BDA-3 DAC

James Tanner · « **Reply #440 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 02:28 pm »

Quote from: davidtgoh on 16 Apr 2016, 02:00 pm

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

HI

I have not experienced it in-between tracks and the new software prevents the pops at pause and stop with DSD on the HDMI inputs with the OPPO. Only thing I can think of is the player is defaulting to PCM in between the tracks?

james

davidtgoh · « **Reply #441 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 05:48 pm »

I'm running USB between the BDP-2 and the BDA-3. The DSD is clearly transferred as "wrapped PCM", appearing on the front panel of the BDA-3 as 352k PCM, not as DSD. Any fix possible? (This "thump" occurs whether the DSD file is playing from an attached HD or the internal BDP-2 drive).

James Tanner · « **Reply #442 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 05:58 pm »

Quote from: davidtgoh on 16 Apr 2016, 05:48 pm

I'm running USB between the BDP-2 and the BDA-3. The DSD is clearly transferred as "wrapped PCM", appearing on the front panel of the BDA-3 as 352k PCM, not as DSD. Any fix possible? (This "thump" occurs whether the DSD file is playing from an attached HD or the internal BDP-2 drive).

Go into the Audio Devices in the MM Dashbard on the BDP and make sure you check the BDA3 as DSD capable

James

davidtgoh · « **Reply #443 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 06:05 pm »

James, in audio devices on the BDP-2, the BDA-3 (along with two listings of the Juli sound card) are listed in the "READY" list - how do I check for DSD enabled?

James Tanner · « **Reply #444 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 06:07 pm »

Quote from: davidtgoh on 16 Apr 2016, 06:05 pm

James, in audio devices on the BDP-2, the BDA-3 (along with two listings of the Juli sound card) are listed in the "READY" list - how do I check for DSD enabled?

Correct check them if you DAC is DSD capable which the BDA3 is.

James

davidtgoh · « **Reply #445 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 06:20 pm »

Sorry James - I'm not following. If I check the box, it only disables the entire device.

James Tanner · « **Reply #446 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 06:23 pm »

Here's how it should look:

davidtgoh · « **Reply #447 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 06:39 pm »

Okay - now the DSD file is showing as DSD on the BDP-3 after checking and then hitting "apply" (hitting "apply" was what I was not doing before). Still a pop between tracks, not not quite as pronounced. This pop does NOT occur on some, not all, DSD files I received that were already DSF (that I did not have to extract from a DSD iso file). It does occur with some...

James Tanner · « **Reply #448 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 06:51 pm »

Quote from: davidtgoh on 16 Apr 2016, 06:39 pm

Okay - now the DSD file is showing as DSD on the BDP-3 after checking and then hitting "apply" (hitting "apply" was what I was not doing before). Still a pop between tracks, not not quite as pronounced. This pop does NOT occur on some, not all, DSD files I received that were already DSF (that I did not have to extract from a DSD iso file). It does occur with some...

OK good - glad you are up and running. I have about 1000 DSD files and so far I have not experienced any pops.

james

davidtgoh · « **Reply #449 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 11:34 pm »

A little searching has revealed that POPS between DSD tracks is a known issue. The JRiver site says the pops occur when extracting SACD iso into DSF, but do not occur when extracting to DIF (with the cost of loosing all metadata). The pop is also reported by Roon users with DSF files. I'm using the Mac version of said_extract with the output mode Sony DSF. Other options include Phillips DSDIFF, DSDIFF Edit Master and Raw ISO.

https://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=96962.0

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/dsd-playback-gives-loud-click-between-tracks/1620/32

Help anyone?

James Tanner · « **Reply #450 on:** 21 Apr 2016, 10:48 am »

Hi James!

We have current review on BDA-3 in German Magazin Einsnull (biggest magazine for Digital Audio. This is the magazine we received an award for the BUC-1 in Munich last year.

Attached copy of the review and cover. Here is short quote:

Consequent - Great new review of Bryston DAC BDA-3 in German Magazine "Einsnull"

Quote: "Bryston BDA-3 is absolutely consequent piece of Audio. Excellent finish, technically on the highest level, great equipped and last but not least: Knockout Sound! An ideal Partner for all your gear!"

