Amp/Preamp Asylum: REVIEW: Bryston 2B LP Amplifier (SS) by Belgarchi

Model:	2B LP
Category:	Amplifier (SS)
Suggested Retail Price:	$?
Description:	60 watt/channel dual mono power amplifier
Manufacturer URL:	Bryston
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Review by Belgarchi on March 29, 2010 at 17:12:02
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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

Associated Equipment for this Review:

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

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