BRYSTON is alive and well up here in Ontario. The “old” amps division is still in Peterborough, and their digital division moved to AXIOM’s location in Dwight. https://bryston.com/about-bryston/ it was during the merger that their companies consolidation via merger logistics fell down for a period land created the psst issues on delays in repairs etc.. |
I have nothing but good things to say about Bryston. Their MO is not to be the latest new thing, but to carefully refine their designs and bring only real improvements to their products. The Cubed series is a step up from the previous line. It's the quietest amp I've ever used and is supremely neutral. I have the 3B3 Pro because that's as much power as I need. The fact that it's 35lbs and fits in my rack is a big bonus. But the larger ones are still easier to handle than most high end amps. The Pro version has trim pots on the back to match my preamp gain better. My interactions with Bryston were excellent. I received replies to any questions within hours and the responses were on point. I also had great service from my dealer during the transaction and follow up afterwards. |
As a Bryston fan and long-time owner I can share the following for some background and context: What happened to Bryston? SoundStage! Hi-Fi | SoundStageHiFi.com - Bryston: How a Devastating Death Led to a New Lease on Life 2021 public announcement of relocation and some operational consolidations: I relatively recently had my 4B ST amp restored by Bryston. It was a very good experience and was previously described by me here: https://forum.audiogon.com/posts/2554910 I have found Bryston staff responsive and very helpful. Responses never came the same day but usually within a couple of days. Bryston, like several well-regarded legacy audio manufacturers, has faced the challenges associated with the passing of time and founders. Also, like some audio companies, Bryston has always maintained a somewhat low- key presence. Anyone heard anything about Quad lately? Hope this helps.
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