Bryston BP-17/3 Pre Amplifier

Here we have a very high quality pre amplifier from Canadian specialists Bryston. It is in very good condition and will come supplied in original factory packaging with remote control, mains cable, manual and our usual three month warranty. No optional DAC or phono modules fitted.
Bryston Say….
The Bryston BP17³ is the first component from Bryston to use our patented low distortion Salomie circuit at both the input and output stage. This new technology is remarkable in its ability to render even miniscule details with breathtaking clarity and lifelike scale. As a fully featured preamp, the BP-17³ is the centrepiece of your stereo. Balanced and single ended analogue inputs can be used with virtually any source component.
Features:
5 Single Ended & 2 Balanced Analogue Inputs
Fully discrete Class A analogue circuitry
The patented Salomie circuit found in all Cubed Series amplifiers
Standard and configurable XLR outputs
Fixed and variable level RCA outputs
Independent power supply for analogue and digital circuits.
Relay switching on all inputs
Programmable home theatre bypass
Software control and balanced action volume control
Specifications:
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ± 0.05 dB
THD: 1 V rms Balanced In/Out: <0.0025%
IMD: ≤ 0.0003%
Noise: < 10 Hz – 20 kHz, relative to full output; RCA IN/OUT: – 102 dB; XLR IN/OUT: – 108 dB
Input Impedance: Unbalanced: 6.5 kΩ; Balanced (non-inverting): 4.5 kΩ; Balanced (inverting): 4.5 kΩ
Gain: RCA IN / RCA rec out: 0 dB; RCA IN / RCA preamp out: 12 dB MAX; XLR IN / XLR fixed out: 6 dB; XLR IN / XLR preamp out: 18 dB
Power Consumption at 120 V/60 Hz: Standby: 2 W; Idle: 32 W; Full Power: 32 W
Dimensions: 430 (W) x 330 (D) x 116 (H) mm
Weight 5.0 kg

For a review from specialist magazine Hi-Fi Critic please click here