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Bryston ST Series Amplifiers 8B User Manual

Bryston ST Series Amplifiers 8B
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Bryston ST Series Amplifiers 8B Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Output (8 Ohms)300 W
Power Output (4 Ohms)500 W
Power Output (Bridged 8 Ohms)1000 W
Total Harmonic Distortion< 0.005%
Damping Factor> 500
Input Sensitivity1.5 V
Input Impedance20 kOhms
Gain29dB
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz

Summary

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Warranty Information

Details Bryston's 20-year warranty for original and subsequent owners, covering parts, labor, and shipping.

Setup Recommendations

Advises on proper amplifier placement for convection cooling and connecting power cords and speakers.

Clipping Indicators

Explains the function of bicolor LEDs indicating power on/overload and potential speaker damage.

BRYSTON ST SERIES AMPLIFIER DESCRIPTIONS

Bryston 3B-ST Amplifier Description

Describes the 3B-ST stereo amplifier's dual modules, power supply, and output devices.

Bryston 4B-ST Amplifier Description

Details the 4B-ST stereo amplifier's dual modules, higher power supply, and output devices.

Bryston 7B-ST Amplifier Description

Explains the 7B-ST amplifier's dual modules, power supply, and bridging capabilities for mono operation.

Bryston 8B-ST Amplifier Description

Outlines the 8B-ST's four independent modules and configuration flexibility for multi-channel audio/video.

Important Notes

Highlights THX versions, fuse symbol identification, and 120V/60Hz line operation.

BRYSTON ST SERIES OPERATION AND FEATURES

Input and Output Connectors

Details the balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs and gold-plated binding post outputs.

Bridged Operation Mode

Explains how to operate amplifiers in bridged (monaural) mode for increased output voltage.

Bryston 8B-ST Ground Lift Switch

Discusses the 8B-ST's ground lift switch and its role in preventing system hum.

AMPLIFIER REAR PANEL DIAGRAMS

3B-ST and 4B-ST Rear Panels

Illustrates and labels the rear panel connections and controls for 3B-ST and 4B-ST models.

7B-ST Rear Panels

Shows and labels the rear panel connections, modes, and fuses for the 7B-ST amplifier.

8B-ST Rear Panels

Depicts and labels the rear panel connections, remote on/off, and fuses for the 8B-ST amplifier.

OPTIONAL REMOTE ON/OFF FUNCTION SETUP

Remote On/Off Operation Modes

Explains how to connect and use the optional remote on/off feature with delay settings.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH PREAMPLIFIERS

Option 1: Mute Switch Control

Describes connecting the remote signal to the center/left terminal for mute-switch controlled operation.

Option 2: Power Supply Switch Control

Details connecting to center/right terminals for operation tied to the preamp power supply switch.

BRYSTON 5BST SERIES AMPLIFIERS

5BST Amplifier Overview

Summarizes the 5BST as a 3-channel version of the 8BST, referencing 8BST specs for details.

5BST/8BST Rear Panel Connections

Illustrates and labels the rear panel connections for the 5BST amplifier.

PROFESSIONAL AMPLIFIERS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Input Level Controls

Explains the function and adjustment of front panel input level potentiometers for gain control.

Front Panel Layouts (4B-ST, 7B-ST, 8B-ST)

Shows front panel diagrams highlighting input level controls for different amplifier models.

BRYSTON 20-YEAR WARRANTY DETAILS

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Details the terms and conditions of Bryston's 20-year limited warranty for its products.

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