BDA-3 DAC

davidtgoh · « **Reply #420 on:** 4 Apr 2016, 01:32 am »

I received my BDA-3 a few days ago and am really enjoying music either from the BDP-2 via USB or DSD from an Oppo-95 via HDMI. However, I'm concerned with the loud and varied "thumps" that occur then the BDA-3 switches to DSD to receive the signal from the Oppo once the Oppo starts the SACD disc. Anyone else experiencing this, and is there a work-around coming? Besides this, the sound is detailed and beautiful.

James Tanner · « **Reply #421 on:** 4 Apr 2016, 09:29 am »

Quote from: davidtgoh on 4 Apr 2016, 01:32 am

I received my BDA-3 a few days ago and am really enjoying music either from the BDP-2 via USB or DSD from an Oppo-95 via HDMI. However, I'm concerned with the loud and varied "thumps" that occur then the BDA-3 switches to DSD to receive the signal from the Oppo once the Oppo starts the SACD disc. Anyone else experiencing this, and is there a work-around coming? Besides this, the sound is detailed and beautiful.

Hi David

Yes the new software prevents the thump. It is cause by the OPPO 103 or 105 loosing signal when starting and stopping. When you hit Stop or Play or Pause on the OPPO it defaults to NO digital signal and that is when you hear the thump. Thats why there is no thump once you are playing and switching to the next song as the digital signal stays active, The other players we have tested do not have this issue - Pioneer, Denon, the older OPPO's etc.

Email me and I will send you the new (OPPO) software.

jamestanner@bryston.com

james

XMAN · « **Reply #422 on:** 7 Apr 2016, 03:23 am »

James, I have been trying to access my unit with my ipad using the address http://bda3-000000 without luck. Is there another method?

DarqueKnight · « **Reply #423 on:** 7 Apr 2016, 04:51 am »

Quote from: XMAN on 7 Apr 2016, 03:23 am

James, I have been trying to access my unit with my ipad using the address http://bda3-000000 without luck. Is there another method?

I assume you used six zeros so as not to list your unit's serial number? In case you missed that part of the manual, the six zeros should be replaced with the serial number. Using the bda3-serial number address didn't work on the first computer I tried, but it did with others on my home network.

Page 11 of the manual gives a method for finding the unit's IP address using the input selector LEDs, but this is somewhat tedius.

I went into my router's setup utility and looked for a newly assigned IP address. All my other network devices have static IP addresses, which I keep on a list, so it was easy to pick out the newcomer, which was the BDA-3.

James Tanner · « **Reply #424 on:** 7 Apr 2016, 09:08 am »

Quote from: XMAN on 7 Apr 2016, 03:23 am

James, I have been trying to access my unit with my ipad using the address http://bda3-000000 without luck. Is there another method?

HI

Yes you need 6 digits so if your serial number of your BDA3 is 253 the address would be 000253.

The IP address is the better option though and if you are using Manic Moose on your BDP you can easily see the IP address of the BDA3 assuming you have the BDA3 connected to your router. In the case below you can see my SP3 and my two BDA3's. You just select the appropriate device and download the software.

james

XMAN · « **Reply #425 on:** 7 Apr 2016, 02:12 pm »

I'm using jriver and my pc at this time. I used the 6 digit code without luck i will try find the ip address. I am very impressed with the performance of unit i had high hopes that have been exceeded!!

James Tanner · « **Reply #426 on:** 7 Apr 2016, 02:26 pm »

Quote from: XMAN on 7 Apr 2016, 02:12 pm

I'm using jriver and my pc at this time. I used the 6 digit code without luck i will try find the ip address. I am very impressed with the performance of unit i had high hopes that have been exceeded!!

Have a look at a program that will find IP addresses for you on your network.

james

scirica · « **Reply #427 on:** 7 Apr 2016, 04:56 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 7 Apr 2016, 02:26 pm

Have a look at a program that will find IP addresses for you on your network.

james

I use an app on my iPhone called Net Analyzer to scan my home network and list out all my connected devices and their IP addresses.

XMAN · « **Reply #428 on:** 7 Apr 2016, 07:24 pm »

That's a great idea thanks

Marius · « **Reply #429 on:** 8 Apr 2016, 07:43 am »

HI James,

Please comment on the question below if you would?

