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Title: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 6 Mar 2011, 02:41 pm
Hi Folks,

Place to show recommended interfaces on your computer or hand held interface to be used with you BDP-1
Digital Player

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 6 Mar 2011, 02:45 pm
Gnome Setup on PC

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43721)

james
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43726)


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43727)
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 6 Mar 2011, 02:46 pm
Bryston MAX interface on Firefox


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43723)


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43729)


james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 6 Mar 2011, 02:49 pm
Minion interface setup on PC or MAC running Firefox browser

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43724)


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43731)


james

NOTE - USE FIRFOX 3.6 NOT 4 as Minion has not been updated to operate on Firefox 4!
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 6 Mar 2011, 03:01 pm
Google Chrome Browser with Bryston MAX

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43730)

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 6 Mar 2011, 03:07 pm
Safari Browser with Bryston MAX

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43732)

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 6 Mar 2011, 03:19 pm
Bryston MINI Interface - 3 Screens used .... Library - Playlist - Playing


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43733)


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43734)


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43735)

james





Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 6 Mar 2011, 03:37 pm
CURRENT setting in Bryston MAX - notice the 'file type' and 'sample rate' is shown.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43737)

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 6 Mar 2011, 03:43 pm
Safari Browser showing Bryston MAX and Album Playing blowup view

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43738)

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 6 Mar 2011, 04:51 pm
You can also use the Bryston BR-2 Remote to control basic functions on the BDP-1 :thumb:

Play
Pause
Stop
Next
Previous

It works great when you load a playlist and can not be bothered with the visual interfaces. The Album and Artist are still displayed on the BDP-1's two line display as you move through the playlist.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 6 Mar 2011, 05:20 pm
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Samsung Galaxy Tablet – Android OS
 

Hi Folks,

Another device you can use to control the Bryston BDP-1 Digital Player is the ‘Samsung Galaxy Tablet’ running the (2.2) Android operating system.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43740)

The BDP-1 works well using the ‘MPDroid’ music player interface. Looks like the standard Android music player except controls Linux MPD.

Log on to the internet and go to the 'MARKET' icon on the Galaxy Tablet desktop and download the 'MPDROID APP (it’s free) by searching 'MPD'. Also try MPIX App.


NOTE: - currently need to put the IP Address in HOST (not- bryston-bdp-1.local)


(The Tablet will also run the Bryston ‘MINI’ and MAX applications).


James Tanner
Bryston
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 7 Mar 2011, 01:33 pm
Browser Recomendations:

1. Firefox
2. Safari
3. Chrome

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 14 Mar 2011, 06:46 pm
Bryston Home Page for BDP-1 - type   bryston-bdp-1.local  into your webbrowser.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=44197)

You can also type in the IP address on your BDP-1 instead of the bryston-bdp-1.local if your having trouble connecting.  The IP address is available through the front display by pushing the DOWN arrow when you see BRYSTON BDP-1 loaded on the display.  If you can not connect using  bryston-bdp-1.local then your DNS table is not updated or updating or bonjour is not operating correctly.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 19 Mar 2011, 08:34 am
Gnome Setup on PC

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43721)

james


James, just to note for me bryston-bdp-1.local under host name would not work, if I change to bryston-bdp-1 (i.e. just take out the .local) Gnome works fine. Good interface too!

Cheers
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 19 Mar 2011, 11:23 am
James, just to note for me bryston-bdp-1.local under host name would not work, if I change to bryston-bdp-1 (i.e. just take out the .local) Gnome works fine. Good interface too!

Cheers

Thanks Alpha10 - I will try that myself.

Including '.local' works for me but 'Gnome' does not go through a browser so that may explain it.

james

PS - are you enjoying the BDP?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 19 Mar 2011, 12:33 pm
PS - are you enjoying the BDP?

I am absolutely over the moon, it is the least digital sounding, digital player I have ever heard. I do not see my Linn turntable getting much use anymore! Also for me having my entire music collection at my finger tips is just brilliant, I have been exploring all sorts of albums which I have not listened to for many years, having just sat on the shelf.

Also the blue LEDs look fantastic


(http://)


Cheers

Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Vipers on 19 Mar 2011, 11:11 pm
I am absolutely over the moon, it is the least digital sounding, digital player I have ever heard. I do not see my Linn turntable getting much use anymore! Also for me having my entire music collection at my finger tips is just brilliant, I have been exploring all sorts of albums which I have not listened to for many years, having just sat on the shelf.

Also the blue LEDs look fantastic


(http://)
Cheers

Hey alpha, Everywhere I go I see these Blue LED's looking back at me :)

They really do look stunning but I think I'm more jealous of the matching cosmetics.

Is it possible to do a faceplate change myself James to match my BDA to the BDP, or is it a factory job?

Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 19 Mar 2011, 11:43 pm
Hi Vipers - a serious factory job - not recommended.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: alexone on 20 Mar 2011, 12:08 pm
Alpha,

the black 'n' blue combo looks really nice- enjoy!

al.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Vipers on 23 Apr 2011, 10:10 pm
Hi James,

Just a quickie, I think you've answered this question before but I couldn't find the answer checking back.

I was in my local hifi shop today and they've got the BDP-1 on demo and they were trying to use the Max interface on the Ipad, holding the Ipad portrait we couldn't get the file list to scroll, it was as if it was locked onto showing 1 page only, what were we doing wrong  :?

Thanks.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: OgOgilby on 24 Apr 2011, 12:57 am
Hi James,

Just a quickie, I think you've answered this question before but I couldn't find the answer checking back.

I was in my local hifi shop today and they've got the BDP-1 on demo and they were trying to use the Max interface on the Ipad, holding the Ipad portrait we couldn't get the file list to scroll, it was as if it was locked onto showing 1 page only, what were we doing wrong  :?

Thanks.

Use two fingers to scroll the list.

Would love it if that could be changed... James?


Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 29 Apr 2011, 10:22 am

From: Jim Davis
Sent: April-28-11 10:53 PM
To: James Tanner
Subject: BDP-1

Hi James,

I love my BDP-1. I fantasize I will write you a "from the trenches" style message extolling its virtues. I have 80GBs of music that I love at my finger tips but was plagued with playback glitches on my PC. I jumped at the opportunity to upgrade to a system that achieves the playback quality I want. I mostly use BDP-1 with Minion on Firefox. On Safari I use MAX which feels limiting and not as comfortable using as Minion.

Here is is a helpful hint if you haven't heard about it. On Firefox 4.0, the latest version, you have to modify the installation configuration MAX VERSION parameter for the Minion install script or it will not install. No doubt this affects more people than just me. I was really upset that I couldn't use Minion on the browser version. Fortunately the workaround was in the list of reviews on the Minion download page. It is somewhat technical to achieve the fix but doable for someone comfortable with computers. Mozilla should really fix this in the distributed copy of Minion. The last update of Minion was June 2010 but it seems to work fine on FF4.

Now my selfish motive for writing you. I have a late 2009 BR-2. I wonder if I can use it with my BDP-1? I also have BCD-1 so I wonder how these units will "play" together in terms of the BR-2 button usage. Perhaps it is similar to the method to handle multiple pre-amps?

Regards, Jimmy
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: caberxx on 30 Apr 2011, 03:40 am
So far, I have found the user interfaces extremely frustrating.  I bought a iPod touch to use MPOD or Bryston mini - neither is worth the effort.  I was hoping to have an easy to use interface where I could flip through album art, select an album, select a song, and play.  Much like you would flip through a cd collection.  You can do this on iTunes.  I was hoping for a similar set up.  Well, neither Bryston mini nor MPOD will show album art.  But the most annoying thing is the need to make a playlist.  Why should this be necessary?  Why can't I just play a song?  Is the Bryston Max or others the same?  I tried to use my laptop to use Max, but couldn't get the laptop to find the BDP.  That's another problem.  The instructions that come with the BDP on how to set up the system are entirely inadequate.  All they say is to type "bryston-bdp-1.local" into the address bar.  Well, that does nothing. There must be more to it than that.  Be nice if Bryston told the rest.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: caberxx on 30 Apr 2011, 05:09 am
Well, after several hours, I got the playlist thing fixed on the MPOD.  However, I still can't the album art to show.  Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 30 Apr 2011, 10:37 am
Well, after several hours, I got the playlist thing fixed on the MPOD.  However, I still can't the album art to show.  Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks.

Hi caberxx,

Album art is a problem as some interfaces require the album art to be imbedded in the digital music file and others rely on being connected to the Internet.  If your files were Itunes based the MAC system keeps the album art in a separate file on your computer which does not seem to interface with other operating systems very well. MAC is a very proprietary system so it tends to work only on a MAC.

I ripped all my CD's using dbpoweramp to a PC and have no issues with album art on many of the interfaces I use. The best interface I have used on the BDP-1, if album art is a priority for you, is the MPOD interface on the iPad.

caberxx the BDP-1 is based on open source architecture and therefore the Linux operating system and Flac  files were the main design goals. If album art and browsing is really important to you then using iTunes on a MAC is probably the better solution for you over the BDP-1. The BDP-1 was an attempted to take the quality of digital sound to the next level and keep it open source so I do not think it will ever be as 'slick' as iTunes when it comes to album art.

Hope this helps and there are other members here (TED) that are much more knowledgable than me regarding album art so they may be able to help as well.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: caberxx on 30 Apr 2011, 05:11 pm
Well, album art is not that big a deal to me (the need the make a playlist just to listen to a song was a much bigger issue, which I resolved).  Certainly what the BDP offers is far more important than album art, but it would be cool if I could make it work.  I ripped everything in FLAC using bdpoweramp.  Each album folder has the album art jpg in it.  I'm using MPOD on an iTouch.  In the setup options, it says if I'm using http, then it will find the album art and requires me to enter the http where the album art is.  I using the bryston-bdp-1.local, and also the internet number shown on the BDP's display, but that didn't work.  I would think that MPOD on an ipad would be similar to an itouch.  What did you put in for your settings in order to get the album art?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 30 Apr 2011, 05:35 pm
Hi,

In MPOD the settings are set at Folder.jpg under Filename and I use http:bryston-bdp-1.local/music under URL.

That being said the MPAD is much better at getting the album art it seems over MPOD but being connected to the Internet is required for a lot of it :scratch:

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: larrys on 30 Apr 2011, 10:02 pm
I have been pleased with the MPAD app for controlling the BDP-1.  I have approximately 700 classical CDs loaded on a USB drive.  With the latest BDP-1 firmware updating directory and Cd lists is a sn.  To facillitate locating individual disks I have set up a directory structure like this:
symphonies
Orchecstral
Concertos
etc

At the next level I have composer names.  This llows me to very quickly locate individual titles which I can then select.  I find MPaD to be much better than Mpod.  Note:  according to the developer page MPAD will not retreive album aet from the BDP-1.  It does attemt to retreive art from the internet.

mPAD is very vwesatole and you get album listings with internet retreived covers, listing by artist etc along with using Browse to searh contents in the way I described above.  The only thing I don't likeis that playlists must be deleted by individual track.  When that becomes tedious I simply use the Bryston Mini player to delete playlists. 



Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 1 May 2011, 01:52 am
I have been pleased with the MPAD app for controlling the BDP-1.  I have approximately 700 classical CDs loaded on a USB drive.  With the latest BDP-1 firmware updating directory and Cd lists is a sn.  To facillitate locating individual disks I have set up a directory structure like this:
symphonies
Orchecstral
Concertos
etc

At the next level I have composer names.  This llows me to very quickly locate individual titles which I can then select.  I find MPaD to be much better than Mpod.  Note:  according to the developer page MPAD will not retreive album aet from the BDP-1.  It does attemt to retreive art from the internet.

mPAD is very vwesatole and you get album listings with internet retreived covers, listing by artist etc along with using Browse to searh contents in the way I described above.  The only thing I don't likeis that playlists must be deleted by individual track.  When that becomes tedious I simply use the Bryston Mini player to delete playlists.

Hi larrys

Hit the stop button twice to delete the complete playlist in MPAD and MPOD

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: caberxx on 2 May 2011, 06:59 pm
Thanks, James.  That's all I needed to know - the correct address to put into MPOD.  Album art now comes up perfectly.  All is working wonderfully. 
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 2 May 2011, 07:10 pm
Thanks, James.  That's all I needed to know - the correct address to put into MPOD.  Album art now comes up perfectly.  All is working wonderfully.

Great news  :thumb: - thanks for the feedback.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 4 May 2011, 07:42 pm
Hi Folks,

We are continuing to work on the Bryston MAX and MINI interfaces' for the BDP-1 which will operate at a much faster speed than the current versions.

Here is a sample of the MINI we are currently working on - comments welcome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2eywGBhtp4

james

Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: konut on 4 May 2011, 08:59 pm
Nice! You're such a tease......maybe.  :nono:
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: OgOgilby on 5 May 2011, 01:26 am
That Mini looks sweet!
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 6 May 2011, 07:03 pm
Big improvement!
Keep it up
What about Max?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Vipers on 10 May 2011, 05:29 pm
Big improvement!
Keep it up
What about Max?

At long last I managed to track down an Ipad 2 today, can't wait to try Max and Mpad  :D
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 10 May 2011, 05:35 pm
At long last I managed to track down an Ipad 2 today, can't wait to try Max and Mpad  :D

Got my iPad 2 yesterday as well.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Vipers on 11 May 2011, 07:13 am
Got my iPad 2 yesterday as well.

james

Excellent, very sleek piece of kit isn't it? Although I had a word of pain last night getting it going, never got a chance to try Mpad, which is all I wanted to do really, first it went belly up trying to download the latest software, then it wouldn't let me restore to default, which I found out eventually was because I was running the version before the latest version of Itunes, then it wouldn't let me purchase Mpad as my card details were out of date, then once I'd purchased it I couldn't install it as I was getting something about my PC had 5 authorisations on it, once that was sorted it still wouldn't let me install Mpad as the computer wasn't then authorised, you've got to love Apple, it's enough to drive you mad  :banghead:

Anyway, I'm there now, so tonight I can sit down with my new BDP-1 remote and have a good play  :)
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 11 May 2011, 10:39 am
Yes MPAD is really slick - you will love it :thumb:

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: GregoryoLuke on 11 May 2011, 02:17 pm
James, now that you have your iPad 2, have you been able to make local album art work on MPad?.

I have tried all of the suggestion in this thread, but to no avail.

Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 11 May 2011, 03:18 pm
Hi Greg

MPAD looks for album art in two places - Filename and URL

The URL specifies location of music folder (http://bryston-bdp-1.local/music) on the BDP-1. The file name should be the name of the album art files - (Folder.jpg)

So as long as you have entered that above information into the Local Cover Art section "and have created the picture files" - all should work.

Another way MPAD gets album art is connected to the internet.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 11 May 2011, 03:56 pm
Well, after several hours, I got the playlist thing fixed on the MPOD.  However, I still can't the album art to show.  Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks.
 
  Be sure to get the latest firmware upgrade from Bryston. I experienced the same frustrations for about 2 weeks when I first purchased the BDP1. Once I upgraded to the latest firmware, every interface (Mpod, Minion, Mini, Max) all began to work just fine. Contact James and he will send you the lateset update.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Vipers on 12 May 2011, 03:07 pm
Use two fingers to scroll the list.

Would love it if that could be changed... James?

Now I've got my Ipad I've actually figured how to use Max correctly.

James, any reason why the 2 finger approach was decided on? and like OgOgilby says can it be changed to just a simple scroll setup using 1 finger like Mpad and Mini?

Thanks,

Hi - Because the window is a 'window within a window' so you have to use 2 fingers.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 16 May 2011, 03:08 pm
FYI
Minion is no longer compatible with the latest version of Firefox
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 16 May 2011, 06:34 pm
FYI
Minion is no longer compatible with the latest version of Firefox

Hi Terry,

Yes thanks I was aware of that.  I got it to work on version 4 with a special file my software guy came up with.  Email me and I will send you the file.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 16 May 2011, 07:07 pm
Gnome Setup on PC

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43721)

james
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43726)


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43727)
James, is there a website for GNOME? And should I be using Firefox?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 16 May 2011, 07:20 pm
No Gnome does not work through a website - that's the advantage of GNOME.

Email me and I will send you the link.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 16 May 2011, 07:29 pm
Here's the web site
http://gmpc.wikia.com/wiki/Gnome_Music_Player_Client
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 16 May 2011, 07:37 pm
+1 for Gnome, I use it on my office PC has been very stable and is easy to use.

Cheers
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 17 May 2011, 04:38 pm
No Gnome does not work through a website - that's the advantage of GNOME.

Email me and I will send you the link.

james
Tried GNOME last night for trhe first time. I like it a lot. Lot's interesting ways to find your music plus I liked the extras (lyrics, artist info, resolution info, etc.). Seems GNOME and Minion are the best interfaces for my purposes. Mpod is the least friendly of all, loses the connection a lot and the search listings have a tendency to change for no particular reason.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 18 May 2011, 07:36 pm
Hi Folks

If anyone is looking to pick up an iPod touch, Apple has refurbished 3rd generation 32GB iPod Touches for $199

http://store.apple.com/ca/product/FC008LL/A?mco=MTkyNzE1ODI

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jas007 on 19 May 2011, 01:21 pm
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Samsung Galaxy Tablet – Android OS
 

Hi Folks,

Another device you can use to control the Bryston BDP-1 Digital Player is the ‘Samsung Galaxy Tablet’ running the (2.2) Android operating system.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=43740)

The BDP-1 works well using the ‘MPDroid’ music player interface. Looks like the standard Android music player except controls Linux MPD.

Log on to the internet and go to the 'MARKET' icon on the Galaxy Tablet desktop and download the 'MPDROID APP (it’s free) by searching 'MPD'

NOTE: - currently need to put the IP Address in HOST (not- bryston-bdp-1.local)


(The Tablet will also run the Bryston ‘MINI’ application and we recommend using the Android Zirco Browser (available free on Android Market Place.    http://market.android.com/search?q=zirco.)


James Tanner
Bryston

Hi James,

I was thinking of buying an IPad to use as a big remote, but one of these Samsung Galaxy things is only $299, which is a few hundred dollars cheaper than an IPad.  Anyway, you say that you currently have to enter an IP address in Host.  Is this something you have to do every time you use the unit?  Or do you just do it once?

Thanks
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 19 May 2011, 01:31 pm
Hi James,

I was thinking of buying an IPad to use as a big remote, but one of these Samsung Galaxy things is only $299, which is a few hundred dollars cheaper than an IPad.  Anyway, you say that you currently have to enter an IP address in Host.  Is this something you have to do every time you use the unit?  Or do you just do it once?

Thanks

£170 for an Android tablet from Dabs if someone wants Android.

http://www.dabs.com/products/storage-options-scroll-7--android-tablet-pc-with-capacitive-multi-touch-screen-7GSY.html?utm_source=standard+email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email170511&utm_content=i800
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 19 May 2011, 02:40 pm
Hi James,

I was thinking of buying an IPad to use as a big remote, but one of these Samsung Galaxy things is only $299, which is a few hundred dollars cheaper than an IPad.  Anyway, you say that you currently have to enter an IP address in Host.  Is this something you have to do every time you use the unit?  Or do you just do it once?

Thanks

Hi jas007

I have both the Galaxy and the iPad 2. The Samsung Galaxy (only one I have tried) needs the IP address as you say and the only issue is that address may change if it looses its lease time or power failure - (no it does not have to be entered each time).  I have had the Galaxy up and running in one of my systems with the IP address for about 3 months now with no issues. The other option is you could assign a Static IP address which would prevent an IP loss.  You can assign a static IP address through the BDP-1 homepage.   I use MPDROID with the Galaxy which is a free APP.

That being said I much prefer the iPad 2 - it is a joy to use and MPOD and MPAD are superb interfaces :thumb:

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ThinkingPlus on 7 Jun 2011, 07:34 pm
I recently purchased a BDP-1.  I added a network bridge to bring it onto my network and verified that I get connectivity via PC (ran MAX) and used my phone and a browser to run MINI.  I downloaded MPDroid since this appears to be a reasonable application for controlling the BDP-1 using an Android device.  Should work on my phone and would also apply should I ever go tablet.  My music was dragged onto an SSDD from iTunes.

Now to the issue.  MPDroid seems to connect, but shows the message "No songs found".  Anyone ever encounter this issue before?  The folks that developed MPDroid gave me the email equivalent of a sigh / shrug when I asked if they had seen this issue.  Any help / information is greatly appreciated.

Steph
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 7 Jun 2011, 08:05 pm
I recently purchased a BDP-1.  I added a network bridge to bring it onto my network and verified that I get connectivity via PC (ran MAX) and used my phone and a browser to run MINI.  I downloaded MPDroid since this appears to be a reasonable application for controlling the BDP-1 using an Android device.  Should work on my phone and would also apply should I ever go tablet.  My music was dragged onto an SSDD from iTunes.

Now to the issue.  MPDroid seems to connect, but shows the message "No songs found".  Anyone ever encounter this issue before?  The folks that developed MPDroid gave me the email equivalent of a sigh / shrug when I asked if they had seen this issue.  Any help / information is greatly appreciated.

Steph

Hi Steph,

Does it say 'no songs found' or 'no song info'?

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ThinkingPlus on 7 Jun 2011, 08:56 pm
Hi Steph,

Does it say 'no songs found' or 'no song info'?

james

Could be 'no song info'.  I can check for sure when I get home tonight.  If that is the message, do you have any ideas as to what I should do?

Steph
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 7 Jun 2011, 10:00 pm
Could be 'no song info'.  I can check for sure when I get home tonight.  If that is the message, do you have any ideas as to what I should do?

Steph

Yes it may mean you do not have a Playlist loaded from the Library :scratch:

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: skunark on 7 Jun 2011, 10:03 pm
My music was dragged onto an SSDD from iTunes.

When you dragged from iTunes, did you mean the application or the directory?   You will need to copy the files from actual directory and not use the iTunes application.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ThinkingPlus on 7 Jun 2011, 10:24 pm
Yes it may mean you do not have a Playlist loaded from the Library :scratch:

James

Kind of a chicken / egg problem there.  I don't have playlists, just the music.  Could make a playlist in MPDroid, but it can't find the songs to build a playlist from.  Shouldn't need playlists anyway.  MPDroid should parse music into albums / songs per folder arrangement.  Frustrating.  Playlists are a redundant concept anyhow.  Albums have always been the encapsulation of N associated songs.  A personalized album would be a collection of songs arranged by the user, i.e., a playlist.  Why doesn't Apple just re-create the world, call it iWorld, and get over it.  Maybe I will try some other 'Droid apps.

Steph
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ThinkingPlus on 7 Jun 2011, 10:26 pm
When you dragged from iTunes, did you mean the application or the directory?   You will need to copy the files from actual directory and not use the iTunes application.

Directory.  I was just trying to convey that the application I use on my PC to catalog my music was iTunes.  I copied the Apple lossless file folder direct to the SSDD.

Steph
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ThinkingPlus on 8 Jun 2011, 12:34 pm
So it appears that whatever tag information that the MPD server provides to clients is not part of my music files.  I now have both MPDroid and Droid MPD Client running on my phone.  They both act the same way.  Album view and artist view show no music.  If I go to folder view I can find the music, but can only play a single song at a time or create custom playlists by adding one song at a time.  I cannot add albums or, say, all the songs from a given artist.  I may try some other lossless formats and see if the tag information gets encapsulated such that the MPD server can see it and make it available.  So much fun.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 8 Jun 2011, 03:07 pm
So it appears that whatever tag information that the MPD server provides to clients is not part of my music files.  I now have both MPDroid and Droid MPD Client running on my phone.  They both act the same way.  Album view and artist view show no music.  If I go to folder view I can find the music, but can only play a single song at a time or create custom playlists by adding one song at a time.  I cannot add albums or, say, all the songs from a given artist.  I may try some other lossless formats and see if the tag information gets encapsulated such that the MPD server can see it and make it available.  So much fun.

Hi

I am using the Galaxy Tablet with MPDROID and FLAC files with no issues :scratch:

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ThinkingPlus on 9 Jun 2011, 05:56 pm
Using FLAC format now.  MPDroid and Droid MPD Client both see albums and artists now.  I can still only play individual songs or whatever I add to a playlist.  Probably just the way the apps are written.  I wonder if there is a fast way to create a playlist for each album?  Bryston MINI seems to work the same way.  If I don't create a playlist I can't play anything.  Oh, well I should really roll my own, but don't have time to figure out how the Android OS and the MPD server works.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Davesworld on 12 Jun 2011, 07:14 am
 I see a lot of things here that need clarification.

1. Gnome is one of many desktop environments (my least favorite) NOT a program.

2. MPD is a program written for Gnome and uses Gnome widgets (GTK2) but does NOT need the Gnome desktop running in order to use it. I occasionally use it with KDE when testing direct hw mapping to spdif, bypassing any dsp and and Alsa plugins as I do with VLC and Mplayer etc. You could actually run MPD on Windows as long as an Xserver and putty is installed by using ssh -X.

3. Using .local as a domain name on a lan is a no no if you have Windows machines on the network. These days, .localdomain is the default, I use .internal here.

4. The person that made a big fuss about USB cables has of a magnitude more things to worry about, namely with fat or fat32 as a filesystem on the usb drives. Fat has no journal system to recover from errors and it is also prone to file crosslinking thanks to it's DOS heritage. NTFS, well, a journaled filesystem but not my first choice for serving up media files however it is much safer for storage as well as compatible with all newer Windows OS'es. 

