Anyone try the Bryston BDP-2 or the BDA-2 Dac


Anyone try the Bryston BDP-2 digital player or the BDA-2 Dac?
I am very interested in both of these units due to there capabilities.
The BDP-2 player is unique in its ability to play from large external hardrives and the BDA-2 Dac is supposed to mate well with the player.
But, I wonder how they compare in sound qualities to my present modified Touch with linear power supply.

Any supporting experience or opinions with these units would be appreciated.
Thanks,
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I have a BDP-2 connected to a Bricasti M1 (latest version with upgraded power supply and DSD capability)via the AES/EBU connection. The sound quality is great. All my files are WAV (sounds better than FLAC to my ears)on a 2TB external HDD. Hi rez 24/192 downloads are excellent. I have upgraded fuses in my Bricasti but I haven't upgraded the BDP-2 fuses. Are BDP-2 users upgrading the fuses. If so, how many are there and what size are they?
Congrats!!

Be patient on the break-in. It will start to open up after 3-4 days, but quite a bit longer for full bloom. I'd get that P4 in there sooner than later, though.

A good site for info is the Bryston Audiocircle discussion forum.

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?board=57.0
Smatsui, see my post from 9/7 re: fuses.
And I agree with you that WAV sounds better than FLAC (at least on my Brystons) More space, deeper soundstage. I know we give up "tagging" and other info with WAV, but ultimately it's about the sound. (And no intent to start a discussion here about all lossless formats sounding the same...)
Just found out they are #8 torox what a little pain.

I just installed an Audio Magic Pulse Gen and a PEA inside the BDA-2 Dac and ordered another set for the BDP-2 player. I also installed the Audio Magic Super nano fuses with the Quantum fuse stickers on them.
All of this is so that I can compare this combo with my previous set up. I guess I will need everything to gel together for a while.
And Tympani, yes I am using the HiDiamond P4 and P3 power cords, interconnects, and Digital cable.

I must say that Bryston service is top notch and helped this old Audiogonner with setting up my Samsung Tablet as a remote control.