{"product_id":"bryston-bi200-integrated-amplifier-with-mm-mc-20db-phono-17-inch-black","title":"Bryston Bi200 Integrated Amplifier with MM\/MC (20dB) Phono - 17 Inch - Black","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\u003eThe Bryston Bi-200 is an integrated amplifier — meaning it combines a preamplifier and a power amplifier into a single unit. A preamplifier selects your source and controls volume; a power amplifier takes that signal and delivers the watts that drive your speakers. The Bi-200 does both, and it does so in an unusually direct way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBryston is remarkably candid about what the Bi-200 is: it is, in their own words, “literally constructed from the Bryston BP-19 Preamplifier and 3B Cubed power amplifier united in a single chassis.” Two complete, separately developed components share one enclosure. The only thing the preamplifier and power amplifier sections have in common is the power cable entering the chassis. Everything else — transformers, power supplies, circuit boards — is fully independent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis approach has a practical payoff. Buying the BP-19 preamplifier and 3B Cubed separately costs around $11,190. The Bi-200 with MM\/MC phono costs $10,245 — and eliminates the need for a set of interconnects between them. You get the same engineering in a smaller footprint at a lower price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bi-200 is a \u003cstrong\u003eClass A\/B\u003c\/strong\u003e design. The output stage operates in Class A — the most linear, lowest-distortion mode — for the first portion of its power output, then transitions to Class B for higher demands. Most listening happens in the Class A region. The power stage delivers \u003cstrong\u003e200 watts per channel into 8-ohm speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e300 watts per channel into 4-ohm loads\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is genuine, high-current output that can drive a very wide range of speakers, including demanding low-sensitivity designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets the Bi-200 apart within Bryston’s own lineup is that it’s the first Bryston integrated amplifier to feature a \u003cstrong\u003efully balanced preamplifier section\u003c\/strong\u003e. Earlier Bryston integrateds offered balanced inputs on the power amp side but used unbalanced signal paths in the preamp. The Bi-200’s preamp is balanced end-to-end — from the XLR inputs through the internal connection to the power stage and out the balanced pre-outputs. This tighter, more noise-resistant signal path allows the class-A preamp section to reach a measured THD figure of below 0.0006%. That’s extraordinarily low for a preamp at any price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the standalone 3B Cubed, the power stage employs Bryston’s \u003cstrong\u003epatented Salomie input circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e — 12 active devices arranged to trap and eliminate distortion and radio-frequency interference before it can enter the signal path. According to Bryston, this circuit achieves less than 0.001% distortion, the lowest measured figure of any amplifier they have ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amplifier is convection cooled — no fans, no noise. A \u003cstrong\u003eSoftStart microprocessor\u003c\/strong\u003e brings it online gradually at power-up to prevent tripping your household breaker. The volume control is digitally managed but fully analog in signal path: a rotary encoder adjusts level in 2, 1, and 0.5 dB steps (finer steps at lower volumes), and a compact OLED display shows the current level and input selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version includes Bryston’s optional \u003cstrong\u003eMM\/MC phono module with 20 dB MC step-up gain\u003c\/strong\u003e. The module uses a moving-coil step-up transformer and accepts cartridges with outputs as low as 0.1 mV. Gain is user-selectable between 20 dB and 26 dB via internal switches. For MC cartridges outputting 0.4 mV or higher, the 20 dB setting is recommended; cartridges between 0.1 and 0.2 mV should use the 26 dB setting. It also handles MM cartridges, with 41 dB of gain at 1 kHz for the MM input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Bi-200 is handmade at Bryston’s facility in Dwight, Ontario, Canada, and is backed by Bryston’s \u003cstrong\u003e20-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e covering parts and labor. The warranty is transferable to subsequent owners with the original bill of sale from an authorized Bryston dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are Reviewers Saying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Beaudette, SoundStage! Hi-Fi, May 8, 2025 — Reviewers’ Choice Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeaudette’s full review resulted in both a Reviewers’ Choice award and a Recommended Reference Component designation from SoundStage! Hi-Fi. He described the essential Bryston character as fully present in the Bi-200 — what he called the “strong, quiet, relaxed type — only more so.” His verdict: a Canadian-made amplifier that costs well under $10,000, carries a 20-year warranty, and is “great value and is easy to recommend.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAVForums, October 2025 — Highly Recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe AVForums reviewer called the Bi-200 “a masterpiece of the breed and an easy Best Buy.” Testing the amp with current-hungry Acoustic Energy AE1 40th Anniversary speakers, the reviewer described the headroom as “huge” and noted an absolute absence of coloration or strain. The verdict: when paired with sources and speakers you trust, the Bi-200 becomes “self-effacing to the point of invisibility” — getting out of the music’s way entirely.