Philipp Schneckenburger

Best regards

Edvard

AViTech, Dkfm. Edvard Potisk e. U.
Czerningasse 16
1020 Vienna, Austria
Email: edvard.potisk@avitech.at
Web: www.avitech.at

PS

I have the full German PDF review if anyone wants a full copy. - jamestanner@bryston.com

James Tanner · « **Reply #451 on:** 22 Apr 2016, 01:02 am »

HI James

Thanks for sending the complete review.

I will definitely translate it for you, but for now let me just say one of the comments from the review:

“There is no better DAC on the market today.”

Congratulations for such a good review and best wishes,

Peter Ullman

audio.bill · « **Reply #452 on:** 25 Apr 2016, 12:15 pm »

A new five star review of the BDA-3 from Jason Kennedy of The Ear.

tekky · « **Reply #453 on:** 29 Apr 2016, 12:08 am »

Hi James/Bryston,

I sent you an email earlier this week and another today regarding an issue with the BDA-3 update. I've had the unit for about a week, and recently networked the BDA-3.

When I launched the web interface on my BDP-2 it showed BDA-3 connected, I loaded up the interface and tried the update - now the interface is completely gone (using the BDA3.bin update downloaded from dbox).

404: File not found
Use File Package Upload to program it

I cannot find any documentation on the issue or how to download a working bin. Please help!

Best
Tekky

James Tanner · « **Reply #454 on:** 29 Apr 2016, 01:06 am »

Quote from: tekky on 29 Apr 2016, 12:08 am

Hi James/Bryston,

I sent you an email earlier this week and another today regarding an issue with the BDA-3 update. I've had the unit for about a week, and recently networked the BDA-3.

When I launched the web interface on my BDP-2 it showed BDA-3 connected, I loaded up the interface and tried the update - now the interface is completely gone (using the BDA3.bin update downloaded from dbox).

404: File not found
Use File Package Upload to program it

I cannot find any documentation on the issue or how to download a working bin. Please help!

Best
Tekky

Hi

Email me and I will send you a BIN file and instructions.

jamestanner@bryston.com

james

James Tanner · « **Reply #455 on:** 29 Apr 2016, 01:07 pm »

Hi Folks,

I have a PDF of a very extensive review of our new BDA3 DAC from Germany - the reviewer uses all the different types of inputs and assess them individually.

My sincere thanks to Peter Ullman for his english translation.

If you want a copy please email me jamestanner@bryston.com

james

James Tanner · « **Reply #456 on:** 1 May 2016, 12:06 pm »

Hi Folks,

I have another 2nd review on the new Bryston BDA3 DAC from HI-FI Magazine in Germany.

Email me if you want the full PDF English translated review. jamesrtanner@bryston.com

Favourite Quote:

“Bryston’s BDA-3 is an absolutely significant representative of current audio technology.
It is superbly made, technically of the highest performance, outstandingly feature equipped, and at the same time sound wise stunning."

Bones13 · « **Reply #457 on:** 8 May 2016, 01:28 pm »

Love the BDA-3. Well done Bryston!

I recently finished building a PC for dedicated audio playback via USB. Software is Win10, Project Lasso, Fidelizer, RoonServer and HQPlayer. I love Roon, and don't plan to do without.

Still playing with the various settings, and find small differences.

Has anyone found their "best" settings for HQPlayer with the BDA-3?

XMAN · « **Reply #458 on:** 31 May 2016, 01:28 pm »

Does anyone know how to get the upsampling to work on the bda3? I know it only works with s/pdif

James Tanner · « **Reply #459 on:** 31 May 2016, 03:23 pm »

Quote from: XMAN on 31 May 2016, 01:28 pm

Does anyone know how to get the upsampling to work on the bda3? I know it only works with s/pdif

Hi

You just have to hit the Upsample button on the front and it will light up showing it is upsampling the incoming signal..

james