Dave Studeman
Title: Rants and Raves.
Post by: Davesworld on 12 Jun 2011, 07:54 am
 Bryston seems to be among the first to observe that high end PC sound cards have been able to pass bit perfect digital out at up to 24/192, this has been true for almost a decade now. I should mention that there are still a lot that will not pass 88.2 and 176.4. The card chosen for the BDP-1 is one of the better ones as are many Envy24 powered solutions. I believe it's an ESI Julia? Please clarify Mr Tanner.

 Now for a rant. It seems like streaming devices are being treated as a new concept when they are more than a decade old and should be far more mature than they are. It seems as if all the energy was sucked away by Apple for iPod docking devices back in 2002 yet they still don't play decent file formats even now. Not long after, Turtle Beach discontinued the Audiotron. Prior to the iPod we were on the right track with centralized media storage and streaming devices that take the PC OUT of the living room, not put it there. I've been waiting since 2002 while quietly storing FLAC files on home brew headless servers. Bryston is the best example I have seen of a streamer. I'm also happy to say that someone finally found a good use for Apple handheld products by using them as a wifi remote control.

I actually do like Squeeze products, namely the Touch and Transporter but they are limited to 96khz clocking. At least the newest server software has a UPNP/DLNA plugin which works well. Tried a Reciva powered device, it won't do 24 bit and it reclocks everything to 48khz. Good thing for return policies.

 Gapless playback is a virtue of FLAC and part of it being lossless. CD audio is gapless, true lossles copies would also retain the gaplessness. Pink Floyd, Erasure, Journey, ELP and so forth all need gapless playback. This is s tiny example, there are thousands of pop and rock offerings that need it. Gapless playback in Linux is purely dependent on which audio backend is used to decode the file.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 12 Jun 2011, 11:23 am
Hi Dave

Thanks - very informative :thumb:

Yes it is a Juli@ card but we modify it.

James

The Sound Card in the BDP-1 player is a ‘Julia@’ sound card and it is excellent in native configuration  - one of the best out there.  To improve its performance we modified it with a much better output stage (both the transformer and driving stage are removed) so it is NOT a stock unit. We also install a dedicated balanced low noise, low distortion AES EBU and BNC output section to integrate properly (impedance matching) with our BDA-1 DAC.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Davesworld on 12 Jun 2011, 03:28 pm
Thanks James. Yes you certainly did not need some of what the julia had in it as you and your team obviously knew. With both boards it can be rather large physically but it sure is a pretty sound card.

 I've been enjoying your You Tube series. A person really would know what to expect from your product, namely the exact clocking speeds it will pass. I'm sure as the product evolves there will be more videos.

 I appreciate the hands on approach I see here, especially in regard to Internet Radio. As much as I love my hi res files I purchase, Internet Radio has been part of my life for a decade.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 12 Jun 2011, 07:19 pm
Hi Dave,

I discussed your concerns with one of our software engineers and his input is below:


1) MPD is not  dependent on the desktop, it runs as a background process and has no connection to desktops, Gnome, KDE XFCE or even Windows. It does not use widgets, those are all in the “client” side. There are even command line clients for MPD.

2) .local for the domain has been both OK and preferred for zeroconfig multicast domain services for some time. Microsoft updated their recommendations back with Windows Server 2008, possibly much earlier. The conflicts were mostly sorted out over 5 years ago and it works that way by default on all Apple computers. You can waste a lot of time reading about it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero_configuration_networking

3) The file system on the content drives is not important particularly since they are used as a read-only device and no data is written so the journaling is more of an issue in the creation of the drives. Even there it’s not critical, for the most part FAT32 has worked well. If this were a “mission critical” application for a major enterprise these issues would matter more but its not.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: skunark on 12 Jun 2011, 07:42 pm
Worst thing about fat32 is that it will rename directories and files that violate the rules.  Since MPD will use the directory and file name for WAV and other formats, this is an annoying feature.

It would be a benefit for the BDP-1 to use btrfs or zfs filesystems for their checksumming features, even EXT4 would be an improvement here over FAT32.    It's rare, but I recently had to re-rip a Rolling Stones track because of a block failure.  The only reason why I discovered this is when I converted my music from ALAC to AIFF, i'm guessing I've never noticed it because MPD would just skip that track.   Having a filesystem with checksums for each file would offer the ability to test the integrity of the files during a backup.   Of course, this is more important for a computer and less important for the HDD connected to the BDP.



Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: 1audio on 12 Jun 2011, 09:55 pm
James asked me to add a little light to these discussions.

Every file system has pros and cons. EXT3 and EXT4 are very good for reliability except that they will wear out a flash drive pretty quickly. ZFS is similar with the addition of its dynamic RAID functions. However we were all focusing on simplicity and compatibility. The ZFS formatted drive will be meaningless to a Windows PC. EXT3 the same. If you look through these forums you will see that the user sophistication ranges from those who could (and probably should) build it themselves to technophobes longing for dial phones. Its very difficult to meet the needs for both audiences. The box does support EXT3 and EXT4 but you need to format the drive. ZFS has some license issues (and is overkill in some respects) so its not currently supported.

Streaming means different things to different people and has lost a clear meaning here. Its far from new and has come a long way from the first RealAudio demos (which were ghastly). If by streaming one is referring to live streaming from the "cloud" or other "live" source then the stream has a real time aspect and is easily disturbed. If by streaming, you mean moving data from one computer to another to play, the content is not moving at real time (same for a USB drive, SATA drive or even a CD on a PC), it moves as blocks until a buffer is filled. Larger buffers are usually preferable so there is more tolerance of transmission problems and less activity in the host machines. A "live stream" has very little tolerance for errors or dropouts and usually doesn't support replacing any bad or missing data. (This will give a clue about these issues, UDP is usually used for streaming and TCP for block transfers: http://www.skullbox.net/tcpudp.php).





Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 14 Jun 2011, 11:46 am
Hi Folks

Anyone using MPAD or MPOD with thier BDP - there are updates available at MAC APP store :thumb:

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 14 Jun 2011, 05:49 pm
Hi Folks

Anyone using MPAD or MPOD with thier BDP - there are updates available at MAC APP store :thumb:

James

Thanks James, I have updated my iPods and the search seems to be much better than before, could be useful for those with a large music collection.

Cheers
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Vipers on 16 Jun 2011, 09:15 pm
Now this may be a really silly question, but is there away to delete a current playlist in MPAD other than one track at a time, ie, like you can with Max? as this is the only thing that for me let's it down, so I guess I may be missing something somewhere  :?
Thanks.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 16 Jun 2011, 09:23 pm
Now this may be a really silly question, but is there away to delete a current playlist in MPAD other than one track at a time, ie, like you can with Max? as this is the only thing that for me let's it down, so I guess I may be missing something somewhere  :?
Thanks.

Hi Vipers,

Hit the stop button TWICE

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: BrysTony on 16 Jun 2011, 09:25 pm
Now this may be a really silly question, but is there away to delete a current playlist in MPAD other than one track at a time, ie, like you can with Max? as this is the only thing that for me let's it down, so I guess I may be missing something somewhere  :?
Thanks.
Vipers,
At the top of the screen there is a +. If you touch it you will see two arrows in a circle. When the + is showing your selections will add to the current playlist. When the arrows are showing any selection will replace the current playlist thereby deleting it.
Tony
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Vipers on 17 Jun 2011, 06:44 pm
Thanks guys, excellent service as usual  :thumb:

I thought there must have been away, Mpad really is a great app to control the BDP-1 :)
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 27 Jun 2011, 07:15 am
Agreed!
Although its not finding al my covert-art it plays my albums in the right order!  :thumb:
Something the BDP1 on its own just doesn't seem to get right. Be it with the frontpanel or the Max interface.

I love the "play Album" button, which is just the way it should be I believe, no playlist (possible though) but selecting an album and hit the playbutton. No hassle.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=48243)

Hope it gets even better.
Marius

Thanks guys, excellent service as usual  :thumb:

I thought there must have been away, Mpad really is a great app to control the BDP-1 :)
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 27 Jun 2011, 10:24 am
Hi Marius

You can create a playlist by hitting the playlist button on the bottom when then a playlist is showing(save current)  :thumb:

Also you can create a playlist in MAX and it will showmup in MPAD :thumb:

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 27 Jun 2011, 11:15 am
yes, fine interface it is.
For me the most important feature is playing an album with one click (not having to make a playlist first) and doing that in the right order. Mpad does that and more. Fine interface. Nothing special of course....

James, have you thought about the little ticks and pops that come out of the speakers when starting to play and at the end.? Sounds just like the needle entering the record...
Or should this go to another topic? Thought it might have to do with the interface. then again maybe not.


Marius

Hi Marius

You can create a playlist by hitting the playlist button on the bottom when then a playlist is showing(save current)  :thumb:

Also you can create a playlist in MAX and it will showmup in MPAD :thumb:

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 27 Jun 2011, 11:19 am
yes, fine interface it is.
For me the most important feature is playing an album with one click (not having to make a playlist first) and doing that in the right order. Mpad does that and more. Fine interface. Nothing special of course....

James, have you thought about the little ticks and pops that come out of the speakers when starting to play and at the end.? Sounds just like the needle entering the record...
Or should this go to another topic? Thought it might have to do with the interface. then again maybe not.


Marius

I think it is just the DAC locking on to a different sample rate. 

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 27 Jun 2011, 11:34 am
Yep you are right. thats a relief. thank you.

Still, it is peculiar.

Starting with nothing playing, the DAC reads 44.1 lock. I then select a recording that is in 96 and there are 2 little ticks. the samplerate selection first and then the lock. I stop playing and the Dac switches back to 44.1. Again 2 ticks. Resuming playing, it ticks again twice and locks into 96 and playing fine. Etc etc.

Why would it have to change the lock when there is no other sample rate selected? It sounds really unpretty, Maybe my specific circumstances of a very quiet piece of music that starts with the ambiance of the recording, ESL's, large amplifier (28b) and a balanced and thus louder connection between the BDA/BP26 and BDA/BDP aid to this, but still. would be nice if it could be avoided.

Marius


I think it is just the DAC locking on to a different sample rate. 

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 27 Jun 2011, 11:56 am
just a little experimenting:

playing the wonderful Mozart recordings on Linn http://www.linnrecords.com/recording-mozart-symphonies-29--31--paris---32--35--haffner----36--linz-.aspx in 24/192 the same thing happens. Even when pushing the pause button on the BR2 the two clicks happen. Select and lock. in pause it selects and locks 44.1 again, resume playing and it selects 192 and locks. really annoying to be honest... :cry:

Music sounding astonishing. :thumb:
Marius


Yep you are right. thats a relief. thank you.

Still, it is peculiar.

Starting with nothing playing, the DAC reads 44.1 lock. I then select a recording that is in 96 and there are 2 little ticks. the samplerate selection first and then the lock. I stop playing and the Dac switches back to 44.1. Again 2 ticks. Resuming playing, it ticks again twice and locks into 96 and playing fine. Etc etc.

Why would it have to change the lock when there is no other sample rate selected? It sounds really unpretty, Maybe my specific circumstances of a very quiet piece of music that starts with the ambiance of the recording, ESL's, large amplifier (28b) and a balanced and thus louder connection between the BDA/BP26 and BDA/BDP aid to this, but still. would be nice if it could be avoided.

Marius
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 27 Jun 2011, 12:03 pm
just a little experimenting:

playing the wonderful Mozart recordings on Linn http://www.linnrecords.com/recording-mozart-symphonies-29--31--paris---32--35--haffner----36--linz-.aspx in 24/192 the same thing happens. Even when pushing the pause button on the BR2 the two clicks happen. Select and lock. in pause it selects and locks 44.1 again, resume playing and it selects 192 and locks. really annoying to be honest... :cry:

Music sounding astonishing. :thumb:
Marius

No way around it I am afraid as the natural rest state for the BDP is 48k.  Can't you just listen to the recording and forget all the switching :lol:

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 27 Jun 2011, 12:48 pm
quess I have to if you say so....

btw overhere the natural rest state is 44k1..
No way around it I am afraid as the natural rest state for the BDP is 48k.  Can't you just listen to the recording and forget all the switching :lol:

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: BrysTony on 27 Jun 2011, 01:42 pm

btw overhere the natural rest state is 44k1..

Mine also "rests" at 44k but it used to be 48k.  Software change??

Tony
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 27 Jun 2011, 01:47 pm
Mine also "rests" at 44k but it used to be 48k.  Software change??

Tony
44k seems more natural to me.
People are more likely to have a lot more 44k material than 48k surely?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 27 Jun 2011, 02:26 pm
The driver in the sound card defaults to 48K due to it's professional heritage.

If the source you have plugged into it outputs other than 48K then the BDA-1 DAC will show that sample rate.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 27 Jun 2011, 02:35 pm
James,

I really don't understand this.
Which outputs do you mean? Bdp outputs to BDA, should be 48k then? it does 44k1. I have all inputs except the USB filled right now, BDA outputs to BDP but thats analog. :scratch: :scratch: :scratch:

Marius

The driver in the sound card defaults to 48K due to it's professional heritage.

If the source you have plugged into it outputs other than 48K then the BDA-1 DAC will show that sample rate.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 27 Jun 2011, 02:47 pm
If you plug the BDP-1 into the BDA-1 and just turn them on the BDA-1 will show 48K on the front panel.

It really is not a big issue it is just the resting state of the sound-card in the BDP1.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 27 Jun 2011, 03:39 pm
it does indeed, when powering up.
after that, it defaults to 44.1. Maybe its just very unimportant, but still it's interesting to know. Is a specific input the cause of this?

Marius

If you plug the BDP-1 into the BDA-1 and just turn them on the BDA-1 will show 48K on the front panel.

It really is not a big issue it is just the resting state of the sound-card in the BDP1.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Vipers on 27 Jun 2011, 09:37 pm
Guys, I've just bought a Samsung Galaxy S2 phone, time for a change from the ol' iphone, is MPDroid the best app to control the BDP-1? are there any alternatives?

Thanks.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 27 Jun 2011, 10:39 pm
Guys, I've just bought a Samsung Galaxy S2 phone, time for a change from the ol' iphone, is MPDroid the best app to control the BDP-1? are there any alternatives?

Thanks.

Hi Vipers,

I have the Galaxy Tablet and MPDroid works best for me.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 28 Jun 2011, 07:44 am
Hi Everyone,

Thought to let you know that XBMC is a wonderful interface on any platform, maybe not to operate the BDP, but it reads the Stored files on HDD attached to it. Makes it a nice streamer.. :P Cool if you want to play elsewhere in the house, or even through http out of the house I guess.

http://xbmc.org/download/

Marius
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 28 Jun 2011, 08:22 am
Hi Everyone,

Thought to let you know that XBMC is a wonderful interface on any platform, maybe not to operate the BDP, but it reads the Stored files on HDD attached to it. Makes it a nice streamer.. :P Cool if you want to play elsewhere in the house, or even through http out of the house I guess.

http://xbmc.org/download/

Marius

Hi Marius, I don't understand how this controls the BDP-1 or am I missing something here?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 28 Jun 2011, 08:33 am
Hi Terry,
As I wrote, it doesn't control the BDp1 (ie, I did not try yet, maybe they have a MPD in it too.... :scratch:), but it reads the attached HDD, Just like any other app that sees network stored files. not the front usb-thumbdrives I believe. Has a nice interface, is free, works like a charm.


Marius

Hi Marius, I don't understand how this controls the BDP-1 or am I missing something here?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 28 Jun 2011, 08:47 am
Bit of topic then?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 28 Jun 2011, 09:01 am
maybe , sorry for that.
on the other hand, I'm only trying to experiment with the BDP1 in different settings and software. Bdp1 not only plays connected files, but allows for remote software to play those same connected files also. Through different interfaces.
so bit on topic too.

Grts,
Marius

Bit of topic then?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Vipers on 28 Jun 2011, 10:38 am
Hi Vipers,

I have the Galaxy Tablet and MPDroid works best for me.

james

Thanks James, this is my first Android device so it will be interesting to see how I find it compared to the apple products that I'm used to.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 28 Jun 2011, 03:46 pm
Hi Vipers,

I have the Galaxy Tablet and MPDroid works best for me.

james
Hi James. Do you find The Galaxy and MPDroid to be as good as the IPad app? I don't have either yet so just trying to find out which direction to go.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 28 Jun 2011, 03:52 pm
Hi James. Do you find The Galaxy and MPDroid to be as good as the IPad app? I don't have either yet so just trying to find out which direction to go.

I much prefer the iPad apps - MPOD and MPAD.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 28 Jun 2011, 04:08 pm
I much prefer the iPad apps - MPOD and MPAD.

james
Thanks for the tip. The only reason I shy away from Apple products is because they become obsolete about every year.

John
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 28 Jun 2011, 04:10 pm
Thanks for the tip. The only reason I shy away from Apple products is because they become obsolete about every year.

John

I agree - but if the main purpose of the iPad is to communicate with the BDP-1 then that will not change.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 28 Jun 2011, 04:49 pm
I agree - but if the main purpose of the iPad is to communicate with the BDP-1 then that will not change.

james
Here's a thought. Is the IPad 1 app the same as IPad 2? I do basically want to use it to control the BDP1. Can probably get a good deal on an IPad 1.

 John
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 28 Jun 2011, 05:26 pm
Here's a thought. Is the IPad 1 app the same as IPad 2? I do basically want to use it to control the BDP1. Can probably get a good deal on an IPad 1.

 John
yes
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 28 Jun 2011, 05:40 pm
Here's a thought. Is the IPad 1 app the same as IPad 2? I do basically want to use it to control the BDP1. Can probably get a good deal on an IPad 1.

 John

Only thing I have heard (rumor) is the IPAD 2 is better at wireless connections.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 29 Jun 2011, 06:10 pm
Here's a thought. Is the IPad 1 app the same as IPad 2? I do basically want to use it to control the BDP1. Can probably get a good deal on an IPad 1.

 John
Doesn't look like any deals out there worth a *@#%* for the IPad 1
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Vipers on 7 Jul 2011, 07:43 pm
Hi Guys,

Just came across a piece of software called Songbook '11 and wondered if there is any possibility it could be used to control the BDP-1, I'm guessing not but I thought I'd ask.

http://bookshelfapps.com/songbook-upnp-hd.php
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 8 Jul 2011, 02:30 pm
Hi Guys,

Just came across a piece of software called Songbook '11 and wondered if there is any possibility it could be used to control the BDP-1, I'm guessing not but I thought I'd ask.

http://bookshelfapps.com/songbook-upnp-hd.php

Hi Vipers,

NO - it can not be used.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Vipers on 8 Jul 2011, 09:15 pm
Hi Vipers,

NO - it can not be used.

james

Thanks James, not that it really matters as I'm 100% happy with Mpad, I just thought it may be something new to play with :)
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 8 Jul 2011, 09:55 pm
Thanks James, not that it really matters as I'm 100% happy with Mpad, I just thought it may be something new to play with :)

Have you tried GNOME on a laptop or desktop?

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 9 Jul 2011, 10:20 am
Hi James,

Hope this is the right place for a feature request: since we all remotely operate the BDP, and I for one can not read the bitrate leds on the BDA from a far I was wondering whether it would be possible to have those bitrates leds mimicked on the Max interface. Including the upsample-led. I know the bitrate in Max is indicated in the playlist, but I am not sure that is the realtime bitrate of the file or just coded/tagged into the file like the albumart.

Maybe best illustrated by the radiofeature: no bitrate indication in Max, and the BDA shows what it's processing. Would be nice to have in Max.

(would also be beautiful Eyecandy) :P

I do realize this is a BDP topic and no BDA topic, but since there is no web-interface to the the BDA I thought it would be a very nice extra, and no other place to ask.


Thanks,
Marius
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 9 Jul 2011, 10:56 am
Hi James,

Hope this is the right place for a feature request: since we all remotely operate the BDP, and I for one can not read the bitrate leds on the BDA from a far I was wondering whether it would be possible to have those bitrates leds mimicked on the Max interface. Including the upsample-led. I know the bitrate in Max is indicated in the playlist, but I am not sure that is the realtime bitrate of the file or just coded/tagged into the file like the albumart.

Maybe best illustrated by the radiofeature: no bitrate indication in Max, and the BDA shows what it's processing. Would be nice to have in Max.

(would also be beautiful Eyecandy) :P

I do realize this is a BDP topic and no BDA topic, but since there is no web-interface to the the BDA I thought it would be a very nice extra, and no other place to ask.


Thanks,
Marius

Hi Marius,

I will ask on the bit-rate indication on the interface but so far all the test we have run indicate that the bit-rate shown on the MAX interface correlates with the bit-rate on the BDA-1..... 100%.

Also in MPOD and MPAD you can see the bit-rate by tapping on the album cover.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 9 Jul 2011, 11:04 am
great!
Am I overlooking the bitrate in the radio playlist? Can not find it in the column on the left when playing those stations.
Marius

Hi Marius,

I will ask on the bit-rate indication on the interface but so far all the test we have run indicate that the bit-rate shown on the MAX interface correlates with the bit-rate on the BDA-1..... 100%.

Also in MPOD and MPAD you can see the bit-rate by tapping on the album cover.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 9 Jul 2011, 12:51 pm
great!
Am I overlooking the bitrate in the radio playlist? Can not find it in the column on the left when playing those stations.
Marius

No the Radio Playlist is still a work in process and we are trying to see if we can connect internet directly.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Vipers on 9 Jul 2011, 04:44 pm
Have you tried GNOME on a laptop or desktop?

james

Hi James,

I had a quick play and was very impressed but I find all do all my controlling of the BDP-1 through the Ipad so in the end I didn't explore it any further.

Basically, is Mpad and Max still the best 2 control interfaces using the Ipad to control the BDP-1?

Thanks.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 9 Jul 2011, 05:18 pm
Hi James,

I had a quick play and was very impressed but I find all do all my controlling of the BDP-1 through the Ipad so in the end I didn't explore it any further.

Basically, is Mpad and Max still the best 2 control interfaces using the Ipad to control the BDP-1?

Thanks.

Hi vipers

Yes as far as I know.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: mikemalter on 10 Jul 2011, 01:01 am
Just wanted to say that I am really liking Gnome to run music on the BDP-1.  It never crashes and is fast.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 10 Jul 2011, 03:04 am
Just wanted to say that I am really liking Gnome to run music on the BDP-1.  It never crashes and is fast.

Yes I like it too and its great on a Notepad Computer :thumb:.  GNOME does not need a browser to connect so you get a direct connection to the BDP1 and GNOME is the oldest Linux based music player out there.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: mikemalter on 10 Jul 2011, 03:13 am
I did not know it's history.  Good to know, thanks.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: skunark on 10 Jul 2011, 07:14 am
Thanks for the tip. The only reason I shy away from Apple products is because they become obsolete about every year.

John

I keep my laptop and desktops for several years then give it away to family or friends and they use it for several more.    Both the iPad and iPad 2 are fully supported and the iPhone, iPod Touch and most likely the iPad will continue with a three generation iOS updates, but older versions will still be supported for years to come just no new features.    Every major electronics company releases new products on a very fast cadence, but that does mean the old is useless.   If you are one to always upgrade, then that's your fault. 
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: SHV on 10 Jul 2011, 01:59 pm
"Thanks for the tip. The only reason I shy away from Apple products is because they become obsolete about every year. "
*******
???????
My Mac Pro is five years old and I feel no need to replace it.  I have upgraded to 24 gigs of RAM and added faster HDs over the years but functionally it isn't obsolete.  Same with my Mac Book.

Steve
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 11 Jul 2011, 02:07 pm
"Thanks for the tip. The only reason I shy away from Apple products is because they become obsolete about every year. "
*******
???????
My Mac Pro is five years old and I feel no need to replace it.  I have upgraded to 24 gigs of RAM and added faster HDs over the years but functionally it isn't obsolete.  Same with my Mac Book.

Steve
  I'm referring to IPods, IPads, etc.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 11 Jul 2011, 02:10 pm
I have one of the original iPADS and I don't believe it's obsolete unless I'm missing something?
I can still do all the things I bought it for.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: BrysTony on 11 Jul 2011, 02:30 pm
When Apple makes changes and releases the "latest" product version it is the same as a Toyota releasing the new 2012 Camry.  It in no way makes the 2011 model obsolete.  It is more about marketing than function.

Tony
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 11 Jul 2011, 04:09 pm
When Apple makes changes and releases the "latest" product version it is the same as a Toyota releasing the new 2012 Camry.  It in no way makes the 2011 model obsolete.  It is more about marketing than function.

Tony
O.K.  I defer to all you apple lovers. (All I know is that my daughter spends a fortune on every new I Phone that comes out, and she's not a teeny bopper)
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: BrysTony on 11 Jul 2011, 04:13 pm
O.K.  I defer to all you apple lovers. (All I know is that my daughter spends a fortune on every new I Phone that comes out, and she's not a teeny bopper)

 :lol:
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 14 Jul 2011, 04:57 pm
New Android based interface that works well with BDP-1 Digital Player:

ARCHOS 70i using MPDROID

http://www.archos.com/products/ta/archos_70it/index.html?country=us&lang=en

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Vipers on 17 Jul 2011, 12:16 pm
OK, I give up, I've been trying to log my Galaxy S2 into the BDP-1 using MpDroid but I keep getting a 'connection failed mesage', I guess I'm doing something wrong, any ideas?

All suggestions welcome  :?

Thanks,
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 17 Jul 2011, 01:55 pm
OK, I give up, I've been trying to log my Galaxy S2 into the BDP-1 using MpDroid but I keep getting a 'connection failed mesage', I guess I'm doing something wrong, any ideas?

