[Zoom25]

Thanks for the info guys. I've also found similar info on Audiocircle. I might be able to get a BHA-1 for a good price. Haven't heard back from the owner whether it's the older or newer model. I only need the headphone amp capabilities of the BHA-1 if I decide to get it for the HD 800.

 

[James Tanner]

Hi Folks
 
Serial numbers after 50 will have the preamp outputs.
 
james

 

[Rob80b]

  A quick question for old and new BHA-1 owners. Is there a difference in the placement of "BHA-1" on the faceplate ...............
 

No…it's just artistic liberty…you’ll also notice the later models have an added symbol under the volume control.
 
Here's mine with just a face-plate change from silver (2012) to black (2015).
http://www.head-fi.org/t/560499/new-headphone-amplifier-from-bryston/1500#post_11496724
 

 

 

[Zoom25]

I think I'll end up getting a BHA-1 to match my BDP-1. Everything else in the same league and price range costs a lot more in Canada as of now because of the dollar. It should serve me well for some time. In the meantime, I'll save up for a GS-X or a tube option like WA5-LE.
 
Anyone know where I can get a good deal for the BHA-1 here locally in Ontario, Canada (in GTA)? Feel free to PM me guys. Thanks! 

 

[Rob80b]

   
 
Anyone know where I can get a good deal for the BHA-1 here locally in Ontario, Canada (in GTA)? Feel free to PM me guys. Thanks! 

Not in TO but  CanadianMaestro has one for sale at an excellent price on CAM
http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649242494-bryston-bha1-lowest-price-anywhere/
 
You need to move quickly at that price though.

 

[Rob80b]

  Not in TO but  CanadianMaestro has one for sale at an excellent price on CAM
http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649242494-bryston-bha1-lowest-price-anywhere/
 
You need to move quickly at that price though.

Sorry looks like he's not shipping!!!!????
 
"Pickup in Edmonton. No shipping. Period."

 

[Zoom25]

 
Sorry looks like he's not shipping!!!!????
 
"Pickup in Edmonton. No shipping. Period."

Yeah, I already checked that ad. I'm on CAM as well. I was wondering about a good deal on a new piece. Figured the GTA would be the best place to get a deal on Bryston, with it being a local brand here.
 
I can always fall back on CAM and wait for a used unit.

 

[Mortalcoil]

  I think I'll end up getting a BHA-1 to match my BDP-1. Everything else in the same league and price range costs a lot more in Canada as of now because of the dollar. It should serve me well for some time. In the meantime, I'll save up for a GS-X or a tube option like WA5-LE.
 
Anyone know where I can get a good deal for the BHA-1 here locally in Ontario, Canada (in GTA)? Feel free to PM me guys. Thanks! 

 
You can always try BBR (Bay Bloor Radio).
 
Very easy to get them to shave off $150 -$200 off the retail of $1395.
 
They usually have stock on hand.

 

[Zoom25]

 
 
You can always try BBR (Bay Bloor Radio).
 
Very easy to get them to shave off $150 -$200 off the retail of $1395.
 
They usually have stock on hand.

 
Yes, I have considered them as well and gotten a quote from them. I think $1200 would be ideal.

 

[Joe-Siow]

Hi guys. Is anyone currently using the BHA-1 as a preamp in addition to the primary headphone amp duty? Any comments on the preamp performance?

Thanks!

 

[Rob80b]

Hi guys. Is anyone currently using the BHA-1 ....................... on the preamp performance?

Thanks!

Hi Joe
 
I talked a bit about here.
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=121595.0

 

[Joe-Siow]

  Hi Joe
 
I talked a bit about here.
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=121595.0

 
Excellent read. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks man!

 

[ngyu]

Hi guys. Is anyone currently using the BHA-1 as a preamp in addition to the primary headphone amp duty? Any comments on the preamp performance?

Thanks!

I used to use the BHA-1 as a preamp for my ADAM F5s, and they worked wonderfully. I've used both the SE and the XLR connections for the preamp. Can't really say anything wrong with it, it performs superbly. I guess specific to my setup, my only qualm was the ADAMs had the power switch on the back, on each speaker, and since the BHA-1 doesn't mute the preamp outs, I had to always reach the back and turn the ADAMs on/off every time I used it.

 

[ivanlyf]

I'm also using the Bryston BHA-1 as a Pre-amp to my Adam Artist 5 Active Speakers.
 
It's fine and I love it's performance - it seems to bring out slightly more detail as compared to the pre-amp out of my TEAC HA-501.
 
BTW, The same DAC was used for both the BHA-1 and HA-501

 

[Joe-Siow]

Thanks guys! Happy to know it works very well as a preamp too.