BDA-3 DAC

Grit · « **Reply #1320 on:** 12 Sep 2020, 01:44 pm »

Hey Roddey, welcome to the board!

- Garrett

Grant Hill · « **Reply #1321 on:** 20 Sep 2020, 01:59 pm »

Hi Folks,

Do you keep your BDA3 always on or do you power it just when you have to listen to music and then you turn it off? I assume the consumption is low. Some dacs perform better when they’re constantly powered.

Apologies if it has already been asked

Have a nice day

BCRich1 · « **Reply #1322 on:** 20 Sep 2020, 04:24 pm »

Keep mine on 24/7
Mike

Grant Hill · « **Reply #1323 on:** 21 Sep 2020, 10:13 am »

Thanks Mike.

GSchrader · « **Reply #1324 on:** 22 Sep 2020, 06:43 pm »

My BDA-3 is switched on only when I'm listening to the system. I have the 12V trigger slaved to my preamp so it switches on and off automatically with the preamp - very convenient.

Gerald

bokko · « **Reply #1325 on:** 10 Dec 2020, 07:36 pm »

Always on so it doesn’t loose sync to PC via usb connection on switching inputs.

Since moving to an Allo DigiOne sig as a transport reconnected trigger.

Do not notice a significant difference in sound quality between always on and triggered when I start listening which I believe is the point of question.

Grant Hill · « **Reply #1326 on:** 13 Dec 2020, 05:22 pm »

Thank you Bokko - yes, that was the question

bokko · « **Reply #1327 on:** 6 Jan 2021, 03:14 am »

Bought a Lumin U1 mini to use with BDA-3 instead the Digione sig will be on CAM soon.

Thanks stay safe.

stanb · « **Reply #1328 on:** 6 Jan 2021, 06:31 pm »

Hi bokko,

This is a side note, I am posting it because of other Bryston customers who may be considering assembling the similar systems.

A better way is to get BDA3.14 with a built-in streamer (PI-3) instead of BDA3. You will find that the sound quality is comparable (if not better in my subjective opinion) then going from an external DAC to BDA3 through USB or SPDIF inputs (and much better of course than HDMI).

BDA3.14 also supports the Roon client player functionality, and it can also play directly from the network drives (NAS) or use on line sources like Tidal or Qobuz. I find the sound quality comparable or better than some more expensive streamers or players, but it is also a very subjective assertion, so people need just try it out for themselves.

Stan

bokko · « **Reply #1329 on:** 8 Jan 2021, 01:56 am »

Thanks Stan
Well my posting here is a double edged sword so to speak.
It will bring others here who are considering the same device. Still no reply to my post for help from Allo side several business days later.
To my way of thinking the only thing I can’t easily check is shorter cables. So thought I would ask if shorter is better or worse. Had a feeling short was bad for BNC.

As for me I considered 3.14 but received a very good deal my BDA-3 unit only a few months old so lots of warranty, couldn’t say no. Knew Class A outputs was what I missing over my RME DAC with same DAC chip. Having heard a friends BDA-2 and BDP-1

Have of 300 dsd albums and need to make sure whatever I buy lets me play them with native playback strategy in Roon.

Jerry

stanb · « **Reply #1330 on:** 8 Jan 2021, 06:46 pm »

I think, the best way of playing DSD through Roon in the DSD-Native mode, with BDA3/3.14, is to output it through the USB port (of a PC) into the USB port of BDA3/3.14. The second best would be to play it through HDMI (if you can find a graphics card with HDMI + DSD capable driver).

bokko · « **Reply #1331 on:** 9 Jan 2021, 04:02 pm »

Shorter is better for BNC. Checked with someone selling a device on CAM.
Analog SPDIF works fine again. Looks like I didn't reconfirm one of power supplies properly with it.

Many company's are quite responsive in this space...especially when it comes to DSD playback, that's what drew me here.

Mainly looking for a stop gap until the BR-20 is released, at its price point, Streamer, DAC and Pre-amp (with bypass for Home Theater Integration) can't be beat.
The Allo will do, didn't want to spend 1k or more for a streamer ahead of saving for BR-20. Wonder if they have considered full warranty on pre-amp, 5 years on DAC (USB) and 3 on streamer.

Cheers

crouse99 · « **Reply #1332 on:** 24 Jan 2021, 09:21 pm »

Hi folks,

New member here and am pleased to see a thread dedicated to the BDA-3. I've had mine for a couple of years and couldn't be happier with it.

GSchrader · « **Reply #1333 on:** 26 Jan 2021, 08:31 pm »

Does anyone know why Bryston has deleted the BDA-3 downloads (firmware etc.) from their download site?

Gerald

bokko · « **Reply #1334 on:** 4 Feb 2021, 08:09 pm »

I would stick with version u2018.05d if thats what you have now if you listen to DSD. Only have a minor sound on HDMI inputs when switching to and from them.

Let Bryston answer where it went.
Summer 2020 they preferred you contacted them before updating.

Stay safe

Jerry

piezoman · « **Reply #1335 on:** 21 Feb 2021, 08:32 pm »

Hello all,

I have a BDP-2 / BDA-3 combination. I keep hearing the USB connection is audibly superior to the AES-EBU connection.

So........I bought a high quality USB cable to find out.

After removing the AES/EBU cable and installing the USB cable via the USB-1 port on the BDA-3 and one of the 4 ports on the BDA-2........NO SOUND. The USB-1 light does not go green on the faceplate, and none of the lights for the sample rates are on either. I tried connecting at the USB-2 port, and still nothing.

What happened?

Brad

James Tanner · « **Reply #1336 on:** 21 Feb 2021, 08:43 pm »

Turn both units off - turn on the DAC then turn on the BDP-2.

james

piezoman · « **Reply #1337 on:** 21 Feb 2021, 08:53 pm »

James,

Thanks.

Still no change.

James Tanner · « **Reply #1338 on:** 21 Feb 2021, 08:58 pm »

Not sure why that would be an issue - I assume the cable is OK?

james

piezoman · « **Reply #1339 on:** 21 Feb 2021, 09:01 pm »

Cable appears to be in excellent condition. The B connector end is standard 4-pin.