Thread: Finally Pulled the Trigger

I ordered the Bryston BDA-3, just waiting on delivery. This was a really tough choice with many great DAC's to consider. Besides the four that I had listed, I got recommendations for some really top notch equipment that added to the search. Now when I'm in the market to upgrade I can look at some gear that I may not have had the money for now but can give serious consideration to next time. Thanks guys.

Jack-

Good choice. I have been happy with mine and Bryston as you probably know has great customer support.
Favorite inputs from my BDP3 are AES and BNC. Of late, the nod has gone to the AES.

Listen in Good Health!

John

It could easily be priced higher. Great DAC


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Good hard drive needed for storing hi-def music files. Probably in the 5 TB storage range. I have Seagate, but I'm not crazy about the sound. Thanks, Jack

Originally Posted by Jack in Wilmington

I ordered the Bryston BDA-3, just waiting on delivery. This was a really tough choice with many great DAC's to consider. Besides the four that I had listed, I got recommendations for some really top notch equipment that added to the search. Now when I'm in the market to upgrade I can look at some gear that I may not have had the money for now but can give serious consideration to next time. Thanks guys.

Congrats! Bryston makes some really good gear.

Jack-

Have you considered an SSD?
I assume you are using a conventional spinning HD.

John

Originally Posted by JohnJ

Jack-

Have you considered an SSD?
I assume you are using a conventional spinning HD.

John

I never thought about it John. Are there advantages to one over the other? It appears that the SSD's are limited in storage size.

Hi Jack-

An SSD has no moving parts so it will be quiet and faster as well. True, they are more expensive than a conventional hard drive but it's all relative.
Crucial has a 4 tb portable SSD with USB 3:

Amazon.com

Other offerings such as M2 type or 2.5" are also available if you desire internal storage. Again, more expensive but theoretically faster, more reliable and possibly better sounding.

As a side note, I have around 1400 ripped CD's in the AIFF format and use a 2 Tb drive. Total used space is less than one Tb; more like .75 Tb.

Enjoy the Sounds,

John

Just remember that if you are frequently erasing and re-inputting data onto an SSD its lifespan is considerably reduced; in that situation a conventional HD may be better

Originally Posted by rbbert

Just remember that if you are frequently erasing and re-inputting data onto an SSD its lifespan is considerably reduced; in that situation a conventional HD may be better

I pretty to the point article on the lifespan of SSD's.
SSD Lifespan: How Long do SSDs Last | Ontrack Blog

Originally Posted by JohnJ

Hi Jack-

An SSD has no moving parts so it will be quiet and faster as well. True, they are more expensive than a conventional hard drive but it's all relative.
Crucial has a 4 tb portable SSD with USB 3:

Amazon.com

Other offerings such as M2 type or 2.5" are also available if you desire internal storage. Again, more expensive but theoretically faster, more reliable and possibly better sounding.

As a side note, I have around 1400 ripped CD's in the AIFF format and use a 2 Tb drive. Total used space is less than one Tb; more like .75 Tb.

Enjoy the Sounds,

John

M.2 drives are amazing, but they only work on a motherboard which is configured for them. They attached directly on the board similar to how RAM connects.

M.2 SSD drives are very fast, and are mostly used bolted down on motherboards. One can find external M.2 SSD enclosures that will connect (USB C and Thunderbolt) in a very fast connection to a laptop/computer. This is essential with large data files that have to be transferred quickly - Video editing, etc. All the new Macs have no internal storage expansion options, that's why these types of devices are proliferating. Rip snorting, and fire breathing, to be sure. Very useful to the right computing needs. I have a few of them from cast off computers, most in much slower enclosures - multiple backups etc.

That being said, they have low storage/dollar efficiency for normal needs, like music file transfer. I would pick a good named external SSD drive (sized for your music collection) with plain jane USB connectors to connect to music players. (I like the Samsung "T" units - various sizes and speeds)

Originally Posted by JohnJ

Hi Jack-

An SSD has no moving parts so it will be quiet and faster as well. True, they are more expensive than a conventional hard drive but it's all relative.
Crucial has a 4 tb portable SSD with USB 3:

Amazon.com

Other offerings such as M2 type or 2.5" are also available if you desire internal storage. Again, more expensive but theoretically faster, more reliable and possibly better sounding.

As a side note, I have around 1400 ripped CD's in the AIFF format and use a 2 Tb drive. Total used space is less than one Tb; more like .75 Tb.

Enjoy the Sounds,

John

I picked up the Crucial X8 4TB. I'd like to be able to transfer the music files from my Seagate to my Crucial, but haven't figured out how yet.

Jack-

Plug the Crucial into your computer.
Click onto its icon to open it.
Click on the Seagate to open it.
Drag the folder with your music to the open Crucial.

Depending on much music you have, it may take a while.

John

Originally Posted by JohnJ

Jack-

Plug the Crucial into your computer.
Click onto its icon to open it.
Click on the Seagate to open it.
Drag the folder with your music to the open Crucial.

Depending on much music you have, it may take a while.

John

Perfect John. Thanks

Originally Posted by JohnJ

Jack-

Good choice. I have been happy with mine and Bryston as you probably know has great customer support.
Favorite inputs from my BDP3 are AES and BNC. Of late, the nod has gone to the AES.

Listen in Good Health!

John

John, does your BDA-3 have HDMI connections? I was wondering if this is an upgrade and I just misunderstood the sales guy. Mine is marked like it should have the connections but there is nothing to plug into.

Jack-

Yes, there are four (4) HDMI inputs, aboue the USB's. See page 7 of the owner's manual.
Have another look; if not this is really weird!

John

Originally Posted by JohnJ

Jack-

Yes, there are four (4) HDMI inputs, aboue the USB's. See page 7 of the owner's manual.
Have another look; if not this is really weird!

John

The outline for them is there and it sits about .020 below the face of the plate.

Originally Posted by Jack in Wilmington

The outline for them is there and it sits about .020 below the face of the plate.

here is pic, odd if they are not there

The outline you speak of might be the silver outside of the HDMI plug?
Have you tried a cable?
HDMI goes in one way and an HDMI cable can be confused with a USB A cable.
So, try it both ways and double check it is not a USB A.

John

Originally Posted by JohnJ

The outline you speak of might be the silver outside of the HDMI plug?
Have you tried a cable?
HDMI goes in one way and an HDMI cable can be confused with a USB A cable.
So, try it both ways and double check it is not a USB A.

John

I tried it but the door won't push open. What purpose does that screw serve?

Jack-

I'm a little confused here. Can you take a picture and post it?
I assume the 20 thousands set back you referenced to is outer case to silver frame of HDMI plug.

John