BDP-2 Digital Player

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Re: BDP-2 Digital Player
« Reply #960 on: 21 May 2015, 12:47 am »
By the time we were done designing an intel motherboard with CPU we'd be two or three generations behind, for the time being we are going to leave it to the professionals.

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« Reply #961 on: 21 May 2015, 08:43 pm »
Bryston,

would you say that the new audio card improves the sound of the BDP-2?

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« Reply #962 on: 21 May 2015, 08:46 pm »
Bryston,

would you say that the new audio card improves the sound of the BDP-2?

al.


Hi Al

The numbers are certainly better but when you get to a certain threshold  in some systems it may be noticeable and in others not.  The practical reason though of having total control over parts and assembly and no reliance on third party vendors is a huge advantage.

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« Reply #963 on: 21 May 2015, 08:46 pm »

...and what serial number would have the first new card implemented??

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« Reply #964 on: 21 May 2015, 08:52 pm »
...and what serial number would have the first new card implemented??

al.

Good Question - I will find out.  We just started shipping this week filling backorders so there are no units at stores or distributors yet.

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« Reply #965 on: 21 May 2015, 11:42 pm »
James

How long from order to shipping for new BDP-2 with new audio card ?

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« Reply #966 on: 22 May 2015, 12:16 am »
James

How long from order to shipping for new BDP-2 with new audio card ?

Hi

We as of this morning are 72 backordered so about a week from order.

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Re: BDP-2 Digital Player
« Reply #967 on: 22 May 2015, 04:24 pm »
Guys:
 Would it be necessary to remove the installed HD before sending for upgrade?
Would the upgrade be a waste of bucks if only the USB out was being used?

   Thanks, Rich

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« Reply #968 on: 22 May 2015, 04:35 pm »
Guys:
 Would it be necessary to remove the installed HD before sending for upgrade?
Would the upgrade be a waste of bucks if only the USB out was being used?

   Thanks, Rich

Hi Rich

No need to remove the internal drive.  There would be NO advantage if you are using USB out.

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Re: BDP-2 Digital Player
« Reply #969 on: 23 May 2015, 12:35 am »
I don't believe it will work in the BDP-1

Damn I think that you had a few of us bdp-1 guys excited for a minute. Not that I'm unhappy with the performance of the bdp-1 with the juli@ card.

I think the in-house Bryston card option deserves a big thumbs up, part of the attraction of your products is that they are hand made Not in China.

The price seems very reasonable for a small production item with high quality parts. Back when I assembled and fixed computers a "soundblaster" style sound card made in the volume of millions in some low cost country would have cost that much.

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« Reply #970 on: 23 May 2015, 02:24 pm »
There are many superb pieces of kit, as well as components, made in China - as well as complete junk made in the States, Canada, and Europe.

Buy from high quality companies such as Bryston which vett and supply wonderful products.  Stop worrying about the country of manufacture.

P.S. ESI Audiotechnik GmbH, the manufacturer of the Juli@ card, makes products in China. :)

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« Reply #971 on: 24 May 2015, 11:06 pm »
There are many superb pieces of kit, as well as components, made in China - as well as complete junk made in the States, Canada, and Europe.

Buy from high quality companies such as Bryston which vett and supply wonderful products.  Stop worrying about the country of manufacture.

P.S. ESI Audiotechnik GmbH, the manufacturer of the Juli@ card, makes products in China. :)

I believe the sound cards are made in a factory in Taiwan

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« Reply #972 on: 25 May 2015, 02:01 am »
Where are the CPU boards for the BDP-1 and BDP-2 made ?

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« Reply #973 on: 25 May 2015, 06:31 pm »
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston New Integrated Audio Device - Feedback


May 2015

Hi James,

“I am absolutely and thoroughly delighted to inform you that the BDP-2 has arrived and the set up took exactly 10 minutes !!

The sound straight out of the box is nothing short of ethereal.

The noise reduction and expansive soundstage is unreal! Coming from a PC based server to the BDP-2 has been more than just ear opening to say the least. As it settles in, I shall report my impressions, bout the new integrated sound card but from what I am listening, I am all ready to be bowled over.

Thanks to everyone at Bryston! This was well worth the wait !”

Cheers
Sujay,
South Africa

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« Reply #974 on: 26 May 2015, 12:04 am »
Where are the CPU boards for the BDP-1 and BDP-2 made ?

Don't hold me to this, but I believe Taiwan as well, but there designed to last more then five years

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« Reply #975 on: 26 May 2015, 02:07 am »
Very likely, as Taiwan houses a tremendous number of printed circuit board manufacturers.  It is one of their leading industries and they are exceedingly good at producing superb boards. 

For those who do not like China, Taiwan is the Republic of China (ROC) and not part of the People's Republic of China (PRC).  I am certain this will be a great relief. :green:

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« Reply #976 on: 28 May 2015, 03:56 am »
just got a BDP2 today. Loving it!!!!







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« Reply #977 on: 28 May 2015, 08:51 am »
just got a BDP2 today. Loving it!!!!




Enjoy!

What digital source were you using before?

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« Reply #978 on: 28 May 2015, 03:43 pm »
James - I was just running optical out from an airport express base station into the B100 DAC.  This is a huge step up.  And it was so easy to set up - very impressed.  Had a 1TB drive installed by my dealer - it's so easy to transfer music to the BDP.  I'm also very impressed with James at Absolute Audio in Calgary - first rate service. 

Keep up the good work everyone!

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« Reply #979 on: 28 May 2015, 03:50 pm »
James - I was just running optical out from an airport express base station into the B100 DAC.  This is a huge step up.  And it was so easy to set up - very impressed.  Had a 1TB drive installed by my dealer - it's so easy to transfer music to the BDP.  I'm also very impressed with James at Absolute Audio in Calgary - first rate service. 

Keep up the good work everyone!

Great - thanks for the feedback.

james