Value of Bryston 3B (original version)

[steelglam]

What do you all think the value is of an original version (late 70s) Bryston 3B? In the following condition:

1.) Fully up to spec
2.) Recently (March 2011) checked up and serviced by Bryston (receipt of service included...input resistors replaced on one channel as it was exhibiting very slight noise when on the bench...all else was up to spec)
3.) Original box inclued
4.) Unit has some blemishes (minor but noticeable scratches on the top and a few light marks on the face)

$400??? Less? More?

 

[kansei]

The lowest I've seen them at is $400-something. This one probably a bit more since it's been serviced.

 

[shawnra]

well I think those old Bryston's are built like tanks and I've got a certain feeling for those old ecore transformers and stuff like that. they are very simply laid out and easy to rebuild. if you pick it up you'll be very surprised at how nice and basic it's layout is inside. is it a pigtailed powercord unit or was that upgraded. back when this was made they were mostly for recording studios so you know it is a good sounding unit. I bought one of these new in 1989 myself and it was kinda nos in the sense that it still had a pigtail powercord. I'd say 400 is reasonably fair considering it's up to spec, should provide years and years of listening pleasure. it's amazing that the original box is still with this unit. that's pretty crazy and speaks to a well cared for unit.

Shawn