is a purely analog device. It does not go obsolete when streaming technology changes. It has been in production for over a decade and is still a current product. Bryston’s 10-year warranty backs it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEarned Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 has earned award recognition since its introduction in 2012 — and keeps earning new praise more than a decade later. That staying power is rare in the headphone amplifier category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eTONEAudio Magazine, 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Headphone Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eTONEAudio’s Product of the Year recognizes components the publication considers among the most significant and best-performing introductions of the year — at any price point.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Value Award\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eTONEAudio Magazine, 2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Headphone Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eTONEAudio’s Exceptional Value Award recognizes components that deliver a level of performance the publication considers remarkable relative to their asking price — products that stand out in their category as strong value.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBryston BHA-1 — Features \u0026amp; Walk-Through with Bryston’s Craig Bell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Advisor sat down with Craig Bell of Bryston for a detailed look at the BHA-1 — covering the circuit design, inputs and outputs, gain settings, and what makes it different from typical headphone amplifier designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier — Audio Advisor with Craig Bell of Bryston\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eyOpJIFry04\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is a pure analog amplifier — it needs a source to feed it a signal. Here are the pairings that make the most sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-bda-3-14-streaming-dac-with-hdmi-black-17-inch\"\u003eBryston BDA-3 DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A natural all-Bryston digital headphone system. The BDA-3’s balanced XLR output connects directly to the BHA-1’s balanced input, keeping the signal fully balanced from your digital source to your headphone driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/prnt-bymps2-sil-17in\"\u003eBryston MPS-2 External Power Supply\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Replaces the BHA-1’s internal power supply with a dedicated external unit. Nearly identical in form factor — it stacks cleanly underneath the BHA-1. An upgrade for those who want to take performance further.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\"\u003eDAC \/ Streaming DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A high-quality external DAC feeding the BHA-1 via balanced XLR makes for an outstanding all-analog headphone path from digital sources. Browse our full DAC selection to find a match at this level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\"\u003ePremium Headphones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BHA-1 was built to make demanding headphones perform at their best. If you’re ready to step up to planar magnetic or high-impedance headphones, this is the amplifier to pair them with. Call us and we’ll help you match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure where to start? Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e — we’re happy to help you build the right system around the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePure Class A Output Stage — No Compromises\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 uses six fully discrete Class A operational amplifiers, custom-built by Bryston — three per channel. Class A means the output transistors are always active. They never switch off during any part of the waveform. There is no crossover distortion, no switching noise, and no transitions in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalanced Differential Drive — Double the Voltage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn balanced mode, two of the three amplifiers per channel work together to drive each headphone driver. One carries the positive signal; one carries the inverted signal. When they combine at the driver, the voltage doubles compared to single-ended operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design also rejects common-mode noise — interference picked up along the cable that both conductors see equally. Balanced drive handles that far more effectively than single-ended operation does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Mono Construction — Full Channel Independence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left and right channels are completely separate circuits from input to output. No shared components, no shared power between them. This eliminates crosstalk — signal bleed from one channel into the other. Dual-mono is the same principle that motivates Bryston’s separate monoblock power amplifiers, now applied to headphone listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNoble Laser-Trimmed Volume Control and Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume pot is sourced from Noble and laser-trimmed at the factory for precise left\/right channel matching. Mismatched controls track unevenly at low volumes — laser trimming removes that problem. The BHA-1 also includes a dedicated balance control. This is rare on headphone amplifiers and useful for fine-tuning image placement or matching headphone channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelectable Gain — 14dB or 20dB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects between two gain settings. 14dB works well with sources that have a strong output level. 20dB is better for sources with a lower output, so the volume knob has a comfortable, usable range. Getting the gain setting right makes a real difference in how precisely you can control your listening level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeadphone Outputs — Female XLR, Three at Once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version uses female XLR connectors. Standard balanced headphone cables with male XLR plugs connect directly — no adapters needed. All three outputs can be used simultaneously. For high-impedance headphones, the BHA-1 delivers 20 volts into 600 ohms — enough for the most demanding studio and audiophile designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD at 32 ohms and 100mW is less than 0.003%. Intermodulation distortion is less than 0.001%. These are very low figures — the circuit adds almost nothing of its own to the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Inputs — Balanced, RCA, and Portable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects the active input. Three choices: balanced XLR pair, unbalanced RCA pair, and 3.5mm mini-jack for phones, tablets, or portable players. Input impedance is 10kΩ unbalanced and differentially balanced (+15kΩ\/–5kΩ). All connectors are gold plated for lasting, corrosion-free contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRear-Panel Balanced Preamplifier Outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of balanced XLR outputs on the back lets the BHA-1 function as a two-input analog preamplifier. Connect it to a power amplifier and speakers and you have a full speaker system — no separate preamp needed. TONEAudio confirmed it drives long cable runs cleanly and contributes no noise when used this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Supply, Cooling, and Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal power supply uses a toroidal transformer — the same topology as Bryston’s full-size amplifiers. The optional Bryston MPS-2 external supply replaces it for those who want more. The BHA-1 is convection cooled: no fans, no moving parts, no noise. A 12V trigger input allows automatic power-on with your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD: less than 0.003% at 32Ω and 100mW, 20Hz–20kHz. IM Distortion: less than 0.001%. Signal-to-noise ratio: greater than 105dB. Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1dB. Power output: 2 watts per channel at 32Ω. Output impedance: 2 ohms per op-amp driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild and Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachined and anodized aluminum chassis, silver faceplate, 17 inches wide. The 17-inch model is compatible with optional rack-mount ears. Built by hand in Dwight, Ontario, Canada — the same facility as Bryston’s reference power amplifiers. Every unit is individually tested before shipping. Covered by Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eAmplifier Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePure Class A, fully discrete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual-mono; 6 discrete Bryston op-amps (3 per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2W per channel @ 32Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh-Impedance Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20V into 600Ω (667mW) at 0.001% THD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLow-Impedance Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4V into 32Ω (500mW) at 0.001% THD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTHD (32Ω, 100mW, 20Hz–20kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.003%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIM Distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.001%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026gt;105dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2Ω per op-amp driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSelectable: 14dB (low) or 20dB (high)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSensitivity — High Gain (20dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e70mV in = 100mW into 50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSensitivity — Low Gain (14dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e140mV in = 100mW into 50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10kΩ (unbalanced); +15kΩ\/–5kΩ (balanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Balanced XLR pair; 1 × Unbalanced RCA pair; 1 × 3.5mm stereo mini-jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × 4-pin stereo XLR (female); 2 × 3-pin XLR (female, L\/R); 1 × ¼-inch TRS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePreamplifier Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Balanced XLR pair (rear panel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSystem Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12V trigger input (5–12V AC\/DC @ 10mA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInternal analog (toroidal transformer); optional Bryston MPS-2 external supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConvection (fanless)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFaceplate Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e17 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.71” × 17” × 11.10” (69mm × 432mm × 282mm) — without feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8 lbs (3.6kg) — unit only; 11.7 lbs (5.3kg) shipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinish \/ Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSilver anodized aluminum faceplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRack Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e17” compatible with optional rack-mount ears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCanada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 years, parts and labor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else do I need to use the BHA-1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is a headphone amplifier and preamplifier — it does not include a DAC or streamer. You’ll need a source component to feed it a signal: a DAC, a CD player, a preamplifier, or a portable player. Connect via the balanced XLR, RCA, or 3.5mm input. The BHA-1 handles the amplification from there. If you also want to drive speakers, add a power amplifier connected to its rear XLR outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 work with my headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost likely, yes. The BHA-1 works with both balanced and single-ended headphones. It delivers 2 watts per channel at 32 ohms and 20 volts into 600 ohms — enough for even the most power-hungry planar magnetic and high-impedance dynamic headphones. The two gain settings (14dB and 20dB) let you match it to sensitive in-ear monitors or hard-to-drive cans alike. If you’re unsure, call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll help you check the match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does “female XLR” mean on this version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt refers to the shape of the XLR connectors on the balanced headphone outputs. Female XLR sockets accept standard male XLR plugs — the kind found on most balanced headphone cables. You connect your cable directly without any adapters. This is the current standard version of the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the BHA-1 be used as a preamplifier for a speaker system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The rear-panel balanced XLR outputs send signal to a power amplifier and speakers. The BHA-1 handles two inputs in preamp mode — balanced XLR or RCA. Reviewers at TONEAudio tested it this way with amplifiers from Pass Labs, PrimaLuna, and Van Alstine and found it worked cleanly and quietly. It’s a real preamplifier, not a workaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the 14dB and 20dB gain settings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGain controls how much the BHA-1 amplifies the incoming signal. Use 14dB (low) if your source has a high output level — this keeps the volume knob in a usable range and gives you finer control. Use 20dB (high) if your source is quiet or your headphones are hard to drive. Wrong gain for your setup makes the volume control awkward; the right gain makes it feel natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 have a remote control?