[James Tanner]

Hi Folks,

Some pics of the recent show in Newport California.

DEMO System:


BryFi

[James Tanner]

T.H.E. Show Newport 2016: Source Devices

It’s always fun at audio shows to watch how the choice of source devices evolves. At T.H.E. Show Newport 2016, the source devices of choice were computers, record players, and half-inch analog tape. I’m sure there was a CD player somewhere, but I didn’t notice it.

Here are the most interesting developments in source devices I found at the show, with the products arranged in alphabetical order by brand and all prices in USD.

Bryston



Without looking at the logo, I bet exactly zero audiophiles would guess the BDP-π is a Bryston component, because it’s sized more like one of those inexpensive little phono preamps. The BDP-π is a digital music streamer that Bryston says outperforms the much larger BDP-1. It can pull files from USB drives and sticks or networked hard drives and computers. Because it has a built-in Web server, you can browse files through any device that’ll run a browser, including smartphones, tablets, and computers.

The back panel has coax and optical outputs said to handle PCM in resolutions up to 24/192 and an HDMI output with capability of 24/48 now, and expected 24/192 capability with a soon-to-come firmware upgrade. DSD capability is expected, too.

Price is projected at $1200.

[James Tanner]

Magnepan



Magnepan sponsored an interesting demonstration with a trio of MMG speakers ($600 each) in a three channel configuration powerd by a three channel Bryston amplifier and utilizing a Bryston processor. Wendell Diller, of Magnepan, said that the purpose of the demonstration is to showcase the kind of sonic holography which is possible with Magnepan speakers.

The system sounded great and it reminded me of the incredible sound quality which Magnepan speakers offer for very little money.

[James Tanner]

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Newport Beach Show 2016 – Bryston Room







Bryston Room



Lots of well-proportioned bass, with control for days, distinguished this all-Bryston presentation.

The lower range was superbly filled out on Lucinda Williams's "West Memphis." Ditto on a track from Emmylou Harris, although cymbals were a bit hot.

Add to that great bass and bit of sizzle on top—plus fabulous three-dimensionality on music from Supertramp—and you've got the best system I encountered since show's start for filling out the bass line.

The winners: Bryston's DDP-2 digital player, BDA-3 DAC, BP26 preamp with MPS-2 power supply, 7B3 Cubed mono-blocks , and Bryston Mini T loudspeakers. The latter can be either single or bi-wired; Bryston chose the latter, with StraightWire cabling.


Jason Victor Serinus,
Stereophile

[CanadianMaestro]

James,

Which is the best show for the hi-end audio consumer?
Not too huge, civilized, modest crowds, comfy venue....
Munich, Newport, CES, TAVES?

Pete

[Grit]

Thanks for asking that! I've always wondered. Looking forward to the answer.

[James Tanner]

James,

Which is the best show for the hi-end audio consumer?
Not too huge, civilized, modest crowds, comfy venue....
Munich, Newport, CES, TAVES?

Pete

I would say RMAF and then Newport

james

[Spyman]

Don't leave out the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest! It's held iin Denver in October, hosted by the Colorado Audio Society. That's where I first met James and heard Bryston gear for the first time. It's a 3-day show and is very relaxed.

[Spyman]

Oops....I just saw your post, James. Thanks!

[CanadianMaestro]

Don't leave out the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest! It's held iin Denver in October, hosted by the Colorado Audio Society. That's where I first met James and heard Bryston gear for the first time. It's a 3-day show and is very relaxed.

Are you residing in Denver?   

[Spyman]

Not in Denver, but close.

[James Tanner]

http://www.theaudiobeat.com/newport2016/newport2016_magnepan.htm

[James Tanner]

Hi Folks,

Some nice comments from our demo at the recent Newport Audio Show.

https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2016/07/21/newport-2016-bryston-mixes-high-end-sound-canadian-practicality/

James

[amblin]

What's a BryFi? The lamp ?

[James Tanner]

What's a BryFi? The lamp ?

Yes I was thinking a Bryston Lamp to expand our market 

james

[amblin]

Yes I was thinking a Bryston Lamp to expand our market 

james

lol who doesn't love a CNC milled all aluminum lamp , I always wanted one but the closest I could find were some old Omron medical IR lights I converted to accept LED bulbs beautiful, beautiful multi linked cast metal stands .

Seriously though, any detailed info (especially pricing) on the Bluetooth player (I presume ?)  . Tried quite a few in the past , Bose , BW etc. but the actual speakers and amps in those units were cheap, cheap mass produced parts and the sound quality was unnatural and not much better than a $100 Sony .

[James Tanner]

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=142807.0