[Ron D]

James, I had made an inquiry via Bryston's website a couple of days ago and have yet to receive a reply so I will post it hear...

1. Current Canadian list price of the DAC module?

2. Can this module be installed by the preamp's owner (plug & play) or does it have to be sent to the factory for installation?

TIA
Ron

[bokko]

Like to inquire about bypass function on BP-17.3 before purchase.

Intend to hook my 3B squared to XLR output on preamp. Then I select one input on 17 cubed that I would connect my Marantz SR7012 Main L/R Pre-out.
Bypass is off I listen to Bryston goodness.

FYI
Main input used will be BDA 3 via XLR input fed from PC for now.

On built in phono thats based on BP-2 the gain would then be 41db? Can the Cartridge Loading be changed?
My iPhono 2 with Goldring 2500 on P6 sounds best at 250.

Thanks for your time
Stay safe

[Nitsuave]

I currently own a BDA 3.14 in a hybrid 2 channel/HT system and have been experimenting with a direct connection of the 3.14 to a NAD M25 bypassing my Anthem AVM 60 pre/pro.  The configuration has brought a noticeable improvement to the sound compared to using the AVM 60 as an analog pre amp.

I am considering the purchase of a BP 17 cubed for proper two channel listening without having to disconnect/reconnect cables.  The HT bypass feature should allow for easy integration into my existing system.

How does the digital pre amp feature of the 3.14 stack up against the pre amp capabilities of the BP 17?

[James Tanner]

I currently own a BDA 3.14 in a hybrid 2 channel/HT system and have been experimenting with a direct connection of the 3.14 to a NAD M25 bypassing my Anthem AVM 60 pre/pro.  The configuration has brought a noticeable improvement to the sound compared to using the AVM 60 as an analog pre amp.

I am considering the purchase of a BP 17 cubed for proper two channel listening without having to disconnect/reconnect cables.  The HT bypass feature should allow for easy integration into my existing system.

How does the digital pre amp feature of the 3.14 stack up against the pre amp capabilities of the BP 17?

HI Nit

The 3.14 can be used as a preamp but one of its limitations is the total amount of voltage out capability - it is limited to 2 volts - which is OK in most cases depending on the input sensitivity of your power amp.  The BP17 is far more capable of much larger voltage swings and therefor is much more versatile with different power amplifiers.

I find that with the larger output capability you get better dynamics and more ease in the presentation. The BP-17 also has more flexibility to the type of source as well - analog,
Phono, Digital etc.

The main issue though is when you use a Digital Volume control (like in the 3.14) to drive the power amp the quality of the audio signal is a function of how high in level the output is. With Digital volume as you lower the level you also loose BIT's and therefor quality.  With the BP-17 that is not the case so any volume level still provides maximum performance.

james