Bryston 14B³
To some, their favorite Bryston amplifier is the 14B³. It features huge power, utterly silent noise floor, grace in an iron fist. The Bryston 14B³ has the kind of power usually only found in monoblocks, yet this model is a dual channel. That's not to say it is compact, however. This amplifier is big and heavy. Yet it drives any loudspeaker with agility and speed rendering your favorite music with exquisite detail.
Features
- Balanced XLR and Single ended RCA input
- 2 Channels each with fully independent power supplies including transformers
- 600W into 8 ohms (and up to 900 into 4 ohms) per channel
- The patented Salomie circuit found in all Cubed Series amplifiers
- Switchable gain (23dB or 29dB)
- Fully convection cooled means no noisy fans
- Machined and anodized aluminum enclosure and dress panel
- Less than 500mW standby power consumption
- SoftStart microprocessor controlled startup sequence won't trip circuit breakers
- DC trigger for automated turn on and turn off
- Legendary Bryston 10 Year Warranty
Options
- Silver or black faceplate
- 18” or 19” faceplate (non-rack mountable) 19" comes with front mounted handles
- PRO version includes 19" rack mount dress panel in black plus rear panel channel trim pots (-14 to 0dB)
SPECIFICATIONS
| Amplifier Type | Dual Mono Power Amplifier |
| Continuous RMS Power (8 Ω) | 600 W per channel |
| Continuous RMS Power (4 Ω) | 900 W per channel |
| Frequency Response (-3 dB) | <1 Hz – 100 kHz |
| THD+N (20 Hz – 20 kHz @ Rated Power, 8 Ω) | <0.005% |
| Voltage Gain | 23 dB / 29 dB (switchable) |
| Input Sensitivity | 1.0 V / 2.5 V (depending on gain setting) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | RCA: -118 dB / XLR: -122 dB |
| Input Impedance | RCA: 7.5 kΩ / XLR: 5 kΩ per leg |
| Inputs | RCA (Single-Ended), XLR (Balanced) |
| 12 V Trigger | Yes |
| Cooling System | Convection cooled (fanless) |
| Power Supply | Independent power supplies for each channel |
| Standby Power Consumption | <500 mW |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 432 / 483 × 206 × 427 / 467 mm |
| Weight | 41 kg |