Bryston BDA3N


I found this DAC for sale and bought it. It’s the BDA-3 without the HDMI inputs, which I never envision needing. I found mine very lightly used for a fantastic price, but retail is about $600 less than the original. It seems to be available exclusively at Audio Advisor and Brystons website doesn’t mention it. 

I’ve been considering it for a while but didn’t want to pay for 4 inputs I’ll never use. 

It’s a great DAC as all the reviews and forum posts attest so I don’t have much to add. I’m loving it! 

It actually completes all my electronic component upgrades for the foreseeable future. I suppose if I live long enough I might want to try some future technology changes but otherwise I’m done. 

I can foresee a pair of ATC SCM50 in my future but I would likely get the active version so no new amps. 

mashif

I bought the BDA-3 precisely because it had HDMI inputs, but it’s a fantastic DAC that sounds equally great across all inputs.  Does yours have a chip by AKM?