Bryston is one of the most famous names in professional audio amplifiers. Known for stunning reliability and incredible build quality, the amps come with an unheard-of 20-year warranty. The Canadian-designed and built Bryston 9B SST is a five-channel power amplifier that can produce 140 watts per channel into eight ohms and 200 watts per channel into four-ohm speaker loads. The amp comes with a faceplate in either silver or black, as well as options for standalone installation or a 19-inch rack-friendly faceplate. The Bryston 9B SST is priced at $6,495, which puts it toward the top of the food chain of consumer multi-channel amps, most of which come with seven, not five, channels.Additional Resources
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High Points
• The Bryston 9B SST five-channel amp delivers big, conservatively measured power for audiophile surround sound systems that can power even the toughest loads with ease. Mangenpans, Revels, Bowers and Wilkins, MartinLogans and Vandersteens are no challenge for this Bryston five-channel amp.
• Bryston's 20-year warranty is nothing short of a modern marvel. I know many studios that swear by Bryson amps, not just because of their vast power reserves, but because that they never fail, even when used professionally all day, every day.
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You know Jerry, for many years now, I have read many positive reviews for this, and other Bryston amplifiers. However, I`ve never been able to demo, hear, or listen to any of their equipment. And now here in New York, with high end salons closing more and more, I do not know when I will be able to hear a Bryston amp.
Though, I have always wanted too. Their reputation reminds me of my favorite, McIntosh. Built like a tank, great support and warranty, reliable and good sound. What else could you ask for.
Bryston, long known for high quality and rock solid amplifier construction, power and durability. Has put together another classic here. When you also consider, their 20 year warranty, even my favorite Mcintosh, does not offer this. And, they can take a beating and keep on moving. Reliability for some of us, is still a big thing, in this age of disposable products.
With Bryston, this company believes in being built to last. Looking a brick house of an amplifier, look no further, than right here.
We are an electrical contractor.
there seems to be a buzzing noise when the bryson amps are
connected to the electrical system.
the grounding systems are all ok and no other
malfunctions exist.
what do you think about the buzzing and what
do you have to offer.
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