Wow, yours are newer than I thought. I've had mine since fall of 2013. Initially I'll take a wait and see approach to see how the cubed versions are being received in comparison to the 2's but I suspect I'll go through with it. The problem with these big brutes is going to be shipping. I think James eluded to perhaps a 10% price hike so hopefully the upgrades won't be any more than 25% of the MSRP of the 2's. I still really want three 7's so perhaps my 1st introduction to the cubes will be via some 7's.
Bryston announcing SST3 series amps
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From The Absolute Sound's CES report:
"Dramatically lower distortion, improved linearity, and increased clarity are hallmarks of Bryston’s new Cubed Series amplifiers. At 600Wpc into 8 ohms, the 7B3 (approximately $5.5k each) employs Bryston’s patented input stage with an array of twelve active devices and produces astonishingly low distortion measured at just 1/1000th of 1 percent. It also offers major reductions in noise (EMI, RFI, and common mode), and employs the company’s Quad-Complementary topology that mimics the characteristics of a Class A design, but with far lower distortion. As part of an impressive all-Bryston system, the 7B3 produced an expansive soundstage with great dynamics, as well as welcomed harmonic richness in the upper bass and lower midrange."
"Dramatically lower distortion, improved linearity, and increased clarity are hallmarks of Bryston’s new Cubed Series amplifiers. At 600Wpc into 8 ohms, the 7B3 (approximately $5.5k each) employs Bryston’s patented input stage with an array of twelve active devices and produces astonishingly low distortion measured at just 1/1000th of 1 percent. It also offers major reductions in noise (EMI, RFI, and common mode), and employs the company’s Quad-Complementary topology that mimics the characteristics of a Class A design, but with far lower distortion. As part of an impressive all-Bryston system, the 7B3 produced an expansive soundstage with great dynamics, as well as welcomed harmonic richness in the upper bass and lower midrange."
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It is something to look at but so far does not seem to provide the advantages it does on the input side of the power amps.
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MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Best of CES 2016 – Bryston Cubed Amplifiers
February 2016
Bryston 4B3 (Cubed) stereo amplifier
“For me, the most important electronics introduced at CES 2016 were Bryston’s new Cubed amplifiers.
The 2.5B³, 3B³, and 4B³ stereo amps and 7B³, 14B³, and 28B³ monoblocks are all direct replacements of earlier, similarly named Squared models introduced eight years ago, the names of all of which end with the suffix SST2. (For this new line, Bryston has decided to ditch SST and simply close the superscript 3 up to the B³.
Bryston’s SST2 models have long been held in high regard including by SoundStage! Network writers -- each model offers exceptional sound quality at a very reasonable price, and is backed by a 20-year warranty. And Bryston has a sterling reputation for fixing everything they make, no questions asked. (I’ve run across many companies that offer long warranties, but refuse to fix a problem if they can find a way to blame the buyer for it.)
The Cubed models are purported to sound and measure even better than the Squareds, mainly because of a new, patented input stage that Bryston claims reduces the Squared models’ levels of distortion by 90%. The rejection of common-mode and EMI/RFI noise are also said to be improved. And the Cubeds’ front panels look better than the Squareds’
To me, the sweet spot of Bryston’s Squared line was the 4BSST2 stereo amp -- its power outputs of 300Wpc into 8 ohms or 500Wpc into 4 ohms are enough for most situations, and its retail price is low enough that many serious audiophiles on a budget can afford it.
For me, the 4BSST2 has always been a great benchmark to judge other amps against -- which is why, for a couple of years, my reference system included one. Now there’s the 4B³, with the same specified power outputs and the improvements noted above. Given that the new models are all basically the same as the old, I suspect that the 4B³ will remain the sweet spot in the new line.
As I write this, none of the prices for the Cubed models have been set. But if Bryston’s prices for the new series remain in line with its past products, I suspect that the 4B³ will not cost much more than the previous model -- in which case it should represent at least as good a value as its predecessor.”
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SUBJECT: Best of CES 2016 – Bryston Cubed Amplifiers
February 2016
Bryston 4B3 (Cubed) stereo amplifier
“For me, the most important electronics introduced at CES 2016 were Bryston’s new Cubed amplifiers.
