BP26 Preamp Review

[James Tanner - Bryston]

Hi Folks,

Nice review on our BP25 Preamp (Yes 25) reinforces that good engineering conquers the test of time.

Bryston BP-25 Stereo Preamplifier - HomeTheaterHifi.com

james

[James Tanner - Bryston]

Hello James,

I forget to send it earlier.

Another very good review of Bryston BP-26/MPS-2 from Poland

Bryston BP-26 + MPS-2 – HiFi Knights

Best regards

Robert Fijałkowski
MJ AUDIO LAB

[James Tanner - Bryston]

Hi James,

Please find translation summary of BP26 review in Bryston BP-26 + MPS-2 – HiFi Knights by Marek Dyba.


The BP-26 by Bryston is a preamplifier, showing how one can combine sound neutrality with natural tone, how to show, due to unique sound clarity and transparency, the vast amount of details and yet subtlety, simultaneously not being aggressive, not dissecting the presentation, but allowing the listener to enjoy the experience.

The tested preamp plays smoothly, consistently and dynamically, being extremely faithfull to recordings. This has obvious advantages - the higher quality of the recording the better it sounds on BP-26 "justifying" our (music lovers) constant search for better editions.

The disadvantage is that it won't allow us to enjoy the recordings that are of poorer quality, but we used to appreciate them for the merit. The shortcomings of those recordings are not emphasised, but also cannot stay hidden, and this frequently takes away the pleasure of listening. Well - we should just get rid of those and not waste time, but focus on the recordings that really offer fun.

This is what Bryston BP-26, in good hardware company and quality software (music), will provide in excess.


Best regards
Robert Fijałkowski
MJ AUDIO LAB

[James Tanner - Bryston]

Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2016 12:08 PM

HI James:

Nice review in the Absolute Sound magazine on the Bryston BP26 preamp and 14B Cubed amplifier – just got my copy today

It’s as nice as the magazine could publish given their predilection to love $100K + equipment, crazy cables and “accessories”

Again great review from AS, and a great Stereophile review on the BDA-3 DAC as well.

Quite a year for Bryston with new product introductions and favorable press all around (I don’t think there was one bad review all year.

Seems like a “pivotal year” in the history of the company

Best and Happy Holidays

John Ho

[James Tanner - Bryston]

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: A Remarkable Product - the 14B

May, 2017

Hi Folks,

“I have recently placed a deposit on a BP26 Preamp plus the MPS-2 power supply.

I should add that I am buying the BP 26 because I recently bought a 14B SST2. I was astounded by the difference the 14B made.

I had considered my previous amp to be very good, but the 14B completely rewrote every aspect of what I could hear - from low to high, in a formidable, natural and open sound-stage.

I can't think of the correct word to describe the unobtrusive neutrality. How a component can manage to deliver such effortless power and precision, while appearing to not exist, is beyond me.

Thank you for producing such a remarkable product.

Uncharacteristically for me, you've created an ardent advocate in Western Australia, several thousand kilometres from the nearest Bryston dealer.”


Regards and Thanks,
David