Both units arrived on Wednesday. I am using both AES and BNC cables from Bryston so I am able to toggle between both connections and so far I have a fairly strong preference for the AES connection. It sounds very natural and tonally richer than the BNC does. For lack of a better description, the BNC sounds a bit more digital and less complete. I am currently running all balanced connections with ARC LS17, Maggie 1.7's and Bryston 4B SST2 so I assume that helps bolster my AES connection preference. I ordered both with the blue LED's and display. I highly recommend both of these components. None of my local dealers are stocking them and were not offering demo's. I ordered both without hearing them first, which is a first for me. I am very happy I did and I can only assume that the more word gets out there, the dealers are going to have to see the value and thinking behind the BDP-1 and keep a set on the floor. It is admittedly a spendy way of listening to audio files, but I have yet to hear a laptop and usb DAC sound nearly this good. I was also highly impressed by the folks at Bryston. I had many questions (probably annoyingly so) and they always cheerfully answered my questions promptly. I was also surprised that I really prefer the non-upsampled sound of the BDA-1. I am used to listening to my Cambridge 840c at 384 upsampled resolution. While I still enjoy the Cambridge, it sounds slightly more difuse and less palpable when compared to the Bryston combo playing files at their native resolution. I have also found I prefer files recorded at 24/96. Thus far I only have a handful of 24/192 stuff and while it sounds good, the 24/96 files feel more in the room with me. Just my two cents - if anyone is considering them shoot me an e-mail if you have any questions.
Bryston BDP-1 Own one? What DAC are you using?
I have one on order and am very anxious for it to arrive.
At this point I plan to run through my Cambridge 840C's DAC coax input with Bryston's own BNC to SPDIF cable. Would love to hear anyone else's experience with it and what DAC you are using or recommend. I will likely end up also ordering Bryston's BDA-1 but don't want to spend another $2,195 if not needed. Any feedback you can offer on a DAC and also digital cabling is appreciated...
At this point I plan to run through my Cambridge 840C's DAC coax input with Bryston's own BNC to SPDIF cable. Would love to hear anyone else's experience with it and what DAC you are using or recommend. I will likely end up also ordering Bryston's BDA-1 but don't want to spend another $2,195 if not needed. Any feedback you can offer on a DAC and also digital cabling is appreciated...
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