Hi,
Absolutlely zero audio from either usb from Ipad pro, AES from BDP-1, coax from CD transport.
The suspicion is motherboard, a real shame since the damn thing is in mint cosmetic condition.
I do own several SACD's but i don't see much use for the HDMI in a 2 channel arrangement other than those?
Although having them vs not might impact resale value if i do that down the road
In the case of DVD-A and Bluray audio, i understand i would output from the players coax into the BDA-3 for 96 or 192khz audio?
Thanks for your assistance Antun
Derek
Hi Derek!
I am sorry to hear that, mate.
It's impossible for me to say what the problem is. BDA-2 uses the SRC4392 as for both up-sampling and as a S/PDIF input receiver but it uses an XMOS for USB. Perhaps it's something simple - an IC that tells the SRC which input to select. That's the hassle with digital - it either works or completely goes off rails.
My recommendation is to forget the distributor and go directly to Bryston. If they can fix it for a reasonable charge, fine. If they can't, go with something else, not Bryston. While I do like the BDA-2 and their gear in general, there is plenty other gear out there and most of it is more affordable.
It's clear to me that you like to hang onto your equipment for years. Therefore, always keep in mind from whom you are buying and whether they'll even exist after a number of years. Second, if a company is proficient in building analogue equipment, the same might not apply to digital equipment. Many manufacturers have embarked into the 'digital realm' because the profit margins are higher due to lower consumption of raw materials - amplifiers are bigger and so, there's more steel, aluminium and copper that goes into building them. They are also lighter which means lower transport costs. Also, there are companies that specialise in digital design so it is easier to have someone else make it for you. Make no mistake, whatever you want, there is a company that can do it for you. I am not saying this is what Bryston has done - not at all - for their D/A convertors are somewhat unique and perhaps, that's the reason why they sound good. But the fact remains, if you buy a BDA-3 and in several years you come across a problem, will they be able to fix it for you?
As for HDMI, if you don't need it, don't buy it on the account of higher resale value. The difference would likely be negligible. People tend to appreciate having the original packaging and manual more than the feature set.
Cheers - Antun
