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OUR GOAL
With the SP 2, we
have sought to design an uncluttered, easy-to-use
processor/preamplifier, incorporating stereo and a full range of
surround sound capability, which delivers state-of-the-art
performance in both analog and digital formats.
PERFORMANCE WITHOUT COMPROMISE
With today’s
increased clarity and dynamic range in recordings and movie
sound-tracks you need equipment that not only equals but surpasses
the parameters of the most demanding material available. The SP 2
preamplifier/processor is without peer in meeting this performance
challenge.
EASY TO USE
The Bryston SP 2
is the first high-end processor designed to make home theater easy
for the non-technical user. For example, most functions are
automatic, controls are well-labeled, and there are clear
unambiguous LCD and LED displays. Step-by-step set-up menus with
error messages displayed on the LCD window, and a user-friendly, yet
comprehensive user manual, make the initial set-up simple and
straightforward.
HOME THEATRE PROCESSING
In the digital
mode, the SP 2 automatically detects the digital input signal,
routes the signal through the DSP module, and adjusts to the
appropriate mode. The digital circuit provides decoding for Dolby
Digital, Dolby Prologic, DTS and THX formats, in 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1
channels. There’s also Mono and Stereo Down-mixing for all modes,
Bass Management modes for all speaker setups.
ANALOG AND DIGITAL CONTROL
The SP 2 puts you
in control of a full range of input/output options, allowing a
choice of 13 sources, with 6 digital inputs (4 - coaxial & 2 -
TOSLINK; pro model, AES/EBU - 12 sources), 6 stereo analog inputs,
and a set of 6 inputs for a 5.1 analog output DVD-AUDIO player. A
Digital toggle button lets you switch easily between digital and
analog input signals, and there is a built-in 24/96 D/A processor.
The SP 2 provides both unbalanced outputs (RCA) and a set of 6 true
balanced outputs (XLR) for 5.1 and stereo, each with its own
discrete output amplifier. Balanced signal transmission uses com-mon-
mode rejection to prevent induced hum and interference even with
long cable runs.
STEREO PREAMPLIFICATION
While the SP 2 is
a great multi-channel controller, there are those who still like
their stereo in the analog realm; so, at the touch of a button, the
digital circuitry can be bypassed and SP 2 operated as a Bryston
audiophile-quality analog pre-amp. The bypass mode provides a
totally discrete analog signal path — including an analog volume
control. The signal does not go through any IC’s or digital
circuitry from input to output.
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR MUSIC
The SP 2 ’s DSP
music modes allow you a range of options to enhance the acoustic
ambience of your listening room: Stereo, Natural, Club, Stadium,
Hall, Theatre, Church, and Party.
SONIC SUPERIORITY BY DESIGN
The Bryston
Design philosophy ensures sonic superiority. All analog signal
circuitry is fully discrete to avoid the phase shift and
nonlinearity inherent in ICs. We exclusively use only the finest
components, such as 1% metal-film resistors, polystyrene capacitors,
hand-matched transistors, and gold-plated RCA and XLR connectors to
reduce noise and distortion to the absolute minimum. Two completely
sepa-rate and independent power supplies are employed to prevent any
possibility of digital to analog crosstalk or interference.
THE RESULT
Of course, the
purpose of all this technology is to place you within the scene of
the movie, or to transport you to the actual musical event. Whether
you can experience all the drama, movement, and emotions intended is
the one truly meaningful measure of any audio/video system. Take the
time to visit your Bryston dealer and audition the Bryston SP 2
preamplifier/processor. We think that you’ll redis-cover how
exciting audio can be.
Reliability & Support
BUILT TO LAST
Bryston applies
techniques and employs custom materials in our everyday construction
of electronic equipment that are more typically utilized in military
and aerospace industries. Our traditional adherence to proprietary
parts and sophisticated construction and testing techniques prevents
the unit-to-unit variability typical of mass produced product and
assures that your amplifier will perform for many years without
concern.
HAND ASSEMBLED WITH CARE
All audio
products we make are hand assembled and individu-ally tested by a
dedicated team of Bryston employees in our own North American
manufacturing facility.
UNIQUE BURN-IN PROCEDURE
Each and every
Bryston audio product undergoes an extensive quality control
“burn-in” procedure. Following a complete oper-ational checkout,
every unit is placed on a test-bench and run for 100 hours. This
extremely rigorous burn-in quickly “matures” components and weeds
out any potential premature failures. The result is reliable
trouble-free performance for many years.
EASY FUTURE UPGRADES
We’ve designed
the SP 2 with a plug-in ROM chip; this allows for convenient
upgrades so future software changes are quick and easy to implement.
On the hardware side, our pin-to-pin compatible digital board
topology facilitates upgrades to future formats or digital
processing technologies. The SP 2 ’s existing DAC chips can run at
sample rates up to 192kHz facilitating upgrades to accommodate
future formats. It is worth noting that many manufacturers promise
that their units will be upgradable for future technology. Bryston
actually does it (and is doing so today, at moderate cost, for the
SP 2 ’s predecessor).
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