BRYSTON BP19 Pre-Amp

BRYSTON BP-19 Pre-Amp

The Bryston BP-19 leverages years of R&D and many design innovations that were achieved during the development of the multi-award-winning BR-20 preamplifier. The BP-19 reproduces music effortlessly, constructed using only the finest hand-selected premium components including an oversized toroidal power transformer. The optimized discrete operational amplifier delivers a staggeringly low THD+N measurement at or below 0.0006%. The signal path features a fully balanced design from input-to-output, using an array of very tightly matched components and a compact circuit architecture, achieving the lowest possible noise and superior common mode rejection. For the devoted music enthusiast, these innovations, combined with the legendary hand-built excellence from Bryston, translate to more lifelike performances, enhanced detail, and a greater sense of dimensionality and dynamics from all recordings.

Inputs and Outputs

The input array includes two pairs of balanced XLR input jacks and four pairs of RCA input connectors. There are two pairs of RCA (phono) outputs (one pair fixed, one pair variable), and two pair of balanced XLR outputs (one pair fixed, one pair variable).

Exceptional Phono Stage for Vinyl Playback

For the first time ever, Bryston is offering the legendary BP-2 moving magnet (MM) phono stage circuit as an onboard option for the BP-19 preamp. As Carlo Lo Raso noted in his review on Secrets of Home Theater, “The tonal balance was exceedingly neutral and revealing with just enough warmth tossed into the presentation to make any sort of vocal performance downright shine. Background noise was completely nonexistent with the BP-2…” The BP-2 is highly accurate, offers extremely low noise, miniscule distortion, and provides headroom margins sufficient to prevent overload from any known phono source. Bryston also offers specially designed, custom-made outboard step-up transformers to accommodate low output Moving Coil (MC) cartridge designs.

Control Options

Many features of the BP-19 can be easily controlled using included infrared remote. Each of the six analog inputs have corresponding buttons on the remote as well as on the front panel of the preamp. HEX codes are also available for use with a universal style remote control. The BP-19 preamplifier can be controlled remotely using RS232 or IP when connected to a smart home ecosystem via the RS232 or Ethernet ports on the rear panel. The BP-19 can also be remotely turned on or placed into standby, and trigger outputs can be used to power on/off other connected equipment, such as a power amplifier.

Personalized Faceplates

The BP-19 is available in five standard faceplate finishes, in 17 or 19-inch widths. 19-inch rack mount for professional applications are also available. Bryston also offers personalized custom faceplate colors for the BP-19 and other electronics such as amplifiers, preamplifiers, CD players, digital players, phono stages, and DAC’s. Choose from the standard colors or create a bespoke finish to suit any entertainment space or décor. The BP-19 is meticulously handcrafted in Canada and comes with Bryston’s legendary 10-year warranty.

The Center of your System
A preamplifier can make or break your system. It's the part you interact with the most. All signals pass through the preamp from the source to your speakers. The quality and integrity of this piece is key to your enjoyment of good sound. Bryston engineers each of our preamps to have the highest fidelity possible regardless of channel count. Whether you choose the limitless configurability of our SP4 16 channel processor, the elegant simplicity of our venerable BP-6, or our ultimate statement of fidelity, the BP-17³, you will certainly find your Bryston preamplifier to be a joy to own and welcome in your system.

Pure Signal Path
All of our preamplifiers are designed to have as little distortion as possible. Sources are buffered using our discrete operational amplifiers, pass through our tightly channel matched volume controls, and pass to the output through the finest quality components. They are really just a straight wire with gain!

The Features You Need
Each of our preamps and processors have a variety of inputs and outputs available ranging from basic analog RCA and XLR to HDMI and digital S/PDIF and USB. Based on your source components, and whether or not you want surround, you can find the preamp that's right for you.

Fully Customizable
We mean it! Our preamps are available with 17 or 19" wide front panels finished in black or silver aluminum. Further, most are available with optional modules for phono and digital playback as well. Built-in features simplify your stereo and offer the same great sound as our separates.