All suggestions welcome  :?

Thanks,

Hiya, have you tried putting in the IP address rather than bryston-bdp-1.local?

Cheers
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 17 Jul 2011, 03:28 pm
OK, I give up, I've been trying to log my Galaxy S2 into the BDP-1 using MpDroid but I keep getting a 'connection failed mesage', I guess I'm doing something wrong, any ideas?

All suggestions welcome  :?

Thanks,

Correct as above - Android needs the IP address of the BDP-1.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Vipers on 17 Jul 2011, 05:19 pm
Thanks James, Alpha, I'll give it a try later this evening.

I take it the same applies for accessing Mini? as being an Android device, when I put the normal Bryston-BDP-1.local line in it does a google search which isn't a lot of help.

Yes the same for Mini. Also try PMIX as a MPD player app :thumb:

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Vipers on 17 Jul 2011, 08:54 pm
That done the trick, thanks  :thumb:

Unless I'm doing something wrong, again :oops:, with MpDroid I could only seem to select one song at a time and not add whole albums in one go.

Good to have a play though, one thing I noticed was though how much quicker Mini is with the Galaxy S2 compared to my 2nd gen iPhone + the awesome screen on the S2 makes Mini look like it's had a makeover :)

Ok, time to try PMIX, thanks James.

Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 17 Jul 2011, 09:19 pm
That done the trick, thanks  :thumb:

Unless I'm doing something wrong, again :oops:, with MpDroid I could only seem to select one song at a time and not add whole albums in one go.

Good to have a play though, one thing I noticed was though how much quicker Mini is with the Galaxy S2 compared to my 2nd gen iPhone + the awesome screen on the S2 makes Mini look like it's had a makeover :)

Ok, time to try PMIX, thanks James.

On MPDROID touch and hold the album and it will pop up a window giving you options to play the whole album.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Vipers on 18 Jul 2011, 11:54 am
Thanks again James, it's good fun playing with all these different interfaces but Mpad really does take some beating doesn't it?

Well, aswell as Max and Mini of course :)
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 18 Jul 2011, 12:00 pm
Thanks again James, it's good fun playing with all these different interfaces but Mpad really does take some beating doesn't it?

Well, aswell as Max and Mini of course :)

Yes mPad is a hard act tp follow - I think more programs will become available as Android operating systems become more popular.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Vipers on 18 Jul 2011, 09:35 pm
Yes mPad is a hard act tp follow - I think more programs will become available as Android operating systems become more popular.

James

I think you're right James and that may be happening quicker than any of us thought possible against the might of Apple, this is a snippet from a report on What Hi Fi's website today -

'Google Android has seen its share of the UK smartphone market explode from 10.7% in June 2011 to 45.2% in June 2011, pushing Apple's iPhone down from 30.6% to 18.3% during the same period.'

The times they are a changin' :)
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 20 Jul 2011, 01:22 pm
I think you're right James and that may be happening quicker than any of us thought possible against the might of Apple, this is a snippet from a report on What Hi Fi's website today -

'Google Android has seen its share of the UK smartphone market explode from 10.7% in June 2011 to 45.2% in June 2011, pushing Apple's iPhone down from 30.6% to 18.3% during the same period.'

The times they are a changin' :)

Talking of Android...
http://www.whathifi.com/news/asda-prescribes-arnova-tablet-for-%C2%A399
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 23 Jul 2011, 05:16 pm
Yes I like it too and its great on a Notepad Computer :thumb:.  GNOME does not need a browser to connect so you get a direct connection to the BDP1 and GNOME is the oldest Linux based music player out there.

james
Hi out there. For the last week, I have been having a problem connecting to Gnome. I keep getting a notice "Error 13, problems connecting to bryston-'.bdp-1.local on port 6600". The connection icon just keeps flashing but never connects. 
Is anyone else having this problem?
James, do you have any insight to this problem. I am not having any problems with Max, Minion or Mpod.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 23 Jul 2011, 06:56 pm
Hi out there. For the last week, I have been having a problem connecting to Gnome. I keep getting a notice "Error 13, problems connecting to bryston-'.bdp-1.local on port 6600". The connection icon just keeps flashing but never connects. 
Is anyone else having this problem?
James, do you have any insight to this problem. I am not having any problems with Max, Minion or Mpod.

Hi - I have not had any problems - you can try the IP address of the BDP-1 and see if that works. Replace bryston-bdp-1.local with the IP address.


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=49125)


james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 30 Jul 2011, 06:29 pm
Hi - I have not had any problems - you can try the IP address of the BDP-1 and see if that works. Replace bryston-bdp-1.local with the IP address.


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=49125)


james
Thanks James. The IP address worked. Funny, but I never had that problem before with Gnome. Might be because I switched internet provider.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Robin1 on 31 Jul 2011, 07:20 pm
Hi guys...new here , but not to Bryston. I've been following and absorbing everything I can for a couple of years. Great site...huge help. I recently purchased a BDA-1...then BDP-1. Started playing with the Itouch with mpod...pretty nice.Yesterday picked up an Ipad.  Wow..this is going to be fun
I'm stuck on something...kind of computer stupid....but stumbling along
Ripped CDs with DBPoweramp and my searchs work beautiful ....artist ,album,track, genre,album art
One thing I can't figure out is when I pick genre...everything comes up...jazz ,blues , classical etc
Can I not pick...say jazz...play all or classical..play all...depending on my mood
thanks
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 31 Jul 2011, 07:31 pm
Hi guys...new here , but not to Bryston. I've been following and absorbing everything I can for a couple of years. Great site...huge help. I recently purchased a BDA-1...then BDP-1. Started playing with the Itouch with mpod...pretty nice.Yesterday picked up an Ipad.  Wow..this is going to be fun
I'm stuck on something...kind of computer stupid....but stumbling along
Ripped CDs with DBPoweramp and my searchs work beautiful ....artist ,album,track, genre,album art
One thing I can't figure out is when I pick genre...everything comes up...jazz ,blues , classical etc
Can I not pick...say jazz...play all or classical..play all...depending on my mood
thanks

Hi Robin

Not sure on that --- you may have to create playlists?

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Robin1 on 1 Aug 2011, 12:26 am
thanks James.....messed around with it all afternoon...that does work....not so easy if I want to random listen to 100 cds....or more...but it does work. Not that important in the big picture. Just trying to sort out a few things before I rip 1000 cd's or more
Thanks
Robin
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 1 Aug 2011, 12:29 am
thanks James.....messed around with it all afternoon...that does work....not so easy if I want to random listen to 100 cds....or more...but it does work. Not that important in the big picture. Just trying to sort out a few things before I rip 1000 cd's or more
Thanks
Robin

There is a Random feature in MPOD and MPAD.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Robin1 on 1 Aug 2011, 11:55 pm
Yes, random works if I pick an album....a playlist...the entire USB drive...the hard drive....but if I'm random playing the entire library...we could get Christmas music in July...not a good thing ..but I do like the playlist route
Just thought there was maybe a way to random play an entire genre and
I couldn't figure it out
Thanks
Robin
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 2 Aug 2011, 09:53 am
Yes, random works if I pick an album....a playlist...the entire USB drive...the hard drive....but if I'm random playing the entire library...we could get Christmas music in July...not a good thing ..but I do like the playlist route
Just thought there was maybe a way to random play an entire genre and
I couldn't figure it out
Thanks
Robin
It's as if you need a SQL statement such as ...
Select all music where genre = Jazz, sort by Album

Nobody's going to give you that!
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Robin1 on 2 Aug 2011, 07:10 pm
ya you're probably right......sometimes I ask for too much....bottom line ,the bda/bdp is the best audio upgrade I've purchased in many years...and it is going to be fun working throgh the future
upgrades and interfaces
thanks
Robin
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 3 Aug 2011, 01:16 pm
Hi guys...new here , but not to Bryston. I've been following and absorbing everything I can for a couple of years. Great site...huge help. I recently purchased a BDA-1...then BDP-1. Started playing with the Itouch with mpod...pretty nice.Yesterday picked up an Ipad.  Wow..this is going to be fun
I'm stuck on something...kind of computer stupid....but stumbling along
Ripped CDs with DBPoweramp and my searchs work beautiful ....artist ,album,track, genre,album art
One thing I can't figure out is when I pick genre...everything comes up...jazz ,blues , classical etc
Can I not pick...say jazz...play all or classical..play all...depending on my mood
thanks
I was playing with mpod last night and tapping the Genre button produced a list of genres used in my library. I selected one of them (World for example) and only albums apertaining to that genre appeared.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 3 Aug 2011, 01:35 pm
Since I changed my BDP I can only Browse with the Mpad app. I tried the refresh and update commands on Mpad, but no success....Is there some hidden feature I need to be able to see my albums, artists, etc etc again?

Marius

ps thanks in advance...
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 3 Aug 2011, 01:49 pm
Since I changed my BDP I can only Browse with the Mpad app. I tried the refresh and update commands on Mpad, but no success....Is there some hidden feature I need to be able to see my albums, artists, etc etc again?

Marius

The refresh & update buttons always work for me when adding new albums to an existing BDP-1 library.  Have you tried deleting MPAD from the iPAD memory?
Apps always remain in memory so that you can quickly switch between them.
That's RAM memory rather that the memory (solid state drive) that you install apps to.
If that fails, try removing the configuration for the BDP-1 in MPAD, restart MPAD and add it again.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 3 Aug 2011, 02:04 pm
Since I changed my BDP I can only Browse with the Mpad app. I tried the refresh and update commands on Mpad, but no success....Is there some hidden feature I need to be able to see my albums, artists, etc etc again?

Marius

ps thanks in advance...
Is the DHCP setting in the new BDP-1 the same as the old one?
Did you ever have them connected to the network at the same time?
In which case the new one will be called BDP-2

Try pinging the BDP and see what is returned
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 3 Aug 2011, 02:38 pm
Hi terry,

Mpad does connect and I am able to browse the directories/files. Album, artist and song are empty though. I killed the app and relaunched, but that did not help. I'll try and reinstall.

Marius

Is the DHCP setting in the new BDP-1 the same as the old one?
Did you ever have them connected to the network at the same time?
In which case the new one will be called BDP-2

Try pinging the BDP and see what is returned
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 3 Aug 2011, 03:10 pm
back again! killed all wireless network in the house along with it, but everything s back to normal.

Marius

Hi terry,

Mpad does connect and I am able to browse the directories/files. Album, artist and song are empty though. I killed the app and relaunched, but that did not help. I'll try and reinstall.

Marius
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ecdcyc on 4 Aug 2011, 03:59 am
Hi James,

Both GMPC and Firefox work here, but I have a question about the file size limit. I recently got a large WAV file that is over 2G. It's a multi-channel 24 bit/96khz file, and I was curious to see how it would be played in stereo. But the file does not show up in the database in either GMPC or Firefox, although it's on the HD. Other multi-channel wave files less than 2G all show up and can be played in stereo. So is there a 2G limit on a single WAV file? Thanks.

Chihyi
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 4 Aug 2011, 04:48 pm
Hi James,

Both GMPC and Firefox work here, but I have a question about the file size limit. I recently got a large WAV file that is over 2G. It's a multi-channel 24 bit/96khz file, and I was curious to see how it would be played in stereo. But the file does not show up in the database in either GMPC or Firefox, although it's on the HD. Other multi-channel wave files less than 2G all show up and can be played in stereo. So is there a 2G limit on a single WAV file? Thanks.

Chihyi

Hi - never tried a file that size so not sure at this point.  Maybe send me a thumbdrive with the file loaded and we can have a look.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ecdcyc on 6 Aug 2011, 03:31 am
OK. Please give me your mailing address.

Hi - never tried a file that size so not sure at this point.  Maybe send me a thumbdrive with the file loaded and we can have a look.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 6 Aug 2011, 03:34 am
OK. Please give me your mailing address.

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PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO
CANADA
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PHONE: 705 742-5325
FAX: 705 742-0882
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 12 Aug 2011, 01:11 am
Hi Folks

There are new versions of MPoD and MPaD available at the Apple app store.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: zybar on 12 Aug 2011, 02:05 am
Hi Folks

There are new versions of MPoD and MPaD available at the Apple app store.

James

Thanks James.

George
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 13 Aug 2011, 08:59 am
Hi Folks

There are new versions of MPoD and MPaD available at the Apple app store.

James

Thank you James, they have done a lot of work on MPod, very good improvements, I really like he album artwork in album view.

Cheers
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ecdcyc on 17 Aug 2011, 07:37 am
Hi James,

Last week I mailed you from Taiwan a thumbdrive containing the big file. Please take note of it.

Chihyi


Hi - never tried a file that size so not sure at this point.  Maybe send me a thumbdrive with the file loaded and we can have a look.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 17 Aug 2011, 10:54 am
Hi James,

Last week I mailed you from Taiwan a thumbdrive containing the big file. Please take note of it.

Chihyi

Ok thanks - will have a look when it arrives.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Phil on 24 Aug 2011, 09:55 pm
Regarding Gnome:  +1   :thumb:    Has a great search function (good for old brains); has favorites button; very, very fast; easy to navigate.  Note: only worked without the .local part of the server name (others have reported this too, although it isn't universal).

Anyone using Gnome on a Mac? 

Phil

Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 25 Aug 2011, 06:29 am
yes please, anyone? this http://gmpc.wikia.com/wiki/Installation_OsX (http://gmpc.wikia.com/wiki/Installation_OsX) doesn't work for me...sure would like to try.

Marius

Regarding Gnome:  +1   :thumb:   

Anyone using Gnome on a Mac? 

Phil
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Vipers on 25 Aug 2011, 05:09 pm
I've just got round to having a good play with Gnome, amazing interface, it would be great if it could be made to work on the Ipad.

I'm sure I'm the last to notice this but I've just seen that it fetches the lyrics, brilliant idea, I saw this feature on Meridians new Sooloos app for the Ipad and was really impressed with it as a feature, great when listening to some Radiohead songs :)

Is this something maybe Bryston could implement into a future version of MAX?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ecdcyc on 3 Sep 2011, 01:12 am
Ok thanks - will have a look when it arrives.

james

Hi James,

Have you got the thumb drive and looked at it? I got another file (24/192k flac) that is over 2G from Linn, and BDP could not see it either.  Please help. Thanks.

Chihyi
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 3 Sep 2011, 01:25 am
Hi James,

Have you got the thumb drive and looked at it? I got another file (24/192k flac) that is over 2G from Linn, and BDP could not see it either.  Please help. Thanks.

Chihyi

Yes I got it thanks.  No luck yet with file sizes that big.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: klao on 3 Sep 2011, 04:03 pm
I just changed my laptop PC and have already forgotten where and how to downloand and install gnome music player.   :duh:

Please, anyone can give me the step by step directions?  My laptop is running on Win7 64-bit and my browser is IE9. 

Thank you very much.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: RLL1 on 3 Sep 2011, 04:15 pm
I just changed my laptop PC and have already forgotten where and how to downloand and install gnome music player.   :duh:

Please, anyone can give me the step by step directions?  My laptop is running on Win7 64-bit and my browser is IE9. 

Thank you very much.

http://gmpclient.org/

Rick
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: klao on 3 Sep 2011, 04:40 pm
Thanks, Rick. 

Got the Gnome MPC 0.20.0 installed and running now.  Couldn't connect to BDP-1 at first due to forgetting to install Apple Bonjour as well.  Cheers.   :thumb:
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 11 Sep 2011, 09:29 pm
Hi Folks,

I have a file that seems to make MINION work in Firefox 6.1 and the BDP-1 which I can email you.  Just drag and drop the file onto the Firefox page.

jamestanner@bryston.com
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: PSD on 13 Sep 2011, 04:22 pm
Hi, I exchanged a few e-mails with  James and I was impressed with his response time, as well as his efforts in running this forum. I promised to register, so here I am.

I've noticed from this thread that, using Gnome, individuals are occasionally unable to connect to the MDP server "bryston-bdp-1.local". Happened to me (error "12") and I came across the solution here - I put "bryston-bdp-1" (no ".local") and it all worked again, no need to use the IP address. It was working with ".local" in the past and I didn't change anything - worth a try if you get this problem.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 13 Sep 2011, 04:25 pm
Hi, I exchanged a few e-mails with  James and I was impressed with his response time, as well as his efforts in running this forum. I promised to register, so here I am.

I've noticed from this thread that, using Gnome, individuals are occasionally unable to connect to the MDP server "bryston-bdp-1.local". Happened to me (error "12") and I came across the solution here - I put "bryston-bdp-1" (no ".local") and it all worked again, no need to use the IP address. It was working with ".local" in the past and I didn't change anything - worth a try if you get this problem.

Thanks for the tip!!!

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 13 Sep 2011, 05:21 pm
Hi, I exchanged a few e-mails with  James and I was impressed with his response time, as well as his efforts in running this forum. I promised to register, so here I am.

I've noticed from this thread that, using Gnome, individuals are occasionally unable to connect to the MDP server "bryston-bdp-1.local". Happened to me (error "12") and I came across the solution here - I put "bryston-bdp-1" (no ".local") and it all worked again, no need to use the IP address. It was working with ".local" in the past and I didn't change anything - worth a try if you get this problem.
Hi, I exchanged a few e-mails with  James and I was impressed with his response time, as well as his efforts in running this forum. I promised to register, so here I am.

I've noticed from this thread that, using Gnome, individuals are occasionally unable to connect to the MDP server "bryston-bdp-1.local". Happened to me (error "12") and I came across the solution here - I put "bryston-bdp-1" (no ".local") and it all worked again, no need to use the IP address. It was working with ".local" in the past and I didn't change anything - worth a try if you get this problem.
That worked for me also after I lost the connection. I also believe it works with other interfaces. It sure beats having to enter the IP address every time it changes.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: PSD on 14 Sep 2011, 03:38 am
Talking of other interfaces, I remembered I still had MPoD and MPad configured to use "bryston-bdp-1.local" as the server, so I tried taking off ".local" and they wouldn't connect - looks as though this behaviour is specific to Gnome (and maybe to the version I am using - Gnome Windows client 0.20.0).
This setting (without ".local") also works in Internet Explorer 9, if you are interested (I used it for "Settings", I couldn't get MAX or Mini working, but if you use "Gnome" standalone as I do you don't need it anyway).
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: klao on 20 Sep 2011, 01:36 pm
Today, the company my wife is working for just gave her an Ipad1 to use at work (and me trying to set it up as another BDP-1 remote at home).  I never really used any Mac/Apple product before.  :oops:

Already running MINI, but I wonder what are the difference between Mpod and Mpad apps?  Should I download both or just one of them?

Thanks, guys.

 
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 20 Sep 2011, 02:13 pm
Already running MINI, but I wonder what are the difference between Mpod and Mpad apps?  Should I download both or just one of them?

Thanks, guys.

Mpod is designed for iPod/iPhone size devices and Mpad is desgned for iPAD size devices. - Screen shots on their web site.
Mpod is free, you have to pay for Mpad
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 20 Sep 2011, 04:15 pm
Talking of other interfaces, I remembered I still had MPoD and MPad configured to use "bryston-bdp-1.local" as the server, so I tried taking off ".local" and they wouldn't connect - looks as though this behaviour is specific to Gnome (and maybe to the version I am using - Gnome Windows client 0.20.0).
This setting (without ".local") also works in Internet Explorer 9, if you are interested (I used it for "Settings", I couldn't get MAX or Mini working, but if you use "Gnome" standalone as I do you don't need it anyway).
  Last night Gnome wouldn't connect for me  using "bryston-bdp-1" and also when I added "local". Had to use the IP address.  And the beat goes on. :scratch:
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 29 Sep 2011, 06:22 pm
I have an Asus Transformer at home for a few days, Bryston Max runs but I cannot scroll down the album list, tried two fingers etc no luck, anyone tried this?

MPDroid runs but I get no album art work (even though it is selected) and I do not find it as developed as Mpod on the touch. For example I cannot seem to find how you add an entire album, instead you have to select every track from the album individally into the playlist.

Anyone else tried a transforer got any tips, I like the device, just need it to work with my BDP?

Cheers
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Phil on 1 Oct 2011, 04:18 am
If you like Gnome and have had trouble installing it on a mac, there is a work around, if you could call it that.

Since I need a windows environment on my iMac for work, I installed VMWare fusion 4.  This provides a virtual environment into which you install windows (this was all very easy to do, trust me).  Gnome installed easily as it would into any windows environment.  Oh, and it works.  No need to boot into windows, you simply open VMware and start a windows session.  You have access to both the Lion and Windows OS and desktops!

The timing was good:  a new iMac with Lion + version 4 of VMware + windows 7.  Since I hadn't installed bootcamp yet, I didn't bother.  No need with VMware (although it can work with bootcamp if you have that installed already).

Very cool stuff,
Phil

Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: SHV on 1 Oct 2011, 04:58 am
Having used both fusion and bootcamp, my advise is to avoid the pain of bootcamp and just use VMWare.

Steve
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces - I need some help with Gnome
Post by: chuckworkb on 2 Oct 2011, 12:59 pm
I am trying to figure out how to install Gnome on my windows laptop. There seem to be different sites with different versions, etc. Can someone point me to a link where I can get this and maybe some pointers on installing it. Thanks for your help!
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: chuckworkb on 2 Oct 2011, 07:10 pm
I figured out the install process for GNOME. Got it working, now the fun starts. Time to play some tunes! :green:
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 6 Oct 2011, 10:43 pm
MAX 2 - demo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh7eXeDJQGs

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 7 Oct 2011, 09:15 am
^^^^

Looking very good James. I have been using my laptop a little more to control the BDP lately, so this will be excellent.

Do you have an idea of when the next release will be? Or any other new features you might be adding?

Cheers
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 7 Oct 2011, 09:21 am
Looks great james.
Pass my praise the the software team.

How will it perform with an iPad?
Will it be able to handle rotating the iPad and re-rendering correctly to fit the display?
Max currently can't handle that very elegantly

What about scrolling within fields? That was an issue on Max for quite a while until resolved recently.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 7 Oct 2011, 10:25 am
Looks great james.
Pass my praise the the software team.

How will it perform with an iPad?
Will it be able to handle rotating the iPad and re-rendering correctly to fit the display?
Max currently can't handle that very elegantly

What about scrolling within fields? That was an issue on Max for quite a while until resolved recently.

Hi Terry,

The demo I saw is on the iPad so that should work fine.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 7 Oct 2011, 10:41 am
In which case I look forward to seeing it.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 9 Oct 2011, 05:57 pm
Hi Folks

I have purchased 2 Western Digital 1TB Passport drives in the last while and they are super with the BDP. I formatted them Fat32 and loaded 1 with FLAC and 1 with WAVE. They load fast and are dead quiet :thumb:

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: headshrinker2 on 10 Oct 2011, 05:57 pm
Thanks James.  Why the larger drives?  Were you running out of room with your 500GB drives?  These WD Passport drives get their power through USB?

Hi Folks

I have purchased 2 Western Digital 1TB Passport drives in the last while and they are super with the BDP. I formatted them Fat32 and loaded 1 with FLAC and 1 with WAVE. They load fast and are dead quiet :thumb:

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 10 Oct 2011, 06:19 pm
Thanks James.  Why the larger drives?  Were you running out of room with your 500GB drives?  These WD Passport drives get their power through USB?

Hi

Just for testing - wanted to try the larger drives for load time and also wanted to test FLAC vs Wave on the exact same drives with the same files.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: headshrinker2 on 10 Oct 2011, 06:57 pm
Any discernible differences between FLAC and WAVE?

Hi

Just for testing - wanted to try the larger drives for load time and also wanted to test FLAC vs Wave on the exact same drives with the same files.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 10 Oct 2011, 08:10 pm
Any discernible differences between FLAC and WAVE?

Just setting up the blind listening today.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: headshrinker2 on 10 Oct 2011, 09:54 pm
Perhaps a fresh thread on this one?  Something that could (possibly) improve the audio should be interesting to many.  Also, wondering what other's on the forum who have done this comparison have found...

Just setting up the blind listening today.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 11 Oct 2011, 09:29 am
WAV will be like uncompressed FLAC soundwise
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: zybar on 11 Oct 2011, 11:37 am
Perhaps a fresh thread on this one?  Something that could (possibly) improve the audio should be interesting to many.  Also, wondering what other's on the forum who have done this comparison have found...

I have done this comparison in the past and not heard a difference.  I have friends who do hear a difference.

Will try and run this comparison again sometime this week using hi-rez music.

George
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 18 Oct 2011, 02:38 pm
Hi Folks,

New version of MPAD available.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: zybar on 18 Oct 2011, 03:06 pm
Hi Folks,

New version of MPAD available.

james

Sweet!

Hopefully it has some of the improvements I asked Berrie for.

I'll download it tonight when I get home.

George
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 18 Oct 2011, 04:25 pm
Hi Folks,

New version of MPAD available.

james

  James, is this newer than last week? I just got my I Pad lastweek and downloaded the Mpad app then.I assume that's the new app?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: zybar on 18 Oct 2011, 04:44 pm
Newest version is 1.6.1

If you look at in the iPad App Store, you will see the update as being available.

George
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 18 Oct 2011, 05:32 pm
Newest version is 1.6.1

If you look at in the iPad App Store, you will see the update as being available.

George
  Thanks George.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 18 Oct 2011, 07:38 pm
Newest version is 1.6.1

If you look at in the iPad App Store, you will see the update as being available.

