Bryston?


For over 20 years I used Bryston pre- and power amps. Then came the streaming era and somehow I never went back to Bryston. 
Now it occurs to me that nobody on A'gon seems to mention  this once-revered Canadian line. So, what's the story? I know they still have US dealers.

hickamore

 

@bslon

"You don’t hear much about Bryston around here because the gear performs and doesn’t have problems."

Exactly!

 

It’s not just about problems. Sometimes people have questions of interest and more. It’s easy to find Bryston amps and such on the used market, and it’s also interesting to fun and understand what/why people are selling, upgrading, and what other Bryston models people are upgrading to, and why.

Doing a search here on Agon there seems to be less chatter about Bryston compared to many other brands. Maybe there is another forum where Bryston owners and fans hang out?

 

Thanks to all for the updates on Bryston. Sounds like they are still doing, or trying to do, what they always did, but with rarely anything new to talk about. Also seems the 20-year warranties could still be a strong selling point for those young enough to care and not inclined to audiophiliac hobbyism.

I just bought a 4B3 to go with my Sopras.

I can't get over the posters who base their buying decisions on a single comment from a stranger lol.

" @jaybe I just bought a 4B3 to go with my Sopras.

I can’t get over the posters who base their buying decisions on a single comment from a stranger lol."

 

Did buy your 4B3 new or used? And if new where did you purchase it from if you don’t mind sharing, Thx.

 

hickamore

Thanks to all for the updates on Bryston. Sounds like they are still doing, or trying to do, what they always did, but with rarely anything new to talk about.

They've introduced a new preamplifier, a whole new line of Class D amplifiers, new speakers, and have taken over production of the excellent Magnum Dynalab tuners. At the same time, they are supporting its large installed base of components - I've had excellent service on my vintage 4B, and the little hiccup my BDP-3 player encountered last year was swiftly resolved remotely, unlike the "support" I got from Aurender.