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SP 2  

KEY FEATURES

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Audiophile  sound  quality  and  construction:  all  analog 

gain  blocks  are  fully  discrete;  premium  components 
and  hand-matched  transistors  used  throughout;  two 
separate independent linear power supplies with toroidal 
transformers isolate analog and digital circuitry preventing 
crosstalk or interference.

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Easy to use — automatically detects input signal bitstream 

type and adjusts mode. LCD window shows decoding and 
signal  information  and  error  messages;  LED indicators 
show button selections. Clean uncluttered control layout.

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Flexible  input  management:  select  from  11  sources, 

including 6 digital and 1 with discrete analog 5.1 input. 
Toggle button switches easily between digital and analog 
inputs.

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6 Balanced (XLR) outputs. (5.1)

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Two RCA outputs or 6.1 and 7.1 channel surround

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Stereo and Mono down-mixing options for all surround 

modes.

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Digital bass-management modes for all speaker setups. 

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Bass redirection modes for any speaker set-up.

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Dynamic  range-limiting  for  late-night  enjoyment  of 

Dolby Digital.

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Music DSP modes: Natural, Club, Stadium, Hall, Theatre, 

Church, etc.

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Party  mode  (5-channel  summed  mono  distribution  for 

even room-coverage) and 5-channel Stereo option (stereo 
fed to front & rear).

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Easy  set-up  —  LCD  window  provides  built-in  menus 

for  speaker  setup,  and  trim  and  delay  adjustments,  and 
displays error messages. Built-in test-signal generator and 
test sequencer makes calibration simple.

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Individually adjustable trims and delays for each channel. 

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Each input can have preferred mode saved.

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Integrates with external control systems (AMX, Crestron).

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Control port for Bryston SPV external video switchers.

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Two 12-volt trigger outputs.

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Standby Power Mode allows remote power up.

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Designed for easy upgrading to future formats.

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Hand assembly.

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Tight quality control: 100-hour test and “burn-in”. 

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Rugged reliable construction.

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20-year analog transferable warranty.

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5-year warranty on digital circuits.

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SP 2 

REAR PANEL

Summary of Contents for SP2

Page 1: ...BRYSTON SP2 PERFORMANCE DRIVEN SP2 SURROUND PROCESSOR ...

Page 2: ...rd HOME THEATRE PROCESSING In the digital mode the SP 2 automatically detects the digital input signal routes the signal through the DSP module and adjusts to the appropriate mode The digital circuit provides decoding for Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic IIx DTS and THX formats in 5 1 6 1 and 7 1 channels There s also Mono and Stereo Down mixing for all modes independent Bass Management modes for all...

Page 3: ...e finest components such as 1 metal film resistors polystyrene capacitors hand matched transistors and gold plated RCA and XLR connectors to reduce noise and distortion to the absolute minimum In addition two completely separate and independent power supplies are employed to prevent any possibility of digital to analog crosstalk or interference There is no video switching on board therefore elimin...

Page 4: ... convenient upgrades so future software changes are quick and easy to implement On the hardware side our pin to pin compatible digital board topology facilitates upgrades to future formats or digital processing technologies The SP 2 s existing DAC chips can run at sample rates up to 192kHz facilitating upgrades to accommodate future formats It is worth noting that many manufacturers promise that t...

Page 5: ...PHILE STEREO PREAMPLIFIER Digital bypass pure analog circuit path DIGITAL ANALOG MULTICHANNEL PREAMPLIFIER Home Theatre Control Center 5 1 analog direct pass through for DVD Audio Players and SACD Surround DSP PROCESSOR Ambient Surround for music STEREO 24 96 D A CONVERTER For high bit PCM audio Hand held 30 button infrared remote control contains a tilt switch and photosensor that automatically b...

Page 6: ...l bass management modes for all speaker setups Bass redirection modes for any speaker set up Dynamic range limiting for late night enjoyment of Dolby Digital Music DSP modes Natural Club Stadium Hall Theatre Church etc Party mode 5 channel summed mono distribution for even room coverage and 5 channel Stereo option stereo fed to front rear Easy set up LCD window provides built in menus for speaker ...

Page 7: ...um 2 Vrms in DSP modes 4Vrms in Bypass Mode OUTPUT LEVEL 8 Vrms 16 Vrms Balanced in DSP Modes 10 Vrms 20 Vrms Balanced in Bypass Mode OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 110 Ohms D A A D CONVERSION Crystal Semiconductor 24 Bit Delta Sigma DSP ENGINE Motorola BASS MANAGEMENT 2nd Order high pass filter x5 4th Order low pass filter Crossover Frequencies from 40 to 200 Hz DISPLAY Two line 16 alphanumeric characters per ...

Page 8: ... a source of extreme heat shock that could result in long term reliability problems We don t skimp on testing or rush our products through somelast minutego no gocheck ateverystageindividual parts completed circuit boards sub assemblies and final assemblies are all put through rigorous inspection and testing procedures When completed every Bryston amplifier receives a comprehensive and carefully d...

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