George

What's changed from v1.6 ?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 19 Oct 2011, 04:11 am
There is an MPOD update as well.  :thumb:

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: PSD on 19 Oct 2011, 10:25 am
Well, I updated my iPoD and iPaD to v. 1.6.1 and suddenly they wouldn't connect until I entered the IP address of my BDP1 as the server. Mysterious!
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: OgOgilby on 19 Oct 2011, 08:39 pm
There is an MPOD update as well.  :thumb:

James

It is a nice update. I think the BDP-1/MPad combo is tough to beat.

-Greg
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: loopyground on 28 Oct 2011, 12:37 am
Hi,

In MPOD the settings are set at Folder.jpg under Filename and I use http:bryston-bdp-1.local/music under URL.

That being said the MPAD is much better at getting the album art it seems over MPOD but being connected to the Internet is required for a lot of it :scratch:

james
I was going to post the following for help as I am doing all of the above and not getting the cover art.  When you say it is best to be connected to the internet I thought I was if the iPad I just purchased is on my home network.  Anyway my post was going to be as follows:
Just purchased an iPad to control my BDP-1.  I have been using 2 iPod Touch’s and getting some cover  art ok but many rips were done in WAV  until I started FLAC rips to get cover art.  Now all CD’s are being re-ripped in FLAC uncompressed for all the WAV files.  My first rips were great with cover art appearing as expected.  Next day I could not get any re-rips with cover art in MPad but in Bryston MAX no problem and even iPod app on my iPad (looked kind of silly!) showed the cover art.  Trying my 2 iPod Touch’s no artwork just like in MPad.

I know the cover art appeared in MPad initially but not now and I haven’t changed anything that I know of.  All my music files are by album with the required folder.jpg in each album file.  When I move the new rips over to my 1TB HD attached to the BDP-1 I am doing an “Update Database” inMPad as I was not able to get Settings is Internet Explorer any more to do an Update.  In Firefox I see under Settings a Reboot BDP-1.  Is this what I should be using for updating music on my HD attached to the BDP-1 rather than the Update Database in Mpad?

Any help would be appreciated.  Maybe I’ve got too many iDevices now!!!
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 28 Oct 2011, 12:45 am
Hit 'Refresh local cache' and if that does not work reload mpad using the double click and delete then reload feature.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: loopyground on 28 Oct 2011, 02:32 am
Hit 'Refresh local cache' and if that does not work reload mpad using the double click and delete then reload feature.

James
I had already tried your first suggestion and no joy.  The second suggestion did the trick....THANKS! 
Is "update database" in MPad the right way to update the HD attached to my BDP-1 rather than "reboot BDP-1" in  the Bryston settings in Firefox?
Cheers,
Roger
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 28 Oct 2011, 02:15 pm
Is anyone out there having trouble with MAX or MINI? When I bring up the icon on my IPad the screen is blank and then I get a message "Cannot connect with server".  So I then went to safari and tried bryston-bdp-1.local to no avail. Then I put in the IP address and got the MAX screen but it just continuously said "loading" but it never did. When I clicked on the "BRYSTON" logo in MAX, I got the settings page which shows MAX, MINI, Settings but I can't bring up MINI or Settings.
  I recently upgraded to the 10/11 firmware. Can this be the reason?

  Any help would be appreciated.  James? Chris? Anyone?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 28 Oct 2011, 02:33 pm
Could be.
I too have noticed odd stuff with the latest firmware and MAX.
Like, delete your playlist then you find you can't add new stuff to the now blank playlist. But not every time!

I'm not too bothered with MAX as I use mPad and MAX has never run reliably for me.
I needed the latest f/w to fix the Firefox bug which was a show stopper for me.

They've added some new stuff for www radio stations but I haven't a clue how it works as there is no documentation
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 28 Oct 2011, 05:07 pm
Could be.


They've added some new stuff for www radio stations but I haven't a clue how it works as there is no documentation

http://www.youtube.com/embed/NOggDwajyNs?hl=en&fs=1
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 28 Oct 2011, 06:14 pm
http://www.youtube.com/embed/NOggDwajyNs?hl=en&fs=1
Hi James. Any ideas about my problems with MAX and MINI that I outlined in my quote below?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 28 Oct 2011, 06:18 pm
Hi James. Any ideas about my problems with MAX and MINI that I outlined in my quote below?

I will ask Chris.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 28 Oct 2011, 06:30 pm
The VFP doesn't seem to fit the iPAD display correctly anymore. It's too big now.
Was ok in the 1st OCT f/w release
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 28 Oct 2011, 06:44 pm
The VFP doesn't seem to fit the iPAD display correctly anymore. It's too big now.
Was ok in the 1st OCT f/w release

Hi Terry,

Make sure you save it to the home-screen first.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 28 Oct 2011, 06:49 pm
Ah! I didn't do that
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 28 Oct 2011, 07:29 pm
So, I've just done that and it made no difference.
Pinching the screen made no difference either.
I then discovered that if I flipped my iPad around into landscape mode it fits.
Is that how it's supposed to work?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 28 Oct 2011, 07:32 pm
So, I've just done that and it made no difference.
Pinching the screen made no difference either.
I then discovered that if I flipped my iPad around into landscape mode it fits.
Is that how it's supposed to work?

Hi Terry,

Yes that makes sense - landscape is the best option.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: SHV on 3 Nov 2011, 09:30 pm
Can the BDP-1 be re-booted via MPaD?

Steve
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 3 Nov 2011, 09:43 pm
Can the BDP-1 be re-booted via MPaD?

Steve


Hi Steve,

I do not think so - I believe you have to go to the Bryston Home Page.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 22 Nov 2011, 12:24 am
Hi Folks

New version of mPaD is available.
1.6.2

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 22 Nov 2011, 10:42 am
Hi,

I ran into Theremin https://theremin.sigterm.eu/ (https://theremin.sigterm.eu/) today, which is a rather basic Mac MPD client. It is very fast though, and the lag one feels with Max, and even Mpad, is completely absent.

Just to let you know, and maybe of interest for Chris is his programming for BDP-1.

Marius
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 30 Nov 2011, 08:00 am
nice footage of interfacing the new Aurender S10 Music server: http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content/Aurender-S10-Music-Server-Review

scroll down for the video, maybe some inspirational thoughts for the BDP1.

Like the possibility of using a Nas too....

Marius
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: skunark on 30 Nov 2011, 08:30 am
Any way we could get the BDP to control the lights in the room?   Perhaps even grab a beer form the fridge?   Land itself on the moon?   It's clearly capable of a lot more then just being a music player why limit it ?

The BDP is perfect.   Why mess with success ?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 30 Nov 2011, 11:04 am
well, I try not to let the confirmation bias, that tends to inhabit fora like these, stop me from wondering how things could be made even better.

The BDP1 is a wonderful machine, for sure. Fully agree on that one. I wouldn't want to mess with it. Thoroughly enjoying it.

But Perfect, what's in a name.. I feel that especially the BDP1's interface, which was what I was referring to, could be made even better.

Thanks,
Marius

Any way we could get the BDP to control the lights in the room?   Perhaps even grab a beer form the fridge?   Land itself on the moon?   It's clearly capable of a lot more then just being a music player why limit it ?

The BDP is perfect.   Why mess with success ?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 30 Nov 2011, 12:37 pm
Hi Folks

New version of MPOD available.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 30 Nov 2011, 12:52 pm
Hi Folks

New version of MPOD available.

James

Thanks James, I have updated all the ipods in the house with the new one. Not many changes, but then it dosen't need any! I still think MPod on a ipod touch is the simplest, easiest to use and convenient interface/device for the BDP, mine and my families most used by far.

Cheers
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 30 Nov 2011, 01:05 pm
Thanks James, I have updated all the ipods in the house with the new one. Not many changes, but then it dosen't need any! I still think MPod on a ipod touch is the simplest, easiest to use and convenient interface/device for the BDP, mine and my families most used by far.

Cheers


Hi

Yes I use it on my IPAD as well in the 2X mode  :thumb:

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 30 Nov 2011, 05:04 pm
Hi Folks

New version of MPOD available.

James
[/quote  James, I upgraded then uninstalled and reinstalled Mpod which says 1.6.2. When i search my installed app, it still reads Version1.6.1 (in Preference tab..About  MPoD). What does yours read?

   John
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 30 Nov 2011, 05:48 pm
Hi Folks

New version of MPOD available.

James
[/quote  James, I upgraded then uninstalled and reinstalled Mpod which says 1.6.2. When i search my installed app, it still reads Version1.6.1 (in Preference tab..About  MPoD). What does yours read?

   John

Hi John,

Yes it stays 1.6.1

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: gil99 on 21 Dec 2011, 01:47 pm
Hi all,

Need help! Been trying to save playlist from mpod on ipod touch for two days now and have not succeed.  Does there a setting somewhere that I am missing or is it a bug in the software. 

Gil
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 22 Dec 2011, 12:45 pm
Hi all,

Need help! Been trying to save playlist from mpod on ipod touch for two days now and have not succeed.  Does there a setting somewhere that I am missing or is it a bug in the software. 

Gil

Hi Gil

I think mpod may have an issue because it will only save the playlist if you reload it. Mpad and Max save the playlists just fine for me

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: geordienp on 23 Dec 2011, 07:43 pm
Hi. Just ordered a BPD-1 and BDA-1 due to be delivered in January (I'm in London) and I am now enjoying browsing this excellent forum in anticipation of having to purchase some hard drives and control gear. 

Two questions - is there any app which enables a Blackberry to be used to control the BDP?  If not, then I'm likely to begin with a windows-based laptop as I do not possess an iPad, iPod or tablet.

Second question - is there an app which enables the iPad (or indeed any other tablet) to adopt universal / learning remote control functionality?  That would then open up control of an entire sytem from one device - a fusion of iPad and Logitech Harmony.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: SamKVA on 23 Dec 2011, 08:37 pm
Hi. Just ordered a BPD-1 and BDA-1 due to be delivered in January (I'm in London) and I am now enjoying browsing this excellent forum in anticipation of having to purchase some hard drives and control gear. 

Two questions - is there any app which enables a Blackberry to be used to control the BDP?  If not, then I'm likely to begin with a windows-based laptop as I do not possess an iPad, iPod or tablet.

Second question - is there an app which enables the iPad (or indeed any other tablet) to adopt universal / learning remote control functionality?  That would then open up control of an entire sytem from one device - a fusion of iPad and Logitech Harmony.

Not sure about your Blackberry question but Logitech just introduced an iPad/iPhone app and associated WiFi to IR repeater. Haven't tried it yet but their site has some good info.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 23 Dec 2011, 09:03 pm
Hi. Just ordered a BPD-1 and BDA-1 due to be delivered in January (I'm in London) and I am now enjoying browsing this excellent forum in anticipation of having to purchase some hard drives and control gear. 

Two questions - is there any app which enables a Blackberry to be used to control the BDP?  If not, then I'm likely to begin with a windows-based laptop as I do not possess an iPad, iPod or tablet.

Second question - is there an app which enables the iPad (or indeed any other tablet) to adopt universal / learning remote control functionality?  That would then open up control of an entire sytem from one device - a fusion of iPad and Logitech Harmony.

Hi,

No sorry there is no Blackberry App.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: geordienp on 30 Dec 2011, 09:53 am
is there an app which enables the iPad (or indeed any other tablet) to adopt universal / learning remote control functionality?  That would then open up control of an entire sytem from one device - a fusion of iPad and Logitech Harmony.

Having spent many hours on the net over Xmas I have discovered that the SONY TABLET S has a currently unique universal infra-red remote control app including a learning remote which enables full system remote control - effectively a logitech harmony built-in.  Does anyone have any experience of using the Sony S to control the BDP-1?  It uses the Android platform.

Nigel
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 4 Jan 2012, 01:07 pm
Hi folks

Tried a couple of new free programs on my Galaxy Tablet that seem to work well with the BDP-1.

Droid MPD Client and BitMPC.

They are available for download using the "Market" icon.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 17 Jan 2012, 05:33 pm
MEMO: BDP-1 INTERFACE
SUBJECT: GNOME MUSIC PLAYER CLIENT 11.8

January, 2012

Hi Folks,

Here is a link to the download of a new free client for MPD that you can use with the Bryston BDP-1 Digital Player compiled for Windows (XP, Vista and 7).

 
http://download.sarine.nl/Programs/gmpc/11.8/gmpc-11.8.16-1-win32.exe


James Tanner
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 21 Jan 2012, 11:13 am
Hi Folks

New versions of MPOD and MPAD are available :thumb:

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: zybar on 21 Jan 2012, 03:39 pm
Hi Folks

New versions of MPOD and MPAD are available :thumb:

James

Thanks James.

I have already downloaded it and I am using it right now.   :thumb:

Berrie has done a great job listening to feedback and providing timely updates.

George
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 1 Mar 2012, 12:46 pm
Hi folks

I just started playing around with the new version of GNOME on my PC and noticed there appears to be lots of Internet radio stations available through Magnatune and Jamendo that I can listen to on my BDP.

Have not figured out how to get all the songs or pick a particular station yet :duh:

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: NMG on 1 Mar 2012, 02:43 pm
When I tried listening to stations on Magnetune a mysterious voice comes on periodically announcing that you are listening to Magnetune. I assume this is to get one to subscribe. It interferes with the listening experience.

Iy would be a major selling point if the BDP-1 had some type of modlue to allow for listening to Internty music stations, for those who have the wired Ethernet  connection already hooked up.

Which Gnome version are you using, James, and from whence did you download it? I have found Gnome to be the best of the interfaces for the BDP-1 and I wish there was an iPhone app. I find MPOD limited and clunky.

Neal
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 1 Mar 2012, 02:49 pm
When I tried listening to stations on Magnetune a mysterious voice comes on periodically announcing that you are listening to Magnetune. I assume this is to get one to subscribe. It interferes with the listening experience.

Iy would be a major selling point if the BDP-1 had some type of modlue to allow for listening to Internty music stations, for those who have the wired Ethernet  connection already hooked up.

Which Gnome version are you using, James, and from whence did you download it? I have found Gnome to be the best of the interfaces for the BDP-1 and I wish there was an iPhone app. I find MPOD limited and clunky.

Neal

Hi Neal - email me at jamestanner@bryston.com and I will send you the new link.

We do not want to put a module in the BDP-1 for noise reasons.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 2 Mar 2012, 06:21 pm
Hi James,

You could program Vtuner support into the firmware though?

Marius
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 3 Mar 2012, 05:58 pm
Hi Folks

I found a good way to add radio stations to the BDP.

Use any browser to copy the URL link to the station and then use GNOME to add the URL to a playlist  - under Tools - add URL.  Then once you have your list save it as Radio 2 for example.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 4 Mar 2012, 09:09 am
Hi Folks

I found a good way to add radio stations to the BDP.

Use any browser to copy the URL link to the station and then use GNOME to add the URL to a playlist  - under Tools - add URL.  Then once you have your list save it as Radio 2 for example.

James

Hi James, I was going to do a little write up on this, if I get a chance I still will. I can now get all my favourite BBC channels playing on the BDP-1 in this way. You have to use the PLS streams from the following database:

http://www.listenlive.eu/uk.html (http://www.listenlive.eu/uk.html)

I have made a playlist called "BBC Radio" and they all work well, most at 128kbps

Cheers
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 4 Mar 2012, 10:40 am
Hi,

Must confess, I am a bit confused, not to say disappointed that Bryston rely on and advice this http://gmpc.wikia.com/wiki/Installation_OsX for internetradio-streaming on their BDP1 for Mac users, ... :scratch:

Anyone got this to work yet? I would be very grateful.

Thanks,

Marius
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 4 Mar 2012, 11:53 am
Hi James, I was going to do a little write up on this, if I get a chance I still will. I can now get all my favourite BBC channels playing on the BDP-1 in this way. You have to use the PLS streams from the following database:

http://www.listenlive.eu/uk.html (http://www.listenlive.eu/uk.html)

I have made a playlist called "BBC Radio" and they all work well, most at 128kbps

Cheers

Hi Alpha,

That would be great - I realize it is kind of a convoluted way but once the list is made it works really well.

james
 
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 6 Mar 2012, 10:54 am
Hi Folks,

The Minion Music player does not seem to work with the new Firefox 10.  I have loaded Firefox 7.1 from the following website and it works well with the BDP-1 on my PC Windows 7 . Have not tried Firefox version 8 or 9 yet.

http://www.oldapps.com/firefox.php

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 6 Mar 2012, 11:26 am
Firefox 8.1 also seems to work well. :thumb:

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: setamp on 6 Mar 2012, 03:58 pm
Is there a good, cheap hard-wired solution?  I am really frustrated with mpod which works well when it works but seems to have constant connectivity issues and frequent lockups.  I have uninstalled/reinstalled mpod every 2 weeks.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 6 Mar 2012, 04:39 pm
Is there a good, cheap hard-wired solution?  I am really frustrated with mpod which works well when it works but seems to have constant connectivity issues and frequent lockups.  I have uninstalled/reinstalled mpod every 2 weeks.

Are you using the IP address or the  bryston-bdp-1.local   in the Server setup?

jamesd
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: setamp on 6 Mar 2012, 05:57 pm
Yes.  I have also used the mac address.  I always have to fiddle with my ipod to get a connection (I am around 3ft from my wireless bridge).  When I try to clear the playlist I get frequent lockups of mpod.  I then have to uninstall and reinstall the software then struggle for a connection.  There has to be a better way..........                                                       
Are you using the IP address or the  bryston-bdp-1.local   in the Server setup?

jamesd
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: NMG on 7 Mar 2012, 02:50 pm
I have had the same problems with MPOD. It locks up, then I have to delete it and reinstall and set up all over again. have taken to using Gnome on my netbook; better user experience, mich more reliable.

The one weak spot in the BDP-1 experience is the user interface. it needs to be improved and made easier to use.

Neal

Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Deftone on 7 Mar 2012, 03:34 pm
Are you using the IP address or the  bryston-bdp-1.local   in the Server setup?

jamesd


James,

Same thing here too.Max got locked up every now and then.Need to refresh the page to get it going. The album art is  working fine with Max.

As for Mpad the connection is perfect But with no album art.
As for the server addy bryston-bdp1.local works intermittently.As of this moment I am using the bdp1 ISP addy for the Max and Mpad.

By the way the bdp is not hardwired from my pc,b'coz of the distance between the two,pc and Bdp.I am using the mancave with a dedicated router for the wireless connection between the IPad and Bdp.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Deftone on 7 Mar 2012, 03:40 pm
James,

Is it ok to run both the interfaces at the same time? Max and Mpad, need to toggle back and forth so I can see the album art in Max.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 7 Mar 2012, 04:27 pm
James,

Is it ok to run both the interfaces at the same time? Max and Mpad, need to toggle back and forth so I can see the album art in Max.

No problem running both :thumb:

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 7 Mar 2012, 04:27 pm
Running MPDroid App on the Blackberry Playbook Tablet to Control Bryston BDP-1 Digital Player

Hi Folks:

From one of our customers:

I'm not sure if this information is of value to you, but I have managed to 'side load' the android app MPDroid MPD controller onto the Blackberry Playbook tablet and it is able to control the BDP-1.

Here is the process.

The android .APK app needs to be converted to a .BAR for Blackberry to work with, attached is the mpdroid BAR file.

You then need to download and install DDPD installer for windows from here: http://www.mediafire.com/?b3zwqcnxv3mtmcn

To sideload the app watch this video it will set you through the process: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rHDrmAtaUY0

Ron





James,

One time saver I neglected to mention. To connect to the BDP-1 you have to use the IP address of the BDP the host name will NOT work.

Ron
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: setamp on 7 Mar 2012, 07:32 pm
I have had the same problems with MPOD.

The one weak spot in the BDP-1 experience is the user interface. it needs to be improved and made easier to use.

Neal

I agree very much with this statement.  The BDP-1 sounds great but the user interface is not good.  I have a high tolerance for quirky software but I am reaching my limit.  I have only x amount of time to listen to music and I really don't want to spend that time trying to get the dang thing to work.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 8 Mar 2012, 12:18 pm
I agree very much with this statement.  The BDP-1 sounds great but the user interface is not good.  I have a high tolerance for quirky software but I am reaching my limit.  I have only x amount of time to listen to music and I really don't want to spend that time trying to get the dang thing to work.

Hi,

Sorry you are experiencing problems but it has to be a network issue not the BDP-1.  The BDP-1 has nothing to do with wireless network connection issues.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: gil99 on 8 Mar 2012, 01:50 pm
Hi,
I am using the mancave option (d-link router) with the BDP-1 and control it with my ipod using mpod and mini-2 and everything is working like a charm.  Make sure you configure mpod with the right setting to access the BDP-1.  I had some minor problem at the beginning due to incorrect settings. One thing I find is that you cannot save a playlist using mpod (might be a bug) but use the bryston mini-2 to create your playlist then it will bwe available with mpod. (don't forget to refresh cache in mpod after creating playlist with mini-2)
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: SHV on 8 Mar 2012, 02:23 pm
The IPad works very well as a BPD-1 controller. I wonder if a used IPad 1 can be bought for not may $$, now that Gen 3 is released.

Steve
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 8 Mar 2012, 03:04 pm
James,

Is it ok to run both the interfaces at the same time? Max and Mpad, need to toggle back and forth so I can see the album art in Max.
Sometimes I have 4 interfaces running at the same time with no problems. Different interfaces show different info, ie; Max shows type of file  (like wav,flac etc.) whereas MPad does not.
    I had many problems when I first got the BDP1 about a year ago, but recently all interfaces have been working just fine. I always use the IP address because BRYSTOn-BDP-1 never seems to work.   Could any of these problems be associated with the type of  man cave connection? I use a wireless adapter and do not seem to have the problems eveyone here is having.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: setamp on 8 Mar 2012, 04:55 pm
Which brings me back to my original question.  Is there a wired interface that can be used.  My wireless connection is made through a Trendnet TEW654.  It works flawlessly to stream movies from netflix but is problematic with my ipod/mpod.                                                   
Hi,

Sorry you are experiencing problems but it has to be a network issue not the BDP-1.  The BDP-1 has nothing to do with wireless network connection issues.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: NMG on 9 Mar 2012, 03:56 pm
if you connect your network to the BDP-1 with an Ethernet cable and use Gnome (downloaded from Internet) as the interface, it should work reliably.

Neal
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: setamp on 9 Mar 2012, 07:07 pm
Because of location, I can't wire my BDP-1 to a router.  That's why I am currently wiring it to a wireless bridge.  Can I connect a laptop via ethernet cable to the BDP-1 and use gnome?  If I set up a wired connection to the BDP-1 would I lose my wireless connection on the laptop?  I am running Windows Vista and currently access the internet with a wireless modem.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: NMG on 9 Mar 2012, 10:27 pm
Look at Netgear Powerline Ethernet Adapters. Run from router to electrical outlet, then from another electrical outlet to BDP-1. Solved my problem cheaply and easily. You will not lose your wireless connection if you connect BDP-1 this way.

Neal
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: setamp on 10 Mar 2012, 09:43 pm
I tried Gnome this morning - it's a nice bit of software!  I didn't have any connectivity issues and I love the interface.  I like being able to pull up lyrics and links as well.  Thanks for the advice. 
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 13 Mar 2012, 09:26 am
Hi folks

The long hold function on Mpad interface is not working if you downloaded software update IOS 5.1 from Apple. Berrie tells me there is a fix on the way.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 22 Mar 2012, 10:58 pm
Hi James,

You may already be aware of this program; MAX ripper for Mac computers. It's much like DBpoweramp; bit perfect and it allows for imbedded tags!

James from Absolute Audio
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 2 Apr 2012, 05:44 pm
Minion version patch Works with Firefox 11

http://www.gargan.org/en/Mozilla_Extensions/Music_Player_Minion/

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 11 Apr 2012, 02:41 am
Hi Folks,

Chris is working hard on improving the Bryston MAX interface for the BDP-1 -will be called the MAX 2 and will be available as a download with a new software update.



james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: dlach on 11 Apr 2012, 03:10 am
James,

It looks great.  So, how do we get MAX2 once it becomes available?

Take care,
Denny
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: SHV on 11 Apr 2012, 03:17 am
That is a teaser.mov since it seems to be for a BDP-2....isn't it a bit early in the product cycle for a BDP-2??

Steve
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 11 Apr 2012, 07:34 am
That is a teaser.mov since it seems to be for a BDP-2....isn't it a bit early in the product cycle for a BDP-2??

Steve

I should imagine that it is just that they call them bdp-2, bdp-3 etc when you have more than one device on the same network?

Cheers
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 11 Apr 2012, 10:25 am
James,

It looks great.  So, how do we get MAX2 once it becomes available?

Take care,
Denny

Hi Danny

Not sure when Chris will be finished with it - hoping about a month - then we will offer it as an upgrade through new software.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 11 Apr 2012, 10:35 am
I should imagine that it is just that they call them bdp-2, bdp-3 etc when you have more than one device on the same network?

