The new D/A converter will probably increase the sampling rate to 192/24 or 32 PCM. I am sure this pre-amp will benefit from the cubed technology also which may make it competitive if not better than the BP26.:scratch2:

Hi Stefan

Yes the old internal DAC in the BP17 was limited to 96/24 and the new plug in DAC can do PCM 192/36.

james

Is the BR2 available with updated button labels to match functionality with the new preamp and dacs? So I don’t have to select 5/Aux/Ph to get BAL1 for example.
Thanks

Bryston Launches BP-17³ Cubed Preamplifier
 

Hi James, when was the new dac module made available, or did the Cubed model always have it? Is it possible to get an AES/EBU input?

As for the remote, any chance Bryston has updated or will update the button labels?

https://www.studiocare.com/media/cat.../r/br2-all.jpg

HI Stefan

The new DAC became available just last month.

There is only 1 remote now and it is the BR2.

james

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Awarded a Class ‘AYE’ rating for the BP-17 Preamplifier

September, 2018

Hi Folks,

A tip of the hat to our Bryston BP-17³ Cubed preamplifier.

The least expensive fully featured stereo preamplifier in the latest issue of Stereophile Magazine to earn a ‘Class A’ rating!

Congrats James. I am certainly happy with mine :)

Is it possible to upgrade firmware (if it has any) in the preamp?

Hi Stefan

No software changes so far.

james

Looks like the prefect front-end for a new B300-ST-cubed integrated amp. ;) Plug-in modules (2) for DAC & phono & ?? :thumbsup:

Fellow BP-17 owners,

Has anyone noticed a “rogue” LED illuminating on the front panel when the unit is turned off?

I don’t just mean the red Standby LED. I occasionally (once or twice a week) get a red or green LED on Input 4 / D2 coming when it goes into Standby.

It goes away when power is cycled of course. Doesn’t seem to affect anything... Just a bizarre glitch!