Bryston announcing SST3 series amps

[audio bill]

New prices are now expected to be announced on Monday according to James Tanner.

[Rod#S]

Originally Posted by larevoj

I don't have any complains with the BSST2 and with the up and coming upgrades to Cube I am sure it will sound even better.

My only wish is if it is possible to upgrade the speaker terminals. The current terminal will do the job if the spades fits but not all spades will and I have tried some. Definitely every problem has a solution. Wouldn't it be better if this pain point was addressed?

There are so many options available and these have been used in many top end speakers and amplifiers. Take for examples WBT-0705 or WBT- 0702 a proven products and common preference too.

Bryston has been my reference amplifier for some time. I really would like to see it adds a small touch of refinement here. I am more then happy to pay for it

I recently had a discussion with James about other binding posts thinking it would be nice if there were options for some of the higher end and extremely well designed ones but he made a good point about the overhead involved insuring any model used met all their necessary certifications.

I guess it's easy for us to overlook that for the manufacturer it's not always as simple as just put in what the customer wants.

It would be nice to see the likes of the WBT-0705Cu or WBT-0705AG and the Furutech FT-818G or FT-818R as the item of choice rather than the more run of the mill plastic variety.

[larevoj]

Originally Posted by Rod#S

I recently had a discussion with James about other binding posts thinking it would be nice if there were options for some of the higher end and extremely well designed ones but he made a good point about the overhead involved insuring any model used met all their necessary certifications. I guess it's easy for us to overlook that for the manufacturer it's not always as simple as just put in what the customer wants. It would be nice to see the likes of the WBT-0705Cu or WBT-0705AG and the Furutech FT-818G or FT-818R as the item of choice rather than the more run of the mill plastic variety.

Yes, such changes does have engineering and paper work to consider. Not just processes only but there will also be cost - its inherent to any products.

Ultimately these are just customer voice and it's up to the manufacturer to weigh the benefits. The benefits could be visual, sound and the potential customer it may won over or convert from competitors.

With the new terminals or not will I still buy? Yes. It's an easy answer because I am bias

[Stefan_DR3]

Originally Posted by Rod#S

I recently had a discussion with James about other binding posts thinking it would be nice if there were options for some of the higher end and extremely well designed ones but he made a good point about the overhead involved insuring any model used met all their necessary certifications. I guess it's easy for us to overlook that for the manufacturer it's not always as simple as just put in what the customer wants. It would be nice to see the likes of the WBT-0705Cu or WBT-0705AG and the Furutech FT-818G or FT-818R as the item of choice rather than the more run of the mill plastic variety.

I think Bryston can do it as an option for the speakers (where the stock ones are nothing special) but with amps it gets complicated due to European electrical/safety standards. WBT is a "nice to have" but I just ask that we get a connector that works without modification or need to hack and re-terminate our cables. I don't want this "need" to be confused with other "wants" that Bryston may choose to avoid for practical or financial reasons.

[Stefan_DR3]

Originally Posted by larevoj

Ultimately these are just customer voice and it's up to the manufacturer to weigh the benefits. The benefits could be visual, sound and the potential customer it may win over or convert from competitors.

You nailed it man.

Here's what Anthem has on a relatively affordable amp:

I imagine it would pass Euro standards or they wouldn't use it. Unless export models have a different connector (like the power supplies are for different voltages).

[James Tanner - Bryston]

Originally Posted by Stefan_DR3

You nailed it man.

Here's what Anthem has on a relatively affordable amp:

I imagine it would pass Euro standards or they wouldn't use it. Unless export models have a different connector (like the power supplies are for different voltages).

Hi Folks

The 'shroud' is required for electrical approvals because at no time can the positive and negative terminals be exposed so that a wire or screwdriver or whatever could touch inadvertently both 'exposed' terminals at the same time and cause a short or a shock hazard. Also the distance between each positive and negative terminal can not be the same distance as some power plugs available in some countries.

Meeting all the hydro and safety requirements world wide is a major commitment for our company and a very costly commitment and I believe that is one of the reasons a lot of companies do not go down that path.

The 5- way speaker connectors we use are heavily Gold plated and immune from corrosion as well as meeting all hydro and safety requirements. The binding post now have a slot carved out so the smaller spade lugs can fit down properly as well. The other option I use are "Expandable Banana" connectors as they make a very good contact as well instead of the Spade.

james

[Rod#S]

One thing I've always observed, and this is just one of those form an opinion instantly things based on looks alone is simply the fact that they are plastic thus one tends to immediately think cheap. Seeing plastic on an expensive component knowing there are other meticulously machined metal options out there stands out. But to be fair not many amp manufacturers use those products. For example off the top of my head there is only one amp I've seen Furutech's FT-818 on and that's Pas Lab's flagship, I don't think they use them on anything else, it's the step down Furutech models that seem to be used on all their other series.

I agree though in the overall picture what binding posts they use are not as important as what's going on inside

[moonhawk]

I use the angled WBT expandable bananas on my cables. They work great with the 9BSST2, because the terminals are well spaced.

Not so much with my old Parasound Halo, which is temporarily in service while my Bryston is under repair. The terminals are vertically stacked on one end and make an extremely tight fit.

[JWJW]

Any news on pricing yet?

[James Tanner - Bryston]

Originally Posted by JWJW

Any news on pricing yet?

Hi

Yes - working on it now and will have new price lists out by tonight.

james