Bryston BDA-3 Announced!

Will the BDA-2 be updated with the new black PCBs from the BDA-3 sans the HDMI board?
 
Hi Folks

I am happy to report that this week we received our 300th order for the BDA-3 DAC.

Thanks to all our customers for making this product a huge success for us - much appreciated !

James
 
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston A3 Speaker – Distributor Comments

March 2016

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Hi James,

Three (3) wonderful products arrived at PMC from Bryston recently.

We’ve just run up the Bryston A3 speakers and we’re really excited. They sound great and they offer a lot of performance for the money.

The Cubed amps are amazing. So much smoother, greater depth and height information. It all sounds so much more “real” A big thank you to whoever came up with this improvement. We are measuring substantially lower THD at high frequencies (always a good sign) and the common mode rejection of the balanced inputs is almost 20dB better……incredible results!

The BDA-3 blows the BDA-2 out of the game. So much more detail, smoother and well-judged overall balance.

Thank you,
Peter Thomas
Managing Director
 
I have a technical question. I just ordered a BDA-3 and I'll be integrating it into my home automation system via RS232. The instruction manual says the RS232 input is a 3.5mm mini-jack. For the cable, is it a standard 3.5mm mono plug that I'll need to connect it to my controller?
 
Thanks James. I've been waiting for a DAC with the options and sound quality of the BDA-3. With my home automation system I'll be able to program macros to change DAC inputs between my Aurender, Oppo, Krell CD player and MacMini automatically with a push of a source button.
 
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Hi James.

I had some time to put the Bryston BDA-3 through its paces and was very pleased. The midrange was detailed and dynamic with a natural bass presence anyone would enjoy.

The connectivity makes it easy to use many devices with ease and simplicity. I especially like the twin USB inputs that is rarely scene on on high performance DAC's.

USB 1 reserved for BDP-2
USB 2 reserved for all my other digital gear.

Great value for exceptional performance. Bravo Bryston.

Best Regards.
Ron
Altronics Stereo
 
I've just upgraded from a BDA-1 to a BDA-3.

In my system I've noticed a dramatic sound quality improvement.

I'm genuinely really surprised how much better it sounds. I had sibilance with the BDP-1, and this is almost completely gone. It's not just the high frequencies that you can hear a difference, the mid range and lower frequencies are also much better. Bear in mind that the BDA-1 is not a bad sounding piece of kit, but the BDA-3 makes it look inadequate.

I'm very impressed.

Ron C
 
Hi James!

We have current review on BDA-3 in German Magazin Einsnull (biggest magazine for Digital Audio. This is the magazine we received an award for the BUC-1 in Munich last year.

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Attached copy of the review and cover. Here is short quote:

Consequent - Great new review of Bryston DAC BDA-3 in German Magazine "Einsnull"

Quote: "Bryston BDA-3 is absolutely consequent piece of Audio. Excellent finish, technically on the highest level, great equipped and last but not least: Knockout Sound! An ideal Partner for all your gear!"

Philipp Schneckenburger

Best regards

Edvard

AViTech, Dkfm. Edvard Potisk e. U.
Czerningasse 16
1020 Vienna, Austria
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.avitech.at

PS

I have the full German PDF review if anyone wants a full copy. - [email protected]
 
HI James

Thanks for sending the complete review.

I will definitely translate it for you, but for now let me just say one of the comments from the review:

“There is no better DAC on the market today.”

Congratulations for such a good review and best wishes,

Peter Ullman
 
Hi Folks,

I have a PDF of a very extensive review of our new BDA3 DAC from Germany - the reviewer uses all the different types of inputs and assess them individually.

My sincere thanks to Peter Ullman for his english translation.

If you want a copy please email me [email protected]

james
 
Hi Folks,

I have another 2nd review on the new Bryston BDA3 DAC from HI-FI Magazine in Germany.

Email me if you want the full PDF English translated review. [email protected]

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Favourite Quote:

“Bryston’s BDA-3 is an absolutely significant representative of current audio technology.
It is superbly made, technically of the highest performance, outstandingly feature equipped, and at the same time sound wise stunning."
 
Bryston​ BDA-3 DAC on tests:
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