Bryston Pi Digital Player

Hi James:

I wanted to let you know that I've purchased a BDP-PI (Serial # 00048) from the AudioShop in Kanata. This unit is to replace my Squeezebox 3 system.

First impressions: Sound is amazing. I've hooked this up using the coaxial digital output to my Anthem MRX receiver/Bryston 4BST mains. The one work that comes us to describe the change is "clarity".?

My thanks!

Peter Meyer
 
Just to make a nice point I'll be a real jerk and say that I have a 100K+ system with Gryphon Pandora, Mephisto, Kaliope and Magico Q3 speakers.

BUT I still use and love my BDP-1 which is even cheaper than my digital cable (jerk v.2.0). Tried most of the competitors, computer based systems, cd transports. Each had its advantages but only the BDP-1 played it RIGHT all around. My audiophile friends wonder why I don't use a fancier thing but why get into trouble if it works.

I know bdp-2 plays even better and plan to buy it time to time but then I forget all about it because bdp-1 JUST works.

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parkcaka said:
Just to make a nice point I'll be a real jerk and say that I have a 100K+ system with Gryphon Pandora, Mephisto, Kaliope and Magico Q3 speakers.

BUT I still use and love my BDP-1 which is even cheaper than my digital cable (jerk v.2.0). Tried most of the competitors, computer based systems, cd transports. Each had its advantages but only the BDP-1 played it RIGHT all around. My audiophile friends wonder why I don't use a fancier thing but why get into trouble if it works.

I know bdp-2 plays even better and plan to buy it time to time but then I forget all about it because bdp-1 JUST works.

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Same here. Every time I think about replacing my BDP-1 I couldn't pull the trigger.
 
Bryston Pi

Chris:

I wish to extend my thanks and appreciation in getting the streaming feature working for the Squeezelite service.

I am putting the system through its paces now and am really pleased with what I am hearing.

Regards!

Peter
 
Quote from: FlyoverGuy on Yesterday at 10:14 pm

I have been enjoying my PI for about a week and must confess it exceeded my expectations. I run it straight into a 135 integrated and use a wd passport for storage. Those songs I ripped from either CD or Blu-Ray sound fantastic and most Itunes tracks sound good as well. Only some unknown vintage mp3 files sound muddy and compressed. The web UI works well enough though I have not started really using saved playlists.

Better documentation on using MM with the PI would be appreciated. The guide I have is for the BDP-2 and not as useful as it can be.

Kudos to Bryston for a really excellent product which has allowed me to consolidate my music into one repository. Well done!



Hi Fly Over Guy

Glad you are enjoying the Pi - it has been a huge hit for us and I think accomplishes what we hoped it would - namely to allow state of the art digital playback at a very reasonable price. :thumb:

james
 
Yesterday I received my Bryston BDP-Ï€ serial #98 and the set-up was very straight forward, easy to install on my network and loads my massive library quickly.

Being a new unit, I assumed it had the latest firmware and checked - there was an update! The update was applied and all is well!

I'm a very pleased customer!

Donald Martin
 
Yesterday I received my Bryston BDP-Ï€ serial #98 and the set-up was very straight forward, easy to install on my network and loads my massive library quickly.

Being a new unit, I assumed it had the latest firmware and checked - there was an update! The update was applied and all is well!

I'm a very pleased customer!

Donald Martin
 
Dear, Brian, dear James,

We have first excellent review about new BDP-PI in Germany in the magazine for digital HiFi „Einsnull“

Have nice weekend!

Best regards
Edvard

I have a full PDF review in German if anyone wants a copy - [email protected]

james


Some Quotes in English:

Bryston's BDP Pi is a lot more than a mere digial player, Because the flexibl and userfriendly hardware is fully adjustable to the user in terms of formats, resolution, and control. Despite this, the high standards of the "Canadians" in respect of built quality and sound quality remain fully in place also with in their smallest addition to their family so far !

The PI perfectly processes the full range of high res- as well as compressed audio formats via its SPDIF, HDMI or USB inputs, and any external DAC can be attached. Together with the optical drive BOT1 and a suitable DAC such as the BDA3. The PI can provide a fully fledged music server solution, including ripping function, which, thanks to its compact size of the player and the BOT, is only fractionally larger than the DAC itself.
 
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