Bryston 4B SST Amplifier - Big Power

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General:

300W powerhouse from Canadian maker Bryston, known for neutral and reliable amplifiers.

This is the amp to have if you want to just hear your speakers and the recording and nothing more.

Beautifully built utilizing dual toroidal transformers and high quality components.

In very good condition with only slight signs of use.

Brand Background:

Bryston Ltd. is a Canadian company which has been designing and manufacturing audio equipment for over 35 Years.

While there are many companies competing in their market, Bryston’s gear is coveted by enthusiasts and professionals alike. They have earned the reputation of providing bullet-proof reliability, high performance and value. 

Ownership:

Single Owner

Connections:

Single-ended RCA unbalanced inputs and XLR balanced inputs. 5-way binding posts for outputs. Standard IEC power cord.

General Sound:

Accurate to the recording

Cosmetic Condition:

8 - Very Slight Signs of Use

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Working Condition:

Working perfectly and tested in our lab.

Included:

Just the unit and power cord

Packing:

Original Manufacturers Packing

Original MSRP:

$3,000

Dimensions:

5.25″ H x 17.25″ W x 19″ D

Weight:

50 lbs.

Age:

2005

Reviews:

https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/amplifier/power-amplifier/bryston-4b-sst2-c-series/

Link to Manual:

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Testing Process:

We start with a visual inspection of all internal components to make sure that there are no signs of heat stress or damage. Capacitors are checked for telltale signs of predictive failure including bulging, shrunken wrappers, or physical leakage. We also inspect the PCBs for discoloration from resistors or transistors that may have been running hot. On vintage units we often spot check select capacitors for value and ESR.

If the amplifier passes visual inspection, we move on to a controlled power on sequence using a Sencore safety analyzer to monitor current draw in real time. Once the amplifier is determined to be safe to operate, we connect it to full AC mains for function and power testing. We connect the speaker outputs of the amplifier to a Sencore PA81 Power Analyzer which acts as a dummy load, DC offset monitor, and oscilloscope interface. We start with a low level 1KHz test signal at the amplifier’s input and slowly increase its amplitude while monitoring the output on an oscilloscope for signs of noise, clipping, distortion, or improper channel balance. We continue increasing the signal level until the amplifier reaches clipping. At this point we take an output power measurement and compare it to the spec sheet of the amplifier to verify proper performance. If the device under test has both balanced and single ended inputs they are both tested at this time. We finish off the bench evaluation with a 1KHz square wave check and a 20Hz to 20KHz sine sweep to assess the amplifier’s frequency response characteristics. This battery of tests will usually reveal if the amplifier has any issues that need further attention.

Before the device leaves the bench, we perform a listening test with actual music using a variety of preferred test tracks. Our benches are outfitted with familiar monitor speakers which help us identify inconsistencies that will not always show up on our test gear. The main things that we are listening for are hum or noise with no signal present, proper center image, clicks, pops, or any other obvious undesirable audio characteristics.

If the unit passes all of these tests it is moved to our long term testing rig where we simulate real word operating conditions for 6-8 hours. This allows us to monitor the unit for signs of thermal runaway or intermittent issues that only crop up when the unit has fully come up to temperature.

Specs:

Two-Channel Solid State Power Amplifier

Power Output:
300 Watts RMS x 2 into 8 Ohms
500 Watts per channel into 4 Ohms

MFR:
1 Hz – 100 kHz

Inputs:
RCA Unbalanced, XLR Balanced

Input Impedance:
50 kOhms Unbalanced, 20 kOhms Balanced

THD+N:
0.003%