Bryston SP2 PREAMP owner manual THX Button, Bypass Button, Analog Balance Control, Mode Button

Models: SP2 PREAMP

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SP2 PREAMP/PROCESSOR

resents .different .mixing .coefficients .for .the .centre . and .surround .channel .signals. .

These .will .be .detected .by .the .SP2 .and .used .to .pro- duce .the .downmix .if .this .mode .is .selected.

12: “THX” BUTTON

 

This .button .allows .selection .of .THX .post .pro-

 

 

cessing .modes. .The .default .mode, .which .is .

 

 

normally .Surround-EX, .can .be .selected .using .

 

the .“EX .Control” .menu. .See .Appendix .B .for .

 

THX

more .Information .about .THX .post .processing

 

THX listening modes:

 

Cinema:

re. -equalization, .timbre .matching .& .

 

 

adaptive .decorrelation. .(only available

 

 

with speaker systems of 6.1 of less)

Surround EX: re-equalization, .timbre .matching .& . surround .EX .(Only available with 6.1 or

7.1speaker systems, automatically engaged if input bitstream is a Surround-EXencoded bitstream)

Advanced Cinema: .re-equalization, .timbre .match .

.

ing. .& .adaptive .decorrelation, .

 

Advanced .Speaker .Array .(Only avail-

 

able with 7.1 speaker systems)

Music:

timbre.

.matching .& .adaptive .decor-

 

relation .(for use with Music source material

 

with speaker systems of 6.1 or less)

Advanced Music: . timbre .matching, .adaptive . .

.

decorrelation.

.& .Advanced .Speaker .

 

Array .(For use with Music source material

 

with 7.1 speaker systems)

Games

Timbre.

.matching .& .advanced .

Speaker .Array .(for use with 2.0 and 5.1 Video Game material. Only available with 7,1 speaker systems)

NOTES:

1). Timbre matching .is .used .across .all .THX .listen- ing .modes.

2). Re. -equalization .is .applied .for .both .THX Cinema . & .THX Advanced Cinema .listening .modes

3). Advanced. Speaker Array .is .applied .for .both . THX .advanced .Cinema .& .THX .Advanced .Music . listening .modes .

.Stereo5 .

.Natural .

.Church .

.

You .can .select .a .Surround .Mode .for .the .Surround . or .THX .listening .modes .at .any .time, .even .if .the . effect .is .not .immediately .active .(such .as .the .case . when .a .5.1 .channel .bitstream .is .present). .Two . Surround .Mode .settings .are .memorized .for .each . input .– .one .associated .with .the .Surround .listening . mode, .and .one .associated .with .the .THX .listening . mode. .

14: BYPASS BUTTON

 

 

This .button .operates .as .a .three .way .toggle .

 

 

 

function. .The .LED .immediately .above .the .

 

 

 

button .has .two .colors .- .RED .and .GREEN, .

 

 

and .an .OFF .mode .where .it .is .not .illuminat-

 

 

BYPASS

 

ed. .The .options .are .Bypass .2ch, .Bypass .

 

 

5.1ch, .and .Bypass .Off. .

 

Press.

.the .button .once, .and .the .unit .goes .in .the .

Bypass .2ch .mode. .In .this .mode, .the .LED .will .be . GREEN. .In .Bypass .2ch .mode .all .of .the .DSP .cir- cuitry, .DA .and .AD .converters .are .bypassed, .allow- ing .a .completely .analog .circuit .path, .identical .to . the .reference .standard .Bryston .BP26 .pre-amplifier. . Only .standard .format .Stereo .operation .is .permitted . in .this .mode .- .all .other .functions .are .disabled. .The . Front .Panel .Stereo .Balance .control .now .becomes . active. .