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The BHA-1 uses front-panel toggle switches and knobs — no remote is included. This is a deliberate design choice that keeps the signal path simple and analog. The 12V trigger input lets it power on automatically with your system, so at least you won’t need to reach for a power button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the optional MPS-2 power supply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bryston MPS-2 is an optional external power supply that replaces the BHA-1’s internal supply. It is nearly identical in size and shape to the BHA-1 and stacks cleanly underneath it. Bryston designed it specifically for this application. It’s an upgrade for listeners who want to take every last bit of performance from the platform. Contact us for current MPS-2 pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty does the BHA-1 carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is covered by Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty. This covers the amplifier itself. Note that some older marketing materials and reviews reference a 20-year warranty — Bryston’s current published warranty for this product is 10 years. Confirm the current warranty terms at bryston.com\/service-and-warranty before purchasing if this is important to your decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 include a DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The BHA-1 is a purely analog device — it has no built-in DAC or digital inputs. This is an intentional design choice. Digital technology changes quickly. Keeping the BHA-1 analog means it won’t become outdated when DAC or streaming technology evolves. Pair it with a separate DAC of your choice and upgrade that independently whenever you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBryston BHA-1 Balanced Headphone Amplifier — Silver, 17-Inch Faceplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEC AC power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner’s manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty and registration documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacking contents may vary. Confirm the complete list with Bryston or Audio Advisor before publishing. Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e if you need a specific item confirmed before you buy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"music note\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f504.svg\" alt=\"repeat\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it’s right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"phone\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our team is here at \u003ca href=\"tel:8009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f69a.svg\" alt=\"truck\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4b3.svg\" alt=\"credit card\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to learn more about headphone amplifiers, how to match an amp to your headphones, or the difference between balanced and single-ended connections? 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The BP-19 preamp and the 3B power amp share a single chassis and a single mains inlet. You save the cost of a pair of interconnects, and you save a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe signal path stays balanced from input to output. The amp section is dual mono, so the left and right channels run apart the whole way. Power is 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 300 watts into 4 ohms. That drives most speakers you would put in front of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis version adds Bryston's phono board with the 20dB moving-coil step-up transformer fitted. The moving magnet stage gives 41dB at 1kHz, and the transformer sits ahead of it. Six analog sources fit in total: four on RCA, two on XLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBuilt in Canada, and Measured There Too\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds and tests every Bi-200 at its own plant in Ontario. The case is machined aluminum, and cooling is by convection alone, so no fan hum reaches the music. A soft-start circuit brings it up gently, without tripping a breaker. It weighs 37 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe bench numbers back up the quiet. Distortion plus noise stays under 0.005% at full power into 8 ohms, and signal-to-noise sits below -108dBr. Frequency response holds within a tenth of a decibel from 20Hz to 20kHz. Damping factor is over 500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eVolume is an analog circuit under digital control, so the music itself is never converted. A BR-4 remote comes in the box. RS232, Ethernet and USB let a control system read the amp and set it. Bryston covers the Bi-200 for ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePhilip Beaudette reviewed the Bi-200 for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e in May 2025. With its \"vanishingly low distortion and impossibly low noise floor,\" he wrote, the amplifier \"presented recordings in their true colors.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEd Selley, writing for \u003cem\u003eThe Ear\u003c\/em\u003e, found the same restraint. The Bi-200 will \"expose the energy in the recording rather than add its own,\" he wrote, and the longer he used it, \"the more utterly confidence inspiring it becomes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want two respected Bryston designs in one box\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BP-19 preamp and the 3B power amp, so you buy one chassis instead of two and skip a pair of interconnects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play a moving-coil cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 20dB step-up transformer is fitted inside, so a low-output cartridge needs no outboard head amp and no extra cable in the path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen late through headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — the front jack drives models that other amps leave sounding thin, so one amplifier covers both speakers and cans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want gear that gets repaired, not replaced\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-built in Ontario and covered for ten years, so a fault means a phone call rather than a write-off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bi-200 is an analog amplifier and stops there\u003c\/strong\u003e — it has no digital inputs, so a streamer, computer or CD transport needs a converter ahead of it. Pick one from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the binding posts and your turntable to the phono input. Five more analog sources fill the remaining RCA and XLR inputs, and headphones plug into the front panel. A pair of preamp outputs, on RCA and XLR, can run fixed or variable if you ever add a subwoofer or a second amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet the volume once, and let 200 watts per channel do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the Bi-200? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the built-in phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 watts per channel drives a serious pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality speaker cable carries all that power — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give this 37-pound Canadian a sturdy home — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 300 watts per channel into 4 ohms, from a dual-mono amplifier section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich cartridges does the phono stage suit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis one has the 20dB moving-coil step-up transformer fitted ahead of the 41dB moving magnet stage. Bryston suggests the 26dB version for cartridges from 0.1 to 0.2mV, and the 20dB version from 0.4mV upward. Either suits 0.3mV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many sources can I connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSix in total: four pairs of RCA inputs and two pairs of balanced XLR inputs. Preamp outputs are provided on both RCA and XLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat widths and finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e17-inch or 19-inch chassis widths, in silver or black, with grooved or smooth faceplates. Custom colors are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHand-built and tested at Bryston's own factory in Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston warrants its analog products for ten years from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer. The coverage is limited to the first buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGregers walks through why he rates the Bi-200 among the best integrated amplifiers around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jVg2SO34w34\" title=\"Bryston Bi-200. 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Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, phono stages, or building a Bryston system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ 17 \/ Black \/ New","offer_id":45982531354797,"sku":"NEW-BYBI200MMMC20-17-BLK","price":10745.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBI200A-BLK_01_front_2025__09318.1738856527.1280.1280_6ae56da6-a8a5-4a62-97b1-c632714f8519.jpg?v=1778160735"},{"product_id":"bryston-bha-1-headphone-amplifier-black-19-inch","title":"Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier - Black - 19 Inch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is This Product and What Does It Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA headphone amplifier takes a signal from your source — a DAC, a preamp, a streamer — and gives it enough power to drive a pair of headphones well. Most source components have a basic headphone jack built in, but it’s an afterthought circuit: low-power, often noisy, and not designed for demanding headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is Bryston’s full answer to that problem. They did not add a headphone circuit to an existing product. They built a dedicated amplifier from scratch — applying the same engineering behind their legendary full-size power amplifiers directly to headphone listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBryston describes the BHA-1 as a miniature power amplifier. That’s accurate. The same principles that drive their 7B, 14B, and 28B monoblock amplifiers — Class A circuitry, dual-mono construction, high-current output — are all present inside the BHA-1. The headphones just happen to sit on your ears instead of across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePure Class A — Six Discrete Amplifiers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 uses six fully discrete Class A operational amplifiers, custom-designed by Bryston. There are three per channel. Class A means the output transistors stay fully active on every part of the waveform. There is no switching, no crossover region, and no transition distortion. It is the most linear way to run an amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn balanced mode, each headphone driver is powered by two of those amplifiers at once — one carrying the positive signal, one carrying the inverted signal. When they combine at the driver, the result is twice the signal voltage compared to single-ended