Phono gain stages are rather un-glamorous. But that's the point. This one trick pony simply accepts analog audio from your turntable's cartridge and amplifies it to a level that your main preamplifier can understand. What makes the BP-2 so special is that it can take such a minuscule signal--2mV or so and amplify it with so little distortion and so little added noise. When switched into MC mode, zero additional noise is added. The transformers are wound so precisely, they are virtually distortion free making the most of your priceless MC cartridge. This is true analog bliss.
Features
- MM Mode Applies 41dB of gain from your moving magnet phono cartridge or high output MC cartridge
- Swich into MC mode to engage top quality step up transformers to apply additional 20 or 30dB of gain.
- Available upon order with 20dB transformers for 0.3-1mV cartridges or 30dB transformers for cartridges less than 0.3mV
- Class A discrete operational amplifiers
- Ultra precise RIAA equalization
- Powered from external Bryston PSU
- Very quiet operation and very low distortion
- Compact chassis can be placed nearby turntable or preamplifier
- Front panel Mute switch
- Internally configurable for capacitive loading
Options
- Silver or black faceplate
Reviews
- The Bryston BP-2 with the PS-3 external power supply, at $2700 for the combo, is a steal in my opinion. Call us crazy, but we feel it competes with far more expensive phono stages especially where a good part of the price is allocated to big, impressive enclosures, and quasi-exotic parts in non critical areas. (Fair Hedon) Read Review...
Specifications
| Dimensions | Inches: 5.7 W x 2.75 H x 8.25 D |
| Weight | 3.6 lbs | 1.6 kg |
| Analog Connections: | RCA in | RCA out |
| Power: | Use with Bryston MPS-2 or PS-3 Power Supply only |
| THD+N (20Hz - 20kHz): | <0.005% |
| Noise: | <-80dB ref. 5mv input |
5 Years
