Been a Bryston guy for 30 years. Very hard to beat.. That sound you hear when you turn it off is harmless.All Bryston amps do that.I was told it is capacitor discharge.
Very highly regarded in USA & Canada. Loved by audiophiles and used in recording studios for playback of recordings. A 20 year warranty by Bryston, nobody in the business offers this, even if you are not original owner. This is a high quality product. On Par with McIntosch & Accuphase. Forget Crown amps, they had problems back in the day and were know to smoke and short out!
I have the 5 BST that runs my center and to rear speakers for my home theater and a 4b set for my front left and right B&W Matrix tower speakers and I'll tell you that That 5B has been running for years and Works like new still and I leave it on 24/7 So it is warmed up and ready to go when I play music or a movie. You can't go wrong with bryston and they have a 20 year warranty So you pay the freight to Canada and they go through it and fix whatever or update whatever needs then you pay They pay the freight back. Such a great company.
Been running a pair of 3B NRB amps in monoblock mode since the '90s. Just had them refurbed and upgraded at the factory through their new Back To The Future program. I can't imagine buying from any other manufacturer.
The new ones are just as good, love bryston and their 20 year warranty, great video, can't wait to get a new bryston 2.5 cubed pro with a set of Klipsch corner wall 4'S!
In this video the Bryston 4B-ST is playing over the Heco the statement Because of this Bryston I Know why my hobby is the best in the world. After 7 years I still discover new things I never expected to discover. So happy to share it with you. When I scored the Bryston I brought it immediately to Ivar (youtube/the audiophile barista) and give him the privilege to test it out first. I had so many other things to test and review that I could easy miss it for a while. After a month testing he made a video from it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_RFF... Watch how he reviewed it and subscribe on his channel to. It's funny to see 2 completely different video's about the same amplifier. Soon, Ivar will review the Willsenton R8 tube amplifier Many say that the onkyo p-304 pre-amplifier used in this test isn't a very good one....so how will this Bryston sound with a very good amplifier....It's hard to believe that it can even produce a better sound, my future tests with other pre-amplifiers will give me more insight. I will make more video's with this Bryston and test other pre amplifiers on it. If you never heard a Bryston but you love monster power amplifiers than this Bryston have everything you want. Bryston amplifiers are not very expensive but they come with 20 years guaranty on labor and parts. There is another, cheaper, power amplifier on the market, some people refer as very good, much cheaper, very energy efficient and a already famous inbuilt patented DriveCore technology. Most of you will say that the Crown XLS 2502 isn't suitable for audiophiles but the ones who believe that also never heard the thing. Hearing is believing....Without ever heard the thing I believe it can come very close to this Bryston... but for a much lower price. I am hunting for that Crown as we speak because I want to discover it myself. I don't regret scoring and discover the Bryston sound. Second hand this Bryston 4b-st cost about $1000 and that is not much considering what you get.....A used crown XLS 2502 cost only 500........Any suggestion about that Crown? Should I believe those reviewers who claim the thing is very good ore?....your 2cents please
@room-ten-oh-nine ! Did you heard the new XLS amps from crown? I saw a few promising video's on youtube where the reviewers really praise this amplifier... But not sure how to take those reviewers serious. One reviewer even compare it with Mark levinson because Mark levinson and crown are both in the harman kardon group and both use that DriveCore technology
Excuse me, im looking for some help, i have a Vintage Kenwood KRX-89 receiver and two Technics SB-CR77 speakers i cannot get the speaker hookup correct would someone please help me out!
@@Nick-hj1fn Hallo Nick, it should be very simple. In the back of the amplifier you see horizontal speaker a and below that speaker b connections. You just connect your speakers in the left and right speaker a connections. Just leave the speaker b connections empty. After that you see in front of the amplifier, left of the display speaker a and speaker b switch. Push-in the speaker a switch and everything should work.
I use to own 4bst ,its a nice amplifier but got replaced with Aragon 8008BB, BB ran circles around 4bst . Buy one used 8008BB it's finest bargain to this day an age !