operation. Bryston uses the same approach in their monoblock power amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Mono Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-mono means the left and right channels are fully independent circuits — separate amplifiers, separate power, no shared components between them. There is no crosstalk between channels. Whatever is happening on the left side of the signal has no effect on the right. This is the same principle behind Bryston’s separate-chassis monoblock amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFemale XLR Outputs — Three Headphone Connections at Once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version uses female XLR connectors on the balanced headphone outputs. Standard balanced headphone cables with male XLR plugs connect directly — no adapters needed. Three outputs sit side by side on the front panel and can all be used at the same time:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e4-pin stereo XLR\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most common balanced headphone connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual 3-pin XLR jacks\u003c\/strong\u003e — separate left and right channel connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e¼-inch (6.35mm) single-ended TRS\u003c\/strong\u003e jack for standard headphone cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single-ended jack uses one amplifier per channel instead of two, so it delivers roughly half the voltage swing of the balanced outputs. Balanced is the way to get the most from the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVolume, Gain, and Balance Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume potentiometer is sourced from Noble and laser-trimmed at the factory. Laser trimming means the left and right channels track at matched levels across the full volume range — most important at low listening levels where mismatches are most noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects gain: 14dB (low) or 20dB (high). This lets you match the BHA-1 to your source’s output level, so the volume control sits in a comfortable, usable range. A separate balance control — rare on headphone amplifiers — allows fine left\/right adjustment to suit different headphone designs or listener preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Inputs — Plus a Built-In Preamplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects between three inputs: a balanced XLR pair, an unbalanced RCA pair, and a 3.5mm mini-jack for portable sources. All connectors are gold plated throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the rear panel, a pair of balanced XLR outputs lets the BHA-1 drive a power amplifier and speakers. It handles two inputs in preamp mode — balanced XLR or RCA. No separate preamplifier needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTONEAudio’s reviewers confirmed it works cleanly in this role. They tested it with amplifiers from Pass Labs, PrimaLuna, and Van Alstine and found it contributed no noise of its own even at high volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Supply and Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 runs a high-quality internal analog power supply built around a toroidal transformer. For those who want more, the optional Bryston MPS-2 external power supply replaces it. The BHA-1 is convection cooled — no fans, no noise. A 12V trigger input powers it on and off automatically with your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis is machined and anodized aluminum, built in Dwight, Ontario, Canada — the same factory as Bryston’s reference power amplifiers. Every unit goes through individual testing before it ships. The BHA-1 carries Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are Reviewers Saying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eW. Jennings, ecoustics.com, December 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eW. Jennings reviewed the BHA-1 after extended listening with a range of headphones. He called it a “must listen for anyone looking for a final train stop on the personal audio express” and was puzzled it had taken him so long to hear it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Dorgay, TONEAudio Magazine, 2012–2013 — Product of the Year; Exceptional Value Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeff Dorgay awarded the BHA-1 both a Product of the Year and an Exceptional Value Award. He called its character “clean, dynamic, neutral and to-the-point,” praised its preamplifier performance, and confirmed it contributed no noise of its own driving tube and solid-state power amplifiers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhil Gold, Canada Hi-Fi and EnjoyTheMusic.com, December 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhil Gold called the BHA-1 an “outstanding bargain in balanced headphone amps.” He said he would not have been surprised if it sold for $2,500, that at its actual price it was “a steal,” and his verdict was simply: “Buy one today.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarlo Lo Raso, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarlo Lo Raso called the BHA-1 “an impeccably designed and solidly built amplification device.” His conclusion: if you’re in the market for a top-class headphone amplifier without a built-in DAC, “you really cannot go wrong with choosing the BHA-1. Highly recommended.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eListeners ready to stop compromising\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you’ve been using the headphone output on a DAC, receiver, or preamp, you’re leaving performance behind. The BHA-1 shows you what your headphones can actually do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOwners of demanding headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Planar magnetic headphones (Audeze, HiFiMAN) and high-impedance dynamic headphones (Sennheiser HD 800, Beyerdynamic T1) need real power and control. With 2 watts per channel and 20V into 600 ohms, the BHA-1 drives them properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced headphone users\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you have balanced-terminated cables or plan to recable, the BHA-1’s female XLR outputs — 4-pin and dual 3-pin — are purpose-built for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone listeners who want speaker options later\u003c\/strong\u003e — The rear XLR outputs let the BHA-1 double as a preamplifier. One purchase covers both use cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLong-term thinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BHA-1 is a purely analog device. It does not go obsolete when streaming technology changes. It has been in production for over a decade and is still a current product. Bryston’s 10-year warranty backs it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEarned Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 has earned award recognition since its introduction in 2012 — and keeps earning new praise more than a decade later. That staying power is rare in the headphone amplifier category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eTONEAudio Magazine, 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Headphone Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eTONEAudio’s Product of the Year recognizes components the publication considers among the most significant and best-performing introductions of the year — at any price point.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Value Award\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eTONEAudio Magazine, 2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Headphone Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eTONEAudio’s Exceptional Value Award recognizes components that deliver a level of performance the publication considers remarkable relative to their asking price — products that stand out in their category as strong value.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBryston BHA-1 — Features \u0026amp; Walk-Through with Bryston’s Craig Bell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Advisor sat down with Craig Bell of Bryston for a detailed look at the BHA-1 — covering the circuit design, inputs and outputs, gain settings, and what makes it different from typical headphone amplifier designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier — Audio Advisor with Craig Bell of Bryston\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eyOpJIFry04\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is a pure analog amplifier — it needs a source to feed it a signal. Here are the pairings that make the most sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-bda-3-14-streaming-dac-with-hdmi-black-17-inch\"\u003eBryston BDA-3 DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A natural all-Bryston digital headphone system. The BDA-3’s balanced XLR output connects directly to the BHA-1’s balanced input, keeping the signal fully balanced from your digital source to your headphone driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/prnt-bymps2-sil-17in\"\u003eBryston MPS-2 External Power Supply\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Replaces the BHA-1’s internal power supply with a dedicated external unit. Nearly identical in form factor — it stacks cleanly underneath the BHA-1. An upgrade for those who want to take performance further.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\"\u003eDAC \/ Streaming DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A high-quality external DAC feeding the BHA-1 via balanced XLR makes for an outstanding all-analog headphone path from digital sources. Browse our full DAC selection to find a match at this level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\"\u003ePremium Headphones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BHA-1 was built to make demanding headphones perform at their best. If you’re ready to step up to planar magnetic or high-impedance headphones, this is the amplifier to pair them with. Call us and we’ll help you match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure where to start? Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e — we’re happy to help you build the right system around the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePure Class A Output Stage — No Compromises\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 uses six fully discrete Class A operational amplifiers, custom-built by Bryston — three per channel. Class A means the output transistors are always active. They never switch off during any part of the waveform. There is no crossover distortion, no switching noise, and no transitions in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalanced Differential Drive — Double the Voltage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn balanced mode, two of the three amplifiers per channel work together to drive each headphone driver. One carries the positive signal; one carries the inverted signal. When they combine at the driver, the voltage doubles compared to single-ended operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design also rejects common-mode noise — interference picked up along the cable that both conductors see equally. Balanced drive handles that far more effectively than single-ended operation does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Mono Construction — Full Channel Independence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left and right channels are completely separate circuits from input to output. No shared components, no shared power between them. This eliminates crosstalk — signal bleed from one channel into the other. Dual-mono is the same principle that motivates Bryston’s separate monoblock power amplifiers, now applied to headphone listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNoble Laser-Trimmed Volume Control and Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume pot is sourced from Noble and laser-trimmed at the factory for precise left\/right channel matching. Mismatched controls track unevenly at low volumes — laser trimming removes that problem. The BHA-1 also includes a dedicated balance control. This is rare on headphone amplifiers and useful for fine-tuning image placement or matching headphone channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelectable Gain — 14dB or 20dB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects between two gain settings. 14dB works well with sources that have a strong output level. 