BDA-2 DAC and BDA-3 DAC

robb · « **Reply #360 on:** 7 May 2013, 01:26 am »

Do/will Bryston Dealers offer trade-ins of the Bda-1 for a Bda-2?

Rob

James Tanner · « **Reply #361 on:** 7 May 2013, 03:07 am »

Quote from: robb on 7 May 2013, 01:26 am

Do/will Bryston Dealers offer trade-ins of the Bda-1 for a Bda-2?

Rob

Hi Robb

It is strictly up to the dealer.

James

Afterimage · « **Reply #362 on:** 8 May 2013, 01:28 am »

I have about 150 hours on my BDA-2 at this point. How many hours until the BDA-2 is considered "burned in"? I was just curious if there will be more improvements to come.

James Tanner · « **Reply #363 on:** 8 May 2013, 02:17 am »

Quote from: Afterimage on 8 May 2013, 01:28 am

I have about 150 hours on my BDA-2 at this point. How many hours until the BDA-2 is considered "burned in"? I was just curious if there will be more improvements to come.

I would say anything over 100 gets you 90% of the way there

James

Grit · « **Reply #364 on:** 13 May 2013, 10:34 am »

Can someone point me to the RS232 codes for the BDA-2? It'd be nice to set up my remote to automatically switch to the correct input.

budcook · « **Reply #365 on:** 13 May 2013, 02:14 pm »

Quote from: Grit on 13 May 2013, 10:34 am

Can someone point me to the RS232 codes for the BDA-2? It'd be nice to set up my remote to automatically switch to the correct input.

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James Tanner · « **Reply #366 on:** 13 May 2013, 03:08 pm »

Hi Folks,

On the weekend I was experimenting and just wanted to let customers know if they are using the MAC program AUDIRVANA software the INTEGER mode is available on the BDA-2 USB input.

james

Grit · « **Reply #367 on:** 19 May 2013, 07:48 am »

I used the firmware update via the Bryston web browser interface. I'm now updated to S1.70, compiled 4-9-13, labeled as release candidate 1. I wasn't expecting a firmware update, since the official version is dated back in December 2012.

In the future, will the web interface be able to inform end users if it's a release candidate, beta, or final firmware before updating?

And, is it possible to update backwards? I haven't had any problems, but was just curious.

James Tanner · « **Reply #368 on:** 19 May 2013, 10:35 am »

Quote from: Grit on 19 May 2013, 07:48 am

I used the firmware update via the Bryston web browser interface. I'm now updated to S1.70, compiled 4-9-13, labeled as release candidate 1. I wasn't expecting a firmware update, since the official version is dated back in December 2012.

In the future, will the web interface be able to inform end users if it's a release candidate, beta, or final firmware before updating?

And, is it possible to update backwards? I haven't had any problems, but was just curious.

Hi

Yes the new software will inform you when an update is available on the Bryston 'Settings Page'.
You can load older software but we would have to email you the BIN file.

james

Grit · « **Reply #369 on:** 24 May 2013, 04:43 pm »

Can the BDA-2 be operated through the RS-232 interface? And if so, does anyone know where to get the codes?

And if not, how about the IR codes?

Mike Pickett · « **Reply #370 on:** 24 May 2013, 04:50 pm »

Quote from: Grit on 24 May 2013, 04:43 pm

Can the BDA-2 be operated through the RS-232 interface? And if so, does anyone know where to get the codes?

And if not, how about the IR codes?

The BDA2 can be operated using the RS232 port, and you can find a list of commands on page 3 of the manual, here:

http://www.bryston.com/PDF/Manuals/300029%5BBDA2%5D.pdf

The same three digit codes can also be sent from a BR2 remote control, if needed.

Thanks,

Mike

Grit · « **Reply #371 on:** 25 May 2013, 07:52 am »

Thanks Mike. Next time, I'll try reading the manual first.

spotlightaudio · « **Reply #372 on:** 28 May 2013, 05:21 pm »

New BDP-2 , right channel playing louder than left. Can this be adjusted ? Thanks

James Tanner · « **Reply #373 on:** 28 May 2013, 05:37 pm »

Quote from: spotlightaudio on 28 May 2013, 05:21 pm

New BDP-2 , right channel playing louder than left. Can this be adjusted ? Thanks

No sorry there is no adjustment within the BDP - you would have to do it on your preamp balance control. Where is the imbalance coming from?

james

spotlightaudio · « **Reply #374 on:** 28 May 2013, 05:47 pm »

Seems it is either the BDA-2 or BDP-2 . Other sources connected to same input on preamp with same Bryston cables , no issues.

James Tanner · « **Reply #375 on:** 28 May 2013, 05:50 pm »

Quote from: spotlightaudio on 28 May 2013, 05:47 pm

Seems it is either the BDA-2 or BDP-2 . Other sources connected to same input on preamp with same Bryston cables , no issues.

See if you can nail it down as I have never heard of this before

How much of a difference in level would you say there is?

Did you have the DAC before and all was OK?

Are you running Balanced or RCA?

james

spotlightaudio · « **Reply #376 on:** 28 May 2013, 09:01 pm »

BDA and BDP both brand new . Using bal. cables. Same issue with supplied thumb drive and using external hard drive. Right channel louder to the point I need to use the balance control on preamp.

James Tanner · « **Reply #377 on:** 28 May 2013, 09:08 pm »

Quote from: spotlightaudio on 28 May 2013, 09:01 pm

BDA and BDP both brand new . Using bal. cables. Same issue with supplied thumb drive and using external hard drive. Right channel louder to the point I need to use the balance control on preamp.

Ok please call Mike Pickett at Bryston 18006328217.

James

spotlightaudio · « **Reply #378 on:** 28 May 2013, 09:21 pm »

Thanks James, will do

gtaphile · « **Reply #379 on:** 31 May 2013, 01:29 pm »

James,

We installed a BDA-2 and moved from a MAC outputting via a Halide USB to S/PDIF convertor to straight garden variety USB cable from the Mac to the USB BDA-2 input. In both instances Audirvana is used and the sound degraded significantly.

Is this mostly due to the USB cable or will a quality USB cable still leave a large gap in performance?

Thanks for your assistance.