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    Bryston 28B3 on display at Suncoast Audio







    I also got a 4B3 and a BDA-3. Need to crack those open.


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    OMG MIKE !!! I need to make a trip down this summer. Maybe after you get the Vitus in. These, the Pass, and the Vitus all available for demo with my Magico. Must come down


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    Re: Bryston 28B3 on display at Suncoast Audio

    Cool!

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    Re: Bryston 28B3 on display at Suncoast Audio

    Mike.......The Bryston 28B3 amplifiers look spectacular. I'll bet they lite the Magico's up very nicely.


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    Re: Bryston 28B3 on display at Suncoast Audio







    BDA3 and 4B3 in the system! Like my cable lifters? Bryston 28B3 on display at Suncoast Audio


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    Re: Bryston 28B3 on display at Suncoast Audio

    I did not like the new looks at first but now, think they look awesome.
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    Re: Bryston 28B3 on display at Suncoast Audio

    I hope you can post your insights of the BDA-3

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    Re: Bryston 28B3 on display at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by catmonv View Post
    I hope you can post your insights of the BDA-3
    It's crazy good. CRAZY!


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    Re: Bryston 28B3 on display at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    It's crazy good. CRAZY!
    My BDA1 just quit on me. I will start saving for the BDA-3. TY.

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    Re: Bryston 28B3 on display at Suncoast Audio

    Mike, how would you describe the sound of the 4B3s with the Magicos, and what preamp(s) have you been using with it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by GSOphile View Post
    Mike, how would you describe the sound of the 4B3s with the Magicos, and what preamp(s) have you been using with it?
    The 4B is sweet sounding. Rich. Right out of the box.


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    Re: Bryston 28B3 on display at Suncoast Audio

    That is a very nice looking system. All great gear.

    Question:

    What do you get by having the speakers so far away from the back wall? Doesn't the bass suffer?

    If I did that they would be in the middle of my living room. LOL.
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    Re: Bryston 28B3 on display at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by BlueFox View Post
    That is a very nice looking system. All great gear.

    Question:

    What do you get by having the speakers so far away from the back wall? Doesn't the bass suffer?

    If I did that they would be in the middle of my living room. LOL.
    It's not always possible or practical, but if you can do it, I find moving the speakers out into the room provides:

    - better presence
    - much better, tighter, more defined and balanced bass
    - better space coherence
    - little to no smearing of frequencies
    - proper phase
    - a more realistic presentation (some say depth of sound stage, 3D, etc.)
    - etc.

    But again, I understand it's not always possible or practical.
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    Re: Bryston 28B3 on display at Suncoast Audio

    Aw, I'm too late, back when you mentioned needing to get the 4b out of the box I was going to volunteer to break it in for you.
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    Re: Bryston 28B3 on display at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by BlueFox View Post
    That is a very nice looking system. All great gear.

    Question:

    What do you get by having the speakers so far away from the back wall? Doesn't the bass suffer?

    If I did that they would be in the middle of my living room. LOL.
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    Re: Bryston 28B3 on display at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by catmonv View Post
    My BDA1 just quit on me. I will start saving for the BDA-3. TY.
    Hi Catmony

    Can you tell me what you mean by the BDA-1 quit? I am sure we can repair it for you and so far we have had zero issues with our DAC's.

    You can email me at jamestanner@bryston.com

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    Re: Bryston 28B3 on display at Suncoast Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by James Tanner - Bryston View Post
    Hi Catmony

    Can you tell me what you mean by the BDA-1 quit? I am sure we can repair it fpr you and so far we have had zero issues with our DAC's.

    You can email me at jamestanner@bryston.com

    james
    Hi James. My unit stopped working. The buttons would not respond and that include the on/off switch. I already sent my unit twice. The last time around, it stayed with Bryston for around 3 weeks since the problem I had at home was not reproduced. To cut the story short, the problem was replicated and the technicians ended up replacing the entire inside and only the external casing remained.

    Unit arrived at home and tested. Worked flawlessly. After a month of being idle, the problem persisted when I fired it up. I decided not to call Mike P since I thought I dont want to send it for the 3rd time and perhaps it is time to update to the BDA3. Probably this is an isolated case. My BDA1 problem is documented by Bryston since I believe this is a unique problem encountered by for the first time. I am also a BDP1 owner.

    I thought of going to another brand when fund allows. But Mike said, it is CRAZY GOOD!

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    Re: Bryston 28B3 on display at Suncoast Audio

    OK sorry for your problems and it does seem very strange indeed.

    james

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