20dB is better for sources with a lower output, so the volume knob has a comfortable, usable range. Getting the gain setting right makes a real difference in how precisely you can control your listening level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeadphone Outputs — Female XLR, Three at Once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version uses female XLR connectors. Standard balanced headphone cables with male XLR plugs connect directly — no adapters needed. All three outputs can be used simultaneously. For high-impedance headphones, the BHA-1 delivers 20 volts into 600 ohms — enough for the most demanding studio and audiophile designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD at 32 ohms and 100mW is less than 0.003%. Intermodulation distortion is less than 0.001%. These are very low figures — the circuit adds almost nothing of its own to the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Inputs — Balanced, RCA, and Portable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front-panel toggle selects the active input. Three choices: balanced XLR pair, unbalanced RCA pair, and 3.5mm mini-jack for phones, tablets, or portable players. Input impedance is 10kΩ unbalanced and differentially balanced (+15kΩ\/–5kΩ). All connectors are gold plated for lasting, corrosion-free contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRear-Panel Balanced Preamplifier Outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of balanced XLR outputs on the back lets the BHA-1 function as a two-input analog preamplifier. Connect it to a power amplifier and speakers and you have a full speaker system — no separate preamp needed. TONEAudio confirmed it drives long cable runs cleanly and contributes no noise when used this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Supply, Cooling, and Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal power supply uses a toroidal transformer — the same topology as Bryston’s full-size amplifiers. The optional Bryston MPS-2 external supply replaces it for those who want more. The BHA-1 is convection cooled: no fans, no moving parts, no noise. A 12V trigger input allows automatic power-on with your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD: less than 0.003% at 32Ω and 100mW, 20Hz–20kHz. IM Distortion: less than 0.001%. Signal-to-noise ratio: greater than 105dB. Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1dB. Power output: 2 watts per channel at 32Ω. Output impedance: 2 ohms per op-amp driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild and Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachined and anodized aluminum chassis, silver faceplate, 17 inches wide. The 17-inch model is compatible with optional rack-mount ears. Built by hand in Dwight, Ontario, Canada — the same facility as Bryston’s reference power amplifiers. Every unit is individually tested before shipping. Covered by Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eAmplifier Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePure Class A, fully discrete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual-mono; 6 discrete Bryston op-amps (3 per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2W per channel @ 32Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh-Impedance Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20V into 600Ω (667mW) at 0.001% THD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLow-Impedance Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4V into 32Ω (500mW) at 0.001% THD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTHD (32Ω, 100mW, 20Hz–20kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.003%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIM Distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.001%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026gt;105dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2Ω per op-amp driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSelectable: 14dB (low) or 20dB (high)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSensitivity — High Gain (20dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e70mV in = 100mW into 50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSensitivity — Low Gain (14dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e140mV in = 100mW into 50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10kΩ (unbalanced); +15kΩ\/–5kΩ (balanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Balanced XLR pair; 1 × Unbalanced RCA pair; 1 × 3.5mm stereo mini-jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × 4-pin stereo XLR (female); 2 × 3-pin XLR (female, L\/R); 1 × ¼-inch TRS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePreamplifier Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Balanced XLR pair (rear panel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSystem Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12V trigger input (5–12V AC\/DC @ 10mA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInternal analog (toroidal transformer); optional Bryston MPS-2 external supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConvection (fanless)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFaceplate Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e17 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.71” × 17” × 11.10” (69mm × 432mm × 282mm) — without feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8 lbs (3.6kg) — unit only; 11.7 lbs (5.3kg) shipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinish \/ Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSilver anodized aluminum faceplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRack Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e17” compatible with optional rack-mount ears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCanada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 years, parts and labor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else do I need to use the BHA-1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is a headphone amplifier and preamplifier — it does not include a DAC or streamer. You’ll need a source component to feed it a signal: a DAC, a CD player, a preamplifier, or a portable player. Connect via the balanced XLR, RCA, or 3.5mm input. The BHA-1 handles the amplification from there. If you also want to drive speakers, add a power amplifier connected to its rear XLR outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 work with my headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost likely, yes. The BHA-1 works with both balanced and single-ended headphones. It delivers 2 watts per channel at 32 ohms and 20 volts into 600 ohms — enough for even the most power-hungry planar magnetic and high-impedance dynamic headphones. The two gain settings (14dB and 20dB) let you match it to sensitive in-ear monitors or hard-to-drive cans alike. If you’re unsure, call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll help you check the match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does “female XLR” mean on this version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt refers to the shape of the XLR connectors on the balanced headphone outputs. Female XLR sockets accept standard male XLR plugs — the kind found on most balanced headphone cables. You connect your cable directly without any adapters. This is the current standard version of the BHA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the BHA-1 be used as a preamplifier for a speaker system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The rear-panel balanced XLR outputs send signal to a power amplifier and speakers. The BHA-1 handles two inputs in preamp mode — balanced XLR or RCA. Reviewers at TONEAudio tested it this way with amplifiers from Pass Labs, PrimaLuna, and Van Alstine and found it worked cleanly and quietly. It’s a real preamplifier, not a workaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the 14dB and 20dB gain settings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGain controls how much the BHA-1 amplifies the incoming signal. Use 14dB (low) if your source has a high output level — this keeps the volume knob in a usable range and gives you finer control. Use 20dB (high) if your source is quiet or your headphones are hard to drive. Wrong gain for your setup makes the volume control awkward; the right gain makes it feel natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 have a remote control?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The BHA-1 uses front-panel toggle switches and knobs — no remote is included. This is a deliberate design choice that keeps the signal path simple and analog. The 12V trigger input lets it power on automatically with your system, so at least you won’t need to reach for a power button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the optional MPS-2 power supply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bryston MPS-2 is an optional external power supply that replaces the BHA-1’s internal supply. It is nearly identical in size and shape to the BHA-1 and stacks cleanly underneath it. Bryston designed it specifically for this application. It’s an upgrade for listeners who want to take every last bit of performance from the platform. Contact us for current MPS-2 pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty does the BHA-1 carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHA-1 is covered by Bryston’s 10-year parts-and-labor warranty. This covers the amplifier itself. Note that some older marketing materials and reviews reference a 20-year warranty — Bryston’s current published warranty for this product is 10 years. Confirm the current warranty terms at bryston.com\/service-and-warranty before purchasing if this is important to your decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BHA-1 include a DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The BHA-1 is a purely analog device — it has no built-in DAC or digital inputs. This is an intentional design choice. Digital technology changes quickly. Keeping the BHA-1 analog means it won’t become outdated when DAC or streaming technology evolves. Pair it with a separate DAC of your choice and upgrade that independently whenever you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBryston BHA-1 Balanced Headphone Amplifier — Silver, 17-Inch Faceplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEC AC power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner’s manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty and registration documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacking contents may vary. Confirm the complete list with Bryston or Audio Advisor before publishing. Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e if you need a specific item confirmed before you buy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"music note\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f504.svg\" alt=\"repeat\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it’s right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"phone\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our team is here at \u003ca href=\"tel:8009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f69a.svg\" alt=\"truck\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4b3.svg\" alt=\"credit card\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to learn more about headphone amplifiers, how to match an amp to your headphones, or the difference between balanced and single-ended connections? 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The BDA-3 gives you ten, and four of those are HDMI. That combination exists for one reason: it is how an SACD player hands over DSD instead of an analog signal from its own converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAlongside the HDMI inputs sit asynchronous USB, balanced AES\/EBU, optical TOSLINK and coaxial. PCM runs to 384kHz on the S\/PDIF and AES\/EBU inputs. DSD64 arrives over HDMI or USB, and USB carries DSD128 and DSD256 as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion runs on two 32-bit AKM AK4490EQ Veritas chips, one per channel rather than one shared between them. Outputs are balanced XLR at 4.0V and unbalanced RCA at 2.0V RMS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBuilt to Bryston's Usual Standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe chassis comes with a 17-inch or a 19-inch faceplate, which is a small thing until you are trying to line a rack up. It stands 3.63 inches tall on its feet, 2.76 inches without them, and 11.12 inches deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston covers the BDA-3 for five years, their term for digital products, running from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer. It is limited to the first owner and does not transfer if the unit is sold on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA dual-mono converter arrangement and separate power supply regulation are what the extra size and weight are for. Nothing here is trying to be small; it is trying to be measured well and repaired in fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This DAC Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own SACDs\u003c\/strong\u003e — the HDMI inputs accept DSD64 straight from a player's digital output, so those discs finally get converted by something better than the player's own chip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour rack is full of sources\u003c\/strong\u003e — ten digital inputs mean a streamer, a computer, a disc player, a television and a studio feed can all stay connected and switched from the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4.0V from the XLR outputs drives a long balanced cable to a distant power amplifier without the level dropping away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep components for a long time\u003c\/strong\u003e — a five-year warranty and a chassis built to be opened and serviced mean this is a purchase you make once rather than every few years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want HDMI used for two-channel audio\u003c\/strong\u003e — that is exactly what these sockets are for — pair it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/cd-players-and-transports\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCD players and transports\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the XLR outputs to your preamplifier or integrated amplifier, or the RCA pair if it is single-ended. An SACD or universal player connects on HDMI, and a computer on USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStudio and broadcast sources take AES\/EBU, while a television or older disc player uses optical or coaxial. Everything then switches from the front panel, with no need to re-plug anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the BDA-3? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD and SACD Transports:\u003c\/strong\u003e What those HDMI inputs are for — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/cd-players-and-transports\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCD Players \u0026amp; Transports\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The next box in the chain — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic Streamer:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the USB or coaxial input — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eMusic Streamers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR for the run onward — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat are the HDMI inputs for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo-channel digital audio from disc players, including DSD64 from SACDs. They are an audio path, not a video switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat converters are inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo 32-bit AKM AK4490EQ Veritas stereo converters, arranged one per channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich sample rates does it accept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM to 384kHz on S\/PDIF and AES\/EBU. DSD64 arrives over HDMI or USB, with DSD128 and DSD256 over USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat outputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBalanced XLR at 4.0V and unbalanced RCA at 2.0V RMS, so it suits both balanced and single-ended amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the 17-inch and 19-inch versions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe faceplate width only. The 19-inch fits a standard equipment rack; the 17-inch suits a domestic shelf and matching Bryston components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFive years, which is Bryston's term for digital products, from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer. It covers the first owner only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWatch this product-focused video:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5xY2Yfz1Dpk\" title=\"Product video\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudio Advisor examines this model:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RbbAAlul2fY\" title=\"Bryston BDA-3 Digital-to-Analog Converter\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about digital converters, DSD and SACD playback, or balanced connections? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 19 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45982833967277,"sku":"NEW-BYBDA3-SIL-19IN","price":4795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBDA3_SIL_02_2024__08234.1728431448.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778133138"},{"product_id":"bryston-bi200-integrated-amplifier-19-inch-silver","title":"Bryston Bi200 Integrated Amplifier - 19 Inch - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Bryston Classics, One Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Bi200 combines two of Bryston's most respected designs. One is the BP-19 preamplifier. The other is the 3B power amplifier. Both now live in a single integrated chassis. The design is fully balanced from input to output. Dual-mono construction keeps the left and right channels independent, the whole way through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDiscrete circuit paths are engineered for vanishingly low distortion. They also keep the noise floor exceptionally quiet. Power output reaches 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms. Into 4 ohms it climbs to 300 watts per channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePlug In a Turntable, Six Sources, and Your Headphones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis particular Bi200 adds Bryston's optional moving-magnet phono stage. It offers 41dB of gain. Proprietary RIAA equalization is built in. A turntable connects straight to it. No separate phono preamp is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSix analog sources round out the inputs. They split between balanced XLR and single-ended RCA connections. Bryston also fits what it calls its most powerful onboard headphone amplifier yet. It delivers real clarity and dynamics through cans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNo Fans, and No Fuss on Power-Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Bi200 is machined from aluminum. It is cooled entirely by convection. There are no fans to introduce noise. Volume runs through a digitally controlled analog circuit. A soft-start microprocessor eases power-up. RS232, Ethernet, and USB connections handle automation and remote status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHandmade in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEvery Bi200 is hand-built in Peterborough, Ontario. That is Bryston's own factory. Each one is tested extensively before it ships. Bryston then backs it with the company's well-known long-term analog warranty. That promise is one it has built its reputation on for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Bi200 comes in 17-inch or 19-inch widths. Faceplates are silver or black. Trim is grooved or smooth. That range lets the Bi200 match a home theater rack. Or it can stand out as the centerpiece of a two-channel room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePhilip Beaudette reviewed the Bi200 for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e on May 1, 2025. He wrote that \"with its vanishingly low distortion and impossibly low noise floor, the Bi-200 presented recordings in their true colors.\" He praised its \"crisp sonic imaging, relaxed demeanor at high volumes, and dynamic range at low volumes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHe noted that \"the Bi-200 retained full control over the speakers, never sounding grating or harsh.\" His verdict: \"As a Canadian-made, high-performing integrated amplifier that costs well under $10K and carries a long warranty, the Bi-200 is great value.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want two respected Bryston designs in one box\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BP-19 preamp and 3B power amp, combined and balanced throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in MM phono stage skips the need for a separate phono preamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bryston's most powerful onboard headphone amp to date lives on the front panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a component that lasts decades\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-built in Canada with Bryston's long-term analog warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want streaming or a DAC built in,\u003c\/strong\u003e the Bi200 sticks to amplification and phono duties — one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003enetwork streamers\u003c\/a\u003e adds the network side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect your speakers to the binding posts and your turntable to the phono input. Five more analog sources fill the balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs, and headphones plug into the front panel. RS232, Ethernet, or USB ties the Bi200 into a whole-home control system when you need one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet the volume once, and let 200 watts per channel do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the Bi200? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the built-in phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 watts per channel drives a serious pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality speaker cable carries all that power — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give this 37-pound Canadian a sturdy home — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, rising to 300 watts into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis model includes Bryston's optional moving-magnet phono stage with 41dB of gain and proprietary RIAA equalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, an independent buffered headphone amplifier that Bryston calls its most powerful ever offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat widths and finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e17-inch or 19-inch chassis widths, in silver or black, with grooved or smooth faceplate options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHand-built and tested at Bryston's factory in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston's long-term analog warranty, among the longest in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGregers walks through why he considers the Bi-200 one of the best integrated amplifiers around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jVg2SO34w34\" title=\"Bryston Bi-200. One of the best integrated amplifiers ever\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, phono stages, or building a Bryston system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ 19 \/ Silver \/ New","offer_id":45982872371373,"sku":"NEW-BYBI200A-19-SIL","price":9995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBI200A-SIL_01_front_2025__39411.1738856195.1280.1280_d389f5cb-fb47-4ba8-afe6-b5beba443b10.jpg?v=1778160695"},{"product_id":"bryston-bp-19-analog-preamplifier-with-mm-mc-phono-black-17-inch","title":"Bryston BP-19 Analog Preamplifier with MM\/MC Phono - Black - 17 Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eYour Turntable Plugs Straight Into It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThis is the Bryston BP-19 with the MM\/MC phono module built in at the factory. Moving magnet and moving coil are both covered. The cartridge leads go to Input 1, the ground wire goes to the post beside them, and the whole analog chain lives in one chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe rest of the preamp is pure Bryston. Two pairs of balanced XLR inputs and four pairs of RCA take your other sources. Outputs come as a variable pair and a fixed pair, in both XLR and RCA, so your power amp and a recorder can run at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSwitch Cartridge Types From the Front Panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eChange tables, or change cartridges, and nothing has to come out of the rack. The front panel menu reads MC Phono or MM Phono. Pick one and the matching stage takes over, so a moving-coil upgrade later costs you a menu press rather than another box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston hand-builds the BP-19 in Dwight, Ontario, and backs it for ten years. Faceplates come in 17-inch and 19-inch widths, silver or black, with a professional rackmount version offered too. The BR-4 remote is in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat the Phono Boards Are Doing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe moving-magnet side is Bryston's standard RIAA equalization stage, the same circuit idea as the BP-2. It gives 41dB of gain at 1kHz. It presents 47K ohms and wants 5mV, which is where the great majority of moving-magnet cartridges sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhere the Moving-Coil Gain Comes From\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMoving-coil cartridges put out far less, so Bryston puts custom step-up transformers ahead of the same RIAA stage. Gain is selectable at 20dB or 26dB. That suits cartridges in the 0.3 to 0.5mV range. The input presents 180 ohms and wants 350 microvolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe line stage around it measures the way Bryston line stages do. THD+N sits at or below 0.0006%. Intermodulation is at or below 0.0003%, noise is 110dB down on both output types, and response holds within 0.05dB from 20Hz to 20kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTurn It Down Without Losing the Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVolume runs on a digitally controlled analog step-ladder in half-decibel steps. The channels track to within a tenth of a decibel, so low-level listening stays centered. A quarter-inch headphone jack on the front panel mutes the speakers when you plug in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRS232 and an Ethernet port hand control to an installer. A trigger input drops the preamp into standby, and trigger outputs bring your power amp up with it. Standby draw is half a watt, so leaving it wired is cheap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMalcolm J. Gomes of \u003cem\u003ePositive Feedback\u003c\/em\u003e, reviewing the BP-19 on July 26, 2024, made it his reference preamplifier, writing that Bryston had \"achieved the holy grail of combining precision and accuracy with truly seductive musicality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Dewhirst of \u003cem\u003eFuture Audiophile\u003c\/em\u003e, in a January 20, 2025 review, wrote that the preamp \"is built to last, doesn’t add any color, and will easily compliment systems with components costing much more.