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChristiaan Punter, Hi-Fi Advice, 2024 — HFA Highly Recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePunter awarded the Bi-200 a Highly Recommended designation after an extended listening session. He singled out Bryston’s candor — the company’s willingness to state plainly that all their amplifiers share the same sonic character, differing only in power — calling it rare and admirable. He noted that the Bi-200’s fully balanced preamp section represents a meaningful step forward over earlier Bryston integrateds and recommended it without reservation.\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 You want the performance of Bryston separates — the BP-19 preamp and 3B Cubed power amp — in a single unit that takes up less space and costs around $2,700 less than buying them individually.\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 You have demanding speakers — low-sensitivity designs, 4-ohm loads, or large floor-standers — that need real current on tap. The Bi-200’s 200W \/ 300W (8 Ω \/ 4 Ω) output handles nearly any speaker load with authority.\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 You play vinyl and want a no-compromise phono stage built in. This version includes the MM\/MC phono module with a moving-coil step-up transformer, so your turntable connects directly without a separate phono stage.\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 You’re an analog purist. The Bi-200 has no built-in DAC and no streaming. Every input is analog. If you want a clean, simple, all-analog signal path, this is 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 You want something built to last. The 20-year transferable warranty is one of the longest in consumer electronics. Bryston expects this amplifier to outlast the gear around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bi-200 has six analog line inputs: four single-ended RCA pairs and two balanced XLR pairs. There is no digital input and no network connection — this is a dedicated analog component. You select among inputs using the front-panel buttons or the included BR-4 remote, and the chosen source is shown on the front-panel OLED display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutputs include both fixed and variable pre-outs — a balanced XLR pair and a single-ended RCA pair — so you can add a powered subwoofer or a second power amplifier without disturbing the main speaker connection. The speaker binding posts on the rear panel accept spade lugs, banana plugs, or bare wire. A headphone output sits on the front panel via a standard 1\/4-inch jack. According to Bryston, the Bi-200 includes the most powerful headphone amplifier section they have ever built into an integrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eDC trigger output\u003c\/strong\u003e lets compatible downstream components — a powered subwoofer, for example — power on automatically when the Bi-200 does. For custom installation and automation systems, the Bi-200 supports \u003cstrong\u003eRS232, USB, and Ethernet control\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it compatible with Crestron, Control4, and similar home automation platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phono input (on this MM\/MC version) occupies one of the four RCA input slots. Gain and loading for the MC step-up transformer are set via internal switches — if you change cartridges frequently between very different output levels, keep that in mind, as it is an internal adjustment rather than a front-panel control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProfessional Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Beaudette — SoundStage! Hi-Fi — May 8, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeaudette’s review earned the Bi-200 two simultaneous honors: a Reviewers’ Choice award at publication and, two weeks later, a place on SoundStage!’s Recommended Reference Components list. He described the amplifier as embodying what he called the “essential Bryston sound” — the “strong, quiet, relaxed type — only more so and more laid-back.” SoundStage!’s editorial summary noted that the Bi-200 “distinguished itself by virtually disappearing sonically, delivering music as it was recorded — uncolored and unrestrained.” His overall verdict: great value, easy to recommend, impressive performance at a price well under $10,000 backed by a 20-year warranty.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAVForums — October 2025 — Highly Recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe AVForums reviewer tested the Bi-200 with a range of speakers, including the current-hungry Acoustic Energy AE1 40th Anniversary — a notoriously demanding loudspeaker. The reviewer noted that the Bi-200’s massive headroom combined with an “absolute lack of colouration or strain” eliminated the AE1’s difficult tendencies entirely. The Bi-200 was described as “self-effacing to the point of invisibility” — and ultimately called “a masterpiece of the breed.” The conclusion: “an easy Best Buy” and a strong candidate for the last integrated amplifier someone would ever need to buy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChristiaan Punter — Hi-Fi Advice — 2024 — HFA Highly Recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePunter awarded the Bi-200 an HFA Highly Recommended designation following his evaluation. He praised Bryston’s transparency — including their stated position that all their amplifiers share the same character and differ only in power output, a claim he found credible and refreshing. He highlighted the significance of the Bi-200’s fully balanced preamplifier section as a genuine engineering advance over Bryston’s earlier integrateds, and concluded the amplifier could be recommended without reservation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEarned Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its first year of reviews, the Bi-200 has collected recognition from respected publications across two continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReviewers’ Choice Award\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstagehifi.com\/\"\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/a\u003e, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Integrated Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eSoundStage!’s Reviewers’ Choice designation is awarded to components the reviewing editor considers a standout recommendation within their category and price range.