Brio R has arrived (finally)

[spockfish]

Finally my Brio R has arrived! It was delayed due to the dutch importer ran out of stock. Guess the Brio R is popular these days

Anyhow, it was worth the wait! Got it running for a few hours, but the difference and improvement in comparison with my old Marantz PM 78 is very noticable. More (tight) bass is what stands out, but the 'lighteness' is just great. It all sounds 'airy', and in music where the Marantz was struggling this little guy seams to handle it with ease. 'Authority' is what comes to mind. Seems almost humoristic if you compare the physical size of the Brio with the Marantz

The other thing is that I really, really appreciate my 'old' Missions. They seem to come to live with the Brio. So at the moment I'm one very happy dude!

Just my first impressions of course. Many hours of listening fun will follow

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Finally my Brio R has arrived! It was delayed due to the dutch importer ran out of stock. Guess the Brio R is popular these days

Anyhow, it was worth the wait! Got it running for a few hours, but the difference and improvement in comparison with my old Marantz PM 78 is very noticable. More (tight) bass is what stands out, but the 'lighteness' is just great. It all sounds 'airy', and in music where the Marantz was struggling this little guy seams to handle it with ease. 'Authority' is what comes to mind. Seems almost humoristic if you compare the physical size of the Brio with the Marantz

The other thing is that I really, really appreciate my 'old' Missions. They seem to come to live with the Brio. So at the moment I'm one very happy dude!

Just my first impressions of course. Many hours of listening fun will follow

Hi spockfish

Nice one and i hope that you enjoy the performance of your system for many years to come

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[jerry klinger]

I bought one last week. There were two just delivered to the shop, one already ordered so I grabbed the other leaving shop without a demo model for a few more weeks!

Very sweet and punchy sound, fantastic phono stage, capable of driving some difficult speakers. Don't forget that 'Input 1' is phono stage only. :dance:

 

[MUSICRAFT]

I bought one last week. There were two just delivered to the shop, one already ordered so I grabbed the other leaving shop without a demo model for a few more weeks!

Very sweet and punchy sound, fantastic phono stage, capable of driving some difficult speakers. Don't forget that 'Input 1' is phono stage only. :dance:

Hi jerry klinger

Nice one Yes, the Brio R is a pocket rocket

Btw, what other components are you using please?

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[jerry klinger]

It's in a system with P3-24/TTPSU/DV10x5, Arcam rdac and Revolver RW16 speakers on Foundation stands. Looking at adding some RS3s or RS5s. I've also been using the Brio-R with my Dynaudios downstairs (see picture) and it sounds great, even though they're 4ohms and not ideal for it.

 

[VinylRush]

Nice one Spockfish!

Good things come to those who wait!

The Brio-R is one awesome little amp.

Congrats.

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Nice one Spockfish!

Good things come to those who wait!

The Brio-R is one awesome little amp.

Congrats.

Hi VinylRush

Indeed

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[MUSICRAFT]

It's in a system with P3-24/TTPSU/DV10x5, Arcam rdac and Revolver RW16 speakers on Foundation stands. Looking at adding some RS3s or RS5s. I've also been using the Brio-R with my Dynaudios downstairs (see picture) and it sounds great, even though they're 4ohms and not ideal for it.

Hi jerry klinger

Thanks for your reply and nice one. Fwiw, i've used the Brio R with Monitor Audio's Platinum PL200 speakers and the Brio R has coped admirably with the PL200's 4Ohms load

Btw, which Dynaudio speakers are you using?

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft