Bryston BIT20 Isolation Transformer

The Bryston BIT20 Isolation Transformer not only protects your equipment against the worst the power grid can offer but also feed attached equipment the most ideal AC mains possible. How do they do it?

Greater Dynamic Range: Bryston BIT products provide very low source impedance to connected devices. A low impedance power source supplies ultra-high current on-demand, ensuring components (even power amps!) are not starved for power. For example, a 200-watt amplifier demands 10A RMS current from a 120V line but may demand up to 50A instantaneous peaks. A 15A or 20A BIT can deliver 300A or 400A peaks when the system demands it, allowing the highest power amplifiers to deliver maximum performance and dynamics without strain or compromise. The High Instantaneous Current Capability provides the expanded dynamic range experienced when using Torus Power.

Active Surge Suppression: BIT uses series mode surge suppression (SMSS) technology to fully protect your equipment from damaging lightning strikes and power surges. Bryston's unique Series Mode Surge Suppression does not shunt the voltage spike to the ground as MOV’s do, and therefore the ground remains stable and uncontaminated. BIT surge suppression has clamping voltage onset that absorbs voltage surges more than 2V above peak nominal line voltage. BIT units are built to surpass IEEE endurance standards that require products to withstand lighting strikes of 6000 volts, 3000 amps with 1000 repeats.

Isolation From the Grid: BIT provides total isolation from the outside power grid through a Plitron-designed and -built toroidal isolation transformer that eliminates electrical noise caused by sources such as motors, lights, appliances, and dimmers commonly found in the home environment. Therefore, providing power to your system via a BIT isolation transformer is infinitely superior to using wall power that is increasingly polluted and noisy.

Ultra Quiet: The Bryston BIT20 Isolation Transformer products utilize Plitron’s ‘LONO’ (Low Noise) transformer design technology, which eliminates audible noise in the power transformer regardless of line conditions, DC offset, and over-voltage. Torus Power products perform at the NC10 level measured on the standard NC (Noise Criterion) rating, making them ideal for use in even the most demanding environments such as professional recording and broadcast studios, as well as in-home theater and large-scale audio/video systems.

Pure Power: BIT products utilize Plitron “NBT” (Narrow Bandwidth Technology) to attenuate differential and common-mode noise without using external circuits or components. NBT technology starts at a lower corner frequency (2 kHz) than other systems, and the result is startling. Dramatic improvements are immediately noticeable in audio and video systems.

For pricing and availability...

• Superb transformer-based isolation from AC mains noise does not restrict current flow.
• Narrow Bandwidth Technology allows only a narrow AC bandwidth through effectively cutting high-frequency noise components before they reach your equipment.
• Series Mode Surge Suppression is active and clamps power surges at only 2 volts above nominal making it far more effective than sacrificial MOV-based devices.
• Medical grade power outlets on North American models.

• 17 or 19" wide dress panels. 19" wide are rack-mountable.
• 17" are available in black or silver.

• Dimensions (in.): 17 or 19 X 16.5 X 4 17 or 19 X 16.5 X 6.3
• Weight (Ibs):  88
• Input Voltage: 120V
• Output Voltage: 120V
• Output Current: 20A
• Frequency: 60 Hz
• AC Inlet Type: IEC 20A
• No. Outputs: 10 ea. 

Please call me at 847-217-8985 to discuss the availability of the Bryston BIT20 Isolation Transformer or feel free to send me an email. Just let me know what model you are interested in and I will get back to you as soon as possible!