When did the Bryston 4b-st amplifier come out?

Until the arrival of the 4B-ST, I had never had the chance to hear any Bryston amplifier, although I had a Bryston 10B electronic crossover in my system for years with very good results.

What kind of sound does a Bryston amplifier make?

A, McIntosh 352 solid state, and various tube amps. The Bryston has a bright, piercing quality in the lower treble. It becomes easily confused during demanding, highly complex passages, with the imaging going to hell. It has a rather “blanched” sound, which others call neutral.

Is the Bryston SST amplifier worth the money?

The Bryston ST (and now SST) series represents an excellent example of this quality. Yes, you can spend 2 or 3 times as much and get better performance in one area or another, but, for most of us, Bryston delivers very high quality sound and doesn’t require a neurosurgeon’s income or a second mortgage.

Are there any Bryston amplifiers with power line conditioning?

Bryston amplifiers have built in power line conditioning and are degraded, according to Bryston, by a lot of power line conditioners. Chang Lightspeed being a notable professionally reviewed exception. The lightspeed does an amazing job of cleaning up the dirty AC power without limiting speed.

How big is the Bryston 4B stereo amplifier?

The Bryston 4B NRB is a class-AB2 solid-state stereo power amplifier. Smaller than some of the monoblock amplifiers reviewed in these pages, its slim profile and 44 pounds belie its power capacity. Bryston rates this amplifier at 250Wpc continuous into 8 ohms, 400Wpc into 4 ohms, and 800W, bridged, into 8 ohms.

Where can I get Bryston amplifiers in Canada?

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What happens when you return a Bryston amplifier?

Bryston will remedy the problem by repair or replacement, as we deem necessary, to restore the product to full performance. Bryston will pay return shipping only for the full length of the specific product’s warranty. In the event of a defect or malfunction, contact Bryston’s repair centers for return authorization.

The Bryston ST (and now SST) series represents an excellent example of this quality. Yes, you can spend 2 or 3 times as much and get better performance in one area or another, but, for most of us, Bryston delivers very high quality sound and doesn’t require a neurosurgeon’s income or a second mortgage.