DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
ENSURES SONIC SUPERIORITY
From input to output, all the circuitry in the C–Series of
amps has been optimized for the most accurate performance
possible. All analog signal circuitry is fully discrete to avoid
the compromises, phase shift, and non-linearities inherent
in IC’s. The Bryston C–Series amplifiers incorporate an
innovative gain stage topology, which yields a substantially
lower noise floor through the use of low-impedance
pathways within the amplifier, and has strong advantages
in reducing overall distortion. Bryston’s computer controlled
distortion analyzers confirm that IM distortion of less than
10 parts per million (below 0.0009%) are typical for this
new circuitry. All SST amplifiers use Bryston’s proprietary
output stage, which we call “Quad-Complementary.” The
Quad-Complementary topology improves linearity to a new
standard of accuracy, while virtually eliminating aggressive
higher harmonic distortion products. The overall harmonic
distribution of Bryston’s Quad-Complementary output stage
closely approaches an ideal Class-A output, except that the
overall distortion is actually much lower. (True class-A output
stages suffer from relatively high current-induced distortion
levels, consisting of mostly lower-order harmonics). The
listening characteristics display a high degree of transparency
without harshness or grain. The annoyances previously ascribed
to ‘transistor sound’ are absent, and the amplifier seems to
combine the seductive lushness of tube equipment with the
focus and accuracy of solid-state.
MODULAR DESIGN/INDEPENDENT
POWER SUPPLIES
No matter how good an amplifier’s signal path may be,
it’s meaningless if it’s starved in the power supply, an all
too common way of cutting costs. One of the things that
makes the Bryston SST Series unusual is our insistence that
every amplifier in the line have a completely separate and
independent power supply for each channel, including its
own toroidal transformer.
Quick-connect 12 Volt trigger
input allow remote on/off
triggering of your amplifier(s).
Above Bryston SP 1.7 Processor can provide on/off trigger
signal for all Bryston SST amplifiers.
SONIC SUPERIORITY
BY DESIGN
Power LEDs on the front panel indicate each
channel’s functional status — green for power-on,
red for overdrive.
Above LED indicators on Bryston 9B SST C-Series 5-channel amplifier.
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