Just because your Bryston
BCD-1 CD player was assembled by loving human hands doesn't mean it can only be operated by hand. Thanks to the company's BR2 remote control, your other Bryston preamplifiers, integrated amps and DACs can be controlled (more or less) as well. The remote is constructed to typical Bryston standards out of milled aluminum and comes in either black or silver. We like Bryston gear, but we'll pass on this remote with its array of identical buttons (not sure if they're backlit, either) and keep the $500 -- for that kind of money, we expect more control over the SP2 preamp/processor than volume and mute controls. But if you've been looking for an heirloom-quality remote control, this just might be the thing for you, so check out the full press release after the break.
Peterborough, Ontario October 21st, 2008Bryston, LTD has announced the introduction of the BR2 multifunction remote control, designed to give consumers total control of the Bryston BCD-1 CD player, the Bryston BDA-1 outboard DAC, as well as Bryston's integrated amplifiers and preamplifiers. Bryston product applications follow:
- BCD-1 CD Player – all functions
- BDA-1 External DAC – all functions
- BP-6 Preamplifier – volume/mute only
- BP-16 Preamplifier – all functions
- BP-26/25 Preamplifier – volume/mute/phase only
- SP-2 Preamplifier – volume/mute only
- B-60R Integrated Amplifier – volume/mute only
- B-100 Integrated Amplifier – all functions
"We had been in the process of designing an elegant remote just for the BDA-1 outboard DAC, when we realized that many consumers who purchase the DAC are likely to own other Bryston components," reported Bryston Sales VP James Tanner. "It was our goal to embed control functions of our other products into the BR2, creating one elegant solution that provides both control and convenience from a single device." The BR2 is made from milled aluminum, is
available in either black or silver, and is backed by Bryston's legendary 20 year warranty. The BR2 has an MSRP of $500 (US dollars) and is available now.
posted Oct 23rd 2008 at 6:09AM
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
nsfw @ Oct 23rd 2008 10:37AM
In for 3.
Wow, you guys made a remote that works with all of your devices? Usually non universal remotes cost about $10.
Jeff @ Oct 23rd 2008 1:01PM
Worst layout I've seen since the Toshiba HD-DVD A1 remote. I wouldn't take it if you offered it for free.
pat1202003 @ Oct 23rd 2008 2:47PM
For $500 I better be able to control my toaster oven with that thing.
Alon Goldberg @ Oct 23rd 2008 6:29PM
The Naim R-COM remote retails for $525. But to put that into perspective, when you're spending $30,000 on a Naim CD Player a $525 remote control is an absolute steal!
Greg @ Oct 24th 2008 7:11PM
$500 !!! Am i missing something about this remote?