BP-2 Phono Preamplifier

Bryston's BP-2 MM/MC phono preamplifier applies extraordinary low-distortion, wide bandwidth amplification to your record collection. The BP-2 is a perfect match for most available cartridges today. The BP-2 includes switchable capacitive loading for use with moving magnet cartridges.

Bryston's new BP-2 phono preamplifier applies extraordinary low-distortion, wide-bandwidth amplification to your record collection. Providing both MM (moving magnet) and MC (moving coil), the BP-2 is a perfect match for most available cartridges today.

This MM/MC version adds a pair of ultra-low distortion, wide bandwidth step-up transformers (the same ones used in the TF-2) to add compatibility with low output moving coil carts. The transformers can be factory wound for an additional 20dB or 31dB of gain.

Power the BP-2 from your existing Bryston MPS-2 DC power supply or from the new PS-3 DC power supply.

Phono gain stages are rather un-glamorous. But that's the point. This one trick pony simply accepts analog audio from your turntable's cartridge and amplifies it to a level that your main preamplifier can understand. What makes the BP-2 so special is that it can take such a minuscule signal--2mV or so and amplify it with so little distortion and so little added noise. When switched into MC mode, zero additional noise is added. The transformers are wound so precisely, they are virtually distortion free making the most of your priceless MC cartridge. This is true analog bliss.

Phono gain stages are rather un-glamorous. But that's the point. This one trick pony simply accepts analog audio from your turntable's cartridge and amplifies it to a level that your main preamplifier can understand. What makes the BP-2 MM so special is that it can take such a minuscule signal--2mV or so and amplify it with so little distortion and so little added noise. If it weren't for the characteristic smoothness and organic sound of vinyl, you might swear you were listening to digital.

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