Cheers

Correct - I have BDP-4 at home - I will repost the link.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 11 Apr 2012, 03:24 pm
 :scratch: :scratch:
Correct - I have BDP-4 at home - I will repost the link.

james
  Huh?   :scratch:
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 11 Apr 2012, 05:39 pm
:scratch: :scratch:  Huh?   :scratch:

If you have multiple BDP's on the same network you need to call them different names; bdp-1, bdp-2, bdp-3, bdp-x, so you know which one you are controlling and so they don't all start playing the same tune  :lol:

Cheers
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 11 Apr 2012, 06:48 pm
 link=topic=92231.msg1076604#msg1076604 date=1334165996]
If you have multiple BDP's on the same network you need to call them different names; bdp-1, bdp-2, bdp-3, bdp-x, so you know which one you are controlling and so they don't all start playing the same tune  :lol:

Cheers
[/quote]  Ah! Now I get it. Thanks.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 22 Apr 2012, 04:09 pm
Hi Folks

Picked up an Acer Iconia Tablet Model 200 which has the Android Operating system for $300 Canadian.  There is a free program called DROID MPD CLIENT HD available from the Marketplace which is just excellent with the BDP -1 :thumb:

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 22 Apr 2012, 11:21 pm
My Thanks to BB a new BDA-1/BDP-1 owner for the following post:


QMPDClient: A great alterntive to Gnome Player


For anyone looking for desktop PC applications for controlling your BDP-1, I'd highly recommend giving QMPDClient a try.   You can download it from here....

http://bitcheese.net/wiki/QMPDClient/

The QMPDClient interface usability is far better than the Gnome Music Player that's being promoted on here.  And I would say QMPDClient has the best Playlist editor of any MPD client I've tried so far.  It's nearly perfect.

The only big downsides to QMPDClient is lack of search by genre and I couldn't figure out how to enable album artwork (although it supposedly supports this).  But other than this QMPDClient is better than Gnome Player in every way imaginable and far easier for my wife to use.

Gnome Player is just awful.  It may look impressive, but  I could write a whole paper on why the user interface is overdone and qualifies as a fail.  Just like the BDP-1 itself, sometimes simpler is better.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 23 Apr 2012, 06:42 pm
Hi Folks

Just an update: there are a number of wireless interface applications available that work with the Bryston BDP-1 Digital Player using the Android Operating System.

The applications we have currently tested are:

• DROID MPD CLIENT HD
• MPDROID
• BitMPC
• PMIX
• DROID MPD

These FREE applications are available on the Android Marketplace.

These APPS were tested on the Samsung Galaxy Tablet (7 inch version) and the Acer Iconia Tablet Model 200. Specifically the ‘MPDROID’ and ‘MPDROID HD’ worked extremely well.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 25 Apr 2012, 12:02 pm
Hi James,

Looking for the Mac version of the mentioned QMPD interface, I re-found and re-evaluated Theremin. An older mPD client, but with an amazing search function, fast and clean. Genre, Artist, Album.

Interface is a little simple, no eye-candy, but album art does work. Installation couldn't be simpler. Creation of playlists is extremely fast and simple (until now)...

http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/24688/theremin

for the techies: https://github.com/pweiskircher/Theremin

maybe some inspiration can be found for the Max interface search function..

(when MAx2 is on the search results in Theremin disappear within a second or two. Apparently Max2 does something to clear the info for the other interfaces/clients. which is unwanted behavior in a multi tasking environment...)

Marius
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 25 Apr 2012, 12:08 pm
Thanks Marius

Will check it out on my MAC PRO laptop. 


James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 25 Apr 2012, 12:26 pm
Hi Folks

Picked up an Acer Iconia Tablet Model 200 which has the Android Operating system for $300 Canadian.  There is a free program called DROID MPD CLIENT HD available from the Marketplace which is just excellent with the BDP -1 :thumb:

James

Hi James, quick question if I may, there has been some talk about a combined SP3/BDP iPad app (although after the BDE-1 I am not getting too excited..) if it happens would it be Android as well or just Apple products?

Cheers
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 25 Apr 2012, 12:34 pm
Hi James, quick question if I may, there has been some talk about a combined SP3/BDP iPad app (although after the BDE-1 I am not getting too excited..) if it happens would it be Android as well or just Apple products?

Cheers

Hi

I assume we would start with the IPAD as it is much more popular.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 25 Apr 2012, 12:38 pm
Thanks James, good to know. I would assume it is a much more stable platform on which to develop, as well.

Cheers

Hi

I assume we would start with the IPAD as it is much more popular.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 26 Apr 2012, 10:47 pm
Hi Folks

New version/update of MPAD available at the Apple store for the BDP -1. 

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: unincognito on 27 Apr 2012, 02:49 pm
Yes.  I have also used the mac address.  I always have to fiddle with my ipod to get a connection (I am around 3ft from my wireless bridge).  When I try to clear the playlist I get frequent lockups of mpod.  I then have to uninstall and reinstall the software then struggle for a connection.  There has to be a better way..........                                                       

How does your BDP-1 connect to your home router? direct ethernet cable? wireless bridge? powerline av kit?

When this occurs does your BDP-1 still report an IP address?

Cheers,
Chris
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 27 Apr 2012, 03:07 pm
Hi Folks

New version/update of MPAD available at the Apple store for the BDP -1. 

James

The long press down crash issue is now fixed
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 27 Apr 2012, 03:25 pm
The long press down crash issue is now fixed

I like the new graphics as well - find I can focus easier :thumb:

james :thumb:
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 28 Apr 2012, 02:14 am
New MPOD update available as well.  :thumb:

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: gil99 on 28 Apr 2012, 08:17 pm
Upgraded Mpod, now saving a playlist works well, don't freeze anymore.  Also shows track lenght in playlist and some other goodies.  Thanks James

Gilles
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: alexone on 29 Apr 2012, 07:16 pm
...yes, the update is a good one! it has a faster acces now and it seems more stable :D

al.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 2 May 2012, 03:47 pm
Hi Folks,

Tried the ASUS 10 inch Tablet Model TF101-A1 TEGRA-2 (uses the Android operating system) and works fine with the Bryston BDP-1 Digital Player

http://www.amazon.ca/ASUS-Transformer-TF101-A1-10-1-Inch-Computer/dp/B004U78J1G

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 14 Jun 2012, 11:48 am
Hi,

Just found the Mac MPD client MpcOSX: http://mpd.wikia.com/wiki/Client:MpcOSX. First experimenting learns that it is blazingly fast and has a tiny footprint.

It found the BDP1 immediately, I did not have to input any settings, and read the database in an eyewink. Sees all music as one big database, no different drives whatsoever so all is listed alphabetically. A bit awkward at first, but within the half-hour it feels quite nice to be honest. Not the hardware (drive) centered filesystem, but more music centered than BDP Teak.

Thought it was good to let you all know.

Marius
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 14 Jun 2012, 12:50 pm
Hi,

Just found the Mac MPD client MpcOSX: http://mpd.wikia.com/wiki/Client:MpcOSX. First experimenting learns that it is blazingly fast and has a tiny footprint.

It found the BDP1 immediately, I did not have to input any settings, and read the database in an eyewink. Sees all music as one big database, no different drives whatsoever so all is listed alphabetically. A bit awkward at first, but within the half-hour it feels quite nice to be honest. Not the hardware (drive) centered filesystem, but more music centered than BDP Teak.

Thought it was good to let you all know.

Marius

Hi Marius - thanks - is this MAC only?

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 14 Jun 2012, 01:32 pm
HI James,

Believe so, the 'OSX' points in that direction I guess..

http://mpd.wikia.com/wiki/Client:MpcOSX (without the .)

again, very basic (no album art) but extremely fast and small.

Marius

Hi Marius - thanks - is this MAC only?

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 15 Jun 2012, 08:52 pm
  Ever since I updated MPAD and MPOD I have connection problems. Like right now I cannot connect to either. I setup the bryston local as well as the IP address and nothing. Is anyone else having these problems after updating?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 15 Jun 2012, 09:03 pm
  Ever since I updated MPAD and MPOD I have connection problems. Like right now I cannot connect to either. I setup the bryston local as well as the IP address and nothing. Is anyone else having these problems after updating?

Hi - did you leave out the Password - if not delete the current version - reload and leave out any password when doing the setup.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 15 Jun 2012, 09:37 pm
Hi - did you leave out the Password - if not delete the current version - reload and leave out any password when doing the setup.

jamesJames, I never entered a password.

Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 15 Jun 2012, 10:13 pm

I deleted all connections and then reloaded the IP address and I am now connected.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Ned F. Kuehn on 16 Jun 2012, 05:59 pm
The new MPaD upgrade is driving me nuts. I finally got in by deleting the password. Now I can not get new album art and is is slowly deleting existing album art from the MPaD local cache. Never had an issue with this previously. All art is folder.jpg kept in the separate folder for each album. I see there is a place for entering a URL for art, but anything I enter that should give direction is a failure. On my hard drive (named Bryston BDP-1) all albums are found in the AUDIO/ folder. Any kind assistance appreciated.
Ned
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 16 Jun 2012, 06:01 pm
The new MPaD upgrade is driving me nuts. I finally got in by deleting the password. Now I can not get new album art and is is slowly deleting existing album art from the MPaD local cache. Never had an issue with this previously. All art is folder.jpg kept in the separate folder for each album. I see there is a place for entering a URL for art, but anything I enter that should give direction is a failure. On my hard drive (named Bryston BDP-1) all albums are found in the AUDIO/ folder. Any kind assistance appreciated.
Ned

Hi Ned,

If you delete by using the double click then reload the MPAD I find it will re-establish the album art.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Ned F. Kuehn on 16 Jun 2012, 06:18 pm
I have done that - multiple times - it is not working. More are falling off and new entries are not recognized.  Do I need to enter something in the URL box - it is currently blank? Album art is folder.jpg and I have the lower case "f" entered in the settings.
Ned

Hi Ned,

If you delete by using the double click then reload the MPAD I find it will re-establish the album art.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 16 Jun 2012, 06:22 pm
Did you try 'Clear the Cover Art Cache' under the gear icon?

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Ned F. Kuehn on 16 Jun 2012, 06:33 pm
Just tried that and now I have lost all of my album art - everything is gone! :cry:
Ned



Did you try 'Clear the Cover Art Cache' under the gear icon?

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Ned F. Kuehn on 16 Jun 2012, 07:26 pm
I uninstalled MPaD and reinstalled. There is absolutely no album art showing up. I really wish I did not back this upgrade as the prior version was flawless. This is so frustrating to have so many problems.
Ned
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: uncouth on 16 Jun 2012, 07:35 pm
Ned,

Check to see if you have the following URL under album art settings. http://bryston-bdp-1.local/music

Also, check if the actual filename is folder.jpg or Folder.jpg - it may be case sensitive.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Ned F. Kuehn on 16 Jun 2012, 08:55 pm
Ned,

Check to see if you have the following URL under album art settings. http://bryston-bdp-1.local/music

Also, check if the actual filename is folder.jpg or Folder.jpg - it may be case sensitive.

Thank you for the URL. It was the /music that I did not realize was need (I was trying the audio folder on my hard drive. Now I am happy!
Cheers,
Ned :icon_lol:
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: uncouth on 16 Jun 2012, 09:43 pm
Glad I could help.  :D
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: simmac on 22 Jun 2012, 12:34 pm
Hi Guys fairly new convert to bryston so just learning the ropes so to speak i am using mpod and mpad through iphone and ipad with my bdp1 am i right in thinking i can use my (laptop macbook pro) and or (my Pc Windows 7) by using bryston maxi i have looked on brsyton website to download this but can't find it can anyone help explain where and how to download what is required to use my mac and pc over my bdp1 i will need help in connecting it to the bryston once downloaded Much appreciated amigos
Jimbles
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 22 Jun 2012, 07:08 pm
Type the IP address of your BDP-1 into your browser and hey presto!
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: myview on 28 Jul 2012, 01:22 pm
Dear all,

I just upgraded to the latest MPad and my connection to my BDP-1 is now gone!

Frustrated, I deleted BDP-1 from the Discovered Player list and added it again.  I believe I have entered all the information correctly (by the way, is the password 'brystonbryston'?).

Someone please help!

In the former version of MPad, there was a button to re-establish connection but that is gone in the new version.

Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: NMG on 28 Jul 2012, 01:32 pm
Don't know about Mpad but on Mpod with iPhone, there is no password.

Trying using BDP-1 IP address if BDP-local or whatever it is does not work.

Good luck.

Neal
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: JfTM on 28 Jul 2012, 01:45 pm
Dear all,

I just upgraded to the latest MPad and my connection to my BDP-1 is now gone!

Frustrated, I deleted BDP-1 from the Discovered Player list and added it again.  I believe I have entered all the information correctly (by the way, is the password 'brystonbryston'?).

Someone please help!

In the former version of MPad, there was a button to re-establish connection but that is gone in the new version.

As I understand it do everything you did, but DON'T enter a password.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: onthefly on 23 Aug 2012, 11:40 am
Is anyone using the Google Nexus 7 to operate their BDP-1 and if you are, is it any good.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 19 Sep 2012, 11:58 pm
Hi

Anyone tried IOS-6 ?

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 20 Sep 2012, 04:38 am
Check! no issues whatsoever.
Marius
Hi

Anyone tried IOS-6 ?

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 20 Sep 2012, 05:14 am
Hi

Anyone tried IOS-6 ?

James

Hi James, I have tried MPad and Max2 on my iPad3 with IOS-6, both work fine.

Cheers
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: tomsenko on 27 Sep 2012, 11:33 am
Hi!

I can report that BDP-1 works flawlessly also with Nokia Symbian smartphones. I used the application called QMOBILEMPD

Toms
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: tomsenko on 5 Nov 2012, 09:07 am
Hi Folks

...

These APPS were tested on the Samsung Galaxy Tablet (7 inch version) and the Acer Iconia Tablet Model 200. Specifically the ‘MPDROID’ and ‘MPDROID HD’ worked extremely well.

James

Hi!

I have checked out the above two apps. Although technically working, they are practically unusable. MPDROID does not have a possibility to browese by folders - only albums/artists. DORID MPD HD has the possibility but displays the full path of the folders so after a few clicks you do not see what you are clicking anymore.

Bryston Max2 works well on android.

Toms
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: unincognito on 6 Nov 2012, 03:30 am
Hi Toms,

The next firmware revision S1.58 will see improved android compatibility with Max 2.  Release date mid November 2012, just going through final testing.

Cheers,
Chris
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: BB on 22 Nov 2012, 06:07 am
MPDROID does not have a possibility to browese by folders - only albums/artists.

MPDroid does support browsing by files/folders.  From the artists/albums page, tap the drop down menu in the upper left corner then select "Files".   I'm running MPDroid 1.03.1 (the newest version) on Galaxy Nexus and this feature works fine for me.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 24 Nov 2012, 01:53 pm
Hi Folks

I want to get a sense of what wireless interfaces you are using with you BDP -1 and what you like or dislike about it.

WINDOWS AND MAC APPS
MPAD
MPOD
MINION
GNOME
THEREMIN
MAX 2
QMPD

ANDROID APPS
MPDROID
PMIX
DROID MPD
BITMPC

thanks
James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 24 Nov 2012, 03:24 pm
^^^^

I use MPad and MPod 95% of the time and Max on the PC for the rest.

With Mpad I really like being able to scroll through my album artwork and pick'n play. Very simple and easy to use.

Cheers
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: terrycym on 24 Nov 2012, 03:42 pm
MPad here too.
Not much to dislike, really.
Looks really professional, intuative to use and doesn't get in the way.
I use Bryston Settings for managing the BDP but I find the other Bryston apps just don't suite me as well as MPad not that they're not very good, it's just a personal preference.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: gil99 on 24 Nov 2012, 03:51 pm
I use Mpod almost exclusively and there is nothing I really don't like about it.  It does everything that I really want it to do.

Gilles
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 24 Nov 2012, 04:06 pm
   I mainly use MPAD  because of the flexibility. Can find files by artist,album, song, drive ( which attached drive I want to access). Also features such as consume, playlist, etc. Mpod also is quite flexible.  I will occasionally use Max2 but it does not have enough features such as  sorting by artist but it does show file features  more readily  and  connects more easily. MPAD an MPOD  have more connection problems.

  On rare occasions when I use my laptop (Windows), I will use Gnome which again has a lot of features. I can no longer connect to Minion which I liked a lot. I believe I mentioned this to you James, and you said that the BDP 1 was no longer supported by Minion.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 24 Nov 2012, 04:12 pm
   I mainly use MPAD  because of the flexibility. Can find files by artist,album, song, drive ( which attached drive I want to access). Also features such as consume, playlist, etc. Mpod also is quite flexible.  I will occasionally use Max2 but it does not have enough features such as  sorting by artist but it does show file features  more readily  and  connects more easily. MPAD an MPOD  have more connection problems.

  On rare occasions when I use my laptop (Windows), I will use Gnome which again has a lot of features. I can no longer connect to Minion which I liked a lot. I believe I mentioned this to you James, and you said that the BDP 1 was no longer supported by Minion.

The latest Firefox with the Minion Patch works really well on my MAC Pro Laptop and my PC.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 24 Nov 2012, 04:13 pm
 Thanks James. What is the latest Firefox version?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 24 Nov 2012, 04:14 pm
Thanks James. What is the latest Firefox version?

17.0
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: jjc1 on 24 Nov 2012, 04:22 pm
17.0
. Thanks James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ttsto on 24 Nov 2012, 06:00 pm
I have in my set-up Bryston BDP for very few days. I am used with Squeezebox interface since I have their player for long time
For remote I use Andoid tablet and smartphone

BITMPC and PMIX seems designed only for smartphone, the resolution on tablet is very poor. Out of them I like better PMIX, however I miss on its interface buttons for browsing for more music - you have to touch menu and after that you have option to browse by artist, album, files.

On tablet I tried Droid MPD and MPDroid. I prefer MPDroid because have direct button for browsing media, you can choose your default preference for browsing (by artist, by files...) and can display larger album art (in theory)

I failed to display album art (cover.jpg from music folder) so far on any of the apps. Sometimes MPDroid shows some album covers if is set-up to search on internet for them. I need to spend more time on this...

The feature that I miss the most is the way to play an album directly from the browsing interface. On Logitech interface I browse, open the folder, touch first song and all content of the folder become playlist and first song starts to play. On MPDroid is possible to do this only with long touch on the folder with the album, choose "add, replace and play". Probably I can get used to this on longer term...

I would mention here also one interface that I miss, reporting played tracks to last.fm
For me would be very nice to have this in the future. I understand there is a plug in for MPD starting version 0.15, it will be very nive to be able to set up this plug in on Bryston player (choose enable/disable, set-up username and password on settings interface)

Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ttsto on 24 Nov 2012, 06:44 pm
Oh, and one more thing will be very useful of mobile apps

When browsing folders to have the alphabet displayed; touching one letter to jump the list to folders starting that letter
For example, I have music organized by Artist\[Year] Album. If I want to listen some Pink Floyd music, just touch the P letter, list jumps to P and within one or two scrolls I find the desired artist.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Ritchief on 25 Nov 2012, 10:15 am
James,

I use MPad and MAX2.

I used to use Gnome & Mozilla / Minion but as MAX2 is so much better now I no longer use them.
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ttsto on 25 Nov 2012, 01:06 pm
Update: I managed to add cover art to MPDroid, it looks quite nice. I will stick to this app.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=71358)
 
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 25 Nov 2012, 01:34 pm
Update: I managed to add cover art to MPDroid, it looks quite nice. I will stick to this app.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=71358)

How's it done?

James
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ttsto on 25 Nov 2012, 01:54 pm
On Bryston interface on PC I built Album Art DB from Settings (not certain this is required)

On the settings of MPDroid
  Download local cover art checked
  Path to music = http://ip_address_of_bdp/music - this is where I was not able to figure it from the begining
  Cover filename = cover.jpg (in my case)
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: NMG on 25 Nov 2012, 02:41 pm
James,

I use MPOD on iPhone. Pretty good but a bit clunky when making Playlists, and when one selects the "Artists" option (as opposed to "Album") it gives you the composers, not the performers. Bottom line -- convenient from the listening chair, but a on the primitive side.

On PC, use Gnome, which is great. Intuitive, easy to create Playlists, has a Search option -- which there was an iPhone app for it.

Hope this helps.

Neal
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: hawkeye99 on 26 Nov 2012, 11:25 am
Gnome. I like the consume feature and the artist art. I really haven't used any other interfaces to any extent.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Jozsef on 27 Nov 2012, 11:16 pm
Hi James,

Max2 is pretty nice and I use it quite happily on the PC and Blackberry Playbook. I do like Minion a lot though, and today reverted to Firefox 4 as it's the last officially supported version, just to get it back. This of course makes it unwise to browse with it for reasons of security. Switching to Opera means losing Adblock Plus, but Chrome is another option if you like the interface. Or just get another computer. ;)

If anyone is interested, I can provide instructions for putting MPDroid on the Playbook. It looks nice and works fine but isn't the most convenient thing for the way I want to use it.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 28 Nov 2012, 02:26 am
Hi James,

Max2 is pretty nice and I use it quite happily on the PC and Blackberry Playbook. I do like Minion a lot though, and today reverted to Firefox 4 as it's the last officially supported version, just to get it back. This of course makes it unwise to browse with it for reasons of security. Switching to Opera means losing Adblock Plus, but Chrome is another option if you like the interface. Or just get another computer. ;)

If anyone is interested, I can provide instructions for putting MPDroid on the Playbook. It looks nice and works fine but isn't the most convenient thing for the way I want to use it.

Firefox 17 and Minion work well with the patch.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Jozsef on 30 Nov 2012, 03:13 pm
Firefox 17 and Minion work well with the patch.

james

Now that's interesting. When FF16 came along and it never connected again, I assumed it was finally beyond working with the patched installer. I'll have to try it. :)
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Jozsef on 1 Dec 2012, 10:18 pm
James, Minion now does work, just as you said it should, so it's another mystery or perhaps evidence of sentience. :wink:

And of course he didn't just patch the installer but the program as well. I was obviously thinking of something else, but with luck his enthusiasm will continue and we can keep using this client.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 17 Dec 2012, 11:54 am
Hi folks

New version of mPod is available - 1.8 - from the App Store.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 17 Dec 2012, 04:01 pm
Hi folks

New version of mPod is available - 1.8 - from the App Store.

James

I like the easier access to the database update/refresh in the settings. Seems a bit faster as well

Cheers
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: mfig on 17 Dec 2012, 04:48 pm
Hi folks

New version of mPod is available - 1.8 - from the App Store.

James

... and just up now, the newest version of MPAD...
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 18 Dec 2012, 11:13 am
Both the new MPAD and MPOD apps appear to work well on the BDP 1 and BDP-2  :thumb:

James
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: yioryos on 22 Dec 2012, 01:39 am
Hi  to all
I just bought the 32gb Blackberry Playbook,it was a great deal I couldn't pass.I mainly got it for use with the BDP-1 . I was given two weeks return period if not happy, from reading the forum I understand the Playbook can interface with BDP-1 please correct me if wrong.So anybody can help me on this.What do I need to do to be able to interface the Playbook with the BDP-1. I realize that the Playbook is not as popular as Ipads and android tablets but have noticed some members are using
Playbooks already for the specific task of interfacing with BDP-1, I wish to be able to view album art, artist and song name and of course to compose playlists right on the playbook from the comfort of my couch.Also what brand,model router to buy for the wifi connection to the BDP-1,mancave option .
Being first time novice ,please give me a step by step guidance.
Thank you in advance
George
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 23 Dec 2012, 01:38 pm
Hi  to all
I just bought the 32gb Blackberry Playbook,it was a great deal I couldn't pass.I mainly got it for use with the BDP-1 . I was given two weeks return period if not happy, from reading the forum I understand the Playbook can interface with BDP-1 please correct me if wrong.So anybody can help me on this.What do I need to do to be able to interface the Playbook with the BDP-1. I realize that the Playbook is not as popular as Ipads and android tablets but have noticed some members are using
Playbooks already for the specific task of interfacing with BDP-1, I wish to be able to view album art, artist and song name and of course to compose playlists right on the playbook from the comfort of my couch.Also what brand,model router to buy for the wifi connection to the BDP-1,mancave option .
Being first time novice ,please give me a step by step guidance.
Thank you in advance
George

Hi George

I do not think the Playbook can be used but will wait for more input from the Bryston group. I use iTouch and the iPad with good success.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: hal jones on 15 Jan 2013, 04:50 pm
I just side loaded the MPDroid app onto my Playbook. Started it up and it seems to be ok.

Can't test it any further as I don't have a BDP 1 or 2.  :duh:.................. yet :thumb:
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: yioryos on 16 Jan 2013, 01:19 am


   [ I just side loaded the MPDroid app onto my Playbook. Started it up and it seems to be ok.

Can't test it any further as I don't have a BDP 1 or 2.  :duh:.................. yet :thumb:]

 :D Hi hal jones, I am sending you PM.
Thanks
George
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: hal jones on 16 Jan 2013, 02:47 pm
Here's how I did it...... (if I remember correctly....)

1st: found MPDroid to download: http://www.1mobile.com/mpdroid-99890.html

2nd: followed the instructions here: http://forums.crackberry.com/android-app-sideloading-f258/diy-how-sideload-android-apps-playbook-2-0-a-701348/

The BBH tool they recommend in the 2nd step I found on my own to make sure it was an up to date version: Download Here: BBHTool v2.4.9.7a http://bit.ly/GetBBHToolAlt

I think that's it. The Crackberry site is a very good resource.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: yioryos on 17 Jan 2013, 01:27 am
  :D Hi hal jones

Thanks for the instructions and links provided.

Regards
George
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: unincognito on 17 Jan 2013, 03:49 am
On Bryston interface on PC I built Album Art DB from Settings (not certain this is required)

On the settings of MPDroid
  Download local cover art checked
  Path to music = http://ip_address_of_bdp/music - this is where I was not able to figure it from the begining
  Cover filename = cover.jpg (in my case)

Hello,

Album Art DB is only useful if you are using the Max 2 web interface and only works if you have a scratch drive selected.  You may wish to try clearing your album art cache, this will initially result in the loss of the existing album art; however should repopulate within a few minutes.

