James Tanner - Bryston
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Hi Bryston Fan
it would certainly be a good test and given your ability to assemble a dedicated operating system and computer parts, power supply etc. I think it would be a close call. Most people do not have the skill set to assemble a quality dedicated operating system and sound card etc. which is what the BDP-2 is aimed at.
This review much preferred the BDP-2 to the MacPro (which is a popular choice for many running software like AudioRvana etc.)
james
Many thanks for the reply James, but unfortunately for me, it is not what I wanted to hear.
I deeply regret not purchasing the BDP-2 when I purchased my BDA-2, instead of building my own FLAC player.I daresay have spent more on computer parts in my quest to build an Audiophile player than the cost of a BDP-2.
To-date I have tried 4 motherboards, and even more switching power supplies before I eventually decided to build my own Linear PS.
Had I purchased the BDP-2 in the first place, much of my time could have been spent listening to music, rather than wasting time and money and becoming frustrated doing A versus B comparisons with various PC builds and operating systems.
Regards
Its a great point and one I try to inform people of when the question gets asked about why should I purchase the BDP2 rather than build my own. In most cases you end up spending more than the BDP-2 and expertise in power supply design and even positioning of sensitive circuit boards within the chassis to reduce any interaction etc. is not something you can accomplish without sophisticated test gear.
The other problem that generally comes up is people do not realize what is going on behind the scene with typical operating systems like Windows and MAC that affects the 'bit perfect' functionality of the digital files.
james
Another point to keep in mind is the BDP-2, and BDP-1, look like a piece of audio gear that belongs in your rack with the other gear, versus having a computer in your rack.
Hi BlueFox
I agree with your comments, but in my defense the Streacom case does not have the looks of a conventional PC. and blends in with my existing Bryston equipment, that was the main reason for selecting it.
Apart from the Linear Power Supply, the handmade Digital Player does not look too much out of place
Its a pity I am unable to post a JPG.
Regards
But I'd still prefer_
just wondering are you using the FC10 case if so nice case
James,
Looks like a great unit.
I'm wondering about the software it mentions a limit at 30,000 songs. Can you explain does it use its own software for sorting files ?
Thx for any help on this.
To: James Tanner
Bryston Limited
From: Ray Smith
I received my BDP-1 on 09-30-2014 and it has proven to be one of the best audio investments I have ever made, not only with regard to sound quality, but also with regard to the significantly improved control of my two channel system.
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My two channel system consists of the following:
Teres Audio Model 255 turntable
Graham Phantom II tonearm
Ortofon MC Windfeld phono cartridge
Cary Audio CD 306 Professional Version SACD/CD/HDCD player
PS Audio PowerBase isolation platforms for turntable and SACD player
Black Diamond Racing isolation Pits and Mk IV Cones
Pass Labs XP-30 line level preamplifier
Pass Labs XP-25 phono preamplifier
Pass Labs X600.5 monoblock power amplifiers
AudioQuest Sky XLR interconnects
AudioQuest Everest speaker cables
AudioQuest LeoPard tonearm cable
PS Audio PerfectWave AC-12 power cords
PS Audio PerfectWave P-10 AC Regenerator
Polk Audio SDA SRS 1.2TL loudspeakers (heavily modified)
Salamander Synergy Triple 30 audio credenza
I listen mostly to instrumental jazz. Listening evaluations are done with well recorded material and consists of describing the quality, size, and three dimensional placement of all sound images in the sound stage. Spatial maps are used to record positions of sound images and their relative size. The BDP-1 is connected to the DAC section of the Cary CD 306 Pro Version SACD player
There were significant differences in image weight, bass detail, bass weight and small improvements in overall clarity and detail as I went from the BPD-1. Playing ripped CD music files through the BDP-1/CD 306 PV combination resulted in music with deeper base, greater sound stage depth, and increased clarity and detail compared to playing the same music file from the original CD through the CD 306 PV. Apparently, bypassing the CD 306 PV's transport removes a significant amount of mechanical and electrical noise.