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Reference Component\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstagehifi.com\/\"\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/a\u003e, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Integrated Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eSoundStage!’s Recommended Reference Components list is reserved for components the editors consider benchmarks in their category — a selective designation the publication has maintained for decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly Recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.avforums.com\/\"\u003eAVForums\u003c\/a\u003e, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Integrated Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eAVForums is one of the UK’s largest and most-read audio and home theater review platforms; the Highly Recommended badge is awarded to products the reviewing editor considers among the best in their category.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3I — Video section: Search YouTube for \"Bryston Bi-200\"; verify channel before embedding. --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding your system around the Bi-200? Here are some great companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers.\u003c\/strong\u003e With 200 watts into 8 ohms and 300 into 4 ohms, the Bi-200 drives a very wide range of loudspeakers. It’s especially well-suited to larger floor-standers, low-sensitivity designs, and any speaker with a complex or demanding impedance curve. \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/speakers\/\"\u003eShop speakers »\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable.\u003c\/strong\u003e This version already includes Bryston’s MM\/MC phono stage, so your turntable connects directly. You’ll want a quality tonearm cable to take full advantage of the phono module’s low noise floor. \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/turntables\/\"\u003eShop turntables »\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC or Music Streamer.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bi-200 is pure analog — it has no built-in DAC. A quality DAC or streamer with line-level analog outputs connects to any of the four RCA or two XLR inputs. \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/digital-audio\/\"\u003eShop digital audio »\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker cables.\u003c\/strong\u003e A high-current amplifier like the Bi-200 rewards good speaker cables. \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cables\/speaker-cables\/\"\u003eShop speaker cables »\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced (XLR) interconnects.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your source components have balanced outputs, connect them to the Bi-200’s XLR inputs for the best noise rejection. \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cables\/interconnect-cables\/interconnects-with-xlrs\/\"\u003eShop XLR interconnects »\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower conditioner.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean AC benefits every component in a high-resolution system. \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/electronics\/power-products\/power-conditioners\/\"\u003eShop power conditioners »\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmplifier Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious Power in a Compact Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Bi-200 delivers 200 watts per channel into 8-ohm speakers and 300 watts per channel into 4-ohm loads. That’s the same power output as the standalone 3B Cubed power amplifier — in a chassis roughly the same size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally Low Distortion, End to End\u003c\/strong\u003e — The class-A preamp section measures below 0.0006% total harmonic distortion, according to Bryston. Through the full system — preamp plus power amp — THD+N stays below 0.005% from 20 Hz to 20 kHz at rated power into 8 ohms. Intermodulation distortion is at or below 0.005%, typically 0.002%. These figures place the Bi-200 among the lowest-measuring integrated amplifiers available at any price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Low Noise Floor\u003c\/strong\u003e — The preamplifier section measures a signal-to-noise ratio of –110 dBr, balanced or single-ended. Through the full amplifier, noise is below –108 dBr (weighted, 22 Hz–22 kHz). In practice: the Bi-200 is essentially silent between notes, even through efficient speakers in a quiet room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Transient Response\u003c\/strong\u003e — A slew rate greater than 60 V\/µs means the amplifier can track rapid transient peaks — drum strikes, plucked strings, leading edges — without rounding or smearing the attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTopology \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Direct Union of Two Bryston Classics\u003c\/strong\u003e — The preamp section is taken directly from the BP-19, which itself was developed alongside the flagship BR-20. The power section is the complete 3B Cubed. Both circuits are fully independent inside the chassis; they share only the incoming power cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully Balanced Signal Path — A First for Bryston Integrated Amplifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Previous Bryston integrateds offered balanced connections on the power amp side only. The Bi-200’s preamplifier section is fully balanced from input to output, including the internal connection to the power amp stage. According to Bryston, the new digitally controlled analog volume system made this possible by eliminating the need for a traditional four-taper potentiometer. The result is a lower noise floor and better common-mode noise suppression than earlier designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatented Salomie Input Circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e — The power stage uses the same input circuit found in the 3B Cubed