CANADIAN HIFI BRAND BRYSTON LAUNCHES THE NEW BRYSTON BP-19 PREAMPLIFIER

The new Bryston BP-19 Preamplifier has been born from many years of R&D and design innovations that were achieved during the development of the BR-20 preamplifier.

The Bryston BP-19 is handcrafted in Canada and comes with Bryston’s 20-year warranty. In the UK Bryston are distributed by PMC UK Distribution and have been since the early 1990s.

BRYSTON BP-19 PREAMPLIFIER

The Bryston BP-19 preamplifier has an oversized toroidal power transformer and hand-selected premium components. The optimized discrete operational amplifier delivers a low THD+N measurement at or below 0.0006%.

Bryston BP-19 Preamplifier

FULLY BALANCED

The signal path features a fully balanced design from input-to-output, using an array of very tightly matched components and a compact circuit architecture, achieving the lowest possible noise and superior common mode rejection. The BP-19 also employs an advanced volume attenuator.

INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

The input array includes two pairs of balanced XLR input jacks and four pairs of RCA input connectors. There are two pairs of RCA (phono) outputs (one pair fixed, one pair variable), and two pair of balanced XLR outputs (one pair fixed, one pair variable).

BRYSTON BP-19 PREAMPLIFIER PHONO STAGE

For the first time ever, Bryston is offering the BP-2 moving magnet (MM) phono stage circuit as an onboard option for the BP-19 preamp. Bryston also offers specially designed, custom-made outboard step-up transformers to accommodate low output Moving Coil (MC) cartridge designs.

CONTROL OPTIONS

Many features of the BP-19 can be easily controlled using included infrared remote. Each of the six analogue inputs have corresponding buttons on the remote as well as on the front panel of the preamp. HEX codes are also available for use with a universal-style remote control. The BP-19 preamplifier can be controlled remotely using RS232 or IP when connected to a smart home ecosystem via the RS232 or Ethernet ports on the rear panel. The BP-19 can also be remotely turned on or placed into standby, and trigger outputs can be used to power on/off other connected equipment, such as a power amplifier.

PERSONALIZED FACEPLATES

The BP-19 is available in five standard faceplate finishes, in 17 or 19-inch widths. 19-inch rack mount for professional applications are also available. Bryston also offers personalized custom faceplate colours for the BP-19 and other electronics such as amplifiers, preamplifiers, CD players, digital players, phono stages, and DAC’s. Choose from the standard colours or create a bespoke finish to suit any entertainment space or décor.

BRYSTON BP-19 PREAMPLIFIER PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The Bryston BP-19 preamplifier will become available in Q3, 2023 with an MSRP of $5195.

HiFi PiG Says: A great looking preamplifier, looking forward to hearing it soon!