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How good is Bryston BDP-1?

I am awaiting to pull a trigger on something like Bryston BDP-1 digital. But there are almost no reviews/opinions comparing that device with top tier CD players like esoteric K-03/K-01, DCS Puccini, Ayon CD-5s, ARC CD8 and others.

Did somebody actually had a chance to compare the Bryston BDP-1 to those CD players, playing BDP-1 via their DACs vs. playing actual CD using those players transports and DACs. Does Bryston BDP-1 really out there on the same level? Please don’t post a comments advising on auditioning this device. If I could, I would do it already and did not ask for help. Thank you.
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ronaldp
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Hi

I did a comparison between Brystons BCD-1 and the BDP-1 & BDA-1. With the cd vs the ripped cd (in wav) the cd player was better. The cd vs the hi-def downloaded version, the hi-def version was better. According to Bryston the cd player is better (cd vs ripped cd) due to the I2S interface being superior on the cd player. If you want to listen to your hugh cd collection with maximum clarity and detail, use a cd player. If you want to have all your cd's stored and available at a swipe of your touch screen interface use the BDP-1. If you want to go the hi-def music download route use the BDP-1.
ronaldp
7 posts
 
Hi

I did a comparison between Brystons BCD-1 and the BDP-1 & BDA-1. With the cd vs the ripped cd (in wav) the cd player was better. The cd vs the hi-def downloaded version, the hi-def version was better. According to Bryston the cd player is better (cd vs ripped cd) due to the I2S interface being superior on the cd player. If you want to listen to your hugh cd collection with maximum clarity and detail, use a cd player. If you want to have all your cd's stored and available at a swipe of your touch screen interface use the BDP-1. If you want to go the hi-def music download route use the BDP-1.
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