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl is your main source\u003c\/strong\u003e — the phono stage is inside, wired to Input 1. There is no outboard box to buy, power, or find a shelf for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own a moving coil, or expect to\u003c\/strong\u003e — 20dB or 26dB of transformer gain is already fitted. Your next cartridge upgrade is a menu choice, not another purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the signal to stay analog end to end\u003c\/strong\u003e — every stage is discrete and balanced. Your cartridge and your ears are what shape the sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep components for a decade or more\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand assembly in Ontario, and a ten-year warranty. This is a buy-once box, not a stopgap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf your sources are digital, add a converter first\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BP-19 is analog from end to end. A USB, coaxial or optical feed needs converting before it arrives. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e and the digital side is covered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYour turntable goes to Input 1, with its ground lead on the post beside the phono jacks. Other sources fill the remaining XLR and RCA inputs. Run the variable outputs to your power amp, and keep the fixed pair for gear with its own volume control. Give the preamp its own shelf rather than the top of the amplifier, so the phono stage stays away from the amp's transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eDrop the needle. Everything else is already in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the BP-19? These are the natural companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The source this version was built around — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR cables carry the signal to your power amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The end of the chain, downstream of your amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its own shelf, away from the amplifier — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich input does my turntable use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eInput 1. The phono module is wired to it, and the ground post sits next to those jacks on the rear panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich cartridges suit the moving-coil input?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston sizes the step-up transformers for cartridges putting out around 0.3 to 0.5mV, with 20dB or 26dB of gain to choose from. The input presents 180 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat does the moving-magnet stage load my cartridge at?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e47K ohms, at 5mV sensitivity and 41dB of gain at 1kHz. That is the standard loading most moving-magnet cartridges are designed around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow do I switch between MM and MC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eFrom the front panel menu, which reads MC Phono or MM Phono. The change takes a moment and nothing needs rewiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston ships the BP-19 with its BR-4 infrared remote, which covers volume, mute, power and all six source buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston covers the BP-19 for ten years from the date of purchase. Buy from an authorized dealer, and register it in your name as the first owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eHifi Pig Television covers the BP-19 at its launch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/01T2yAwDe64\" title=\"Bryston BP-19 Preamplifier Launches In UK\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTabi walks a full Bryston system built around the BP-19 at Montreal Audiofest 2024:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EVeR-zikmD4\" title=\"BRYSTON Trim T10 Loudspeaker, BP-19 pre, BDA-3 DAC, 7B³ mono amp - Montreal Audiofest 2024\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about phono stages, cartridge matching, or building a system from separates? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Black \/ 17 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45982876631213,"sku":"NEW-BYBP19MC-BLK-17IN","price":7145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBP19_BLK_01_2023__56106.1725744408.1280.1280_42044195-444f-46ee-9adf-c23632f6e7ae.jpg?v=1778146638"},{"product_id":"bryston-bp-19-analog-preamplifier-silver-19-inch","title":"Bryston BP-19 Analog Preamplifier - Silver - 19 Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOne Job, Done Without Compromise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSome preamps chase every feature. The Bryston BP-19 chases one: analog amplification done properly, fully balanced from the input jacks to the output jacks. Feed it from a DAC, a disc player, or a turntable, and what goes in is what your amplifier hears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSix analog sources connect at once. Two pairs of balanced XLR inputs, four pairs of RCA. Outputs come in both flavors too. There is a variable pair and a fixed pair of each, so your power amp and a recorder can run at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePlug In Headphones and the Speakers Stand Down\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA quarter-inch headphone jack sits on the front panel. It has its own amplifier behind it. Insert a plug and the main outputs mute themselves. Late-night listening is one cable away, and there is no separate headphone amp to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston hand-builds the BP-19 in Dwight, Ontario, and backs it for ten years. Choose a 17-inch or 19-inch faceplate in silver or black. A professional rackmount version is offered too. The BR-4 remote is in the box either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Fully Balanced Actually Buys You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe signal travels as a mirrored pair the whole way. Noise picked up along the path cancels at the far end. Bryston's discrete opamp buffer measures THD+N at or below 0.0006%. Intermodulation sits at or below 0.0003%, and noise 110dB down on both output types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eVolume in Half-Decibel Steps, Not Guesswork\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVolume runs through a digitally controlled analog step-ladder. Steps are half a decibel. The two channels track each other to within a tenth of a decibel. Response stays flat within 0.05dB from 20Hz to 20kHz, so nothing is tilted on the way through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe XLR inputs want 1 volt and present 15K ohms. The RCA inputs want 500mV and present 50K. Both output types drive 12 volts into loads of 1K ohms or more. The headphone jack sits below 5 ohms, so long runs and demanding headphones are both covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWire It Into the Rest of the House\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRS232 and an Ethernet port let an installer fold the BP-19 into a control system. A trigger input puts it into standby on command. Trigger outputs wake your power amp with it, so one button starts the whole rack. Standby draw is half a watt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMalcolm J. Gomes of \u003cem\u003ePositive Feedback\u003c\/em\u003e, reviewing the BP-19 on July 26, 2024, made it his reference preamplifier, writing that Bryston had \"achieved the holy grail of combining precision and accuracy with truly seductive musicality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Dewhirst of \u003cem\u003eFuture Audiophile\u003c\/em\u003e, in a January 20, 2025 review, wrote that the preamp \"is built to last, doesn’t add any color, and will easily compliment systems with components costing much more.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the signal to stay analog end to end\u003c\/strong\u003e — every stage is discrete and balanced. Your source components are the only things shaping what you hear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep components for a decade or more\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand assembly in Ontario, and a ten-year warranty. This is a buy-once box, not a stopgap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen in headphones as often as through speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — the front-panel jack has its own amp. That saves you the cost and the shelf space of a separate one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour system lives in a rack or a control system\u003c\/strong\u003e — three faceplate widths, plus RS232, Ethernet and triggers. Your installer works around nothing, and the power amp comes up on cue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf your sources are digital, add a converter first\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BP-19 is analog from end to end. A USB, coaxial or optical feed needs converting before it arrives. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e and the digital side is covered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRun the variable XLR or RCA outputs to your power amp. Balanced is the better choice once the run passes about ten feet. Your sources fill the two XLR and four RCA inputs. The fixed pair runs at full level, so keep it for gear with its own volume control, such as a recorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThen the BP-19 does the purist's job: nothing added, nothing lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the BP-19? These are the natural companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The obvious partner for an all-analog preamp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono Preamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feeds a cartridge into any line input — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003ePhono Preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR cables carry the signal to your power amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e A proper home for a Canadian workhorse — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston ships the BP-19 with its BR-4 infrared remote, which covers volume, mute, power and all six source buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow many sources can I connect at once?