Bryston faceplate swap...pics

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Hi everyone,

When I upgraded my preamp and amp to Bryston, I ended up with mis-matched colors. My preamp is black and the amp is silver (which I prefer). I took the black preamp because it was a dealer demo and I got a great deal. Anyway, Bryston let me purchase a brand new silver face for the preamp which I have now installed. I thought I'd share pics of the process for anyone that is interested. Also a nice shot or two of the preamp guts.

The process went pretty smooth. The only glitch was pulling the knobs since I had never encountered anything with more than 1 set screw. I only noticed one set screw and after I pulled them out, the knobs still wouldn't come off (even though I tuggged on them pretty hard, LOL). It took my wife to point out the second set screw on each knob. Then they came right off. I had to buy a weird square head bit for my screw driver to get the case screws out. After that, the swap was a breeze.

I love the look. I'm really glad I did this. I feel like I've got a brand new preamp, again...

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2 of the inside nuts I could back out with a nut driver, but the other two were very hard to reach and I had to use needle nose pliers...

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Jaxwired,

I am looking at a new Power amp to go with my Cyrus 8 (soon to be upgraded to a Pre).

I recently listened to a 4B SST(2) back to back with a pair of Cyrus Mono X driving my Dynaudios...

The Cyrus pair were more immediately dynamic and fast but I found the Bryston more musical. I can't justify a 4B however, so am thinking of a 2B SST(2) or maybe even a 3B...

Did you get the chance to listen to either of those at all before buying the 4B? Bryston and Dynaudio is a great match. The 4B made my Contours sing like I wouldn't believe!

Thanks in advance for the feedback.

JockeyW
 
Hi Jockey,

I had the 2Bsst2 for almost a month and it is absolutely dynamite. To be honest, I could have lived happily ever after with the 2B. I highly recommend it. Here's a review I wrote on the 2B: http://community.whathifi.com/forums/t/392244.aspx

If you really want to make sure that the contours are getting enough juice, then I think the 3B is plenty. The 4B is more power than you'll ever need. Do I think the 4B sounds different than the 2B? Yes, but only in the deep bass. The mids and highs are very similar. The 4B has slightly deeper and more articulate bass, but it's subtle and I'm sure you will not regret going with the 2Bsst2.

Post back if you buy something. I'd love to hear how you make out.
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Looking good. Just want to know two things how does your new system compare to the nad and also whats the unit next to the poweer amp?
 
jastit: Looking good. Just want to know two things how does your new system compare to the nad and also whats the unit next to the poweer amp?

The NAD equipment I upgraded from was the C165/C275 pre/power combo. For the money (they are cheaper here in the USA BTW), they are unbeatable IMO. They are incredibly musical and entertaining. I was totally satisfied with them and if I had not home demoed the Bryston kit I would have continued to be very happy. The NAD gear is clean and neutral. Great detail but with a very dynamic sound. It's very very good.

Now, with all that said, the Bryston is even better, lol. However, the price jump over here was 3.5X to upgrade to the Bryston gear I have now. On a scale of 1 to 100, I'd give the NAD gear a 90. I'd give the the Bryston gear a 97. I cannot imagine upgrading the Byrston pre/power combo for years. Maybe when Bryston comes out with the SST3 I'd consider that. And since the SST2 is pretty new, it's likely to be 5 years or more before that happens.

The unit next to the amp is a power conditioner by a company called Panamax. It's basicaly just a fancy power strip that adds some noise filters and a voltage and current gauge. It has 4 or 5 separate isolated power banks on the back. I have the preamp, DAC, and CDP plugged into it. I plug the amp directly into the wall to ensure max current to the amp. I'm using stock power cords for the preamp, power amp, and DAC. I'm using an audioquest power cord for the CDP (no audible difference that I can tell).

Cheers
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jaxwired:

Hi Jockey,

I had the 2Bsst2 for almost a month and it is absolutely dynamite. To be honest, I could have lived happily ever after with the 2B. I highly recommend it. Here's a review I wrote on the 2B: http://community.whathifi.com/forums/t/392244.aspx

If you really want to make sure that the contours are getting enough juice, then I think the 3B is plenty. The 4B is more power than you'll ever need. Do I think the 4B sounds different than the 2B? Yes, but only in the deep bass. The mids and highs are very similar. The 4B has slightly deeper and more articulate bass, but it's subtle and I'm sure you will not regret going with the 2Bsst2.

Post back if you buy something. I'd love to hear how you make out.
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Jax,

Thanks for this. Much appreciated. I think I could justify a 2B to my wife but the 4B is another matter!

I will have to do some work on her to up the ante to a 3B I think, although from what you have said you were happy with the 2B driving your Dyns. My Contours are not the easiest load and I will have to try and get the dealer to source a 2B to try...

Will let you know the outcome.

JW
 
maxflinn:400 x 400 i think..
Although if they are bigger then Andrew can help you out.

Interesting that you have a London bus on your wall.
 
just thought you might like to know(just in case the upgrade bug bites again),the bryston bcd1 cd player is excellent and works perfectly with the bryston pre and powers(as it should),not trying to put ideas into your head you understand!
 
JoelSim:maxflinn:400 x 400 i think..

Although if they are bigger then Andrew can help you out.

Thanks for volunteering me, JoelSim, but I only resize pictures once. If a poster keeps posting huge images they simply get deleted and a moderation note posted.
 
Thanks for taking the time to post the images Jax. Is there any chance you could enlarge them?
 
Andrew Everard:JoelSim:maxflinn:400 x 400 i think..

Although if they are bigger then Andrew can help you out.

Thanks for volunteering me, JoelSim, but I only resize pictures once. If a poster keeps posting huge images they simply get deleted and a moderation note posted.

Anytime Andrew
 
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