Cheers,
Chris
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: joc3721 on 19 Jan 2013, 03:01 pm
BDP experts:  I have a PC, Blackberry Playbook and Windows phone.  Is there an optimal solution for a remote app on one or more of these?  I'd rather not buy an Apple or Android product just for a remote.  Saw the Blackberry post, looks complicated. 
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 19 Jan 2013, 03:39 pm
BDP experts:  I have a PC, Blackberry Playbook and Windows phone.  Is there an optimal solution for a remote app on one or more of these?  I'd rather not buy an Apple or Android product just for a remote.  Saw the Blackberry post, looks complicated.

Hi

Download Gnome if you are using a PC

James
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: unincognito on 22 Jan 2013, 03:28 am
BDP experts:  I have a PC, Blackberry Playbook and Windows phone.  Is there an optimal solution for a remote app on one or more of these?  I'd rather not buy an Apple or Android product just for a remote.  Saw the Blackberry post, looks complicated.

Its not a very smooth experience, but the playbook is capable of making use of the Max interface as of the S1.48 revision.  I wouldn't really recemend it over all, but yes if you don't mind the web browser pausing every few seconds for a few seconds the playbooks web browser can use one of the Max interfaces.... the Max 2 if I recall correctly.

Cheers,
Chris
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: hal jones on 22 Jan 2013, 02:43 pm
..... Saw the Blackberry post, looks complicated.
It's not really too bad. A few steps, but very straight forward. Like a cookbook.  :thumb:
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: hal jones on 24 Feb 2013, 03:13 am
So, got my BDP-2 on Wed! But, I forgot to get a BNC/RCA IC, so had to wait until today to hook it all up. Took a while to load up my half full 3TB drive, but it's up and humming right now.

Got MPDroid to work on the Playbook no problem. And then found another app that works for it.... PMix. It's free too, and is a bit more basic, but seems more responsive. Another bonus is that you just need to download it from the AppWorld and that's it. No fancy converting, etc.

I also found an app to use via my BB Z10. It's $2.99. I'll wait and see how I like the Playbook app before trying the "mini" version thru my phone.

Interestingly, I'm having trouble setting up MPod on my iPod Touch. But with the Playbook app working, and also fiddling around with Max on my laptop, I don't see then need to get it on the small screen of the iPod.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: yioryos on 24 Feb 2013, 05:08 am
hal jones
 Thanks for the Playbook tips.   PMix  app seems to be great, I will give it a try !
George
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: werd on 4 Mar 2013, 06:44 pm
Anybody having troubles using their Ipad after this latest OS update? Dam i wish i wouldve left my ipad jb. It worked so much better then.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Napalm on 4 Mar 2013, 08:42 pm
Anybody having troubles using their Ipad after this latest OS update? Dam i wish i wouldve left my ipad jb. It worked so much better then.

OMG WERD HAZ FUN LOLZ  :jester:
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 4 Mar 2013, 09:03 pm
Anybody having troubles using their Ipad after this latest OS update? Dam i wish i wouldve left my ipad jb. It worked so much better then.

I am on 6.1.2 with an iPad3 and a mini and they are both fine running mPad and Max, what trouble are you having?

Cheers
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: werd on 5 Mar 2013, 12:34 am
I am on 6.1.2 with an iPad3 and a mini and they are both fine running mPad and Max, what trouble are you having?

Cheers

Hi

Thanks, got it going, it had the wrong IP address in it. Yah the Bryston 2 max using Firefox works great.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces - AUREMO for Windows
Post by: dlach on 8 Mar 2013, 10:15 pm
Hi James - Hadn't seen this posted anywhere so thought I would add to the list of interfaces.  AUREMO is a pretty basic but adequate MPD client for Windows desktops and laptops.  It downloaded and installed quickly.  Just add your BDP-1 IP address and you're ready to go.

Here's the link:

https://code.google.com/p/auremo/
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces - AUREMO for Windows
Post by: James Tanner on 8 Mar 2013, 10:41 pm
Hi James - Hadn't seen this posted anywhere so thought I would add to the list of interfaces.  AUREMO is a pretty basic but adequate MPD client for Windows desktops and laptops.  It downloaded and installed quickly.  Just add your BDP-1 IP address and you're ready to go.

Here's the link:

https://code.google.com/p/auremo/

Thanks - will give it a try :thumb:

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Elevatorbob on 1 Apr 2013, 03:41 am
When I sort by album or artist on Mpad, the songs come up and play in alphabetical order.  Does anyone know how to get them to come up in the original order as on the ripped CD?
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 7 Apr 2013, 10:52 am
Theremin for Mac got a small, but useful upgrade:

https://github.com/TheStalwart/Theremin

Cheers,
Marius

Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Grit on 17 Apr 2013, 08:54 am
When I sort by album or artist on Mpad, the songs come up and play in alphabetical order.  Does anyone know how to get them to come up in the original order as on the ripped CD?

Is there an option to sort by date/time?
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ronman on 23 Jun 2013, 01:22 pm
The only way to get the songs to play in the same order as on the cd is to rename or use a data tagger on each track and add in the number 01 , 02 etc before each track name (works fine on mpad and mpdroid).

never tried to get a playlist by date or time       off the top of my head I dont think this is possible
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: gustavog on 27 Jun 2013, 03:23 pm
Hi, I use Minion for controlling my BDP-1 from my pc. Before, Minion would display a mark next to the track currently being played from the playlist pane. Now it does not. Not sure if this happened after upgrading my BDP-1 to the latest software: S1.72 2013-06-05. Has anyone experienced this? Any clues on how to fix it?
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: john1970 on 18 Aug 2013, 11:51 pm
Personally, I find the MPad application on the iPad is the ideal interface for organizing music on a Bryston Digital Player. 
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 13 Sep 2013, 02:42 pm
Hi Folks,

Here are some pics of the NEW BDP Interface we are working on which will be utilized with the new Manic Moose software we are developing.


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=86901)


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=86902)


james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: zybar on 13 Sep 2013, 03:11 pm
Personally, I find the MPad application on the iPad is the ideal interface for organizing music on a Bryston Digital Player.

I use this as well.

It is pretty good, until you see how complete and easy to use the Jriver app is.

From my perspective, this is the gold standard that James and team should be striving for.

George
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Grit on 14 Sep 2013, 09:31 am
James, and everyone at Bryston,

Thanks for continuing to work on and better the BDP interface! The hardware (BDP) is amazing! I have always loved the way it sounded. That Bryston continues to improve the user interface is icing on the cake!  Thanks for doing it.

Hopefully, one day, you will have time to work on an Android/iOS app too!

- Garrett

Hi Folks,

Here are some pics of the NEW BDP Interface we are working on which will be utilized with the new Manic Moose software we are developing.


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=86901)


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=86902)


james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 14 Sep 2013, 02:22 pm
Hi Folks

There is a new version of MPAD available.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 14 Sep 2013, 02:30 pm
Hi Folks

There is a new version of MPAD available.

James

The full screen album art is good for me. Seems a bit faster as well.  :thumb:


Cheers
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: bjski on 14 Sep 2013, 11:25 pm
Hi Folks

There is a new version of MPAD available.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: bjski on 14 Sep 2013, 11:41 pm
James,
 Sorry about that. I have version 1.72 and I try to install the newest download and I get a failure notice. What to do? I tried this 8 times.


Rate:
Update Started - 2013/9/14-23:27:55
Downloading New Firmware (this may take awhile)- 2013/9/14-23:27:55
00%. 01%. 02%. 03%. 04%. 05%. 06%. 07%. 08%. 09%. 10%. 11%. 12%. 13%. 14%. 15%. 16%. 17%. 18%. 19%. 20%. 21%. 22%. 23%. 24%. 25%. 26%. 27%. 28%. 29%. 30%. 31%. 32%. 33%. 34%. 35%. 36%. 37%. 38%. 39%. 40%. 41%. 42%. 43%. 44%. 45%. 46%. 47%. 48%. 49%. 50%. 51%. 52%. 53%. 54%. 55%. 56%. 57%. 58%. 59%. 60%. 61%. 62%. 63%. 64%. 65%. 66%. 67%. 68%. 69%. 70%. 71%. 72%. 73%. 74%. 75%. 76%. 77%. 78%. 79%. 80%. 81%. 82%. 83%. 84%. 85%. 86%. 87%. 88%. 89%. 90%. 91%. 92%. 93%. 94%. 95%. 96%. 97%. 98%. 99%. 03%. 07%. 11%. 15%. 19%. 22%. 26%. 30%. 34%. 38%. 42%. 45%. 49%. 53%. 57%. 61%. 65%. 68%. 72%. 76%. 80%. 84%. 88%. 91%. 00%.
Checking Firmware Integrity - 2013/9/14-23:29:43
5b913ba6c2e5d138d35aefcba8f5078b /live/image/live/filesystem.new - 2013/9/14-23:30:7
Passed - 2013/9/14-23:30:7
ee50551364b884ea56a27ef4656bc4c1 /live/image/live/initrd1.new - 2013/9/14-23:30:8
Upgrade Failed:initrd, 2 - 2013/9/14-23:30:8
F
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 15 Sep 2013, 01:18 am
James,
 Sorry about that. I have version 1.72 and I try to install the newest download and I get a failure notice. What to do? I tried this 8 times.


Rate:
Update Started - 2013/9/14-23:27:55
Downloading New Firmware (this may take awhile)- 2013/9/14-23:27:55
00%. 01%. 02%. 03%. 04%. 05%. 06%. 07%. 08%. 09%. 10%. 11%. 12%. 13%. 14%. 15%. 16%. 17%. 18%. 19%. 20%. 21%. 22%. 23%. 24%. 25%. 26%. 27%. 28%. 29%. 30%. 31%. 32%. 33%. 34%. 35%. 36%. 37%. 38%. 39%. 40%. 41%. 42%. 43%. 44%. 45%. 46%. 47%. 48%. 49%. 50%. 51%. 52%. 53%. 54%. 55%. 56%. 57%. 58%. 59%. 60%. 61%. 62%. 63%. 64%. 65%. 66%. 67%. 68%. 69%. 70%. 71%. 72%. 73%. 74%. 75%. 76%. 77%. 78%. 79%. 80%. 81%. 82%. 83%. 84%. 85%. 86%. 87%. 88%. 89%. 90%. 91%. 92%. 93%. 94%. 95%. 96%. 97%. 98%. 99%. 03%. 07%. 11%. 15%. 19%. 22%. 26%. 30%. 34%. 38%. 42%. 45%. 49%. 53%. 57%. 61%. 65%. 68%. 72%. 76%. 80%. 84%. 88%. 91%. 00%.
Checking Firmware Integrity - 2013/9/14-23:29:43
5b913ba6c2e5d138d35aefcba8f5078b /live/image/live/filesystem.new - 2013/9/14-23:30:7
Passed - 2013/9/14-23:30:7
ee50551364b884ea56a27ef4656bc4c1 /live/image/live/initrd1.new - 2013/9/14-23:30:8
Upgrade Failed:initrd, 2 - 2013/9/14-23:30:8
F

Will send to Chris for you.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: bjski on 15 Sep 2013, 01:28 pm
Thanks James. :thumb:
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: bjski on 15 Sep 2013, 05:07 pm
Will send to Chris for you.

james

James,
No need to forward the information to Chris. I reinstalled the factory settings and then just updated it until I had the current version.
Cheers,
BJ
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 15 Sep 2013, 05:19 pm
James,
No need to forward the information to Chris. I reinstalled the factory settings and then just updated it until I had the current version.
Cheers,
BJ

Great - will let him know.  :thumb:

James

Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 5 Oct 2013, 02:58 pm
Hi Folks,

There is a nice little interface available called  'reMPD'  from the Apple Store for the BDP for use on your iPhone or iTouch.  It is not as slick as MPOD but its a great backup and works well.  I am going to try it on my iPad Mini as well.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Alpha10 on 21 Oct 2013, 06:03 pm
New version of MPad released, brought back bit rate display  :thumb:

Cheers
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 21 Oct 2013, 06:05 pm
New version of MPad released, brought back bit rate display  :thumb:

Cheers

THANKS :thumb:
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Ned F. Kuehn on 15 Nov 2013, 01:56 pm
It seems as though bit depth/sample rate displayed over album artwork is now not working with iOS 7.04 or with my new iPad Air. Anyone else having this issue? By the way, the iPad Air really speeds up scrolling through albums with no hesitation on rapid scrolling.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: dgb on 15 Nov 2013, 07:21 pm
I tried to use Minion with my Mac, but it doesn't work.
Maybe I'm using wrong setting.
Can I have an help ?
Thank's
dino
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 15 Nov 2013, 11:24 pm
I tried to use Minion with my Mac, but it doesn't work.
Maybe I'm using wrong setting.
Can I have an help ?
Thank's
dino

Hi

Minion is no longer supported by the designer and it was for Firefox only in Windows.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: dgb on 16 Nov 2013, 04:46 am
Hi

Minion is no longer supported by the designer and it was for Firefox only in Windows.

james

Thanks
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 16 Nov 2013, 09:55 am
HI,

Don't know if its me, but on the Mac, i feel the only viable option is Bryston's own interface, or it had to be Theremin, which is really a bare bone, but very clean, interface.
Manic Moose is, though a work in progress yet, very very promising.

can't beat Mpod/MPad though. yet.

 my 2c.
Marius


I tried to use Minion with my Mac, but it doesn't work.
Maybe I'm using wrong setting.
Can I have an help ?
Thank's
dino
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: dgb on 16 Nov 2013, 10:29 am
Hi Marius,
yes, you have my same opinion.
Before the bdp I used to run itunes on mac and jriver with win.
I'd not come back, but I'm not so satisfied about the bdp interfaces.
With Theremin a lot of albums, all aiff, are "unknown", with bryston max I don't have this problem, but I don't like it.
Maybe it would be a good idea go to ipad mini (for me a little bit too big) and run MPad.
What about Android, Nexus 7, for example?
Thank's, dino
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Ned F. Kuehn on 16 Nov 2013, 05:28 pm
It seems as though bit depth/sample rate displayed over album artwork is now not working with iOS 7.04 or with my new iPad Air. Anyone else having this issue? By the way, the iPad Air really speeds up scrolling through albums with no hesitation on rapid scrolling.
Depth/Sample rate back after a reset of MPaD.  :green:
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 20 Nov 2013, 06:06 pm
Seems to work on Firefox 24 with BDP-2


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=90214)
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: dgb on 21 Nov 2013, 01:31 pm
Seems to work on Firefox 24 with BDP-2


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=90214)

Hi  James,
can you tell me, please, what I have put in the preference as : Description ..., Host ..., Port 6600, Password....

and then, what I have to write in the search bar to enter in minion ?
Thanks, dino
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 21 Nov 2013, 01:48 pm
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=90237)


https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/music-player-minion/
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: dgb on 7 Dec 2013, 09:35 am
Hi,
After one day working, I uninstalled MPaD, and I realoded it.
Now I can't find again the right way to configure the bdp-2 as server.

I'm using : CONNECTION
                 Name                      :  (nothing)
                 Connection mode     :  Remote
     
                 MPD
                 Server                     :  bryston
                 Port                         :  6600
                 Password                 :  bryston
                 Use LocalCache        :  yes

                 LOCAL COVER ART
                 URL                         : (nothing)
                 Cover File Name       :  Folder.jpg
                 Liner Notes Filename : (nothing)


Thank's in advance, I'm not absolutely expert.
dino
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 7 Dec 2013, 11:17 am
Do not use a Password

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: dgb on 7 Dec 2013, 04:51 pm
Do not use a Password

james

also without the Password it does not connect. I don't understand.
I tried to turn off both bdp-2 and ipad, to closed again MPaD and reload it, and then try again. no more connection.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 7 Dec 2013, 05:38 pm
also without the Password it does not connect. I don't understand.
I tried to turn off both bdp-2 and ipad, to closed again MPaD and reload it, and then try again. no more connection.

Ok I see the problem

Leave the password off and the SERVER is NOT 'BRYSTON' - use the IP Address (prefered)  that is shown on the front display of the BDP or use     bryston-bdp-1.local

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: dgb on 7 Dec 2013, 05:44 pm
finally done with IPaddress instead "bryston".

but I think to have some problems, i.e. I find my files, some listed by their tags, other by their folder  name.
and also it does not show me the bitrate.

now I try with bryston-bdp-2.local

thanks, dino
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 7 Dec 2013, 06:00 pm
finally done with IPaddress instead "bryston".

but I think to have some problems, i.e. I find my files, some listed by their tags, other by their folder  name.
and also it does not show me the bitrate.

now I try with bryston-bdp-2.local

thanks, dino

Hi

How MPAD reads the data will be a function of how it was implemented when transferred to the hard-drive (what program are you using?)   

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: dgb on 7 Dec 2013, 06:23 pm
I ripped all my cds with EAC as flac with win, and then I used xld to obtain AIFF, because before the bdp I used itunes.
I tranfered my aiff files on the ssd inside the btp on the network, all in the same way.
some are listed by tag, some by folder (artist), some with the cover, some not, also if any foder there is the cover inside like Folder.jpg.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 7 Dec 2013, 06:26 pm
I ripped all my cds with EAC as flac with win, and then I used xld to obtain AIFF, because before the bdp I used itunes.
I tranfered my aiff files on the ssd inside the btp on the network, all in the same way.

OK - I will ask others to respond as I use a PC and Flac files using DBPOWERAMP.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: hal jones on 8 Dec 2013, 03:38 am
Seems to work on Firefox 24 with BDP-2


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=90214)

^
Is this on a Mac or Windows machine? No luck here on my Mac.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: hal jones on 8 Dec 2013, 03:51 am
Found a work around for my issue... may help somebody else here....

from: http://code.google.com/p/musicpm/issues/detail?id=125

"As a workaround, it's possible to set the mpd server through the Firefox about:config page. Look for the value 'extensions.mpm.server'. If it does not exist, create a new one (right click -> string), with a value '192.168.1.2:6600:', where '192.168.1.2' is the ipadres of YOUR mpd server."
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Ned F. Kuehn on 8 Dec 2013, 04:50 pm
OK - I will ask others to respond as I use a PC and Flac files using DBPOWERAMP.

james

I use PC and MediaMonkey Gold to rip or organize downloaded music files and tag files to FLAC. Control BDP-1 with MPaD. Use genre to identify HiRes files (192, 176.4, 96, 88.2, 48 kHz). I use DVD Audio Extractor to rip BlueRay audio (i.e, concert videos) to FLAC then import into MediaMonkey for tagging. By the way, MPaD is real quick on the new iPad Air.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: gil99 on 20 Dec 2013, 01:06 pm
Hi all,
Intend to buy an Ipad mini so would like to know if Mpod, Mpad or other available could be use to control the BDP-1 with the Ipad mini.  Thanks

Gil
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 20 Dec 2013, 03:21 pm
Hi all,
Intend to buy an Ipad mini so would like to know if Mpod, Mpad or other available could be use to control the BDP-1 with the Ipad mini.  Thanks

Gil

Hi

Yes it can - I have one. :thumb:

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: gil99 on 20 Dec 2013, 04:02 pm
Thanks James, which one works best with the mini.

Gil
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 20 Dec 2013, 04:56 pm
Thanks James, which one works best with the mini.

Gil

They both work equally as well but I tend to use  MPOD as my old eyes can see it better :thumb:

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: dgb on 26 Dec 2013, 05:40 am
Depth/Sample rate back after a reset of MPaD.  :green:

I have the problem with MPaD and ipad mini retina, also after uninstalling and installing the app.
Maybe some advices.
Thanks, dino
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 10 Jan 2014, 08:03 am
There is a new version of MPOD and MPAD is available from Apple store.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 11 Jan 2014, 03:42 pm
Yes, and on the iphone i feel it is definitely a set back... :cry: too bad my updates download automatically in the background....

Can't you see the full album art, like before, with the resolution and format, either? Really miss that, and no feedback is shown anymore while updating the database.

Ive two BDP's showing: one as BDP, and one as bryston-bdp-1.local. Is that a new MPOD software issue, or something to do with the Bryston beta firmware i've installed? Please have a look in your situation.

Cheers,
Marius



There is a new version of MPOD and MPAD is available from Apple store.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Hear Clifford Brown on 8 Feb 2014, 09:37 pm
I did a little reading in here, but still somewhat confused so will just ask.  I'm thinking of buying a BDP-1 and want to control it with my Macbook.  What's best to use?  It seems MPad doesn't work on a Macbook, right? 
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Grit on 9 Feb 2014, 07:36 am
The BDP's can be controlled via any web browser. There is a "Max" and "Min" interface, as well as the settings. These interfaces are programmed within the BPD and do not require any additional software (save the aforementioned web browser).
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Hear Clifford Brown on 10 Feb 2014, 07:06 am
Thanks, I get it.  My friend has a BDP-1, sounds pretty amazing, he uses mPad.  I asked him and he said he never tried Max or Min, only went there to change settings and download the latest firmware, and that they work although not near as nice as MPad.  I'm happy knowing I can use them with my MacBook on an interim basis or longer until I decide to buy an iPad. 
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: gil99 on 9 May 2014, 09:31 pm
New Mpod update available.

Gil
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: dlach on 14 May 2014, 09:19 pm
Hey James,

Not sure if anyone's previously listed the Cantata mpd client for windows & linux.  I just happened to stumble on it...still playing with it...Denny

https://code.google.com/p/cantata/
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 14 May 2014, 09:52 pm
Hey James,

Not sure if anyone's previously listed the Cantata mpd client for windows & linux.  I just happened to stumble on it...still playing with it...Denny

https://code.google.com/p/cantata/

Thanks - let me know how it performs

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: dlach on 15 May 2014, 04:13 am
James,
Well, Cantata is turning into a pleasant surprise...at least for the half hour I played with it tonight.  It's a QT4 mpd  client for windows/linux that actually doesn't look like someone's first year programming project. Optional menu tabs can be configured down the left side of the screen.  Searches of my reasonably large music library are lightening fast for both albums and artists and playlist with values returned as I'm typing the search criteria.  Displays can be configured for simple or detailed tree structures.  Dozens of  stations of all genres are predefined in the Streaming tab, and there's some cool extra artwork, artist bio and lyrics displayed in the Info tab for the current playlist file.

I normally control my BDP-1 with MPDroid on my Motorola Xoom, which I think is the best Android app for the BDP.  But Windows users looking for something more comprehensive should checkout Cantata at the link above.  It installed with no problems on my Windows 8.1 laptop and connected promptly after typing in the IP address of my BDP-1.

There's one annoyance I found so far, when playing multiple tracks, at track change, it displays an error message of "unknown command - replay_gain_status"  Good luck getting that one to work.  So far, I haven't been able to configure that message out.

So, Windows folks...try it, you might like it.    -Denny
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 15 May 2014, 10:22 am
Thanks Denny - much appreciated.

james

Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ttsto on 15 May 2014, 05:35 pm
Thanks, Denny!

Quite captivating, it manages to distract me from normal tasks I do on PC :)

I like the most that it retrieves from different services "Similar Artists" and underlines the one you have in your library!
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: hawkeye99 on 15 May 2014, 05:59 pm
I'm liking Cantata. It's similar to Gnome but Gnome doesn't seem to be supported any longer. Good find.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: MoPac on 25 Jun 2014, 02:06 pm
 I don't own a BDP yet ( I know. Shame on me ).

 My library consists of mostly ripped WAV with some FLAC downloads.  All the tagging was done manually, if necessary( mostly Classical ), using J River.  The tags are embedded in the FLAC files, which implys, to me, MPad would show the tags as shown in J River.  How would MPad display the WAV tags?

Thanks, Mop
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: MoPac on 19 Jul 2014, 04:12 pm
The full screen album art is good for me. Seems a bit faster as well.


Hey Alpha10
 I'm new to the BDP-2 ( got it yesterday ) and I'm new to MPAD ( version 2.1 ).  Having trouble getting album art to display.  My library folders  ( used with a Squeezebox Touch ) are set up like this:
 Genre ( Classical, Jazz etc. )
    Artist or Composer last name
        Album
 In the Artist folder are the tracks and an album art file with the naming structure [artist],[album] ie.
Shostakovich, Symphony No. 4.jpg.  All art shows using iPeng to control the touch.

 Now I read that the above folder and art name arrangement will probably not work with MPAD, so I loaded some music on a thumb drive with the folder structure:
 Music
   Artist
     Album
 This time I renamed the art folder.jpg.  Then in "Connections" I set the URL and "Cover Filename" to:
   bryston-bdp-2.local/Music. ( I do have  http://  preceding it but did not want this to show as a link )
   folder.jpg
 Then I cleared the cache, closed and reopened MPAD.   Still no art.
P.S. the Moose shows the art.

 What am I doing wrong?

Thanks, Rich :duh:
 
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: MoPac on 22 Jul 2014, 05:46 pm
Update on MPAD album art.
 Changed the URL in "Connections > Advanced > Local Cover Art" to the IP Address instead of bryston-BDP-2.....  The art shows now.  The name of the root folder does not have to be "music" either.
 Yea! The art works :D
 Nea. I have to change all the art names to "folder.jpg" :cuss: :cuss:

 Why can't MPAD use the first picture file it sees.  It knows where it got the track; Get the art from the same place.  Who cares what name the art has!
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Spyman on 23 Jul 2014, 10:20 pm
I don't know who cares, but I just spent 5 days changing all my file names! I'll try your method of putting the address in instead of "bryston-bdp" etc. in Mpad. I hope it works!
Terry
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: MoPac on 25 Jul 2014, 01:53 pm
Anybody:
  Have a very strange issue with MPAD.  There are, in some cases, two albums shown for the same artist in "Album" view: one showing the album art and all the tracks, and one blank album art with the notation  "???? -0 tracks - 0:00".  This blank album art does not show in "Artist" view.
  The tracks for the album came from the same drive, but from two different folders.  One was "Rock" and the other "Extra Rock".  Once the tracks from the two different source folders were combined J River was used to check the tags.  Don't know where this mystery album is coming from!  Anyone ever see this?
  NOTE:  Most of the albums in my library came from two separate folders as described above, yet only some show this strange empty-album partner. :scratch:

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=103621)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=103622)

Thanks
Rich
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: R. Daneel on 27 Aug 2014, 07:43 am
Hi fellas!

I need a bit of help here.

Okay, so I connected the BDP-1 to a network switch. I have copied the IP address from the BDP-1 display into the Firefox address bar on the PC and it opened the interface. Which interface is this? Is this the "MAX" version?

Also, I have done the same thing on the Android smartphone in it's Chrome browser and it opened a very similar application that seems to have less menus. Is this the "MINI" version then?

I also see that the interface says "New firmware version available". How can this be when the machine has been with me for less than one week?
Cheers!
Antun
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Wapiti on 28 Aug 2014, 12:51 am
With respect to your last question, this is not uncommon; all it takes is for the unit to leave the factory with the then current version and - during distribution - a firmware update is released.

I just received a new mastering deck today.  One of the first things I did was to check for new firmware.  The latest version was released six weeks ago.  My new machine had the previous version on it.  It is now up to date. :)
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: steve88d on 7 Sep 2014, 12:03 pm
Hi. Just bought a BDP-1 second hand (under warranty from an authorised dealer) It it connected to my BDA-1 and sounds spectacular. Trouble is I can only control it from the front panel. I have plugged the unit in to my router (lan cable) and typed bryston-bdp-1.local in to the address bar but all I get are google search returns on web pages containing bryston subject matter. I have reset the router, reset the network under setting on the front screen of the BDP and swapped out lan cables, still nothing. Getting very frustrated that I have only basic control over the player and have to go over to the rack to do it. BTW the lights at the Ethernet connection plug on the BDP are lit and flash and the light on the plug at the router light wheb the cable is plugged in to it. My computer knowledge is about depleted at this point. Please help.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 7 Sep 2014, 12:15 pm
Hi. Just bought a BDP-1 second hand (under warranty from an authorised dealer) It it connected to my BDA-1 and sounds spectacular. Trouble is I can only control it from the front panel. I have plugged the unit in to my router (lan cable) and typed bryston-bdp-1.local in to the address bar but all I get are google search returns on web pages containing bryston subject matter. I have reset the router, reset the network under setting on the front screen of the BDP and swapped out lan cables, still nothing. Getting very frustrated that I have only basic control over the player and have to go over to the rack to do it. BTW the lights at the Ethernet connection plug on the BDP are lit and flash and the light on the plug at the router light wheb the cable is plugged in to it. My computer knowledge is about depleted at this point. Please help.

Hi Steve

Have you tried typing in the IP address shown on the BDP instead of the bryston-bdp-1.local?  It will be something like 192.168.1.149 

The IP address is shown by hitting the up arrow on the BDP while it shows BDP-1 on the BDP front panel screen.  If no IP address is shown then it is not connected to the router,

james

Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: steve88d on 7 Sep 2014, 12:20 pm
Yes I have. I have found the IP address on the player's front panel and entered it in the address bar all I get is web page unavailable.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: steve88d on 7 Sep 2014, 12:33 pm
When I put the IP address in to the address bar I am getting a web site called starwebsearch.com that links me to on line compute games???
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 7 Sep 2014, 12:48 pm
When I put the IP address in to the address bar I am getting a web site called starwebsearch.com that links me to on line compute games???

OK let me send this to Chris and see if he can help - I assume you refreshed the webpage and possibly try emptying your cache.

james

Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 7 Sep 2014, 01:15 pm
Also Steve what browser are you using - recommend Chrome.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: steve88d on 7 Sep 2014, 02:30 pm
I have tried chrome on my laptop and my sons mac and my android phone. with all I get the same results of bryston related web sites from a google search or this web site "starwebsearch.com"  this happens with either the IP address or the bryston-bdp-1.local
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 7 Sep 2014, 02:37 pm
I have tried chrome on my laptop and my sons mac and my android phone. with all I get the same results of bryston related web sites from a google search or this web site "starwebsearch.com"  this happens with either the IP address or the bryston-bdp-1.local

Ok strange but Chris should be able to figure out what is going on.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: steve88d on 7 Sep 2014, 02:38 pm
I have tried plugging the BDP in to a stand alone router as suggested in the supplement inside the owners manual " setting up a dedicated router with Bryston BDP-1 digital player" My stereo and router are on different floors so this would be my preferred method. I also tried running a 20foot lan cable up the stairs to plug directly in to my Rogers modem/router device. each way gets me the same results. Still no connection to the BDP-1

BTW I really appreciate all your help on this!!
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 7 Sep 2014, 02:41 pm
I have tried plugging the BDP in to a stand alone router as suggested in the supplement inside the owners manual " setting up a dedicated router with Bryston BDP-1 digital player" My stereo and router are on different floors so this would be my preferred method. I also tried running a 20foot lan cable up the stairs to plug directly in to my Rogers modem/router device. each way gets me the same results. Still no connection to the BDP-1

BTW I really appreciate all your help on this!!

Hi Steve

Well my apology as it should not be this hard fir you :duh:

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: BrysTony on 7 Sep 2014, 04:17 pm
Sounds like your network security is preventing the connection.  The router must be configured for your network.  I use one of these and it works great between floors.  http://www.netgear.com/home/products/connected-entertainment/gaming-home-theater/WNCE2001.aspx (http://www.netgear.com/home/products/connected-entertainment/gaming-home-theater/WNCE2001.aspx)

Tony
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: BrysTony on 7 Sep 2014, 05:14 pm
James,
This connection issue keeps coming up.  I think you should consider built-in WiFi capability for the BDP-3.  OPPO does it for their disc player and Sony is doing it for their new HAP-Z1ES Digital Music Player.  Everything should be uncomplicated for the customer.  By the way I'm still loving my BDP-1.

Tony
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: steve88d on 7 Sep 2014, 08:36 pm
OK so I went in to my router settings and added the MAC address of the BDP-1 in the wireless MAC address filter. This has finally allowed me to log in to the BDP-1 and start using the Max Min on board software to control it. I don't know why my router was filtering the MAC address of the BDP out considering it was a wired lan connection. Any way now I can see it. But there is no way I can keep a wire running up the stairs and across the hallway to the router, so how do I connect it wirelessly?
Thanks for every ones help so far.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: unincognito on 7 Sep 2014, 10:31 pm
OK let me send this to Chris and see if he can help - I assume you refreshed the webpage and possibly try emptying your cache.

james

Sounds like you need to take your computer to a local shop
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: unincognito on 7 Sep 2014, 10:37 pm
James,
This connection issue keeps coming up.  I think you should consider built-in WiFi capability for the BDP-3.  OPPO does it for their disc player and Sony is doing it for their new HAP-Z1ES Digital Music Player.  Everything should be uncomplicated for the customer.  By the way I'm still loving my BDP-1.

Tony

The BDP's have had wifi capability since the release of manic moose, I think all of one person has inquired about it.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: steve88d on 7 Sep 2014, 11:12 pm
Another victory. Used the lessons learned with the house wifi router (MAC address filter) and did the same on the cisco stand alone router Im using to control the BDP-1. Added the MAC address of the Bryston and the couple of devices that will be used to control it and lo and behold it works! You have been helpful and aided me in locating and solving the problem. Now I have to learn how to use the Bryston controller interface!
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: BrysTony on 7 Sep 2014, 11:22 pm
The BDP's have had wifi capability since the release of manic moose, I think all of one person has inquired about it.
The BDPs have had Wi fi capability since day one but only if you add the hardware and connect that hardware to the network. What I am suggesting is that Bryston provide the hardware and the software to facilitate that connection. From what I see on this forum lots of folks have some difficulty with this. Everyone is not an IT professional. Check out what others such as Oppo and Sony are doing.   And please don't take this as a criticism. I'm trying to help.

Tony
Title: Album art appears randomly in Gnome Music Player
Post by: Wapiti on 8 Nov 2014, 04:36 pm
I am using Gnome Music Player as an interface.  Everything works well but for the display of album art; sometimes it appears, but typically it does not.

All of my album art files are named folder.jpg and are located in the same folder with the music files.  I use a separate folder for each album.  The art is typically under 100kb.  All appear without an issue in the Bryston interface.

Ideas?
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: awaynes on 12 Dec 2014, 03:01 pm
I just receiced my BDP-1 USB (Ser.# 0004) a week ago and have it playing through a W4S Dac2. I am currently playing my music files from Jriver off of a usb stick and am having difficulty trying to sync Jriver and Jremote to the bdp. I downloaded mpad to my ipad for the remote but would prefer to have jremote operational as I find it more funcional. I also have seen my misic files listed on the mpod remote application so I know I have (I think) done a few things corectly. My question is, can I use JRMC 19 and Jremote or do I have to use Mpad or Mpod? I've been trying to get as much info from these forums as possible but cannot seem to get to the next step. A simplified answer (maybe step by step) would be appreciated as I am not very adept at computer operation.
I also want to thank Chris and Gary for getting my DAC working with the bdp as there were some set-up issues that they had to spend some time on in the initial installation. Great support and very appreciated.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Don_S on 11 Feb 2015, 01:35 am
Help.  Where is the Max controller download located?  I can't find it. I have been all over the Bryston website.

A friend is bringing his unit to my house for me to try and I wanted to have Max loaded on my laptop and waiting.

Already this is too technical for me.  :lol:
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 11 Feb 2015, 02:08 am
Help.  Where is the Max controller download located?  I can't find it. I have been all over the Bryston website.

A friend is bringing his unit to my house for me to try and I wanted to have Max loaded on my laptop and waiting.

Already this is too technical for me.  :lol:

HI

Just type the IP address of the BDP when you hook it up to your router and the interface will show up on your computer - use Chrome if you have it as a browser.

james

Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces - After FW update MPDROID won't find bryston
Post by: chuckworkb on 11 Feb 2015, 12:23 pm
Hello, I have a BDP-1 just updated to the latest firmware, and now MPDroid will not connect to the BDP.
The IP address has not changed, I put in the IP address, or the host name, and the password, and MPDroid keeps saying it can't contact the server. I can see the server with bryston user interface from the laptop just fine, I see the bryston on the network.  Any ideas?
Thank you.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces - After FW update MPDROID won't find bryston
Post by: James Tanner on 11 Feb 2015, 12:28 pm
Hello, I have a BDP-1 just updated to the latest firmware, and now MPDroid will not connect to the BDP.
The IP address has not changed, I put in the IP address, or the host name, and the password, and MPDroid keeps saying it can't contact the server. I can see the server with bryston user interface from the laptop just fine, I see the bryston on the network.  Any ideas?
Thank you.

Hi Chuck

MPDROID works OK for me - try emptying the cache

james

Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: chuckworkb on 11 Feb 2015, 12:38 pm
James, I tried that. I tried uninstalling the app on the phone and reinstalling it. This is just weird. Maybe I will try installing the app my another Android phone.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 11 Feb 2015, 02:07 pm
James, I tried that. I tried uninstalling the app on the phone and reinstalling it. This is just weird. Maybe I will try installing the app my another Android phone.

Ok let me know - and what version of software did you download?

james

Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Don_S on 11 Feb 2015, 03:42 pm
HI

Just type the IP address of the BDP when you hook it up to your router and the interface will show up on your computer - use Chrome if you have it as a browser.

james

James,  Thanks for the response.  That seems real slick.  :thumb:

I do not have Chrome.  Choices are IE or FireFox.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 11 Feb 2015, 04:13 pm
James,  Thanks for the response.  That seems real slick.  :thumb:

I do not have Chrome.  Choices are IE or FireFox.

They may work but we find Safari and Chrome work best.

james

Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Rod_S on 11 Feb 2015, 05:00 pm
Why would you not design it so it's fully compatible with IE? Isn't that the most common broswer used, by a large margin?
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Phil A on 11 Feb 2015, 05:24 pm
Why would you not design it so it's fully compatible with IE? Isn't that the most common broswer used, by a large margin?

Yes by about 3-1 (but I do like Chrome better):

http://www.forbes.com/sites/antonyleather/2014/08/04/google-chrome-browser-market-share-tops-20-leaves-firefox-in-its-dust/

It is very frustrating though when something favors one over the other.  I've had to go to websites which did not work with Chrome but did with IE.  That's just why I prefer something less proprietary as far as audio or other software.  We all have favorites and I prefer JRiver as it is just so easy to use.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Don_S on 11 Feb 2015, 06:12 pm
HI

Just type the IP address of the BDP when you hook it up to your router and the interface will show up on your computer - use Chrome if you have it as a browser.

james

Can't find the IP address.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Dave Jameson on 11 Feb 2015, 06:15 pm
I'm using IE to control my BDP2 and all appears to be working 100%. So before we all start making comments about what might "possibly" be wrong with the Manic Moose control software and interface, let's all try it out an report official benefits and problems. It doesn't help BDP users, potential or otherwise, to speculate that one method is better than another unless we can post facts.

Phil A, I agree that JRiver can be very good but can also be a huge pain for the uninitiated. But this is a BDP forum so I'm not sure what help JRiver can be to anyone here; just confuses matters, no?

FYI, Firefox has been a huge pain in the past (for a variety of programs including the web browser for the BDP), Google Chrome pretty much rock solid, and Safari has the odd hiccup but overall just fine.

One last rant: if you've purchased your BDP unit new or used from a retailer, likely they can offer you quick and succinct support solutions. Of course, if your retailer is a bit behind the digital times, then who better to ask then the folks at Bryston? But I notice a lot of the posts on these forums are a bit too short and sweet to be of any help if the end user is either new to digital audio or is stumped by some anomaly.

Cheers!
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Dave Jameson on 11 Feb 2015, 06:23 pm
Can't find the IP address.

Hi Don,

First question is how is your BDP connected to your router? I apologize if you've already posted that somewhere else in this forum. If connected direct to your router or via a wireless hub, your BDP will have an IP address and you can find it by using the scroll down button on the front panel of your BDP. It should read four sequences of numbers like "192.168..etc or 10.10.. something or other". That is the number you type into the address search bar of whichever internet browser you use.

If you are not seeing an IP address and your BDP is in fact connected to your network, try rebooting the BDP. If the ethernet connection was made after the BDP was fully booted up, it may not acquire an IP address.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Don_S on 11 Feb 2015, 06:36 pm

Thanks to everyone for your for the prompt responses. 

Dave, You nailed it.  We connected the Ethernet cable after. Rebooted and working now.

Connected directly via Ethernet cable.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Dave Jameson on 11 Feb 2015, 06:50 pm
Beauty!

Now depending on the firmware you have installed, you should really explore some of the new features. There is also a way to download Bryston's latest beta firmware build which is really sweet! But you should be able to find out those details on the Manic Moose or other BDP forums. It does require a bit more knowledge of how the BDP is configured before it makes sense :)

Enjoy!
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Phil A on 11 Feb 2015, 08:03 pm

Phil A, I agree that JRiver can be very good but can also be a huge pain for the uninitiated. But this is a BDP forum so I'm not sure what help JRiver can be to anyone here; just confuses matters, no?



Was just using it as an example nothing meant by it (sorry if you took offense - but I would disagree that JRiver is a pain, it is among the easiest software to use and you don't have page after page of problems) - could have just as easily put Microsoft Excel vs. using JRiver as an example of something standard
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: chuckworkb on 11 Feb 2015, 10:57 pm
James,
In regards to your question -  I am using 2.06 from Oct 2014.

Does the MPD version I'm using make a difference? I see there is version 17.x, and 18 on the unit.

Thank you.

Quote from: chuckworkb on Today at 12:38 pm

    James, I tried that. I tried uninstalling the app on the phone and reinstalling it. This is just weird. Maybe I will try installing the app my another Android phone.


Ok let me know - and what version of software did you download?

james

Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 11 Feb 2015, 11:08 pm
James,
In regards to your question -  I am using 2.06 from Oct 2014.

Does the MPD version I'm using make a difference? I see there is version 17.x, and 18 on the unit.

Thank you.

Quote from: chuckworkb on Today at 12:38 pm

    James, I tried that. I tried uninstalling the app on the phone and reinstalling it. This is just weird. Maybe I will try installing the app my another Android phone.


Ok let me know - and what version of software did you download?

james

Hi

No the version does not matter.  Have you tried another Android app?

james


Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: chuckworkb on 11 Feb 2015, 11:20 pm
Not yet, Got a suggestion on one to use?

Thanks for getting back to me.

Hey, I just restarted my bdp tonight and now it is telling me there is a firmware update. I just updated??

all this odd stuff started after I just updated.

Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Dave Jameson on 11 Feb 2015, 11:31 pm
James,
In regards to your question -  I am using 2.06 from Oct 2014.

Does the MPD version I'm using make a difference? I see there is version 17.x, and 18 on the unit.

Thank you.

Quote from: chuckworkb on Today at 12:38 pm

    James, I tried that. I tried uninstalling the app on the phone and reinstalling it. This is just weird. Maybe I will try installing the app my another Android phone.


Ok let me know - and what version of software did you download?

james

MM S2.06 was the last stable firmware release but one can easily upgrade to MM 2.10 using the "Update Firmware" section of your BDP's web browser. But this is where it can get a little difficult and I don't want to step on Bryston's toes by recommending you upgrade to an "unofficial" firmware revision....even though it seems to work perfectly :) Hopefully James Tanner or Chris Rice can chime in here with their thoughts on upgrading to MM2.10.

But to answer your question regarding the MPD version, once you've upgraded to MM2.10 2015-02-03 or later (all beta versions) you will need to change MPD to 18.21. I don't believe there is an audible difference between MPD version but I think 18.21 is more compatible with AIFF music files.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: chuckworkb on 11 Feb 2015, 11:45 pm
Thanks for the info, Dave Jameson.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 11 Feb 2015, 11:48 pm
Try Mupeace

James
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: chuckworkb on 12 Feb 2015, 01:16 am
That worked.  Thanks
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Don_S on 12 Feb 2015, 03:29 pm
They may work but we find Safari and Chrome work best.

james

Max worked very well with FireFox on my desktop.  :thumb:

Not so well with my iPad 3. Max kept freezing up when the iPad went into time-out.  Getting it going again required clearing, back key, refreshing the page, and reloading but not necessarily in that order.  I never did figure out the magic combination to get Max going again with minimal manipulation.

The unit was only visiting so I do not have the opportunity to explore using the iPad more.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 12 Feb 2015, 04:23 pm
HI All,

Just found out about Cantata on https://code.google.com/p/cantata/ running it on my Macbook right now. Seems a very nice interface, with all sorts of online services (Tunein!)

Preferences:

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=114788)

Its updating the database for a first time, so taking a while, but all seems very promising. Very quick response, although it looses connection during the process.

Anyone with Cantata experience on this board?

small miniature interface option:

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=114787)

full interface, with some apparent online background info:

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=114786)


Cheers,
Marius
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 14 Feb 2015, 10:36 pm
some extra info on Cantata MPD player: http://www.maketecheasier.com/cantata-new-music-player-for-linux/
only issue, and quite annoying, is it loses connection a lot. Chris, would you happen to know this software, and have a fix for that, maybe in the settings?

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=114984)

the online services are a big plus on this Cantata interface, and album art is showing nicely.
would really be wonderful to have it keep its connection to the BDP  :scratch:

btw Chris, would you consider enabling the radiostations http://www.listenlive.eu to the bRadio index? Amazing site, very nice index.

Thanks, Marius
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 14 Feb 2015, 11:06 pm
Hi Marius

Have you tried connecting with the IP address rather than the bryston-bdp-1.local

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 15 Feb 2015, 08:08 am
HI James,
no, not yet, will do so immediately.
on the other hand, it does find the bp, and shows cover-art of already indexed albums. Will try anyhow, and you know the result.
[edit]
yes, i did James, but it still disconnects, too bd really, seems a very nice interface, with lots of extra's. Hope the Bryston team will have a look and find a fix for this.

Cheers,
Marius

Hi Marius

Have you tried connecting with the IP address rather than the bryston-bdp-1.local

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 15 Feb 2015, 12:13 pm
HI James,
no, not yet, will do so immediately.
on the other hand, it does find the bp, and shows cover-art of already indexed albums. Will try anyhow, and you know the result.
[edit]
yes, i did James, but it still disconnects, too bd really, seems a very nice interface, with lots of extra's. Hope the Bryston team will have a look and find a fix for this.

Cheers,
Marius

Seems to work OK for me on my MAC desktop system.

james

Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 15 Feb 2015, 01:45 pm
HI James,

this is what i get frequently:

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=115019)
wifi and lan.

it is the correct port isn't it? 6600

Marius


Seems to work OK for me on my MAC desktop system.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 15 Feb 2015, 02:54 pm
Heres my setup


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=115020)
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 15 Feb 2015, 02:59 pm
thanks James,
seems identical to mine... other than the 2 of course  :cry:

maybe it has to do with the amount of music, ill remove my usb drives for testing purposes this evening.

it has definitely got to do with the Folders view on Cantata. The other views show and work fine as far as i can tell up to now. Whenever i click on Folders, the connection breaks. (adding to that, i had the LL interface open , and clicking on Folders resulted in  an empty folder view in LL, bringing it back, leaving the Folderview in Cantata  :scratch: :scratch:)


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=115024)


Cheers!
Marius

Heres my setup


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=115020)
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Marius on 16 Feb 2015, 12:49 pm
well, that didnt help. disconnecting the usb drives still didn't help Cantata to keep the connection in folders view. Moreover, that effort results in even stranger display of squares in LL:

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=115084)

love the internet-stream functionality though, what a breeze , and completeness is super!
Marius

 
thanks James,
seems identical to mine... other than the 2 of course  :cry:

maybe it has to do with the amount of music, ill remove my usb drives for testing purposes this evening.

it has definitely got to do with the Folders view on Cantata. The other views show and work fine as far as i can tell up to now. Whenever i click on Folders, the connection breaks. (adding to that, i had the LL interface open , and clicking on Folders resulted in  an empty folder view in LL, bringing it back, leaving the Folderview in Cantata  :scratch: :scratch:)


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=115024)


Cheers!
Marius
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: R. Daneel on 10 Mar 2015, 12:55 pm
Hi fellas!

Which app would you recommend for a Samsung Galaxy phone to control the BDP? I am looking for something that is easy to set up and simple to use.

Thanks for any advice!
Antun
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ttsto on 10 Mar 2015, 09:31 pm
MPDroid for me, works great
I wrote on page 17 of this thread about my experience
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: R. Daneel on 19 Mar 2015, 12:05 pm
MPDroid for me, works great
I wrote on page 17 of this thread about my experience

Thank you!

It is very helpful!

Cheers!  :thumb:
Antun
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: stereoclub on 29 May 2015, 10:19 am
Recently Google stopped supporting MPDroid or any other MPD apps, and I cannot use android to control BDP-1 with this app, I had it installed but now it doesn't load image albums etc... What other app you suggest, for android control?
Thanks
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Krutsch on 3 Jun 2015, 05:15 am
Not sure what you mean by "stopped supporting"; it's still on the Google Play Store and I've downloaded it onto my Samsung Note 4. Works just fine.

Note that you can use the Manic Moose web app to manage your BDP and MPDroid for music playback at the same time. Try creating a home screen shortcut for the web app location; works great as a quick way to load the app.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: stereoclub on 5 Jun 2015, 07:02 am
Not sure what you mean by "stopped supporting"; it's still on the Google Play Store and I've downloaded it onto my Samsung Note 4. Works just fine.

I read some news that Google Play will not support anymore MPDroid, but seems to be delayed (see link below). However recently MPDroid is not downloading any album images from the web, until now it worked fine. I thought it is because of this lack of support by Google. I don't store album images on local drive, I used to let the app download them from the web. This feature is not working anymore. This is my issue.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/2o7ib2/google_has_threatened_to_remove_the_opensource/

Thank you
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Grit on 5 Jun 2015, 11:22 am
I used to use MPDroid and was quite happy with it.

Once the Manic Moose firmware came out, I just switched to that web interface. It's pretty darn good.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Krutsch on 5 Jun 2015, 04:11 pm
I read some news that Google Play will not support anymore MPDroid, but seems to be delayed (see link below). However recently MPDroid is not downloading any album images from the web, until now it worked fine. I thought it is because of this lack of support by Google. I don't store album images on local drive, I used to let the app download them from the web. This feature is not working anymore. This is my issue.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/2o7ib2/google_has_threatened_to_remove_the_opensource/

Thank you

That whole discussion was from 6 months ago and it had to do with the use of the word "droid" in the name, IIRC.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: drummermitchell on 31 Jul 2015, 01:21 am
Well well well,got me BDP-2 back with the new card installed.
She does sound way more open than the ol card.
Could it be as I haven't had her here for a few weeks,NO it sounds way to obvious,somebody mentoned before a veil being lifted off and I will agree 1000%.
reminds me when I had my BCD-1,music opened up big time( I miss her a tad)not like my BDP though.
For 500,as far as I'm concerned do the upgrade as it's too obvious not to hear the improvements.
I guess I's happy and especially to have her  back.
A couple of weeks is not enough for my memory to go sour as have been doing music for 47+ yrs so yes you hear the difference.
Pull the curtain back and be Entertained :thumb:.
THX to MIKE and AudioArk.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Phil on 20 Aug 2015, 03:49 am
The Bryston media player interface on my iMac suddenly stopped working.   Music can be selected (right hand side of interface) and then appears in the left hand panel, but nothing happens when "play" is chosen.  The front panel of the the BDP1 shows the song and the pause symbol.  But the problem is intermittent - sometimes it works, sometimes not.  Can't figure out what makes a difference in how it operates. 

