[skunark]

I wouldn't call it a mancave product.. the fact that you can use it with an ipod touch/ipad means that pretty much anyone can use it.  Most will consider it more of a jukebox until the resident computer expert can add more songs to it.

Does the ipod touch/ipad app use the file names or the tags to create list of music?   

[James Tanner]

I wouldn't call it a mancave product.. the fact that you can use it with an ipod touch/ipad means that pretty much anyone can use it.  Most will consider it more of a jukebox until the resident computer expert can add more songs to it.

Does the ipod touch/ipad app use the file names or the tags to create list of music?   

File names.

james

[john garnet]

Well this is the answer to my prayers. Finally an audiophile player for files that doesn't require a degree in computing to set up - great sound is all I want! I've got the BDA-1 dac so I'm half way there! James, a couple of questions: USB input to the BDA-1 limits resolution to 16/48. If I have read correctly, USB external hard drive into the BDP-1 has no limitation and can reproduce the full resolution of any file up to 24/192! Is this correct and if so, what is different about the USB between the BDA-1 and the BDP-1?
Also, will this be fully remote controllable including album art and all playlists via an iPhone or iPad? Sorry if you've already covered this.

John

[James Tanner]

Well this is the answer to my prayers. Finally an audiophile player for files that doesn't require a degree in computing to set up - great sound is all I want! I've got the BDA-1 dac so I'm half way there! James, a couple of questions: USB input to the BDA-1 limits resolution to 16/48. If I have read correctly, USB external hard drive into the BDP-1 has no limitation and can reproduce the full resolution of any file up to 24/192! Is this correct and if so, what is different about the USB between the BDA-1 and the BDP-1?
Also, will this be fully remote controllable including album art and all playlists via an iPhone or iPad? Sorry if you've already covered this.

John

Hi John,

Yes it will play any digital file all the way up to 192/24 bypassing the USB on the BDA-1. Yes you can use an iTouch or Iphone or your computer to manage the play lists.  i use Firefox and Minion for my computer interface and Mpod for my iTouch.

james

[James Tanner]

Some USB music:

http://www.cardas.com/content.php?area=music&content_id=9&pagestring=USB+Audio+Cards

james

[BrysTony]

Some USB music:

http://www.cardas.com/content.php?area=music&content_id=9&pagestring=USB+Audio+Cards

james

James,
These look interesting but I don't see any sources on the website.  I checked MusicDirect, a Cardas Dealer, but there is no mention of the USB Audio Cards.
Where can they be purchased?
Tony

[James Tanner]

James,
These look interesting but I don't see any sources on the website.  I checked MusicDirect, a Cardas Dealer, but there is no mention of the USB Audio Cards.
Where can they be purchased?
Tony

I believe from Cardas direct - I have some coming to test on my BDP-1

james

[BrysTony]

I believe from Cardas direct - I have some coming to test on my BDP-1

james

I don't see a way to order from them on their website.  I will call Cardas on Monday.  Their support line is open only Mon-Fri.

[James Tanner]

I don't see a way to order from them on their website.  I will call Cardas on Monday.  Their support line is open only Mon-Fri.

I spoke to a fellow named Josh on Friday at Cardas and he seemed to know what's up.

james

[sfraser]

I spoke to a fellow named Josh on Friday at Cardas and he seemed to know what's up.

james

That's kind of cool, ...for people not comfortable downloading music. Do you know if there is any DRM , or can you copy the files off the thumb drive?

[James Tanner]

That's kind of cool, ...for people not comfortable downloading music. Do you know if there is any DRM , or can you copy the files off the thumb drive?

Hi - not sure on that one?

james

[Aramys]

too bad that the BDA-1's (and therefore the BDP-1) milling of the frontplate looks different compared to the "first" production runs that were available

i wonder if the older style would be still doable?


al.

100% agreed. Are those curved left and right front plate sides standard now ?

Aramys

[James Tanner]

100% agreed. Are those curved left and right front plate sides standard now ?

Aramys

Yes they are the standard look now for consumer product.  The Pro faceplates are different.

james





james

[Aramys]

Yes they are the standard look now for consumer product.  The Pro faceplates are different.

james

Mmm... bad. They've less personality with this design. It accentuates the box aspect. Just my advice of course.

Aramys

[SFOX]

james

are any interior and/or rear panel pictures of the BDP-1 available yet - if not when do you anticipate ...

[James Tanner]

james

are any interior and/or rear panel pictures of the BDP-1 available yet - if not when do you anticipate ...

I have a unit at home - I will take a shot of the rear for you.

james

[1oldguy]

I have a unit at home - I will take a shot of the rear for you.

James

Look but don't touch.

[James Tanner]

I have a unit at home - I will take a shot of the rear for you.

james

The silk screen is wrong - ethernet and USB should be reversed.

james

[Napalm]

^^^^ The tone controls are missing too 

[1oldguy]

^^^^ The tone controls are missing too 

Yes I noticed that as well.