The 2.5B³, 3B³, and 4B³ stereo amps and 7B³, 14B³, and 28B³ monoblocks are all direct replacements of earlier, similarly named Squared models introduced eight years ago, the names of all of which end with the suffix SST2. (For this new line, Bryston has decided to ditch SST and simply close the superscript 3 up to the B³.
Bryston’s SST2 models have long been held in high regard including by SoundStage! Network writers -- each model offers exceptional sound quality at a very reasonable price, and is backed by a 20-year warranty. And Bryston has a sterling reputation for fixing everything they make, no questions asked. (I’ve run across many companies that offer long warranties, but refuse to fix a problem if they can find a way to blame the buyer for it.)
The Cubed models are purported to sound and measure even better than the Squareds, mainly because of a new, patented input stage that Bryston claims reduces the Squared models’ levels of distortion by 90%. The rejection of common-mode and EMI/RFI noise are also said to be improved. And the Cubeds’ front panels look better than the Squareds’
To me, the sweet spot of Bryston’s Squared line was the 4BSST2 stereo amp -- its power outputs of 300Wpc into 8 ohms or 500Wpc into 4 ohms are enough for most situations, and its retail price is low enough that many serious audiophiles on a budget can afford it.
For me, the 4BSST2 has always been a great benchmark to judge other amps against -- which is why, for a couple of years, my reference system included one. Now there’s the 4B³, with the same specified power outputs and the improvements noted above. Given that the new models are all basically the same as the old, I suspect that the 4B³ will remain the sweet spot in the new line.
As I write this, none of the prices for the Cubed models have been set. But if Bryston’s prices for the new series remain in line with its past products, I suspect that the 4B³ will not cost much more than the previous model -- in which case it should represent at least as good a value as its predecessor.”
Doug Schneider
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Hi James
I have received my first 4B-3
Very happy with the sound
Regards
Jacques Dube
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I have received my first 4B-3
Very happy with the sound
Regards
Jacques Dube
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MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: New Cubed 4B– Dealer Feedback
Hi James
We received our new 4B Cubed this week.
We replaced out 4B SST-2 in our reference system.
If I compare the new 4B-3 (Cubed) and 4B SST 2, the advantages of the new Cubed series right out of the box are:
• More spacious and airy
• The high end frequencies are more softer
• Better image
• More depth
• A low bass even stronger and faster
A pure delight !
Jacques Dube
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SUBJECT: New Cubed 4B– Dealer Feedback
Hi James
We received our new 4B Cubed this week.
We replaced out 4B SST-2 in our reference system.
If I compare the new 4B-3 (Cubed) and 4B SST 2, the advantages of the new Cubed series right out of the box are:
• More spacious and airy
• The high end frequencies are more softer
• Better image
• More depth
• A low bass even stronger and faster
A pure delight !
Jacques Dube
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James
You need a new speech writer !
Why do you always dramatically understate things in your press releases and on Audiocircle?! "Evolution not a revolution"?!?!?! That's like referring to the evolution from a fish to a bird as though it was no big deal
Yes the new Cubed series is way better than the Squared! And that's brand new, with no warm up/break in. Incredibly refined and natural. Can't wait to hear the 14B3!
Oh, and the BDA3 is also not merely a BDA2 with DSD. Again, huge difference here in quality. You gotta get the crowd more excited, man!
Keep up the good work!
James
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Hi James
The cubed amps sounding great here at the Sound & Vision Show, Bristol
Keith Tonge
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The cubed amps sounding great here at the Sound & Vision Show, Bristol
Keith Tonge
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Dear James
The setup at the Bristol Show was:
PMC BB5se Speakers
Bryston 7B Cubed x2
BDP2 Digital Player
BDA3 DAC
BP26 Preamp
And the Twenty Series speakers with the 4B Cubed
Won best sound of the show!
Keith Tonge
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The setup at the Bristol Show was:
PMC BB5se Speakers
Bryston 7B Cubed x2
BDP2 Digital Player
BDA3 DAC
BP26 Preamp
And the Twenty Series speakers with the 4B Cubed
Won best sound of the show!
Keith Tonge
PMC
