{"product_id":"bryston-3b-cubed-2-0-stereo-power-amplifier","title":"Bryston 3B³ Cubed 2.0 Stereo Power Amplifier","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBryston 3B³ Cubed 2.0 Stereo Power Amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBryston 3B³ Cubed 2.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings the technology and build quality of Bryston's larger Cubed Series amplifiers into a more compact stereo power amplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 300 watts per channel into 4 ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 3B³ has more than enough power for a wide range of high-performance loudspeakers while maintaining the low noise, control and reliability Bryston amplifiers are known for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd despite being one of Bryston's smaller power amplifiers, the 3B³ doesn't use a simplified architecture. Each channel has its own \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully independent power supply and transformer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving it true dual-mono construction inside a chassis only 10.75 inches deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200 Watts Per Channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 3B³ delivers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200 watts per channel into 8Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 watts per channel into 4Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's a useful sweet spot for a serious two-channel system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's enough power and current available to properly control a wide range of stand-mount and floorstanding loudspeakers without automatically moving into the size, weight and output capability of Bryston's larger amplifiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrue Dual-Mono Architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the 3B³ are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo amplifier channels with fully independent power supplies and transformers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat means the left and right channels aren't relying on a single shared transformer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's the same fundamental approach Bryston uses in its larger Cubed Series amplifiers and helps provide excellent channel separation, power delivery and control when the music becomes demanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Cubed Series Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe smaller chassis doesn't mean you're getting a stripped-down Bryston.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 3B³ incorporates the same patented \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalomie circuit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e found throughout Bryston's Cubed Series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design focuses on reducing noise and distortion while preserving low-level detail, neutrality and dynamic performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal harmonic distortion plus noise is rated at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eless than 0.005% from 20Hz to 20kHz at rated power into 8 ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Where It Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the biggest advantages of the 3B³ is its depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10.75 inches deep without front handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it's considerably easier to accommodate in shallow equipment cabinets, custom millwork and installations where a conventional full-depth power amplifier may be difficult to fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou still get a substantial 35-pound Bryston amplifier—just without requiring nearly as much cabinet depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes the 3B³ equally interesting for a dedicated two-channel system or a professionally designed custom installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced XLR \u0026amp; RCA Inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 3B³ provides both:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced XLR inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle-ended RCA inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitchable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23dB or 29dB gain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides additional flexibility when matching the amplifier with different preamplifiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12V DC trigger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allows automated power control when the amplifier is integrated with compatible preamplifiers, processors or control systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassive Cooling — No Fans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 3B³ is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully convection cooled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, eliminating the need for noisy cooling fans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBryston also incorporates a microprocessor-controlled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftStart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sequence designed to manage startup current and reduce the chance of tripping a circuit breaker when the amplifier powers on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandby consumption is less than 500mW.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt in Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike Bryston's larger Cubed Series amplifiers, the 3B³ is housed in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emachined and anodized aluminum enclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and built in Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBryston backs the amplifier with its legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-year warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making the 3B³ an amplifier designed for long-term ownership rather than constant replacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dual-Mono Stereo Power Amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Output at 8Ω:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 200W × 2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Output at 4Ω:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 300W × 2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u0026lt;1Hz–100kHz, -3dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u0026lt;0.005% from 20Hz–20kHz at rated power into 8Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInputs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Switchable 23dB \/ 29dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCA Noise:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u0026lt; -106dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXLR Noise:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u0026lt; -111dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnbalanced Input Impedance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.5kΩ\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced Input Impedance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30kΩ+ \/ 6kΩ-\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Passive convection — no fans\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12V Trigger:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftStart:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Microprocessor controlled\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandby Consumption:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Less than 500mW\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18\" W × 6\" H × 10.75\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth with Front Handles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 35 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Configurations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bryston 3B³ Cubed 2.0 is available with several front-panel configurations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsumer faceplate without handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsumer faceplate with handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRO rackmount faceplate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRO rackmount faceplate without handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3B³ or 4B³?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor many systems, this is the real question.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 3B³ gives you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 300 watts into 4 ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with the same fundamental Cubed Series technology found in the larger 4B³.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 4B³ moves up to 300 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 500 watts into 4 ohms for more demanding loudspeakers and greater power reserves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the 3B³ has another advantage: its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshallow 10.75-inch chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your loudspeakers don't require the additional output of the 4B³—or installation depth is important—the 3B³ can be the smarter choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience Bryston at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi is your Bryston and high-end audio expert in Houston, Texas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing between the 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