BDP-2

Mike

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Does anyone know if the Bryston BDP-2 (or more specifically, MPad) can convert DSD to PCM on the fly using the AES-EBU connection? If so, has anyone tried it and how does it work? Jittery or smooth?

I'm looking for something to connect to the Devialet other than a computer!

The totaldac server is also very high on my list of possibilities, but if the Bryston/MPad combo can do DSD to PCM on the fly, then via AES-EBU, it would be a strong contender.
 
Mike said:
Does anyone know if the Bryston BDP-2 (or more specifically, MPad) can convert DSD to PCM on the fly using the AES-EBU connection? If so, has anyone tried it and how does it work? Jittery or smooth?

I'm looking for something to connect to the Devialet other than a computer!

The totaldac server is also very high on my list of possibilities, but if the Bryston/MPad combo can do DSD to PCM on the fly, then via AES-EBU, it would be a strong contender.
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Check in with James on that one. I'm pretty sure you have to be using Manic Moose software, to get DSD to function. I have a BDP-2 you can try out, if James says it will do what you want.
 
Yes, Manic Moose plays DSD files. I suspect the BDP-2 does not convert it to PCM since DSD only works on the USB port, and I seem to remember James saying that was due to some DSD license issue. Of course, James will give the correct answer.

Mpad just controls what files are being played.
 
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston BDP-2/BDA2 Review.

July 2015

Hi Folks,

An excellent full 4 page review on the Bryston BDP-2 Digital Player and BDA-2 DAC combo from UHF Magazine (issue 96 – Summer 2015) .

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Favourite quotes:

1. The ‘good news’ is that the Bryston DAC translated the digital signals into music of the highest quality.

The ‘bad news’ is that…there isn’t any bad news.

2. The orchestral pieces had impact, a wide, deep soundstage and fine detail, and the kicker — Margie Gibson singing — was so human and nearby-sounding that it seemed to me that our reference DAC was outclassed.

Digital conversion has come a long way. I would say that Bryston has caught the wave of the future.

Email me if you want the PDF of complete review – [email protected].
 
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: “The best kept secret in high end audio.”

September 2015

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“The Bryston BDP-2 is the best kept secret in high end audio."

“The difference is ABSOLUTELY huge.

A component that is purpose built to render audio, especially by an engineering driven company, like Bryston, simply cannot be matched by laptop or desktop computer. Folks using traditional computers are constantly chasing their tails trying to get them to sound good. The amount of noise and other garbage inside a multipurpose computer, even a really good one like a Mac Book Pro, which I am typing this on, is astounding.

The fact that a simple Vbus filter like the Audioquest Jitterbug reportedly improves the sound (see Stereophile review) is proof positive what a compromised environment these devices are. It is amazing to me that simple firmware updates can continuously add more features to the Bryston BDP series, at no additional cost to the owner!

The BDP-2 digital player is a system changing, mind-blowing upgrade. No other digital source component has been this transformative in my audio system.”

Andre Marc
 
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: BDA-2 DAC/BDP-2 Player – Customer Feedback

Hi James

It was a pleasure to met you at CEDIA....thank you very much for your time. I’m still in Miami but I-m sending you copy of Fernand Gozalez e-mail comments.

Best regards
Pablo


Dear Mr. Tanner,

These are not my first couple of Bryston units. In fact, I've been already quite impressed since I own your 4B-SST², and your BP-25P.

But these BDP-2 & BDA-2 are mind blowing.

I had been following their development ever since they were announced, waiting for the appropriate opportunity to purchase them. Living very far away from Canada, it's not sensible to take the odds ratio the easy way. Fortunately, Mr. Pablo Janssen helped me once again.

I've been getting acquainted with the BDP-2 slowly and carefully, now it's only 4 days I have both units at home. I'm reading the AudioCircle forum rather than asking. When in doubt, I email Chris Rice. His help has already been very important for me, and he has been quick and accurate and much to-the-point.

Seriously, thank you very much for developing Bryston products. I've been watching your company grow and develop with great success ever since I first read an ad of Bryston at Stereophile and at Audio magazines.

Sincerely,
Fernando.
 
Some folks have asked for a Volume control on the BDP Manic Moose software. It has to be engaged through the "Audio Devices" tab in Dashboard if you wish to utilize it.

Trying it out this weekend.


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james
 
Hi Folks,

COMING SOON:

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Have a detailed review coming on the Bryston BDP-2 Digital Player from Absolute Sound Magazine comparing the Juli@ audio card with the Bryston BIAD (Bryston Integrated Audio Device) in the January 2016 issue.

James
 
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