Future Bryston CD Player Still A Go?

alexone · « **Reply #180 on:** 6 Oct 2016, 12:24 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 4 Oct 2016, 03:04 pm

PS

I should probably point out though that these types of numbers like over-sampling and up-sampling only tell a small part of the story. Things like separate power supplies for digital and analog, proper routing of low level circuitry, ground planes, Class A circuits for the analog section etc. matter much more when it comes to the sound quality.

james

so what makes the BCD-3 a better sounding player? what are the differences between the BCD-1 and the BCD-3??

al.

Siltech · « **Reply #181 on:** 6 Oct 2016, 12:57 pm »

I think the main difference is the newer dual AKM4490 dacs.

Siltech · « **Reply #182 on:** 6 Oct 2016, 12:59 pm »

The AKM4490 Dacs are used in Esoteric very high end line.

James Tanner · « **Reply #183 on:** 6 Oct 2016, 01:02 pm »

Yes and also we have learned some things about signal routing and circuit layout in doing the BCD1 that has helped us improve on the BCD-3.

There are no BCD-3 units out yet but the prototype I have at home is just sonic-ly exceptional in my opinion and I think you will see some stellar reviews coming.

james

Haurock · « **Reply #184 on:** 6 Oct 2016, 03:21 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 6 Oct 2016, 12:20 pm

Hi

We start production this month.

There are 25 more days in this month!.. tick tock.. tick tock.. tick tock..

schmidtmike76 · « **Reply #185 on:** 6 Oct 2016, 04:00 pm »

I have the BDA-2 and just ordered the Pi I hope im not making a mistake as CD is still king for me. I could sell the dac and for the price of the Pi could buy me a BCD-3. Time will tell

Samurai7595 · « **Reply #186 on:** 7 Oct 2016, 10:57 am »

Quote from: James Tanner on 6 Oct 2016, 01:02 pm

Yes and also we have learned some things about signal routing and circuit layout in doing the BCD1 that has helped us improve on the BCD-3.

There are no BCD-3 units out yet but the prototype I have at home is just sonic-ly exceptional in my opinion and I think you will see some stellar reviews coming.

james

That's great news!

I'm on standby for a BCD-3 from Audioville (17-inch silver faceplate with blue display).

Siltech · « **Reply #187 on:** 7 Oct 2016, 11:37 am »

My order is same, 17" silver faceplate with blue display. Siltech

Haurock · « **Reply #188 on:** 7 Oct 2016, 01:17 pm »

I have one on order as well from Audio Eden, but I want one in black, to go with the BDA3 I obtained back in June.. can't wait!

alexone · « **Reply #189 on:** 7 Oct 2016, 08:07 pm »

...you lucky guys! congrats and let us know your impressions

very nice player indeed!!!

al.

CanadianMaestro · « **Reply #190 on:** 8 Oct 2016, 11:59 am »

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, everyone!

May the turkeys be on your plate, and not in your listening rooms or at your dealer's inventory.

Samurai7595 · « **Reply #191 on:** 8 Oct 2016, 01:23 pm »

Quote from: CanadianMaestro on 8 Oct 2016, 11:59 am

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, everyone!

May the turkeys be on your plate, and not in your listening rooms or at your dealer's inventory.

Siltech · « **Reply #192 on:** 9 Oct 2016, 12:37 am »

Samurai7595 · « **Reply #193 on:** 9 Oct 2016, 02:18 pm »

Quote from: Siltech on 9 Oct 2016, 12:37 am

Gorgeous!!!!!

Samurai7595 · « **Reply #194 on:** 13 Oct 2016, 11:00 am »

James, I believe that the BCD-1 uses the Phillips CD-pro-2 transport. What transport will the BCD-3 use?

James Tanner · « **Reply #195 on:** 13 Oct 2016, 01:04 pm »

Quote from: Samurai7595 on 13 Oct 2016, 11:00 am

James, I believe that the BCD-1 uses the Phillips CD-pro-2 transport. What transport will the BCD-3 use?

Hi

It's a dedicated Redbook Sony drive - its really nice and fluid in operation.

james

Siltech · « **Reply #196 on:** 13 Oct 2016, 05:24 pm »

Are the BCD3 going out before the Taves show?

James Tanner · « **Reply #197 on:** 13 Oct 2016, 05:27 pm »

Quote from: Siltech on 13 Oct 2016, 05:24 pm

Are the BCD3 going out before the Taves show?

Hi

No I do not think so as we are waiting for faceplates.

james

Siltech · « **Reply #198 on:** 13 Oct 2016, 05:47 pm »

Will there be a working BCD3 at the Taves show?

James Tanner · « **Reply #199 on:** 13 Oct 2016, 05:54 pm »

Quote from: Siltech on 13 Oct 2016, 05:47 pm

Will there be a working BCD3 at the Taves show?

HI

We should have the prototype there but I usually use the BDP-2 as our source.

james