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Welcome
Thank you for your purchase of a Bryston
BP-17³ Cubed Series Stereo Preamplifier! This
new preamplifier is the first line-level component
to feature our patented Salomie buffer which
dramatically reduces distortion at the input stage
thereby reducing distortion of the entire audio
system. The BP-17³ is designed to operate with
superb reliability and class leading sound quality for
a generation or more. We welcome your feedback
and hope you enjoy your new BP-17³ for many years
to come.
Description
The BP-17³ is a top quality stereo analog
preamplifier featuring a variety of balanced and
unbalanced inputs and outputs for connecting your
choice of source components and amplifiers.
Features
Bryston BP-17³ includes the following features:
• 4 RCA single-ended analog stereo input pairs
and 2 XLR balanced stereo input pairs.
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Optional digital to analog converter
• Optional MM phono stage
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Fixed level output and record input permit use
of equalizer or tape recorder in signal path.
• Remote control RS232 or IR including Bryston
BR-2 remote control.
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Available in either 17 inch or 19 inch wide
C-Series dress panel in silver-toned (clear
anodized) or black anodized aluminum.
Shipping Box and Packing Material
Please keep the original shipping box and all
packing material. This will ensure the BP-17³ is
protected in future transport. In the unlikely event
you have a problem and must return it for service,
you must use the proper packing material. Ship
the BP-17³ only in the original packing material
as the unit is not insurable by carriers otherwise.
Replacement packing materials consisting of a
shipping carton with plastic foam inserts is available
from Bryston for a small fee.
Installation
Ventilation
The BP-17³ is a cool-running line level component.
It generates far less heat than amplifiers and many
other components. It can be safely placed inside
furniture or an equipment rack. However, it should
not be tightly enclosed. Some airflow is desired.
Maintain a minimum of 0.5” to each side and 1.5”
space above the unit to ensure proper airflow.
Connecting to A/C Power
Please check the Data Plate on the rear of the unit to
verify power requirements agree with your location.
Plug the IEC-320 C14 end of the power cord into the
BP-17³, then plug the other end into an approved
and grounded A/C receptacle.
Connecting to Audio Components
The BP-17³ is a very low distortion, high resolution
stereo preamplifier that will perform at the highest
level in virtually all two-channel stereo systems.
Use high quality interconnect cables and make
firm connections. Balanced connections are
usually preferred for their ability to effectively reject
common mode noise though you should still expect
excellent results with unbalanced equipment.
Connecting Source Components
Analog source components can be connected to
inputs with either balanced XLR interconnects or
unbalanced RCA interconnects.
Connecting Amplification
The BP-17³ features a variety of output methods
to ensure compatibility with a wide variety of
amplifiers. Based on the type of inputs available on
your amplifier, connect one of the variable outputs
(Balanced Output 1, Balanced Output 2, or Preamp
Output) to your amplifier.
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