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Model: | 2B LP |
Category: | Amplifier (SS) |
Suggested Retail Price: | $? |
Description: | 60 watt/channel dual mono power amplifier |
Manufacturer URL: | Bryston |
Model Picture: | View |
Review by Belgarchi on March 29, 2010 at 17:12:02 IP Address: 216.80.143.3 | Add Your Review for the 2B LP |
- I had the 2B-LP Pro version (with XLR input, headphone outputs).
- This power amp is not very stylish, but very well built. Dual-Mono architecture, with two toroidal transformers, 18,600 microFarads of capacitors (adequate for 2x60W), two pairs of transistors.
- It sounds like 2x90W instead of 2x60W. The sound is dynamic and powerful; the soundstage is ultra-large and deep. I am not sure it is not 'too much', but I love it. The balance is on the 'warm' side, but the upper bass are very well defined, not 'boomy'. Liquid medium, good highs but close to agressive. It would be a problem only with a few speakers, like some JM Lab for example.
- The service and 20-years warranty of Bryston are well known, but I must say it again: it is wonderful.
Product Weakness: | Look; price went up too fast. |
Product Strengths: | Built quality, 20 years warranty, soundstage, dynamic sound |
Amplifier: | See review |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Rotel RC-1090 |
Sources (CDP/Turntable): | Classe CDP-10 |
Speakers: | B&W, DIY |
Cables/Interconnects: | M.C., Audioquest |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Various |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 30 x 20 x 15 |
Room Comments/Treatments: | Neutral |
Time Period/Length of Audition: | 2 years |
Other (Power Conditioner etc.): | Monster Cable |
Type of Audition/Review: | Product Owner |
Bryston's 2B series really deserves wider recognition.
Try keeping it "on" 24/7 and see if you like it a little more..
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