Name: Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier
Brand: Bryston
SKU: BRY-BH1-BL-17
Price: 4299.0 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (23 reviews)

Bryston Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier Headphone Amplifiers

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A full size amplifier for headphones

The Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier is a fully balanced dual mono design built with six discrete Class A Bryston operational amplifiers, delivering up to 2W per channel into 32Ω. Balanced 4-pin XLR, dual 3-pin XLR and a quarter inch single ended output are all on the front panel, and rear XLR outputs let it double as a line preamplifier. This is a component built to the same standard as Bryston's amplifiers, not a desktop accessory.

Why You'll Love It

Genuinely balanced, not just balanced sockets. A dual mono topology from input to output keeps the left and right channels separate all the way through, which is what balanced headphone cables were designed to take advantage of.
Power for difficult headphones. Up to 2W per channel into 32Ω and 20V into 600Ω means planar magnetics and high impedance dynamics both get driven properly.
Works as a preamplifier too. Rear XLR outputs and three inputs, including a 3.5mm jack, let the BHA-1 sit at the centre of a desktop or second system rather than hanging off one.

Under the Hood

Six fully discrete Class A Bryston operational amplifiers in a balanced dual mono layout, with a laser trimmed Noble stereo volume potentiometer.
Switchable 14dB low or 20dB high gain, input impedance 10kΩ unbalanced, with balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA and 3.5mm inputs.
THD plus noise below 0.005% from 20Hz to 20kHz, signal to noise better than 103dBv, frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB.

CHT Insider Verdict

The BHA-1 does not flatter headphones when not deserved , it drives them and gets out of the way, so it rewards revealing models and will expose a thin sounding source. The low gain setting matters more than most people expect, and sensitive in-ear monitors are better served elsewhere. If you own a serious pair of full size headphones and a good DAC, this is the amplifier that stops being the limiting factor.

Pro Tip: Run the low gain setting unless your headphones genuinely need more. You will use more of the volume control's range, which is where a good analogue potentiometer tracks best between channels, and the noise floor stays further down.

Specifications

Design
Topology	Fully balanced dual mono
Gain stage	6 discrete Class A Bryston operational amplifiers
Volume control	Laser trimmed Noble stereo potentiometer
Output Power
Into 32Ω	Up to 2W per channel at 1% THD
Rated output	500mW per channel into 32Ω at 0.005% THD
Into 600Ω	20V
Performance
THD plus noise	Less than 0.005%, 20Hz to 20kHz
IMD	Less than 0.001%
Signal to noise	Better than 103dBv
Frequency response	20Hz to 20kHz, ±0.1dB
Gain	Switchable 14dB or 20dB
Input impedance	10kΩ unbalanced
Connectivity
Inputs	Balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA, 3.5mm
Headphone outputs	4-pin XLR balanced, dual 3-pin XLR balanced, quarter inch single ended
Line outputs	Rear XLR pair for preamplifier use
Physical
Dimensions (17 inch faceplate)	432 x 69 x 282 mm (W x H x D)
Dimensions (19 inch faceplate)	483 x 69 x 282 mm (W x H x D)
Weight	5.3 kg
Finishes	Black, Silver
Warranty
Warranty	10 years

Testimonials

★★★★★
CHT Solutions has been very prompt to respond and ship the items. I will never hesitate to buy from them again. More power to CHT Solutions!
Richard Y.
Thornleigh, NSW

★★★★★
CHT delivery was incredibly fast, Many thanks all for such an easy purchase process and super fast delivery. 5 stars from me
Chris N.
Malaga, WA

★★★★★
Buying from CHT Solutions was easy and their price was great and I would recommend then to anyone seeking good Hi Fi equipment.
John L.
Woonona, NSW

★★★★★
Fast delivery and great products. Would recommend them to anyone needing great service for sound advice.
Oscar F.
Truganina, VIC

★★★★★
CHT delivered the unit to South Australia within a couple of days. Amazing! Their phone customer service was professional and courteous. Will happily purchase from them again
Robert F.
Tranmere, SA

Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier

A full size amplifier for headphones

Why You'll Love It

Under the Hood

CHT Insider Verdict

Specifications

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