Future Bryston CD Player Still A Go?

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Re: Future Bryston CD Player Still A Go?
« Reply #100 on: 19 Jul 2016, 01:25 pm »
Hi James!

Considering BCD-3 has two DAC chips, assuming one-per-channel, and BCD-1 had one stereo DAC used for both channels, this means the circuitry has been totally redesigned and is now more in line with BDA-2/3 DACs, does it not?

I only wish the "Bryston" logo on the front was CNC-milled rather than silk-creened.

Also, what are your impressions of the Sony disc mechanism now used? How fast does it load the disc?

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« Reply #101 on: 19 Jul 2016, 03:08 pm »
Hi James!

Considering BCD-3 has two DAC chips, assuming one-per-channel, and BCD-1 had one stereo DAC used for both channels, this means the circuitry has been totally redesigned and is now more in line with BDA-2/3 DACs, does it not?

I only wish the "Bryston" logo on the front was CNC-milled rather than silk-creened.

Also, what are your impressions of the Sony disc mechanism now used? How fast does it load the disc?

Cheers!
Antun

Hi Antun

Yes the new CD player is essentially a BDA-3 with a Drive.

The Bryston Logo is milled - its just a small line.

The drive is superb - really smooth in operation and quiet.

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« Reply #102 on: 19 Jul 2016, 03:17 pm »
 So is the name on the black version  etched as well .....thanks :o

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« Reply #103 on: 19 Jul 2016, 03:19 pm »
So is the name on the black version  etched as well .....thanks :o

Yes

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« Reply #104 on: 19 Jul 2016, 04:56 pm »
The drive is superb - really smooth in operation and quiet.

james

Any idea how it compares to the Esoteric's VRDS-NEO drives, the VMK-3.5-10 and VMK-3.5-20S or even their lesser model the VMK-5?

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« Reply #105 on: 19 Jul 2016, 05:27 pm »
Any idea how it compares to the Esoteric's VRDS-NEO drives, the VMK-3.5-10 and VMK-3.5-20S or even their lesser model the VMK-5?

No sorry never used them.  The drive is strictly cosmetic as the CD is lifted out of the drive tray when you hit Play.

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« Reply #106 on: 19 Jul 2016, 05:40 pm »
  The drive is strictly cosmetic as the CD is lifted out of the drive tray when you hit Play.

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It's interesting how frequently this fact is overlooked or missed entirely.
The tray has no impact on SQ of BCD. Plastic tray is good -- cheap but reliable and durable.

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« Reply #107 on: 19 Jul 2016, 05:44 pm »
It's interesting how frequently this fact is overlooked or missed entirely.
The tray has no impact on SQ of BCD. Plastic tray is good -- cheap but reliable and durable.

The BCD3 Sony drive is available in plastic or metal - we are using the metal tray.

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« Reply #108 on: 19 Jul 2016, 05:53 pm »
Hi james,

how much extra for metal, and what are the benefits/pitfalls of metal?

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« Reply #109 on: 19 Jul 2016, 05:58 pm »
Hi james,

how much extra for metal, and what are the benefits/pitfalls of metal?

thanks
pete

More money- no performance advantage -  but looks and feels better

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« Reply #110 on: 19 Jul 2016, 08:12 pm »
That adds to the pleasure of using the player. What if a fine a turntable had a cheap plastic platter? For me that would undermine the overall sense of elegance.

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« Reply #111 on: 19 Jul 2016, 10:22 pm »
LOL, a platter is critical for a table's performance, as it spins the LP and needs a certain mass and dampening.....not so with a CDP's tray, as stated earlier.

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« Reply #112 on: 20 Jul 2016, 03:49 am »
 You missed my point.

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« Reply #113 on: 20 Jul 2016, 06:21 am »
I've no doubt Bryston BCD-3 sounds spectacular but for ultimate build quality, a spiritual ritual of putting the CD in, I'd go with one of the top players from Denon or Acchuphase.

As for players that are no longer manufactured, Sony's fixed pick-up ES models from the 1990s are simply beyond approach. Not only that CD drawers moved completely silently, Sony even put felt material where the different metal plates of the casing met to ensure everything was perfectly damped and aligned. Quite staggering if you ask me.

But like I said, the BDC-3 would most likely be a sonically more convincing player if my BDA-2 is any indication.

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« Reply #114 on: 20 Jul 2016, 12:35 pm »
You missed my point.

 :duh:  I was being too transparent -- taking things literally.

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« Reply #115 on: 22 Jul 2016, 03:04 pm »
Mr. Tanner

Happy to see new CD Player.  Currently own a BCD-1. 

Question: Wondered how many tracks the "3" was capable of reading.  I believe my BCD-1 is max'd out at 33 tracks and believe it or not, I do have a several CD's with more than 33 tracks so I've been copying the overage onto another CD as a "work around".  Hoping this has been addressed with the "3".

It is a banner year for new model intros at Bryston.  I wish you much success.
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Re: Future Bryston CD Player Still A Go?
« Reply #116 on: 22 Jul 2016, 03:12 pm »
Mr. Tanner

Happy to see new CD Player.  Currently own a BCD-1. 

Question: Wondered how many tracks the "3" was capable of reading.  I believe my BCD-1 is max'd out at 33 tracks and believe it or not, I do have a several CD's with more than 33 tracks so I've been copying the overage onto another CD as a "work around".  Hoping this has been addressed with the "3".

It is a banner year for new model intros at Bryston.  I wish you much success.
Thanks

Hi

This new drive can do up to 99 tracks. :thumb:

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Re: Future Bryston CD Player Still A Go?
« Reply #117 on: 22 Jul 2016, 03:17 pm »
Great.  Age old question.....keep the "1" or upgrade?   Time will tell.

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« Reply #118 on: 5 Aug 2016, 11:07 pm »
James;

Must be getting close to a release date?

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« Reply #119 on: 6 Aug 2016, 01:43 am »
James;

Must be getting close to a release date?

Yes we have all the parts on order but we are so backed up with other projects that it may be a couple of more months.

james