Bryston BP-2 Moving Magnet Phono Stage

Superb Performing Compact Phono Preamp

Bryston's BP-2 MM is a superb sounding compact phono stage for moving magnet cartridges. It packs impressive performance into a one-third size component and will have a big impact on the sound of your record playback system. The BP-2 MM boasts exceptionally flat frequency response of +/-0.1dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz with inverse RIAA EQs. Gain is 41dB.

Moving magnet cartridges perform best when presented with a capacitive load. Bryston's ultra clean gain stage ensures the right boost and load with very low noise. The BP-2 offers four settings for capacitive loading (with between 100 and 400 pF capacitance) which can be set internally with jumpers. The desired loading for your cartridge may be found in the documentation included with the cartridge.

Connections

Connections consist of one pair of unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs. The rear panel also contains a ground terminal. There is also an input for the separately available Bryston PS-3 (or MPS-2) power supply.

Optional PS-3 Power Supply

For maximum signal purity, the Bryston BP-2 does not include an onboard power supply. It requires the separately available PS-3 Power Supply, which is an isolated and ultra-pure power source. If you already own a Bryston MPS-2 eternal power supply for Bryston components, you may use an available output from the MPS-2 instead.

Note: Operation requires the optional Bryston PS-3 (or MPS-2) power supply, sold separately.

• High quality, low distortion active gain stage
• Exceptionally flat frequency response of +/-0.1dB 20Hz-20kHz with inverse RIAA EQs
• Selectable loading between 100pF and 400pF when used for MM cartridge gain
• Powered by optional external Bryston PS-3 (or MPS-2) power supply (sold separately)
• Superb RIAA accuracy
• All steel chassis and top cover
• Choose black or silver finish

Note: Operation requires the optional Bryston PS-3 (or MPS-2) power supply, sold separately.

• Gain: 41dB
• Frequency response: +/-0.1dB 20Hz-20kHz with inverse RIAA EQs
• Dimensions: 5.7" wide, 2.25" high, 8" deep

"Captivating tube-like sweetness and rhythmic musicality for fatigue-free listening; revealing; excellent grip on big-scale recordings, lining the sound stage with spatial detail and textured layering; holds itself well partnering modest and high-end front end equipment; ability to handle a wide range of cartridges across the price spectrum; the 20-year Bryston warranty."

- See Meng, audioFi.net, June 2018