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSix. Two pairs of balanced XLR inputs and four pairs of RCA. Each source has its own button on the front panel and on the remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I play vinyl through it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Connect an outboard phono preamp to any line input. Bryston also builds the BP-19 with an internal moving-magnet or moving-magnet\/moving-coil phono module, fitted at the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I listen through headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. The front panel carries a quarter-inch TRS jack, and inserting a plug mutes the main outputs so the speakers stay quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWill it fit a professional rack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Faceplates come in 17-inch and 19-inch widths, and Bryston offers a professional 19-inch rackmount version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston covers the BP-19 for ten years from the date of purchase. Buy from an authorized dealer, and register it in your name as the first owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eHifi Pig Television covers the BP-19 at its launch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/01T2yAwDe64\" title=\"Bryston BP-19 Preamplifier Launches In UK\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTabi walks a full Bryston system built around the BP-19 at Montreal Audiofest 2024:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EVeR-zikmD4\" title=\"BRYSTON Trim T10 Loudspeaker, BP-19 pre, BDA-3 DAC, 7B³ mono amp - Montreal Audiofest 2024\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about preamplifiers, balanced connections, or building a system from separates? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Silver \/ 19 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45982883479725,"sku":"NEW-BYBP19-SIL-19IN","price":5395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBP19_SIL_01_2023__68716.1725746063.1280.1280_79838d07-5506-4e53-960c-debd361929d2.jpg?v=1778146594"},{"product_id":"bryston-7b-monoblock-amplifier-silver-19-inch-faceplate-with-handles-each","title":"Bryston 7B³ Monoblock Amplifier - Silver - 19 Inch Faceplate With Handles - Each","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSix Hundred Watts, One Channel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 7B³ gives one whole chassis to a single speaker. Power supply, transformer, output stage and all of it drive one channel and nothing else. Each amplifier makes 600 watts into 8 ohms and 900 watts into 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds the 7B³ around a specially wound transformer that runs substantially more efficiently than a normal one. The company describes it as a big step up from the well-liked 4B³, with roughly twice the power on hand for the speakers that need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCooling is by convection alone, so there is no fan and nothing to whirr during a quiet passage. The enclosure and dress panel are machined and anodized aluminum, and every amplifier is made in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis listing is the silver finish with the 19-inch faceplate and front-mounted handles, sold as a single amplifier. It is the rack-friendly option, and a stereo system needs two of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eInside the Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Patented Salomie Circuit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEvery Cubed Series amplifier starts with Bryston's patented Salomie input circuit. It is the defining piece of the Cubed generation and the reason these amplifiers measure the way they do, trapping noise before it can reach the gain stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGain You Can Switch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA switch selects 23dB or 29dB of gain. That matters if you run a high-output preamp or very efficient speakers, because the lower setting gives back usable travel on the volume control instead of everything happening in the first inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOn the Bench\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNoise sits at minus 117dB on RCA and minus 119dB on XLR. Input impedance is 7.5k ohms unbalanced and 5k ohms per leg balanced. Standby draw is under 500 milliwatts, which is negligible for an amplifier of this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSoftStart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA microprocessor sequences the turn-on so the amplifier does not trip a circuit breaker when it wakes. With two of these on one ring, that is a practical detail rather than a specification, and a DC trigger input lets a preamp handle it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Mono Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of genuinely difficult speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — 600 watts into 8 ohms and 900 into 4, from a chassis doing nothing else, means the amplifier stops being the weak link and the speaker gets to do what it was designed to do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone stepping up from a 4B³\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bryston positions the 7B³ as a substantial step above the 4B³, with about twice the power, so the upgrade is a real change rather than a small one you have to strain to hear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListeners who cannot tolerate fan noise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cooling is entirely by convection, so there is no fan in the amplifier at all and nothing to intrude on a quiet passage or a late-night listen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeople matching an amp to an unusual preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e — The 23dB and 29dB gain settings, plus balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs, mean you can match a hot or a quiet preamp properly and keep real range on the volume control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEach listing is a single amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 7B³ drives one speaker, so a stereo system needs two of them. If you would rather have both channels in one box, the 4B³ and 14B³ live in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eStereo Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFeed each amplifier one channel from your preamp, on balanced XLR or single-ended RCA, then run speaker cable from its dual binding post pairs to the speaker beside it. The two pairs of posts make bi-wiring straightforward if your speaker supports it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet the gain switch to suit your preamp before you start listening. A DC trigger input lets the amplifiers power up with the rest of the system, and SoftStart handles the inrush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA pair of 7B³s needs a preamp and two of most things. Here is the list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifiers — \u003c\/strong\u003e balanced or single-ended, one stereo preamp feeds both. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBrowse preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced interconnects — \u003c\/strong\u003e two XLR runs, one per amplifier. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBrowse interconnect cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker cables — \u003c\/strong\u003e dual binding post pairs make bi-wiring easy. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBrowse speaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding speakers — \u003c\/strong\u003e 900 watts into 4 ohms suits the most demanding designs. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBrowse floorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does one make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach 7B³ delivers 600 watts into 8 ohms and up to 900 watts into 4 ohms. That is per chassis, driving one speaker, so a stereo pair puts that much behind each side of your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne per speaker. A stereo system uses two, which is the point of a mono design: the two channels share no power supply, no transformer and no chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the faceplate options?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth are the same amplifier. The 17-inch faceplate is the standard domestic fitting, and the 19-inch version comes with front-mounted handles for rack installation. Choose on how it will be housed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it take balanced cables?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs are both fitted, and a gain switch offers 23dB or 29dB so you can match the amplifier properly to whichever you use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach amplifier weighs 53 pounds and stands 5.8 inches high. Width is 17 or 19 inches depending on the faceplate, and depth is 15.5 inches, or 17.8 with the front handles fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston covers the 7B³ for ten years. Every amplifier is built in Canada and ships with its own factory test sheet. Call us at 800-942-0220 if you would like the current terms confirmed before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA walk through Bryston's whole B³ range, the 7B³ monoblocks among them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CHWAYJ_BT9I\" title=\"Bryston Amplifiers 2022 - 2.5B3, 3B3, 4B3, 7B3 mono, 9B3 multi, 14B3, 21B3\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTour Bryston's Canadian factory and testing process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mzb7vHACBNw\" title=\"Bryston factory tour\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about mono amplifiers, matching an amp to your speakers, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982919033005,"sku":"NEW-BY7B3-SIL-HND-19IN","price":7695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BY7B3_1-19SILH-Large__40515.1715196090.1280.1280_2b7f0fca-46f5-46b4-b29d-d38bc19d997e.jpg?v=1778153472"},{"product_id":"bryston-bp-19-analog-preamplifier-with-mm-phono-black-17-inch","title":"Bryston BP-19 Analog Preamplifier with MM Phono - Black - 17 Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eYour Turntable Plugs Straight Into It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThis is the Bryston BP-19 with the moving magnet phono module fitted at the factory. The cartridge leads go to Input 1 and the ground wire to the post beside them. Nothing else changes: the rest of the preamp is the same all-analog BP-19.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTwo pairs of balanced XLR inputs and four pairs of RCA take your other sources. Outputs come as a variable pair and a fixed pair, in both XLR and RCA, so your power amp and a recorder can run at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBryston Built the Analog Circuit for a Bigger Box First\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe BP-19 takes its analog section from the BR-20, Bryston's flagship. Strip out the DAC and the streamer, keep the preamp, and this is what is left. Every stage is discrete and fully balanced from input to output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston hand-builds it in Dwight, Ontario, and backs it for ten years. Faceplates come in 17-inch and 19-inch widths, silver or black, with custom colors offered. The BR-4 remote is in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat the Phono Board Is Doing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe moving magnet side is Bryston's standard RIAA equalization stage, the same circuit found in the MM\/MC version. It gives 41dB of gain at 1kHz. It presents 47K ohms and wants 5mV, which is where the great majority of moving magnet cartridges sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe line stage around it measures the way Bryston line stages do. THD+N sits at or below 0.0006% from 20Hz to 20kHz. Intermodulation is at or below 0.0003%, noise is 110dB down on both output types, and response holds within 0.05dB across the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTurn It Down Without Losing the Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVolume runs on a digitally controlled analog step-ladder in half-decibel steps. The channels track closely, so low-level listening stays centered. A quarter-inch headphone jack on the front panel mutes the main outputs the moment you plug in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRS232 and an Ethernet port hand control to an installer. A trigger input drops the preamp into standby, and trigger outputs bring your power amp up with it. The chassis is 4.6 inches high and 13 deep, and it weighs 12 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMalcolm J. Gomes of \u003cem\u003ePositive Feedback\u003c\/em\u003e, reviewing the BP-19 on July 26, 2024, made it his reference preamplifier, writing that Bryston had \"achieved the holy grail of combining precision and accuracy with truly seductive musicality\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Dewhirst of \u003cem\u003eFuture Audiophile\u003c\/em\u003e, in a January 20, 2025 review, wrote that