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Bryston BDA-3 / Benchmark DAC3B

Current setup:

Node 2i/Pardo LPS/Rega DAC-R

Looking to get more clarity/detail and am considering the Benchmark or Bryston used. The Rega has been better than the internal DAC in the Node to my ears, but what it's praised for, "analog like" I'm starting to feel is maybe wooly. How much am I leaving on the table continuing to use it? Looking to be around $1500 or under. Or do I pick up a cheap Topping and call it a day?

Hard to audition, but maybe I'll just buy them all and move on the losers 

bimmerman2
mahler123
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The CA adds Chromecast and AirPlay.  
I just added a Wiim Pro-streamer only-to my 3rd system.  Best value in an audio at $100.  Also does Chromecast, AirPlay and Bluetooth 

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jbuhl
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I hated the Bryston BDP3 due to Manic Moose....

@bimmerman2 said BDA not BDP.  I think the BDA is well regarded. Thats assuming you a keeping the Node as the streamer. 

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bimmerman2 OP
87 posts
 

Correct, plan on keeping the Node for now as I really like the interface. 

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njcardave
62 posts
 

I owned a Bryston BDA3 DAC. I can say that it is a great sounding DAC. For a good deal look for one on the preowned market. I replaced it with an Aqua Acoustics LaScala tube based DAC. You can’t go wrong with the Bryston.

stuartk
3,206 posts
 

@bimmerman2 

Used Brystons pop up on TMR from time to time. 

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