{"product_id":"bryston-bp-19-reference-analog-preamplifier","title":"Bryston BP-19 Reference Analog Preamplifier","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBryston BP-19 Reference Analog Preamplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBryston BP-19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is for the listener who wants a serious analog preamplifier without paying for digital features they don't need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped using many of the circuit innovations created for Bryston's award-winning BR-20, the BP-19 strips the concept back to its analog core: a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully balanced signal path, discrete Class A circuitry, oversized toroidal power supply and exceptionally low noise and distortion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a preamplifier designed to disappear from the signal path and let the source, amplifier and loudspeakers do their jobs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor vinyl systems, the BP-19 can also be configured with Bryston's acclaimed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBP-2 Moving Magnet phono stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a Moving Coil transformer option available for low-output MC cartridges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully Balanced Analog Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe BP-19 uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully balanced signal path from input to output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBryston uses tightly matched components and a compact circuit architecture to reduce noise while improving common-mode rejection and channel performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of the design is Bryston's optimized discrete operational amplifier, developed during the BR-20 program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHD+N is less than 0.0006% from 20Hz to 20kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while intermodulation distortion is rated at no more than 0.0003%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose are exceptionally low figures for an analog preamplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Analog Inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe BP-19 provides plenty of connectivity for a serious analog system:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 pairs balanced XLR inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 pairs RCA inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat gives you six analog source inputs for components such as a DAC, streamer, CD player, tuner, tape source or turntable when equipped with the optional phono stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional BP-2 Moving Magnet Phono Stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the first time, Bryston offers its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBP-2 Moving Magnet phono circuit as an internal option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the BP-19.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe phono module converts RCA Input 1 into a dedicated MM phono input, allowing a compatible turntable and cartridge to connect directly to the BP-19.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe BP-2 circuit is designed around extremely low noise, low distortion and substantial overload headroom—exactly what you want from a phono stage handling the very small signal coming from a cartridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoving Coil Option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-output Moving Coil cartridges can also be accommodated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBryston offers a specially designed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoving Coil transformer module with selectable 20dB or 30dB gain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gives serious vinyl listeners another path for building the BP-19 around their preferred cartridge rather than automatically requiring an entirely separate phono preamplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid can help determine the correct phono configuration based on your turntable and cartridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariable \u0026amp; Fixed Outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe BP-19 provides both balanced and single-ended outputs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 pair variable balanced XLR outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 pair fixed balanced XLR outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 pair variable RCA outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 pair fixed RCA outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe variable outputs feed your power amplifier in a conventional two-channel system, while the fixed outputs provide additional flexibility for recording or other system configurations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemote \u0026amp; System Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe BP-19 includes an infrared remote, with direct access to all six analog inputs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor professionally integrated systems, Bryston also provides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRS232 control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIP control via Ethernet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12V trigger control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemote standby operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable HEX codes for universal remote systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes the BP-19 equally comfortable in a traditional two-channel listening room or a professionally integrated high-end audio system.\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 Fully Balanced Analog Preamplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalog Inputs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 pairs XLR + 4 pairs RCA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced Outputs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 variable + 1 fixed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCA Outputs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 variable + 1 fixed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20Hz–20kHz ±0.05dB\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;0.0006%, 20Hz–20kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMD:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ≤0.0003%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -110dBr balanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -110dBr single-ended\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional MM Phono:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bryston BP-2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional MC Transformer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20dB \/ 30dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRS232 Control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthernet\/IP Control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemote Control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandby Consumption:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.5W\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdle Consumption:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12W\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating Consumption:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12W\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17\" or 19\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.6\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 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\u003eHandcrafted in Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaceplate Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe BP-19 is available in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17-inch or 19-inch widths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with standard silver or black faceplates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 19-inch professional rackmount version is also available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBryston goes a step further by offering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecustom faceplate colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the BP-19 to be matched to the rest of a Bryston system or customized for a particular listening room or installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBP-19 or BR-20?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe choice between these two Bryston preamplifiers is actually pretty straightforward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBR-20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the system hub. It combines an analog preamplifier with a DAC, network streamer, headphone amplifier and extensive digital connectivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBP-19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the purist analog option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you already have the DAC or streamer you want—or you're building a system primarily around analog sources—the BP-19 lets you concentrate on the preamplifier itself without adding digital circuitry you may never use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair it with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBryston 3B³, 4B³, 14B³ or Bryston monoblocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and you have the foundation for an exceptionally clean Bryston two-channel system.\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\u003eThe BP-19 is especially interesting because it gives us several ways to build the analog front end around your actual system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid can help determine whether you need the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estandard BP-19, internal BP-2 MM phono stage, or Moving Coil capability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and properly match the preamplifier with your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBryston power amplifier, turntable and cartridge, DAC, streamer, loudspeakers, subwoofers and cabling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want the flexibility of the BR-20, we'll build around that. 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