the preamp \"is built to last, doesn’t add any color, and will easily compliment systems with components costing much more\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play records and want the phono stage inside\u003c\/strong\u003e — the moving magnet board is fitted at the factory and wired to Input 1, so there is no outboard box to buy, power, or find a shelf for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour cartridge is a moving magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e — 41dB of gain into 47K ohms suits the great majority of moving magnet cartridges, so the one on your arm now is almost certainly already matched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the signal to stay analog end to end\u003c\/strong\u003e — every stage is discrete and balanced, with no converter anywhere in the path. What you hear is your cartridge and your system, not a chipset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep components for a decade or more\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand assembly in Ontario and a ten-year warranty come with it. This is a buy-once box rather than a stopgap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play a moving coil cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e — this board is moving magnet only. Bryston makes the same preamp with step-up transformers fitted — the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-bp-19-analog-preamplifier-with-mm-mc-phono\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eBP-19 with the MM\/MC board\u003c\/a\u003e adds selectable 20dB or 26dB of gain for cartridges in the 0.3 to 0.5mV range, so you get the identical line stage with the right front end for your arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe turntable goes to Input 1 and its ground wire to the post beside it. Line sources fill the other three RCA pairs and the two XLR pairs, so a CD player, a DAC and a tuner all have a home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYour power amplifier takes the variable output, XLR or RCA. The fixed pair of each feeds a recorder or a second amplifier at full level. Headphones plug into the front. Trigger and RS232 handle switching the rest of the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the BP-19? Start here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BP-19 is a preamplifier and needs one — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moving magnet stage is fitted and waiting — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced end to end suits a preamp this quiet — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Low Z stage on the front panel will drive them — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich cartridges does the phono stage accept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMoving magnet. The stage gives 41dB of gain at 1kHz, presents 47K ohms and expects 5mV, which covers the great majority of moving magnet cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat if I move to a moving coil cartridge later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds the same preamplifier with step-up transformers fitted. That version offers selectable 20dB or 26dB of extra gain for cartridges putting out 0.3 to 0.5mV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow many sources can I connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSix line-level pairs plus the turntable: two balanced XLR pairs and four RCA pairs, with Input 1 given over to phono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I run a recorder alongside my power amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Each output type has a variable pair and a fixed pair, so the amplifier follows the volume knob while the fixed pair stays at full level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it drive headphones properly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier feeds a quarter-inch jack on the front panel, and plugging in mutes the main outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat does the warranty cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTen years, on a preamplifier hand-built in Dwight, Ontario. Confirm transfer terms with us if you are buying second-hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eHifi Pig Television covers the BP-19 at its UK launch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/01T2yAwDe64\" title=\"Bryston BP-19 Preamplifier Launches In UK\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTabi runs the BP-19 in a full Bryston system with the BDA-3 and 7B³ monoblocks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EVeR-zikmD4\" title=\"BRYSTON Trim T10 Loudspeaker, BP-19 pre, BDA-3 DAC, 7B3 mono amp\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about phono cartridges, balanced preamplifier connections, or building a system from separates? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Black \/ 17 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45983018877101,"sku":"NEW-BYBP19MM-BLK-17IN","price":6395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBP19_BLK_01_2023__13948.1725745070.1280.1280_d8162f75-41b9-4bdf-aebb-2076206c1342.jpg?v=1778146602"},{"product_id":"bryston-4b-stereo-power-amplifier-silver-19-inch-faceplate-with-handles","title":"Bryston 4B³ Stereo Power Amplifier - Silver - 19 Inch Faceplate with Handles","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe One Most People Should Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston has built a version of the 4B since 1976, and the Cubed generation is the one to own. It makes 300 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 500 into 4, which is enough for nearly any speaker in nearly any room, without stepping up to the size and cost of a flagship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach channel runs its own power supply and its own transformer. Nothing is shared but the power cord. So a bass note that leans hard on one channel cannot rob the other, and the stereo image holds together when the volume goes up rather than collapsing toward the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd it has a second life if you need one. A pair of 4B³s can be bridged to mono, 900 watts each into 8 ohms, so the amplifier you buy today can become half of a monoblock pair later rather than being traded in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQuiet by Design, Not by Accident\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAll Cubed amplifiers use a patented input circuit developed with Dr. Alexandru Salomie. It takes the first stage of gain and is built to reject the interference a modern house is full of, from Wi-Fi to switching power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe result is a background that stays out of the way: noise measures −112dB through RCA and −117dB through the balanced XLR input. THD+N holds at or below 0.005% from 20Hz to 20kHz at the full 300 watts, and response runs from below 1Hz to 100kHz at −3dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEvery 4B³ is burned in at the factory for 100 hours and comes with a printout of its own measurements, so you see how your unit performed rather than a brochure figure. It weighs 42 pounds, is convection cooled with no fan, and Bryston builds it in Dwight, Ontario, with a 10-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRoger Kanno reviewed the 4B³ for SoundStage! Hi-Fi. \"With virtually faultless sound and the ability to drive just about any speaker with ease, the 4B3 may well be the best value today in a high-end, high-powered, solid-state amplifier,\" he wrote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat he heard was \"sound that was at once brawny and precise, yet very subtle and refined when the music required it.\" His bottom line: \"If I were in the market for a new amp, I'd buy the Bryston 4B3 without hesitation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChristiaan Punter of HiFi-Advice, reviewing the Cubed range on 26 December 2017, found the treble \"supremely subtle and decidedly non-edgy, even with the most critical speakers\", and the series as a whole \"generous, smooth, rich and relaxed, yet very powerful\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want to stop thinking about power\u003c\/strong\u003e — 300 watts into 8 ohms and 500 into 4 covers almost any speaker in almost any room, so the amplifier stops being the part of the system you worry about.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour system might grow\u003c\/strong\u003e — a second 4B³ bridges the pair to 900 watts of mono each, so today's stereo amp becomes half a monoblock rig later instead of a trade-in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want proof, not promises\u003c\/strong\u003e — every unit is burned in for 100 hours and ships with a printout of its own bench measurements, so you know what yours actually does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou buy once\u003c\/strong\u003e — ten years of warranty on an amplifier built in Dwight, Ontario, and cooled by convection alone, so there is no fan to fail and nothing to service on a schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are building a full separates system\u003c\/strong\u003e — pair it with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier-1\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBR-20\u003c\/a\u003e, or with a streamer\/DAC that has a volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFeed it from your preamplifier by balanced XLR or single-ended RCA, selecting the input on the rear panel. Input impedance is 7.5k ohms unbalanced and 30k ohms balanced. Speakers go to the binding posts, which take spades, bananas or bare wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSet gain to 23dB or 29dB so your volume control sits in a comfortable range. A DC trigger brings the amp up with the rest of the system, and a controlled startup sequence stops it tripping a breaker on switch-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the 4B³? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required, and the natural next decision — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five hundred watts into 4 ohms needs cable to match — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR is the better run from preamp to amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forty-two convection-cooled pounds wants air around it — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e300 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 500 watts per channel into 4 ohms. Bridged to mono, a 4B³ makes 900 watts into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is it different from the 3B³ and the 14B³?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePower, mostly. The 3B³ makes 200 watts per channel, the 4B³ 300, and the 14B³ 600. All three share the same Salomie input circuit and dual-mono construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat do the two gain settings do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThey set how hard the amplifier amplifies, at 23dB or 29dB. Choose the one that puts your preamp's volume control in a usable range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I rack-mount it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 17-inch and 19-inch faceplates on this listing are not rack-mountable, though the 19-inch does add front handles. Bryston makes a separate PRO version with a rack-mount panel — call us on 800-942-0220 and we will work out which one you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it come with test results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Every Bryston amplifier is burned in for 100 hours and ships with a printout of its own measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere is it built, and what warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBryston builds it in Dwight, Ontario, Canada, and covers it with a 10-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA first listen to the 4B³ in a working system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hsUQM52WSZs\" title=\"Bryston 4B3 First Test\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTour Bryston's Canadian factory and testing process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mzb7vHACBNw\" title=\"Bryston factory tour\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power amplifiers, bridging amplifiers to mono, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45983041880237,"sku":"NEW-BY4B3-SIL-HND-19IN","price":7695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/by4b3_19silh_str-large__38997.1724174460.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778109316"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bryston.oembed?page=3","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}