Press .the .button .again, .and .the .unit .goes .into . Bypass .5.1ch .mode. .In .this .mode, .the .LED .will .be . ORANGE. .In .Bypass .5.1ch .mode, .the .signal .from . the .5.1 .channel .analog .inputs .(RCA) .will .be .routed . through .the .volume .controls .and .to .their .respective . outputs, .balanced .and .unbalanced. .No .bass .man- agement .is .available .with .the .5.1ch .bypass .mode. .

. To .defeat .the .Bypass .mode, .press .the .Bypass . button .again, .and .the .LED .will .go .OFF.

15: ANALOG BALANCE CONTROL

This .control .governs .the .balance .of .the .analog . bypass .circuit. .It .will .only .function .if .the .SP2 .is .in . Bypass .2ch .mode. .

13: MODE BUTTON:

 

 

This .button .is .used .to .select .one .of .13 .

 

 

 

 

effects .for .synthesizing .surround .sound .

 

 

 

 

with .2 .channel .source .material. .Pressing .

 

 

the .button .repeatedly .will .scroll .through .

 

 

 

 

the .modes: .

MODE

 

 

 

Available .with .Surround .Listening .Mode: .

.PLII .Film .

.Hall .

.PLII .Music .

.Stadium .

.Pro .Logic .

.Club

.NEO:6 .Cinema . .Party .

.NEO:6 .Music . .Theatre .

16: MASTER VOLUME CONTROL

This .is .the .Large .Knob .located .on .the .far .right .side . of .the .front .panel. .It .controls .the .Master .Volume . in .all .modes. .It .is .fully .motorized .and .can .be . operated .from .the .remote .control .or .by .hand. .It . is .the .final .level .setting .control .on .the .SP2, .and . determines .what .output .level .will .be .supplied .to . the .connected .power .amplifiers, .but .not .the .tape/ recording .outputs. .It .takes .into .account .any .speak- er .level .trim .adjustments .made .during .the .SP2’s . setup.

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Bryston SP2 PREAMP owner manual THX Button, Bypass Button, Analog Balance Control, Mode Button, Master Volume Control

SP2 PREAMP specifications

The Bryston SP2 preamplifier stands as a hallmark of high-performance audio engineering, designed to deliver an exceptional listening experience to audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike. This remarkable component is not only a testament to Bryston's commitment to quality but also incorporates advanced technologies that cater to a wide range of audio applications.

One of the standout features of the SP2 is its extensive connectivity options. The preamp offers multiple analog and digital inputs, including balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA, and a variety of digital formats such as coaxial, optical, and USB. This versatility allows users to seamlessly integrate the SP2 into their existing audio systems, accommodating a plethora of sources ranging from traditional vinyl players to modern digital streamers.

Incorporating advanced digital signal processing (DSP), the SP2 also features room correction capabilities, enabling users to tailor their audio experience to the unique acoustics of their space. This technology optimizes the sound output, ensuring that every note and nuance is delivered with precision, regardless of environmental factors. Users can benefit from improved spatial imaging and clarity, leading to a more immersive soundstage.

The SP2 also boasts a high-quality D/A converter, which enhances audio playback realism. Capable of decoding high-resolution audio formats, it ensures that even the most intricate details in a recording are accurately reproduced. With support for sample rates up to 192 kHz, the SP2 promises a listening experience that is both engaging and true to the original recording.

Another prominent feature of the Bryston SP2 is its customizable processing options, including bass management and surround sound processing. This allows for an optimized audio experience whether listening to music or immersing in a cinematic adventure. The flexibility of adding or bypassing various sound modes provides users with extensive control over their audio experience.

Built with Bryston's renowned reliability, the SP2 is constructed with premium components that provide durability and long-lasting performance. The design ethos emphasizes both elegance and functionality, making it an attractive centerpiece for any audio setup.

In summary, the Bryston SP2 preamp combines advanced technologies and thoughtful design to create a powerful audio tool. With its extensive connectivity options, superior D/A conversion, DSP capabilities, and robust build quality, the SP2 sets a high standard in the realm of audio preamplifiers, making it an ideal choice for enthusiasts seeking an unparalleled listening experience.