BRYSTON BDP-1/2 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS THREAD

hi, Bluemark!

...basically the BDP-1 is an "out-of-the-box-and-ready-to-play" unit so you don't really need to download (if any) software to play your files. furthermore the player has the Bryston Max (for computers) and Bryston Mini (for handheld devices), Gnome and Minion if you want to control the BDP-1 via your computer.

software updates are available and should be done, of course.

al.

terrycym · « **Reply #469 on:** 4 Nov 2011, 06:04 pm »

I managed very well for the 1st few weeks using just the front panel controls

bluemark81 · « **Reply #470 on:** 4 Nov 2011, 06:56 pm »

Thanks guys. I didn't want to get the unit only to find out I need to have a bunch of software and other things first. I guess I'm getting ahead of myself.

pardales · « **Reply #471 on:** 9 Nov 2011, 09:15 pm »

How does the BDP-1 handle internet radio? How would you look up and select stations, and play them?

JfTM · « **Reply #472 on:** 9 Nov 2011, 09:59 pm »

Quote from: pardales on 9 Nov 2011, 09:15 pm

How does the BDP-1 handle internet radio? How would you look up and select stations, and play them?

http://www.youtube.com/embed/NOggDwajyNs?hl=en&fs=1

pardales · « **Reply #473 on:** 9 Nov 2011, 11:56 pm »

Quote from: JfTM on 9 Nov 2011, 09:59 pm

http://www.youtube.com/embed/NOggDwajyNs?hl=en&fs=1

Eeek! That's what I was afraid of. But thank you, this was informative.

SHV · « **Reply #474 on:** 10 Nov 2011, 12:28 am »

I think that I will stick to my Squeezebox Touch/BDA-1 combination for internet radio unless/until BDP-1 radio service becomes more user friendly.

Steve

James Tanner · « **Reply #475 on:** 10 Nov 2011, 12:54 am »

Quote from: SHV on 10 Nov 2011, 12:28 am

I think that I will stick to my Squeezebox Touch/BDA-1 combination for internet radio unless/until BDP-1 radio service becomes more user friendly.

Steve

The BDP was never really designed for Internet radio so I would say definitely stick with the Touch or similar products if that is your main source of listening.

James

SHV · « **Reply #476 on:** 10 Nov 2011, 02:57 am »

"The BDP was never really designed for Internet radio"
*******
Exactly...That's the nice thing about the BDA-1; with 8 inputs, I can hook up IPad/Pod dock, Apple TV, Touch, CD transport, BDP-1, etc. and switch inputs with Logitech. That said, 90% of time it's on AES/EBU BDP-1. :>)

Steve

Bavarian05 · « **Reply #477 on:** 21 Nov 2011, 09:46 pm »

What length are the power cables supplied with the BDP-1 and BDA-1?
Any real benefit to upgrading from the supplied power cabling on either or both units?

saveloy · « **Reply #478 on:** 21 Nov 2011, 11:31 pm »

Quote from: Bavarian05 on 21 Nov 2011, 09:46 pm

What length are the power cables supplied with the BDP-1 and BDA-1?
Any real benefit to upgrading from the supplied power cabling on either or both units?

They are 1.5M each. I have swapped both for aftermarket cables. I find it gives a bit more in the way of clarity.

Kyri

Bavarian05 · « **Reply #479 on:** 22 Nov 2011, 03:28 pm »

Thank you for the info.
Are you using the BNC or AES/EBU connection between them?
I see alot of conflicting opinion on this subject out there. The rest of my
system is running fully balanced, but reviewers seem to prefer the BNC connection.