You can damage your speakers if you turn on the poweramp and the preamp is turned high volume always make sure the preamp is turn to minimum before starting And the preamp is turned on first before the Poweramp to eliminate DC offset best preamp what is a integrated amp would be audiolab 8000 a especially the phono stage still one of the best built-in can pick them up for €150
The Russell Bros. Bryston amplifiers built in Rexdale Ontario Canada I've been there having my Bryston 4B repaired back in 1990 , I purchased mine used and after a month the right ch kept giving problems with a lower signal level, The repair person was one guy in the back who fixed all the units and he fixed mine in ten minutes, 20 year warranty extremely fine customer service and the products are built like Sherman tanks , I don't have mine anymore as it was audio able inferior to a pr of Quebec Ontario made M e I t n e r amps at 80 watts each mono amps that destroyed my Bryston 4B in every way ..yikes lol that's the truth my friends, Bryston new Cubed amps are way way better and comete in world class ...
I recently purchased a Bryston 2.5B3 and man oh man she is a beauty!! My Rotel pre has quickly become the weak link in my system. Can't wait to upgrade my pre-amp. Any recommendations... I am thinking of purchasing a primaluna Evo 400 tube pre amplifier
Toying with the idea of purchasing one to replace my Rega Exon 3`s. It would be paired with my prized and refurbished Audio Research SP14 preamp. The nice thing about it is the Bryston factory is about 6 hours from me. :)
@@vintagestereo I ended up purchasing a Bryston 4B SST Pro that just got a check up at the Bryston factory last year. . I should get it next week. Looking forward to it!
Bryston! Wow. Always wanted one of those! 20 year warranty is stellar! I ended opting for a Classe CA-150 and it's CAP-150 integrated rigged together Bi-amping KEF 105/3 back then. Possibly my finest setup? I felt the Classe was more musical for the buck comparatively. Classe also me won over compared to Krells integrated at the time. Looking back, that CA-150 alone just didn't have the impact or speed of its bigger brothers, the CA-300 and highly acclaimed CA-400! Both priced out of my reach then. I ended up trading for a BAT VK-500 for a few years after Classe. VK-500 is a monster of an amp! For such power and speed it had much detail retrieval. Then I downsized and went Vintage! Haven't looked back either! Although, the new Yamaha A-S3000! That's now the A-S3200!
I had one (bryston 4bst) but traded it and usd for infinity renaissance 90s in piano black. Im using an adcom 5503, just 2 channels of the three. The brystons are also very well built and last a long time
@@digidrum2003 hi, I have listened to the LRS and compared them with the 0.7. If you have the money or time to save some extra money, go for the 0.7. Bryston is always good with magenepan, but keep in mind that Magnepan need lots of true rms power to come to life!
@@ESuutgrunn Thanks for the reply....i will audition both...my only concern is that my room is not very large...12'x10' so that's why i was leaning towards the LRS.
@@digidrum2003 you say that your room is 12 x 10 feet and that is indeed not so very big. But I have heard magenepan in small rooms and is sounded amazing. Maybe they will let you try the speakers LRS or 0.7 at home.
Excuse me, im looking for some help, i have a Vintage Kenwood KRX-89 receiver and two Technics SB-CR77 speakers i cannot get the speaker hookup correct would someone please help me out!
Hallo Nick, it should be very simple. In the back of the amplifier you see horizontal speaker a and below that speaker b connections. You just connect your speakers in the left and right speaker a connections. Just leave the speaker b connections empty. After that you see in front of the amplifier, left of the display speaker a and speaker b switch. Push-in the speaker a switch and everything should work.
@@vintagestereo Thank you so much for your advice i tried it and im sure your correct but ive found the issue is i have a bad receiver its just too old, sad news for me but its okay thank you so much again
@@vintagestereo i also have one more question, you dont happen by any chance to have an old receiver that you dont use anymore that would work i simply just dont have the cash being im 17 and would love to hear my speakers once again wouldnt hurt to ask :) - nick
@@Nick-hj1fn I live in the Netherlands and do not ship abroad unless it's a very old subscriber. I had bad experience with shipping abroad, stuff doesn't arrived in good shape, I also don't like to ship here in the Netherlands. I have plenty good amps and receivers. Just inform yourself good before you make a choice, there is plenty for sale around 100 euro second hand with good quality. onkyo, denon , akai, pioneer and many more brands have all good amps in that price range.
Personally I don't count more or less wiring in my judgement of building quality. I guess a repair guy would count the inside setup in his judgement of building quality..how easy is a amp to repair/ recap.... but more ore less wires should not be a big problem for a repair guy. Those old vintage receivers have so many more wires...
