Private Message

[James Tanner - Bryston]

Hi All,

Someone sent me a private message asking questions on the SP3 and like a dummy I deleted it - whomever you are please resend

james

[canucks]

James, that was me.

James,

I'm trying to make a decision on some gear and have a few questions...

1) Will the new SP3 have one or two zones and would it be hard to put a second or third zone into that processor. If so, could it be controlled with an ethernet input? I have the Mcintosh MX120 at the moment and run a zone in the HT room and another for distributed audio throughout the home via Mc keypads.

2) Do any of the preamp have a HT passthrough feature?

3) Could I tell a difference between a 14B SST2 and two 7B SST2's? With respect to the bind post size, I have 9mm spades and am wondering if they will fit into the slots on either the 14B or 7B's.

4) Any thoughts on a universal player?

5) For redbook playback and the best possible do you recommend a BCD-1 and BDA-1 combo or is the BCD-1 as a stand alone piece equally as good?

6) How is sound of the 7B SST2's driving a pair of PMC EB1i's? I'm thinking of using your BCD-1 into the SP3 and onto the mono's in the months ahead. Currently I use an all McIntosh setup. Though I like the warm and inviting sound, it's a little too laissez-faire on many types of music.

Thanks. Dave

That was very admirable of you to step up with a message like this one. Your customers, including myself can take further confidence and comfort in what they work hard for and ultimately buy from Bryston.

[James Tanner - Bryston]

Hi Dave,

1. One zone.
2. The BP16 is our only preamp with passthrough.
3. All the amps have the same binding posts and will take up to 5/8 inch spades - we have our own custom spades if that helps.
4.Staying away from that one with a 10 foot pole - too many changes too quickly.
5. BCD-1 if redbook playback is you main source of listening. BDA-1 if you see yourself moving to multiple digital inputs.
6. Yes I have heard the 7B's many times on the EB-1's and like most PMC speakers the Bryston/PMC combo is superb.

Hope this helps and thanks for your indulgence.

Dummy