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
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.
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.
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.
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.