@@vintagestereo Attention to detail matters in high end equipment , if you see corners cut in one area you are most likely dealing with the same problem elsewhere IMO but I do respect yours.
The design is aimed at practicality, not aesthetic look. It something you put in a rack for professional use. If you use it at how, you probably have money for a central solution which you use to turn on everything and place tech like this out of sight.
Those large capacitors are only 5600 micro farads as far as I can see. An amp this size would need a bit more than 4 of those or 22400 micro farads per channel. I would want to see at least 4 x 10000 micro farad caps per channel.
The Bryson is a wonderful amp. Thanks for the link to my review of the Bryson. Much appreciated 👍😀
Been a Bryston guy for 30 years.
Very hard to beat..
That sound you hear when you turn it off is harmless.All Bryston amps do that.I was told it is capacitor discharge.
Very highly regarded in USA & Canada. Loved by audiophiles and used in recording studios for playback of recordings. A 20 year warranty by Bryston, nobody in the business offers this, even if you are not original owner. This is a high quality product. On Par with McIntosch & Accuphase. Forget Crown amps, they had problems back in the day and were know to smoke and short out!
The 4B ST is one of the finest amps ever made, at any price.
yes it's the perfect power and sound
I bought one (non ST) at a garage sale for $20 and it work excellent!
canadian made like a tank best warranty in the bussiness along with customer service
I have the 5 BST that runs my center and to rear speakers for my home theater and a 4b set for my front left and right B&W Matrix tower speakers and I'll tell you that That 5B has been running for years and Works like new still and I leave it on 24/7 So it is warmed up and ready to go when I play music or a movie. You can't go wrong with bryston and they have a 20 year warranty So you pay the freight to Canada and they go through it and fix whatever or update whatever needs then you pay They pay the freight back. Such a great company.
Been running a pair of 3B NRB amps in monoblock mode since the '90s. Just had them refurbed and upgraded at the factory through their new Back To The Future program. I can't imagine buying from any other manufacturer.
The company put some afford in building it, it is built like a tank!
The new ones are just as good, love bryston and their 20 year warranty, great video, can't wait to get a new bryston 2.5 cubed pro with a set of Klipsch corner wall 4'S!
A Real Beast,Thank you for sharing ! 👍👍
Thanks for video and you efforts! Awaiting much more videos from you!
In this video the Bryston 4B-ST is playing over the Heco the statement
Because of this Bryston I Know why my hobby is the best in the world. After 7 years I still discover new things I never expected to discover. So happy to share it with you.
When I scored the Bryston I brought it immediately to Ivar (youtube/the audiophile barista) and give him the privilege to test it out first. I had so many other things to test and review that I could easy miss it for a while. After a month testing he made a video from it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_RFF...
Watch how he reviewed it and subscribe on his channel to. It's funny to see 2 completely different video's about the same amplifier. Soon, Ivar will review the Willsenton R8 tube amplifier
Many say that the onkyo p-304 pre-amplifier used in this test isn't a very good one....so how will this Bryston sound with a very good amplifier....It's hard to believe that it can even produce a better sound, my future tests with other pre-amplifiers will give me more insight.
I will make more video's with this Bryston and test other pre amplifiers on it. If you never heard a Bryston but you love monster power amplifiers than this Bryston have everything you want. Bryston amplifiers are not very expensive but they come with 20 years guaranty on labor and parts. There is another, cheaper, power amplifier on the market, some people refer as very good, much cheaper, very energy efficient and a already famous inbuilt patented DriveCore technology. Most of you will say that the Crown XLS 2502 isn't suitable for audiophiles but the ones who believe that also never heard the thing. Hearing is believing....Without ever heard the thing I believe it can come very close to this Bryston... but for a much lower price. I am hunting for that Crown as we speak because I want to discover it myself. I don't regret scoring and discover the Bryston sound. Second hand this Bryston 4b-st cost about $1000 and that is not much considering what you get.....A used crown XLS 2502 cost only 500........Any suggestion about that Crown? Should I believe those reviewers who claim the thing is very good ore?....your 2cents please
@room-ten-oh-nine ! Did you heard the new XLS amps from crown? I saw a few promising video's on youtube where the reviewers really praise this amplifier... But not sure how to take those reviewers serious. One reviewer even compare it with Mark levinson because Mark levinson and crown are both in the harman kardon group and both use that DriveCore technology
@room-ten-oh-nine ! Somehow i take this reviewer serious, don't know why, see what he say about the crown: ua-cam.com/video/HZUIeoqlzdU/v-deo.html
Excuse me, im looking for some help, i have a Vintage Kenwood KRX-89 receiver and two Technics SB-CR77 speakers i cannot get the speaker hookup correct would someone please help me out!