and 4B Cubed — 12 active devices configured to act as a highly linear buffer and RF\/EMI filter. Bryston states the circuit achieves less than 0.001% distortion, the lowest of any amplifier the company has ever measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Mono Power Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — The left and right power amp channels each have their own independent transformer and power supply. Dynamic demands on one channel can’t draw from the other channel’s reserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigitally Controlled, Fully Analog Volume\u003c\/strong\u003e — The rotary encoder-based volume control adjusts level in 2 dB steps above –20 dB and finer 1 dB and 0.5 dB steps at lower volumes. Volume and input selection are shown on a compact OLED display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully Convection Cooled\u003c\/strong\u003e — No fans. The machined aluminum chassis acts as a heatsink. The amplifier operates in complete silence at all listening levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe MM\/MC Phono Stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoving-Coil Step-Up Transformer, Selectable Gain\u003c\/strong\u003e — This version includes Bryston’s MM\/MC phono module, which uses a moving-coil step-up transformer with user-selectable gain of 20 dB or 26 dB (set via internal switches). For MC cartridges with an output of 0.4 mV or higher, 20 dB is recommended. For cartridges between 0.1 and 0.2 mV, use 26 dB. For MM cartridges, the module provides 41 dB of gain at 1 kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSix Analog Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Four single-ended RCA pairs and two balanced XLR pairs. All purely analog — no digital inputs, no DAC, no streaming. Input selection is via front-panel buttons or the included BR-4 remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fixed and variable pre-outs in both balanced XLR and single-ended RCA let you add a powered subwoofer or a second power amplifier. The front-panel 1\/4-inch headphone jack drives Bryston’s most powerful onboard headphone circuit to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemote, Automation \u0026amp; Trigger\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BR-4 remote controls input selection, volume, mute, and power. RS232, USB, and Ethernet ports support two-way control from automation platforms. A DC trigger output can power on compatible downstream components automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachined in Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built at Bryston’s facility in Dwight, Ontario. The enclosure is machined aluminum. The 17-inch faceplate is anodized aluminum; this SKU is available in black or silver. Optional finish choices include Gun Metal Grey, Champagne, and custom colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSame Footprint as the 3B Cubed\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Bi-200 is notably compact for a 200-watt integrated. According to Audio Advisor’s product description, it is the same size as the standalone 3B Cubed power amplifier.\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;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifier with MM\/MC Phono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAmplifier Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eClass A\/B, dual-mono\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;\"\u003e200 W per channel (8 Ω)  |  300 W per channel (4 Ω)\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+N — Preamp Section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt; 0.0006% (20 Hz–20 kHz)\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 — Full System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt; 0.005% (20 Hz–20 kHz, rated power, 8 Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIMD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e≤ 0.005%, typically ≤ 0.002%\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;\"\u003eSNR — Preamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e–110 dBr (balanced and single-ended outputs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSNR — Full System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt; –108 dBr (weighted, 22 Hz–22 kHz)\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 — Preamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.05 dB\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 — Full System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.1 dB\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;\"\u003eSlew Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026gt; 60 V\/µs\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 Sensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.0 V \/ 100 W (8 Ω)\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;\"\u003e4 × single-ended RCA  |  2 × balanced XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × balanced XLR pre-out (fixed\/variable)  |  1 × RCA pre-out  |  1 × headphone (1\/4”, front panel)\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;\"\u003eDigitally controlled analog; rotary encoder; 2 \/ 1 \/ 0.5 dB steps; OLED display\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;\"\u003eMM\/MC; MM gain 41 dB at 1 kHz; MC step-up transformer, 20 dB or 26 dB (internal switch)\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;\"\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBryston BR-4 (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAutomation \/ Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRS232, USB, Ethernet (2-way)\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;\"\u003eTrigger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDC trigger output\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;\"\u003eFully convection cooled (no fans)\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;\"\u003e37 lb  |  16.8 kg\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;\"\u003eVerify with Bryston — same footprint as 3B Cubed per AA description (approx. 