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In case you'd like to compare the BDA-3 with Esoteric's product, I think you'd have to pick the D-07x, which is a D/A Converter like the BDA-3. D-07x's price should be around 5.000$
I believe they both use the same chip, the 05 and 07, the 07 would be closer in price to the BDA3 though.
Just to bring it back on topic... ...I had confirmation of my 7B3 order today, so hope to be able to give them a thorough listen in early May.I'd be happy to then post a review provided that a) it would be of interest to folks and b) it doesn't break any Forum rules...Very excited to be *finally* introducing some Bryston Amplification after I've enjoyed their Digital gear for many years.Happy days ! Ian
Hi AlexNo I do not think it can be as it is a slightly different design - I will ask.james
...have you been able to find out, James?al.
Hi AlNo the 875 will not have a Cubed version.james
James, just to make sure...has the 875 ever been a SST or SST² version???? if not then what type of design is it in reality? thanks,al.
Here's a tricky question for those in the know...I can afford either a pair of new SST3 7's or a pair of ex-demo 28 SST2's.Pre-amp is an SP3 and speakers are Vandersteen Quatros, the ones with the built-in 300W active subwoofers.I've been using a Theta Dreadnaught for about a decade, but am about to move to a bigger place and think that upgrading to Bryston monoblocks will improve the soundstage, separation and noise floor.As the speakers are partially active, it may be unnecessary to have the 1k of power of the 28's, but all of the reviews I've read suggest they also have detail and delicacy to rival Tubes......but what I don't know is whether the new 7's will match or even surpass that.Thoughts anyone ?Ian
HiHonestly if we could build a better performing amplifier (if linearity of waveform is your goal) we would. The only way we could increase costs would be as you say to add ultimate cosmetics. That has its place but it really is not who we are. Our products represent state of the art performance at a price that most serious listeners can afford. To be honest I find products that look great and perform poorly and cost ridiculous amounts of money is sadly more common than you may think. I also think these poor performing but cosmetically appealing products injure the credibility of our industry. james
Has anyone been able to do a direct comparison to the 4BSST2 ? I have one and am considering upgrading to the new 4B cubed. Wondering if it is very subtle differences or if noticeable and worth the upgrade for the sst2 ownersSorry if this has already been mentioned
I can't help but think after reading that review if there was that much noticeable difference the guys system must have had a very high noise floor all along given the differences between the 2 amp designs and what he is hearing now. In a system that was basically dead silent to start with that's where I'm curious as to any perceived audible differences between the 2 designs.James, any new details about the upgrade path?
Oh no...Wow that would be a major hassle for sure. So how would that work in practice, the cost would probably me more like you allude to but would that mean the amps sent in for the upgrade would perhaps see a much longer turnaround time as well?
If they have to be resubmitted for approvals could the 20 year warranty be reset? If not, what would prevent that from happening? Still to many components not being upgraded?