@@Nick-hj1fn Hallo Nick, it should be very simple. In the back of the amplifier you see horizontal speaker a and below that speaker b connections. You just connect your speakers in the left and right speaker a connections. Just leave the speaker b connections empty. After that you see in front of the amplifier, left of the display speaker a and speaker b switch. Push-in the speaker a switch and everything should work.
Stay well Andrew you good man . ✔👍
I use to own 4bst ,its a nice amplifier but got replaced with Aragon 8008BB, BB ran circles around 4bst . Buy one used 8008BB it's finest bargain to this day an age !
I just discovered the 8008bb, a bit pricey
Yes I'm from belgium and now Jon Deregt, he is the place to be, 👍👍😀
i have to oportunity to sell my au 717 and buy a bryston 4b (no st) and a sansui 2c preamp do you recommend this combo over the au 717?
Wow thats a serious amp
You can damage your speakers if you turn on the poweramp and the preamp is turned high volume always make sure the preamp is turn to minimum before starting
And the preamp is turned on first before the Poweramp to eliminate DC offset best preamp what is a integrated amp would be audiolab 8000 a especially the phono stage still one of the best built-in can pick them up for €150
Ok, but when you turning off, wich one would you turn off first?
The Russell Bros. Bryston amplifiers built in Rexdale Ontario Canada I've been there having my Bryston 4B repaired back in 1990 , I purchased mine used and after a month the right ch kept giving problems with a lower signal level, The repair person was one guy in the back who fixed all the units and he fixed mine in ten minutes, 20 year warranty extremely fine customer service and the products are built like Sherman tanks , I don't have mine anymore as it was audio able inferior to a pr of Quebec Ontario made M e I t n e r amps at 80 watts each mono amps that destroyed my Bryston 4B in every way ..yikes lol that's the truth my friends, Bryston new Cubed amps are way way better and comete in world class ...
I am thinking of buy that 4bst back, regret selling it
My uncle worked at Bryston was 30 years.
Great Video. I'm considering getting a 5BST to pair with some Martin Logan 60XT and 50XT. I wonder if they will pair well. I have anthem pre-amp
I recently purchased a Bryston 2.5B3 and man oh man she is a beauty!! My Rotel pre has quickly become the weak link in my system. Can't wait to upgrade my pre-amp. Any recommendations... I am thinking of purchasing a primaluna Evo 400 tube pre amplifier
i am also struggling with the pre amps. have a few options I will try out
Toying with the idea of purchasing one to replace my Rega Exon 3`s. It would be paired with my prized and refurbished Audio Research SP14 preamp. The nice thing about it is the Bryston factory is about 6 hours from me. :)
you won't regret it
@@vintagestereo thanks. I think I will check it out. There's a guy selling one who has really good reviews.
@@vintagestereo I ended up purchasing a Bryston 4B SST Pro that just got a check up at the Bryston factory last year. . I should get it next week. Looking forward to it!
@@RonRivet wow
Bryston! Wow. Always wanted one of those! 20 year warranty is stellar! I ended opting for a Classe CA-150 and it's CAP-150 integrated rigged together Bi-amping KEF 105/3 back then. Possibly my finest setup? I felt the Classe was more musical for the buck comparatively.
Classe also me won over compared to Krells integrated at the time. Looking back, that CA-150 alone just didn't have the impact or speed of its bigger brothers, the CA-300 and highly acclaimed CA-400! Both priced out of my reach then.
I ended up trading for a BAT VK-500 for a few years after Classe. VK-500 is a monster of an amp! For such power and speed it had much detail retrieval.
Then I downsized and went Vintage! Haven't looked back either! Although, the new Yamaha A-S3000! That's now the A-S3200!
At the moment this set in mint is for sale in the Netherlands: Technics SE A3000 en SU C3000. Is it any good? the guy ask 3500 euro for it.
