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Bryston Bi-200 Integrated Amplifier
Bryston integrated amplifiers give no ground to their separate counterparts. The new Bi-200 is literally constructed from the Bryston BP-19 Preamplifier and 3B amplifier into a single chas- sis offering the best of both products without occupying extra space and costly interconnects.
Features
- Full Balanced Discrete Circuit Path
- Analog Volume ... Digitally Controlled
- Connect up to 6 analog sources
- Optional low distortion MM/MC Phono module
- Dual-mono amplifier produces 200 watts into 8 ohms
- 300 watts per channel into 4 ohms.
- Channel balance control
- Fully convection cooled means no noisy fans
- Independent buffered headphone output
- Machined aluminum enclosure and dress panel
- 2-way RS232 for automation systems
- Compatible with BR-4 remote control
- Soft-Start microprocessor won't trip circuit breakers
- DC trigger out
- Legendary Bryston 10 Year Warranty on Analog
- Ethernet/USB/RS232 status control
Options
- Standard Silver or Black Faceplates Available in 17 or 19 Inch
- Pro 19 Inch Rackmount
- Colour Faceplates Available
- Phono Bi-200P & Bi-200MC
- Moving Coil Transformer Phono
- Module (20 or 26 dB)
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Professional Reviews 92/100
Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
94/100
Build Quality
93/100
Features Connectivity
86/100
Value for Money
92/100
The Bi-200 delivers exceptional transparency from an ink-black background, pairing crisp image focus with effortless dynamics at whisper levels or concert volume. Philip Beaudette found its full, controlled bass and relaxed high-level composure especially compelling, while the fully balanced analog architecture, potent headphone stage, and 20-year warranty make this a serious long-term integrated amplifier.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Exceptionally transparent, low-noise presentation reveals fine detail while preserving an uncolored, recording-led sound.
Maintains dynamic life at low volumes and controlled, non-harsh composure with bass-heavy music at high levels.
Crisp, spacious imaging and sharply separated performers enhance positional precision.
Substantial construction and a transferable 20-year warranty support its strong long-term value.
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Cons
No built-in DAC or streaming capability; digital playback requires external components.
The small OLED volume display is difficult to read from across the room.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 94/100
Reviewers describe an exceptionally quiet, transparent and uncolored presentation that exposes fine recorded detail without becoming harsh. The Bi-200 is also praised for remaining composed at high levels, retaining life at low volume, and producing sharply focused, spacious images.
Transparency Resolution
96/100
Philip Beaudette reports vanishingly low distortion, an “impossibly low noise floor,” and exceptionally transparent amplification that reveals very small details. Recordings are said to emerge from a black background, with the amplifier contributing little audible character of its own.
Tonal Balance Musicality
93/100
The presentation is described as true to the recording, uncolored, clear, and generally laid-back rather than aggressively forward. Reviewers also heard full, rounded bass, sparkling percussion, rich vocal tone, and an absence of grating or harsh behavior under demanding conditions.
Dynamics
95/100
The Bi-200 is repeatedly praised for preserving dynamic expression at low volume and sounding effortless when played loudly. It maintained control on challenging bass-heavy material, with relaxed composure, strong bass presence, and clear attacks and decays.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
Reviewers found imaging unambiguous, distinct, and crisply outlined, with performers separated by convincing space. Its transparency was said to uncover positional cues and contribute to a broad, deep recorded soundstage.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
93/100
The machined-aluminum case is specifically credited with reducing resonance and interference, while the overall construction is described as durable and reliable. Bryston’s 20-year warranty reinforces the reviewers’ strong confidence in the amplifier’s long-term workmanship.
Features Connectivity
86/100
The analog-focused Bi-200 provides four RCA and two XLR line inputs, buffered pre-outs, and a dedicated 1/4-inch headphone output. Its headphone section is reported to have ample power for demanding headphones, while optional MM or MC phono modules broaden vinyl compatibility; it deliberately omits DAC and streaming functions.
Value for Money
92/100
At the reviewed $8,495 price without phono, the Bi-200 cost $2,700 less than buying Bryston’s BP-19 preamplifier and 3B3 power amplifier separately. Reviewers call it great value and easy to recommend, citing its high performance, substantial construction, and 20-year warranty.
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