Thread: Bryston BDA-3 Announced!
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November 9, 2017, 02:00 AM #151
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First impressions are better that I expected. There is a noticeable difference in sound. More detail but less harshness (the harshness that I did not know was there) Instruments sounds more natural. The bass is more tuneful. Another good thing is it was very easy to setup. Plugged the hdmi 2 out to the first hdmi input of Bryston. A few adjustments in oppo settings and it worked flawlessly locking into whatever I feed into it, be it dsd or pcm. I think it will only get better with time.
Kuzma Stabi M, Kuzma 4 Point, Kuzma Car 40, Transrotor Phono 8.2mc sym, Bryston BDA-3, Oppo 105d, Amtrans resistor based custom passive pre, line magnetic 503pa s.e.t. monoblocks (modded), AVM 3.2 s.s. monoblocks, hypex class d sub amp, diy horn based 6 way speakers
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November 9, 2017, 06:23 AM #152
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November 11, 2017, 06:20 AM #153
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Hi Folks,
Apparently we got a great review on the Bryston BDA-3 DAC in the latest electronic issue of UHF Magazine (I know they purchase one for their reference system).
I will try and get a link or a reprint.
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james
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November 12, 2017, 07:05 AM #154
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Until I get a new rack, it has found its place Both dac and transport are powered via shunyata alpha hc ic's. Bryston is connected via special made ultra low capacitance Grover Huffman ic's to my passive pre which sends the signals to my set and ss monoblocks vi balanced cables. So far so good and is getting a little better everyday I want to add one more thing, it works great for movie sound.
Oppo 105d --hdmi--> Bryston BDA-3 --rca--passive pre-->lm503&avm 3.2--->hornsKuzma Stabi M, Kuzma 4 Point, Kuzma Car 40, Transrotor Phono 8.2mc sym, Bryston BDA-3, Oppo 105d, Amtrans resistor based custom passive pre, line magnetic 503pa s.e.t. monoblocks (modded), AVM 3.2 s.s. monoblocks, hypex class d sub amp, diy horn based 6 way speakers
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November 12, 2017, 07:34 AM #155
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Hi
Great picture ! - give us a shot of your horn speakers.
james
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November 12, 2017, 06:01 PM #156
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Preamp/Digital: Meitner MA3
HT Processor: Bryston SP3
Amps: Bryston 14b3, Bryston 4b3
Speakers: Kef Reference 5, Kef Reference 4c
Sub: REL Carbon Special
Power: Shunyata Denali, Bryston BIT15
Wires: Wireworld Silver Eclipse XLR & SC, Ethernet - WW Platinum USB
Other: Stillpoint Ultra SS, ISO-Acoustics ISO Pucks
-Kyle
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November 16, 2017, 02:11 AM #157
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I was away on a trip for two days. Yesterday night I was back and I wanted to listen through the bda-3. I had a weird problem, it looses the signal (can not lock) somehow for a few minutes and then returns to normal. This is through hdmi connection. Is there a firmware update or something that I should know of, I read something like that on some forums.
Kuzma Stabi M, Kuzma 4 Point, Kuzma Car 40, Transrotor Phono 8.2mc sym, Bryston BDA-3, Oppo 105d, Amtrans resistor based custom passive pre, line magnetic 503pa s.e.t. monoblocks (modded), AVM 3.2 s.s. monoblocks, hypex class d sub amp, diy horn based 6 way speakers
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November 16, 2017, 07:32 AM #158
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HI kodomo
I do not think there is any new software but email Mike at Bryston to make sure - mpickett@bryston.com
james
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November 16, 2017, 11:21 AM #159
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it keeps loosing signal somehow and can not be listened as of now... I am mailing Mike, thanks
Kuzma Stabi M, Kuzma 4 Point, Kuzma Car 40, Transrotor Phono 8.2mc sym, Bryston BDA-3, Oppo 105d, Amtrans resistor based custom passive pre, line magnetic 503pa s.e.t. monoblocks (modded), AVM 3.2 s.s. monoblocks, hypex class d sub amp, diy horn based 6 way speakers
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November 20, 2017, 02:39 AM #160
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Kuzma Stabi M, Kuzma 4 Point, Kuzma Car 40, Transrotor Phono 8.2mc sym, Bryston BDA-3, Oppo 105d, Amtrans resistor based custom passive pre, line magnetic 503pa s.e.t. monoblocks (modded), AVM 3.2 s.s. monoblocks, hypex class d sub amp, diy horn based 6 way speakers
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January 15, 2018, 07:33 PM #161mauidanGuest
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January 16, 2018, 08:35 AM #162
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MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston BDA-3 DAC Review
January 2018
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BRYSTON BDA-3 DAC REVIEW -CARLO LO RASO
Hi Folks
Please see below link to an outstanding and detailed review of our Bryston BDA-3 DAC.
“THE BRYSTON BDA-3 DAC is almost the perfect nexus of sonic and tactile excellence. You could spend more, but why?”
https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/...-3-dac-review/
Favourite Quotes:
“If you want to hear it all, and I mean every last bit of it, plunk down your pocketbook on a Bryston BDA-3. You will not regret it.”
“These are examples of some of the measurements that I took to put the Line Linearity chart together. A series of fifteen measurements of a 24-bit, 1 kHz tone beginning at -20 dBFS and getting progressively lower in level to -150 dBFS were taken.
This defines “dead quiet.”
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March 31, 2018, 08:44 AM #163
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Hi, James.
Wanted to let you know my used Bryston purchases have now led to my first new Bryston purchase.
My local dealer (Mike Burns, Wolfsong Audio, can’t say enough good about Mike) was kind enough to bring his BDA-3 to my house today for a “shoot out” against my BDA-2, with associated BP26/28B3/Thiel CS6. Long story short the BDA-3 clearly put more “meat on the bones” of voices ( clearer portrayal of guttural, throaty sounds), guitars (hearing players not just change positions on the guitar neck but hearing their fingers slide down the strings), piano decays extended and image size expanded, etc vs what I was already convinced was an outstandingly musical BDA-2 performance. I placed an order with Mike for a BDA-3, considering also the more modular build approach of the BDA-3 for future upgradabilty.
Bravo to the Bryston Team! Have a great weekend,
Randy
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May 7, 2018, 11:47 AM #164
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http://www.bryston.com/PDF/reviews/2...view_BDA-3.pdf
... the Bryston DAC is not simply good, it is staggeringly good.
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October 15, 2018, 07:59 AM #165
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MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston BDA-3 DAC – Customer Germany
Hi James,
I thought it over and just could not resist. I finally ordered the last BDA3 that was available at Avitech in Vienna. That should be it for the next 10 years
James, it sounds fantastic!
I compared a Mytek, T+A, Sugden, Violectric and the Bryston BDA3. The Bryston is by far the best. Also nice: older recordings do sound good. With the T+A these not-ideal recordings cannot be heard at all. A lot of money – but I am very happy with the DAC.
Merry Xmas!
Holger
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