What was it like for the Brystons? Do they have a lot of dynamics and sophistication?
oh this bryston will make every audiophile happy, beautiful sound
One question, is there a trigger input?
I had one (bryston 4bst) but traded it and usd for infinity renaissance 90s in piano black. Im using an adcom 5503, just 2 channels of the three. The brystons are also very well built and last a long time
How would you say the Adcom is in comparison?
Great tunes 👌 good sound
I have a Bryston 14B-SST on a pair of Magnepan 0.7 👌🏻😁
I will soon purchase the Magnepan LRS.....in your opinion would the Bryston 4b st be a good match for them?
@@digidrum2003 hi, I have listened to the LRS and compared them with the 0.7. If you have the money or time to save some extra money, go for the 0.7. Bryston is always good with magenepan, but keep in mind that Magnepan need lots of true rms power to come to life!
@@ESuutgrunn Thanks for the reply....i will audition both...my only concern is that my room is not very large...12'x10' so that's why i was leaning towards the LRS.
@@digidrum2003 you say that your room is 12 x 10 feet and that is indeed not so very big. But I have heard magenepan in small rooms and is sounded amazing. Maybe they will let you try the speakers LRS or 0.7 at home.
@@ESuutgrunn Good idea,i will ask the dealer. Thanks again for your reply!
If a kid crank up the volume all the way. :)
i will break all his little fingers so he can never do it again😢😆🤛🔇
Nice very Nice ! Check out my community page for what i am about to review 😆 thanks for the movie 😆
Excuse me, im looking for some help, i have a Vintage Kenwood KRX-89 receiver and two Technics SB-CR77 speakers i cannot get the speaker hookup correct would someone please help me out!
Hallo Nick, it should be very simple. In the back of the amplifier you see horizontal speaker a and below that speaker b connections. You just connect your speakers in the left and right speaker a connections. Just leave the speaker b connections empty. After that you see in front of the amplifier, left of the display speaker a and speaker b switch. Push-in the speaker a switch and everything should work.
@@vintagestereo Thank you so much for your advice i tried it and im sure your correct but ive found the issue is i have a bad receiver its just too old, sad news for me but its okay thank you so much again
@@vintagestereo i also have one more question, you dont happen by any chance to have an old receiver that you dont use anymore that would work i simply just dont have the cash being im 17 and would love to hear my speakers once again wouldnt hurt to ask :) - nick
@@Nick-hj1fn I live in the Netherlands and do not ship abroad unless it's a very old subscriber. I had bad experience with shipping abroad, stuff doesn't arrived in good shape, I also don't like to ship here in the Netherlands. I have plenty good amps and receivers. Just inform yourself good before you make a choice, there is plenty for sale around 100 euro second hand with good quality. onkyo, denon , akai, pioneer and many more brands have all good amps in that price range.
@@vintagestereo all good no worries and thanks for the info!
Very strange, the Hecos sound very mediocre and dull with this power amp?! Or is the preamp the weak point?
i will make new videos whit better mic
@@vintagestereo Would be awesome, looking forward to it :)
The wiring is a MESS!!! Look inside a McIntosh is you want build quality.
Personally I don't count more or less wiring in my judgement of building quality. I guess a repair guy would count the inside setup in his judgement of building quality..how easy is a amp to repair/ recap.... but more ore less wires should not be a big problem for a repair guy. Those old vintage receivers have so many more wires...
@@vintagestereo Attention to detail matters in high end equipment , if you see corners cut in one area you are most likely dealing with the same problem elsewhere IMO but I do respect yours.
I don't question Bryston's performance as an amplifier, I question spending that kind of money on an ugly brick no matter what the performance.
The design is aimed at practicality, not aesthetic look. It something you put in a rack for professional use. If you use it at how, you probably have money for a central solution which you use to turn on everything and place tech like this out of sight.
90W out of the wall is not much for an amp like that. I have one that pulls 270W.
Those large capacitors are only 5600 micro farads as far as I can see. An amp this size would need a bit more than 4 of those or 22400 micro farads per channel. I would want to see at least 4 x 10000 micro farad caps per channel.
Cracks me up when people try to convey how the equipment sounds through YT. Get a clue and put the cover back on before you hurt yourself.
jealous you can''t afford one yourself😁😁😁?