Any thoughts about how to get it back to its old consistent self?  The problem was occurring before updating the firmware to the latest version.
MPD:  18.21  Firmware:  S2.11  2015 - 06 - 19     iMac OS = 10.10.5. 

The network is fine (my Touch works); internet connection is fine.   :scratch:

Thanks for any suggestions. 
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Mag on 20 Aug 2015, 04:35 am
Have you tried resetting the Network settings on BDP or the default setting?
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Phil on 20 Aug 2015, 01:29 pm
Have you tried resetting the Network settings on BDP or the default setting?

Thanks.  From the Network Interface, the BDP finds the network, but checking Static, for example (I use a static address on my router), and then "apply" seems to do nothing.  When I return to the menu item, neither DHCP or Static are remain checked.  This has been normal operation and never a problem previously. 

When the BDP operates normally, the front panel indicates a "N" after it has completed initialization.  When it does not work normally, it gets stuck on "Media player ready."  After using the "clear" command, the front panel shows a "stop" symbol (solid square). 
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Dave Jameson on 20 Aug 2015, 05:28 pm
Hi Phil,

Apologies if you've mentioned this before in the forum but how are you accessing your music library? Over NAS or via USB hard drive? If NAS, what brand are you using and have you logged into the NAS web browser to see if all the drives are working 100%? Same could be true for your USB hard drive. DO you have a thumb drive that you could test and confirm that it's having the same problem?

And lastly, I've been using a BDP1-USB (same processor as the BDP1) with the latest beta build on it which has been fantastically reliable with a large data base of music read from a NAS. Perhaps James Tanner will chime in and give you his blessing to try the beta build? It's super easy to revert to S2.16 in the event that the beta doesn't work so well.

Thanks,
DJ
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Phil on 21 Aug 2015, 02:04 am
Thanks, DJ.  Appreciate the help. 

No NAS, just a directly connected USB hard drive and thumb drive.  No difference between the two.

Strangely, even though the front panel indicated "MPD ready" it worked normally.  Usually, either a "N" or stop (solid square) needs to appear for it to operate normally.

Why does it initialize differently from time to time (one of three possible alternatives)?   :scratch:
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ttsto on 21 Aug 2015, 06:41 am
Hi Phil,

Apologies if you've mentioned this before in the forum but how are you accessing your music library? Over NAS or via USB hard drive? If NAS, what brand are you using and have you logged into the NAS web browser to see if all the drives are working 100%? Same could be true for your USB hard drive. DO you have a thumb drive that you could test and confirm that it's having the same problem?

And lastly, I've been using a BDP1-USB (same processor as the BDP1) with the latest beta build on it which has been fantastically reliable with a large data base of music read from a NAS. Perhaps James Tanner will chime in and give you his blessing to try the beta build? It's super easy to revert to S2.16 in the event that the beta doesn't work so well.

Thanks,
DJ

If it helps:
I only use NAS, just moved from Zyxel to QNAP HS-251 with 2x3TB WD RED drives. Big difference in noise level, QNAP is very silent, no fans, only passive cooling. If I want to see status of the NAS I use its web interface, there is SMART info about drives.

I have large library of 65ths songs and is managed without problem by BDP1. Now I have double redundancy of the library, the old NAS and the PC, so I am not very concerned about it.

In most of cases I use android phone to control remotely the system, with MPDroid app.



Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Phil on 21 Aug 2015, 01:25 pm
If it helps:
I only use NAS, just moved from Zyxel to QNAP HS-251 with 2x3TB WD RED drives. Big difference in noise level, QNAP is very silent, no fans, only passive cooling. If I want to see status of the NAS I use its web interface, there is SMART info about drives.

I have large library of 65ths songs and is managed without problem by BDP1. Now I have double redundancy of the library, the old NAS and the PC, so I am not very concerned about it.

In most of cases I use android phone to control remotely the system, with MPDroid app.
Thanks.  I wonder if the problem isn't completely within the BDP1 and the particular firmware loaded.  Seems like the BDP1 should initialize the same way each time, as it did recently.  The initialization would seem to be detached from the network.  And it appears that the funky operation is related to how it initializes. 
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ttsto on 21 Aug 2015, 07:34 pm
When I change some settings I first visit Music Player Daemon tab because this requires some log in (bryston / bryston)
Then I go to the page where I want to change: for example in Network Interfaces, wait until a gray box appears where is written Ethernet, click on it, then select Static and input values, then hit Apply. Normally a reboot should happen after this.

Other way to do it is to edit file network.eth0.set from mnt/img share; content of the file in my case is:

Interface;eth0
Type;wired
Mode;static
Address;192.168.1.155
Mask;255.255.255.0
Gateway;192.168.1.1
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Dave Jameson on 21 Aug 2015, 08:35 pm
Thanks, DJ.  Appreciate the help. 

No NAS, just a directly connected USB hard drive and thumb drive.  No difference between the two.

Strangely, even though the front panel indicated "MPD ready" it worked normally.  Usually, either a "N" or stop (solid square) needs to appear for it to operate normally.

Why does it initialize differently from time to time (one of three possible alternatives)?   :scratch:

Hi Phil,

Usually the stop icon would have to be displayed with the BDP1 before it's truly ready for you to work with it. I always wait for "N" to disappear. But yeah there are certainly some  inconsistencies here. I know Chris at Bryston is working on a complete rebuild of MM and hopefully it solves these issues. So far the beta builds have been a step forward, though they each have their own unique but minor glitches.

I have been having an issue with MM via Safari browser on both OS and iOS re: I cannot edit the playlist. Actually sometimes the whole screen becomes unresponsive, requiring a refresh. This was an old problem that was once solved. And it will get solved again :) But sometimes the BDP has to be rebooted to get the web interafce to work. Maybe these and your own issues are the result of the same thing? I haven't had any problems with Google Chrome though.

DJ
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Phil on 22 Aug 2015, 02:38 am
Hi Phil,

Usually the stop icon would have to be displayed with the BDP1 before it's truly ready for you to work with it. I always wait for "N" to disappear. But yeah there are certainly some  inconsistencies here. I know Chris at Bryston is working on a complete rebuild of MM and hopefully it solves these issues. So far the beta builds have been a step forward, though they each have their own unique but minor glitches.

I have been having an issue with MM via Safari browser on both OS and iOS re: I cannot edit the playlist. Actually sometimes the whole screen becomes unresponsive, requiring a refresh. This was an old problem that was once solved. And it will get solved again :) But sometimes the BDP has to be rebooted to get the web interafce to work. Maybe these and your own issues are the result of the same thing? I haven't had any problems with Google Chrome though.

DJ
Thank you.  Very helpful. Much appreciated.  Seems there is a safari issue, which is the only browser I use.  I'm sure Chris will get it working.  He does amazing work. 

Phil
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Phil on 22 Aug 2015, 02:39 am
When I change some settings I first visit Music Player Daemon tab because this requires some log in (bryston / bryston)
Then I go to the page where I want to change: for example in Network Interfaces, wait until a gray box appears where is written Ethernet, click on it, then select Static and input values, then hit Apply. Normally a reboot should happen after this.

Other way to do it is to edit file network.eth0.set from mnt/img share; content of the file in my case is:

Interface;eth0
Type;wired
Mode;static
Address;192.168.1.155
Mask;255.255.255.0
Gateway;192.168.1.1

Thank you.  Very helpful.  Will give that a try. 
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Phil on 23 Aug 2015, 04:53 am
BDP1 will not play the playlist.  see previous messages.  MPD:  18.21  Firmware:  S2.11  2015 - 06 - 19     iMac OS = 10.10.5   This isn't a browser issue.

Gnome runs on my iMac via Fusion, within which windows runs.  Gnome is able to connect to the BDP but provides this error message when "play" is selected:  Failed to open audio output. 

Safari doesn't provide a message but does not work; likewise IE in windows. 

Any suggestions welcome.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: unincognito on 23 Aug 2015, 05:41 pm
check the services settings page for any extra playback services that might have been accidently turned on and check audio devices to ensure they are being picked up and not disabled.

Cheers,
Chris
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Phil on 23 Aug 2015, 06:48 pm
check the services settings page for any extra playback services that might have been accidently turned on and check audio devices to ensure they are being picked up and not disabled.

Cheers,
Chris

Thanks, Chris.  Services = MPD, SAMBA, USB mount  CPU = 16.4%      Audio devices = Juli ICE 1724 enabled and Juli ICE 1724 IEC 958 DISabled.  Yesterday, I reinstalled the firmware hoping that might change things.  It didn't at that time, but operating normally this morning.  The initialization process ends at "MPD ready."  Previously, it ended at the stop symbol. 
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Spyman on 23 Aug 2015, 10:42 pm
Phil,

At one time one of my audio devices was disabled and I couldn't play anything either. I believe both Juli devices should be enabled. Try it and see.

Terry
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Phil on 23 Aug 2015, 10:58 pm
Phil,

At one time one of my audio devices was disabled and I couldn't play anything either. I believe both Juli devices should be enabled. Try it and see.

Terry
Thanks, Terry.  Will try it.

Phil
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: unincognito on 24 Aug 2015, 02:28 am
Thanks, Chris.  Services = MPD, SAMBA, USB mount  CPU = 16.4%      Audio devices = Juli ICE 1724 enabled and Juli ICE 1724 IEC 958 DISabled.  Yesterday, I reinstalled the firmware hoping that might change things.  It didn't at that time, but operating normally this morning.  The initialization process ends at "MPD ready."  Previously, it ended at the stop symbol.

both audio devices should be in white labels with buttons labeled as "disable" next to them.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Phil on 24 Aug 2015, 01:52 pm
both audio devices should be in white labels with buttons labeled as "disable" next to them.

Thanks, Chris. I'm only going to read the manual when my brain works.   Very cool that through MM you provide a USB output connection for the BDP1, including DSD output.

Great stuff.

Phil
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: unincognito on 24 Aug 2015, 02:46 pm
Thanks, Chris. I'm only going to read the manual when my brain works.   Very cool that through MM you provide a USB output connection for the BDP1, including DSD output.

Great stuff.

Phil

fixed then?
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Phil on 25 Aug 2015, 01:43 am
fixed then?

Yes, fixed.  Thank you, Chris, for answering my question rather than simply saying rtfm.  Much appreciated.  Will try the USB interface when time allows (just curious). 

Phil
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: MoPac on 21 Oct 2015, 01:47 pm
  Have a very strange issue with MPAD.  There are, in some cases, two albums shown for the same artist in "Album" view: one showing the album art and all the tracks, and one blank album art with the notation  "???? -0 tracks - 0:00".  This blank album art does not show in "Artist" view.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=103622)

 Found out why this blank album shows.  It's probably a very rare, but if you have an album folder containing tracks of different codecs this blank album will show.  In my case the album had one WAV track mixed in with the FLAC tracks.  Do this to fix:
1.   Delete the offending album from the BDP.
2.   Update MM.
3.   Open MPAD to update DB.
4.   Close MPAD.
5.   Fix album so all tracks are the same codec.
6.   Copy fixed album to BDP.
7.   Update MM.
8.   Open MPAD to see if that phantom, ????, 0 Tracks, album is gone.
 I suppose you could convert the odd track in the BDP folder, but I did not try that.
    Rich   
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: MoPac on 22 Oct 2015, 08:00 pm
  All album art is in the folder with the tracks.

Another Weird MPAD Thingy
 I have had the album Herrmann: Symphony No. 1 for some time now.  Just recently downloaded the album Hartmann: Symphonies 1-8.  For some odd reason MPAD showed the art from the Hermann on the Hartmann: Symphony No. 1 ( I split the 8 symphonies up ).  Doing a "Delete Cache" on MPAD caused the art from Hartmann to show on the Herrmann album.  As far as I can see they are spelled differently!  :?
MM showed the art correctly.

 The undesirable solution was to change Herrmann to Herrmann, B on the artist folder and the tags.  After an Update on MM all was well.

 Does anyone know why this might happen?  What in the software might cause this?

 At least it's not as bad as MPdroid where the art is all over the map or around 20% missing.
      Rich
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: gdayton on 13 Nov 2015, 06:41 pm
Anybody with Windows tablets using Chimney? Looks pretty nice on the desktop.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Pironi on 12 Mar 2016, 11:13 pm
Dear Chris hello from Greece,
I would like to ask you to try and incorporate Greek fonts in the MM.
I thought that the problem was only on the BDP-1 but switching to a BDP-2 the same problem persists.
It has not to do with specific only songs since all Greek songs do not appear correctly.

Thanking you in advance
Spyros
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Ren on 26 Mar 2016, 02:31 pm
Any advice about behavior of my (great sounding) BDP-1?

It is running Manic Moose S 2.20 2015-11-20 and MPD 0.17.6.  I use the built-in web interface with either a Windows 7 PC or iPad mini as controller.  Behavior is the same with both.

I have all my CD rips stored on a NAS drive as FLAC files, in a Music folder.  When I add more FLAC files and click on update, the update text turns blue permanently and apparently nothing else happens.  The new files do not show up in the default listing of the Music share folder.

 HOWEVER, if I use the dashboard virtual front panel, the newly added FLAC files appear and are playable.  The files eventually do show up in the default view, but I cannot really say what transpired to make them appear.

Suggestions?

Thanks

Ren
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: ttsto on 26 Mar 2016, 08:00 pm
I believe it have to do with your browser. Clearing cache may help.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Ren on 28 Mar 2016, 02:07 am
Good thought.  I tried clearing the cache but no improvement.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: unincognito on 28 Mar 2016, 03:14 pm
Any advice about behavior of my (great sounding) BDP-1?

It is running Manic Moose S 2.20 2015-11-20 and MPD 0.17.6.  I use the built-in web interface with either a Windows 7 PC or iPad mini as controller.  Behavior is the same with both.

I have all my CD rips stored on a NAS drive as FLAC files, in a Music folder.  When I add more FLAC files and click on update, the update text turns blue permanently and apparently nothing else happens.  The new files do not show up in the default listing of the Music share folder.

 HOWEVER, if I use the dashboard virtual front panel, the newly added FLAC files appear and are playable.  The files eventually do show up in the default view, but I cannot really say what transpired to make them appear.

Suggestions?

Thanks

Ren

When using the update button your telling the BDP to check your entire library for changes, depending on how large your library is and the hardware being used it could take a couple of minutes or it might take longer.  Media Player web app includes a feature that allows you to limit the update to a subsfolder using the "Show missing file and folders from MPD database" option.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Ren on 29 Mar 2016, 01:37 pm
Thanks.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: MoPac on 29 Mar 2016, 07:30 pm
Ren:
 Just a guess, but it may have something to do with refreshing the screen.  I may be reading your post wrong, but when you changed to Dashboard then back to Media Player maybe the screen refreshed. 
 I have noticed when I use the "Hidden Files" update option the updated files remain red until I go out and come back into the folder where the updated files ( folders ) live.  However, when I do a full library Update it does turn back to white after around 20 seconds or so.  May be a browser issue in your case.

   Rich
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Ren on 30 Mar 2016, 08:25 pm
Thanks, Rich,

At the risk of asking a really dumb question,  what is the Hidden File Update function good for?
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: MoPac on 6 Apr 2016, 08:23 pm
 Has anyone tried Soundirok on a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4.  Just downloaded, and set it up.  Got the library and art, but when I held on a track and chose "Play Now" nothing happened.  When I started the BDP using MM that action was not reflected on Soundirok. 
 I know it's communicating because the library is populated and the art shows.
 Gave up and got a refund for now
 
    Thanks, Rich
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 8 Apr 2016, 07:36 am
Hello Chris

Thank you for helping out again, the new interface works a treat.

I followed a "tip" and now have a short cut to the BDP on my iPad desk top that's a nice feature.

The new colours are easier on the eye, text is clearer

Album cover displays immediately for the album being played with no hang over from previous album

Over all a great improvement

Now my wish list:

Rather than having the artist category only for listing and displaying the library, I would like to see a selectable option for listing and displaying album covers for three categories: (1) artist (current) (2) album (3) composer The current artist display may be useful for popular / rock music but it's problematic for classical.

This beta is the best MM so far - keep up the good work!

Thank you

Regards   

Michael Leo
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: MoPac on 9 Apr 2016, 01:47 pm
Ren:
 I use the hidden files update method because it is much faster to update only the new folder(s) or files(s) just added to the library.  A full library update is not necessary and may put more strain on the processor ( don't know that for a fact ), but with a very large library it certainly is a slower update.

  Rich
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: hawkeye99 on 10 Apr 2016, 10:17 pm
Ren:
 I use the hidden files update method because it is much faster to update only the new folder(s) or files(s) just added to the library.  A full library update is not necessary and may put more strain on the processor ( don't know that for a fact ), but with a very large library it certainly is a slower update.

  Rich

Hi Rich. Where can I find this method? Thanks.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: MoPac on 11 Apr 2016, 02:26 am
Ren:
   Example using Chrome & Adding the album Abbey Road:
 On the Media Player screen, in Moose, click on the Gear icon on top of the right side column ( just below the search entry field ).  In this Settings screen scroll down to "Show missing files and folders from MPD database".  Check the box.  Now any new folder(s) or file(s) you add to your library will show in red, along with other hidden files such as album art. 

 These red files are at the bottom of the list of folder(s) or file(s) you are looking at, so if your looking for  The Beatles / Abbey Road folder that you just added, it will be on the bottom of the list of albums where Abbey Road is supposed to be, but not at B as you would expect.  Once you have scrolled down to the bottom to find Abbey Road Click on the + sign on the Abbey Road listing and it will  be Updated to the library. 

 Update  on the top left will turn blue for a very short time then back to white, but the album listing for Abbey Road will remain red until you back out and go back into the album list at which point it will show in gray and be in the proper alphabetical location. 

   Rich
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: hawkeye99 on 11 Apr 2016, 10:32 am
Thanks Rich. That will save some time!
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: dznutz on 9 Feb 2017, 12:10 am
On my new BDP2 I see I can select which version of MPD to use, 17, 18 or 19.  The 17 is selected for now, but should I not be using the 19?  which I assume is the latest version?
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 9 Feb 2017, 01:49 am
On my new BDP2 I see I can select which version of MPD to use, 17, 18 or 19.  The 17 is selected for now, but should I not be using the 19?  which I assume is the latest version?

Hi

Yes I would use 19.  If you download the latest software it defaults to 19.

James
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: unincognito on 9 Feb 2017, 02:33 am
Hi

Yes I would use 19.  If you download the latest software it defaults to 19.

James

If you do a factory reset it defaults to 19, or should
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 30 Aug 2018, 03:44 pm
Glider Music Player 2.0.0 (2.0.0.6) for iOS is ready to test
 

What To Test:
 

• Generic MPD device support is now available, making Glider the only app on any platform to support all streaming protocols including: UPnP/DLNA, OpenHome, MPD, AirPlay and Chromecast. Many MPD devices will be auto-discovered, but a new option has been added to add an MPD device using the IP address and port number.

• A new 'Analog' display mode allows you to focus on album-based listening with a distraction free experience. Play full albums, one at a time with no extraneous features.

• Recently added albums are now displayed on the main Library screen, and the Albums view has a new 'Recently Added' sort option. Your history of recently added albums will be stored in iCloud and will be restored during a delete and re-install of the app.

• You can now easily add files to Glider using the iOS Files App, the 'Share' button in Safari, and AirDrop from your Mac.

• Last.fm integration has been added to automatically scrobble whatever's playing in Glider. If you're listening without an internet connection, then your scrobbles will be stored locally and synced to Last.fm when your connection returns.

Bug Fixes:

• Properly order tracks in the queue When playing multi-disc albums
• Allow local iTunes files to stream at the native resolution without downconverting
• Sync fixes for MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS drives
 

To test this app, open TestFlight on your iOS device using iOS 10.0 or later and install the update.
 

Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 30 Aug 2018, 04:01 pm
HI Folks,

The new version of (IPOD) Rigelian is now available on the Apple Store

http://www.rigelian.net/

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 30 Aug 2018, 04:06 pm
For Windows Computers:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/p/chimney/9wzdncrfj6jx?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 30 Aug 2018, 04:10 pm
SOUNDIROK

https://itunes.apple.com/ao/app/soundirok/id1031050935?mt=8
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 30 Aug 2018, 04:47 pm
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: BDP Digital Player – Control Interfaces

September, 2018


Hi Folks,

There are now a large number of control interfaces available for the Bryston BDP Digital Players that we have tested and which work well.


1.   MANIC MOOSE – Preloaded Internal Bryston Software

2.   ROON

3.   RIGELIAN - Apple Store

4.   SOUNDIROK – Apple Store

5.   CHIMNEY – Windows Computers

6.   M.A.LP. – Android Play Store

7.   DROID MPD Client – Android Play Store

8.   Glider Music Player – Apple Store

Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Jozsef on 6 Sep 2018, 04:26 am
This list of interfaces was rather good timing for me so thank you for that, James. I originally hit a snag trying Rigelian with the BDP-2. The app insists on MDP V.0.19 while the BDP-2 seemed to like 0.17.6 and simply ignored my selection of 0.19.21 from the drop-down menu until I tried a different browser. It turns out that a slightly old Firefox version I still have for a specific feature will not work as intended with the current Manic Moose.

I mention this only because after solving the problem I was left with an undeletable and useless post so it seemed better to edit it into something potentially helpful. ;)

Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 6 Sep 2018, 10:47 am
Thanks Jozef - glad things worked out OK.

We usually recommend Chrome with the BDP's.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 9 Sep 2018, 01:55 pm
New In Glider 2.0 for Bryston BDP Digital Players

• Generic MPD device support is now available, making Glider the only app on any platform to support all streaming protocols including: UPnP/DLNA, OpenHome, MPD, AirPlay and Chromecast. Many MPD devices will be auto-discovered, but a new option has been added to add an MPD device using the IP address and port number.

• A new 'Analog' display mode allows you to focus on album-based listening with a distraction free experience. Play full albums, one at a time with no extraneous features.

• Recently added albums are now displayed on the main Library screen, and the Albums view has a new 'Recently Added' sort option. Your history of recently added albums will be stored in iCloud and will be restored during a delete and re-install of the app.

• You can now easily add files to Glider using the iOS Files App, the 'Share' button in Safari, and AirDrop from your Mac.

• Last.fm integration has been added to automatically scrobble whatever's playing in Glider. If you're listening without an internet connection, then your scrobbles will be stored locally and synced to Last.fm when your connection returns.

Bug Fixes:

• Properly order tracks in the queue When playing multi-disc albums
• Allow local iTunes files to stream at the native resolution without downconverting
• Sync fixes for MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS drives

To test this app, open TestFlight on your iOS device using iOS 10.0 or later and install the update.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: docder on 10 Sep 2018, 10:22 am
Thanks for the Glider 2 info, James - looks good. Is there a link to a Glider web page? Can't see one.
Are there beta testing opportunities available via TestFlight. 

D
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 10 Sep 2018, 04:14 pm
You can email Glider at:

joe@glideraudio.com
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: alegar on 14 Sep 2018, 01:59 pm

(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=184417)

Capture of the Glider application in its latest version, using the iPad for control and Bryston BDP-1 playing, I have to say that Glider is a very good application once migrated to the paid version, I control both the BDP and the Naz perfectly and I have access to thousands of music files with differen bitrate including DSD. I have to thank Mr. Joe Stelmach for his quick communication and his knowledge to start Glider on his iPad. I recommend you try Glider.

Greetings.

Alexander.
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 18 Apr 2020, 07:23 pm
Hi Folks,

I’m happy to inform you that Rigelian is now also available as a Mac app from the Mac App Store.

So you can use this BDP control interface on your MAC laptop or computer as well as your Iphone and Ipad.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rigelian/id1363775934?mt=8


 
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Johnney on 31 Jan 2021, 02:09 am
You can also use the Bryston BR-2 Remote to control basic functions on the BDP-1 :thumb:

Play
Pause
Stop
Next
Previous

It works great when you load a playlist and can not be bothered with the visual interfaces. The Album and Artist are still displayed on the BDP-1's two line display as you move through the playlist.

james
Hi James, Can BR2 switch on/off of BDP-3?
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: James Tanner on 31 Jan 2021, 11:29 am
Hi James, Can BR2 switch on/off of BDP-3?

I believe so but I can check if you want - do you have a BR2?

The BR2 is no longer available so only the BR4 now.

james
Title: Re: BDP-1 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: Johnney on 31 Jan 2021, 11:46 am
I believe so but I can check if you want - do you have a BR2?

The BR2 is no longer available so only the BR4 now.

james
Yes, please check it for me because it is main function for me to buy BR2. BR4 has similar function as BR2 besides outer case, backlight and auto sensing light? Thanks
Title: Re: BDP-1/2 Recommended Interfaces
Post by: KINS on 10 Aug 2021, 08:00 am
Hi,
Just joined community, thanks to Adam TANNER from BRYSTON.
I am interested in Sound, that is what matter the most in an Hi-Fi system, don’t you agree?
Happy to discuss you experience with Digital Player in particular.
My best,