Bryston BP-19 Analog Preamplifier

Bryston BP-19 Analog Preamplifier

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The Bryston BP-19: The Heart of a Pure Analogue System. In a world increasingly dominated by digital convenience, there’s something truly special about the purity of a dedicated analogue signal path. Designed for discerning audiophiles who value musical accuracy above all else, the Bryston BP-19 Preamplifier is engineered with one clear purpose: to preserve every detail, nuance, and emotion of your music with absolute integrity.

A Masterwork of Transparency

At the core of the BP-19 lies a circuit engineered for absolute transparency. With distortion and noise figures bordering on the unmeasurable (below 10.0006%), this preamplifier delivers your music from a background of pure, silent blackness.2 The result is a soundstage of breathtaking width and depth, where every micro-detail and dynamic shift is rendered with flawless accuracy. It is the ultimate expression of a "straight wire with gain," adding nothing and taking nothing away from the original recording.

The Flexible Foundation of Your System

Engineered for supreme flexibility, the BP-19 is ready to become the foundation of any reference audio system. With a generous array of balanced and single-ended inputs, it accommodates all your high-level analogue sources. Dual outputs—one variable for driving a power amplifier and one fixed for sending a line-level signal to a headphone amp or recorder—provide versatile integration options.3 For vinyl connoisseurs, the BP-19 offers optional, world-class MM or MC phono modules, transforming it into the ultimate hub for your treasured turntable.4

Bespoke for Your Space

A reference component should not only sound perfect but also look the part. The BP-19 can be tailored to seamlessly integrate into your environment, with options for 17 or 19-inch faceplates in classic silver or black.5 For professional applications or a clean rack aesthetic, a 19-inch rack-mount version is available. Even custom colour faceplates can be commissioned to create a truly unique centerpiece for your system.

This is not just a preamplifier. It is the guardian of your analogue signal, ensuring the purest possible path from your source to your amplifier.

Key Features:

• Inputs: 2 pairs of balanced female XLR inputs and 4 pairs of RCA inputs provide extensive connectivity.
• Versatile Outputs: Features 2 pairs of balanced male XLR outputs and 2 pairs of single-ended outputs. Output pair #1 is variable for preamplifier duty, while pair #2 is fixed for source-level output.
• Vinyl Ready: Input #1 can be factory-fitted with an optional high-performance moving magnet (MM) or moving coil (MC) phono stage.
  

Tailor Your Experience | Customisation Options:

• Faceplates:Standard Silver or Black faceplates are available in 17" or 19" widths.
• Professional Integration:A 19" rack-mountable Pro faceplate is available.
• Custom Finishes: Bespoke faceplate colours can be ordered for a personalised aesthetic.
• Phono Modules:
  • Moving Magnet (MM) RIAA phono equalisation module.
  • Moving Coil (MC) transformer-based phono module with 20dB or 30dB of gain.
    

Specifications:

• Frequency Response:    20Hz - 20kHz: ± 0.05dB
• Signal To Noise:    Balanced Out -110dBr Single Ended Out -110dBr
• IMD:    ≤0.0003%
• THD + Noise:    20Hz - 20kHz <0.0006%
• Weight    5.5 kg 12 lbs.
• Dimensions - Inches: 17 or 19 W x 4.6 H x 13 D | Cm: 43 or 48.3 W x 11.6 H x 33 D 
• Power Consumption (120V/60Hz): Standby 0.5W Idle 45W Playing 45W