Thanks!
Marius

Quote from: Marius on 1 Apr 2016, 07:18 am

HI James,

Please give me your professional thoughts on this:
Currently my HDMI devices (bluray, tvbox, apple tv, google Chromecast ) are connected to my TV, which in it's turn is optically connected to my BDA1. That way i have all sources through the DAC, and no audio/video sync issues at all. No switching needed, just the source on the TV set. Of course i don't have SACD direct out this way, but i'll forget about that for this question.

Can you comment on the difference of the above setup compared to all sources connected to the BDA through HDMI? If i understand it correctly, i would need only one hdmi cable from the BDA3 to the TV? Next to sound quality/jitter, im also interested in the horrors of audio sync, and options on the BDA3 to counter those.

Thanks,
Marius

James Tanner · « **Reply #430 on:** 8 Apr 2016, 07:49 am »

Hi Marius

There are no sync options on the BDA3 but so far I have not had any issues listening to video in stereo through the BDA. I have an SP3 for my movie and TV watching so I do not use my BDA3 much for video other than a few tests I ran.

James

Marius · « **Reply #431 on:** 8 Apr 2016, 08:04 am »

Thank you James,

What about the sound-difference in setup:

4x HDMI into TV set, Tvset into optical BDA

versus

4x HDMI into BDA, BDA passthrough into HDMI tv

Cheers,
Marius

Quote from: James Tanner on 8 Apr 2016, 07:49 am

Hi Marius

There are no sync options on the BDA3 but so far I have not had any issues listening to video in stereo through the BDA. I have an SP3 for my movie and TV watching so I do not use my BDA3 Fuchs for video other than a few tests I ran.

James

James Tanner · « **Reply #432 on:** 8 Apr 2016, 09:35 am »

Quote from: Marius on 8 Apr 2016, 08:04 am

Thank you James,

What about the sound-difference in setup:

4x HDMI into TV set, Tvset into optical BDA

versus

4x HDMI into BDA, BDA passthrough into HDMI tv

Cheers,
Marius

I have not tried that as my SP3 has all the HDMI going through it but the HDMI board in the BDA3 is the same as the one in the SP-3.

james

James Tanner · « **Reply #433 on:** 8 Apr 2016, 04:01 pm »

Hi Folks,

I have a new version of the BDA-3 software.

Email me if you want to give it a try.

jamestanner@bryston.com

james

audio.bill · « **Reply #434 on:** 8 Apr 2016, 05:52 pm »

James - What improvements or issues are addressed with this new software version? Is it considered a Beta release for testing or is it a recommended update for all BDA-3 users? Thanks very much!

James Tanner · « **Reply #435 on:** 8 Apr 2016, 05:53 pm »

Quote from: audio.bill on 8 Apr 2016, 05:52 pm

James - What improvements or issues are addressed with this new software version? Is it considered a Beta release for testing or is it a recommended update for all BDA-3 users? Thanks very much!

HI

Its an official release - just deals with the OPPO issue and a few minor bug fixes.

james

Falldog · « **Reply #436 on:** 14 Apr 2016, 10:00 pm »

April 14, 2015 4:59PM Texas Time

Clock ticking....tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock....Just placed the order for new Black, 17in, BDA-3 DAC to replace old Bel Canto e.One DAC3....tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock.....

BDP-2 to BDA-3....can't wait!!

"Counting Out Time".....

Slam Dancer · « **Reply #437 on:** 15 Apr 2016, 06:27 pm »

Any one else noticed that the green LED lights on the BDA-3 are much brighter than the rest of Bryston gear?

James Tanner · « **Reply #438 on:** 15 Apr 2016, 06:56 pm »

Quote from: Slam Dancer on 15 Apr 2016, 06:27 pm

Any one else noticed that the green LED lights on the BDA-3 are much brighter than the rest of Bryston gear?

Hi

Yes it is a new LED using a light pipe - it is much 'green'er' or 'blue-er' and brighter than the previous LED's. We are using the new ones on all new product.

james

davidtgoh · « **Reply #439 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 02:00 pm »

I'm listening the an SACD DSD rip of Starker's Unaccompanied Bach Cello Suites with the BPD-2 and BDA-3. The sound just floats into the room with a wonderfully generous tone. (Thank you, Tyson). However, there is a pop between each track, just like the (former) sound upon start-up of the Oppo playing SACD via HDMI into the BDA-3. Anyone have this issue and find a way to resolve it? This was DSD DSF from DSD iso.