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Bryston BDA-3
@milpai i was auditioning the Bryston hoping that I would love it so much that I would sell off the Mytek.  When I had purchased the Mytek it made everything that it does play sound so much better that now my SACDs in two channel via the Oppo didn... 
Bryston BDA-3
@milpai I am sorry for the confusion.The Mytek can not take SACD, as noted.  I am comparing the SACD decoding of the Bryston vs the SACD decoding of the Oppo105When I reference comparing the Mytek to the Bryston, I am refering to non SACD replay, ... 
Bryston BDA-3
Thanks, E.  My HD downloads sound spectacular on the Bryston, but the L.E.D. still lights up as DSD over PCM...I know that you own the Brooklyn, E.  I've never had a chance to compare the Brooklyn vs the Manhatten, but as I've noted, the Manhatten... 
Bryston BDA-3
I am using the Oppo 105 as a transport for both the Manhatten and the BDA-3.  I use the coax out to the coax in for the Mytek, and the HDMI out for the Bryston.  First I had to program the Oppo to output DSD from SACDs.  I've had the Mytek for 5 m... 
Bryston BDA-3
Yes, it's outputting DSD 
Bryston BDA-3
Ok. I have my unit.  Every SACD or Blu Ray sounds better than via the OppoPlanar 105 DAC.   But...I can't seem to get native DSD.  Every disc played triggers the Bryston LEDs that say I am getting DSD over PCM.  I've got the settings on the Oppo t... 
Running multiple wireless headphones?
I assume that you are asking about blutooth phones.  I like the B&Ws 
Looking at a new non-SACD player, but still own lots of SACDs
Investigate the Bryston BDA 3 DAC.  It accepts DSD from HDMI.  Cost $3500 around your budget. 
Best standalone music server?
The the Bluesound recommendations are what the Op wants.  No pc required, great sound, the Internet Radio made easy 
Comparing these CD players with my gear...
To the OPare you looking for other features?  Do you want to play Blu Ray, or USB drives, or perhaps DVD-A?  I know that CD is your priority, but you can can get a good transport, such as the new Sony Universal Player, discussed on other threads h... 
Sound quality of a Bryston BDA-1 vs the BDA-2 or BDA-3
I have the bda-3 but I bought it particularly for the DSD and have not heard the predecessors.  From my reading of the forum and Greenhill's review in Stereophile, the 2 and 3 sound similar and the main difference is the HDMI.  I also have the Myt... 
Standalone DAC player with SD card/USB flash drive slots
My Oppo 105 has USB ports for playing flash drives.  The internal DAC can be used from the player or an external DAC used. 
Bluesound Node 2
The Node is the earlier version.  I doubt it sounds much different than the Node 2.  The form factor is the major change 
Bryston BDA-3
@papaned great to hearI ordered mine around XMass and it isn't in yet.  I also have an unmodified Oppo 105 which I currently using as a transport with the Mytek Manhatten for RBCD..  The Mytek has enhanced my system and now I would like to get mor... 
looking for an a/V installer- specialist in the Chicago/Hinsdale area.
I agree with the AC recommendation.  I have also used an installer in Hoffman Estates from Simply Stereo. Either one