6.3” × 17” × 11.45”)\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlack or Silver anodized aluminum, 17” faceplate (non-rack-mount)\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 Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHandmade in Canada (Dwight, Ontario)\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;\"\u003e20 years, parts \u0026amp; labor, transferable (Bryston) — see Notes\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 Bi-200?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot much — the Bi-200 is a complete integrated amplifier. Add a pair of speakers, speaker cables, and your source components (a turntable, streamer, CD player, or DAC with line-level analog outputs) and you’re ready. This version already includes the MM\/MC phono stage, so no separate phono preamp is needed for a turntable. If you’d like help designing a full system around the Bi-200, give us a call at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Bi-200 a good match for my speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bi-200’s 200W (8 Ω) \/ 300W (4 Ω) output and dual-mono construction give it the current reserves to drive most loudspeakers, including demanding low-sensitivity and 4-ohm designs. But the right match also depends on your room, your listening levels, and your specific speakers’ sensitivity and impedance curves. Our team helps with exactly this kind of question every day — give us a call at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the differences between Class A, Class A\/B, and Class D amplifiers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass A\u003c\/strong\u003e amplifiers keep their output transistors conducting at all times, which produces the most linear signal but generates significant heat and uses power continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass A\/B\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Bi-200’s design — operates in Class A for the first portion of its output, then transitions to a more efficient mode as volume rises. Most listening happens entirely within the Class A region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass D\u003c\/strong\u003e amplifiers use high-speed switching to achieve very high efficiency and run very cool. Modern Class D designs from quality manufacturers have become highly competitive, though the topology differs fundamentally from Class A\/B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this version include a phono stage, and what cartridges does it work with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — this SKU includes Bryston’s MM\/MC phono module with a moving-coil step-up transformer. The module handles both MM and MC cartridges. For MM cartridges, gain is 41 dB at 1 kHz. For MC cartridges, gain is user-selectable between 20 dB and 26 dB via internal switches: use 20 dB for cartridges outputting 0.4 mV or higher, and 26 dB for cartridges outputting 0.1–0.2 mV. Note that the gain setting is an internal adjustment, not a front-panel control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Bi-200 compare to buying the BP-19 and 3B Cubed separately?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BP-19 preamplifier lists at $5,195 and the 3B Cubed power amplifier at $5,995 — a combined price of $11,190 before interconnects. The Bi-200 with MM\/MC phono is $10,245 and eliminates the need for a set of interconnects between them. The circuitry inside is, by Bryston’s own account, identical to the two separate components. If you need the flexibility to upgrade or swap the preamp and power amp independently, the separates route makes sense. If you want the same engineering in a single box that costs less and takes up less space, the Bi-200 is the more practical choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the Bi-200 with a subwoofer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Bi-200 provides both balanced XLR and single-ended RCA pre-outputs, selectable between fixed and variable level. Either output can drive a powered subwoofer’s line-level input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Bi-200 good for home theater use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with one important caveat: the Bi-200 is a pure analog component with no digital inputs and no HDMI. If your surround processor has analog line-level outputs, you can connect it to one of the Bi-200’s RCA or XLR inputs. The DC trigger output and RS232\/Ethernet control make it easy to integrate into a home automation system. For a dedicated two-channel music room that doubles as a movie room, it’s an excellent choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Bi-200’s warranty, and is it transferable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBryston covers the Bi-200 with a 20-year warranty on parts and labor for analog electronics. The warranty is transferable to subsequent owners with the original bill of sale from an authorized Bryston dealer. Keep your original purchase receipt, or register through bryston.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Bi-200 run hot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, not hot. It’s fully convection cooled with no fans, so the chassis acts as a heatsink. Under normal listening conditions it will be warm to the touch on the top and sides. Give it a few inches of clearance above and on the sides, and don’t stack anything directly on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBryston Bi-200 Integrated Amplifier — 17” faceplate, with MM\/MC (20 dB) phono module installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBryston BR-4 remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable IEC AC power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner’s manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty and registration information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacking contents should be confirmed with Bryston or Audio Advisor before publishing. A factory-matched performance certificate may also be included — verify.\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 integrated amplifiers, how to match one to your speakers, or how to get the most out of a built-in phono stage? 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