[assafl]

Quote: "I'm still hoping that Bryston will eventually maximize use of the network connection by releasing an app that allows for control of the SP-3 over the Internet.  Wishful thinking probably." 

Wishful thinking at your command - the feature exists now - point your browser at the IP address of the SP-3 - there are full controls of the SP3. Somewhat sluggish but it works.

[assafl]

Just a quick note before I get to work.  I have had the SP-3 hooked up for 1 day and I must say that anyone that cannot hear the difference between the OPPO and the SP-3 should get your ears checked.  I was expecting it to sound like the SP-2 and maybe a little better.  I really purchased for the HDMI in's & out's.  What I heard after  turning it on   & going through the menu was not the SP-2, and not just a little better, but allot better! 
What I did find a little lacking in detail was the manual.  But a quick e-mail to Mike Pickett, and a quick answer back was all it took to explain my questions.
All I can say is, believe the good reviews you are hearing as they are in my opinion,  correct!  Thanks Bryston!

Totally agreed - I believe the SP3 is indeed a superb product.

I also agree the manual is lacking, but I assume that the SP3 firmware is a work in progress.  Manuals are doomed to always fall behind unless they happen to be online wikis or spread out over forum pages.

I wonder just what the platform is capable of... The odd networking capabilities (DHCP server??) and the USB capabilities makes me think that there are many updates to keep us occupied for quite some time. For example, wouldn't it be nice if a slimplayer application could run on the SP3?   

[Alpha10]

Thanks James, or I suppose digital into the BDA-1? in theory would you say that the Dacs in the SP3 should outperform the Dacs in in the BCD-1? Does the SP3 use the same or similar Crystal Dacs?

Thanks,

I would have thought, that was the way to go; BCD-1 optical into the BDA-1 and then use the balanced analogue out you already have connected to the SP3.

I believe James said somewhere that the SP3 uses the same Crystal DACs in single formation in the SP3, not dual mode as in the BDA-1.

Cheers

[James Tanner]

I would have thought, that was the way to go; BCD-1 optical into the BDA-1 and then use the balanced analogue out you already have connected to the SP3.

I believe James said somewhere that the SP3 uses the same Crystal DACs in single formation in the SP3, not dual mode as in the BDA-1.

Cheers

Hi

It is usually better in an all in one CD player to use the analog outs - assuming a quality output stage like in the Bryston BCD. The reason is that you know exactly what digital signal is coming off the drive and can clock the drive to the DAC precisely - therefor very low jitter. When you have an external DAC you have to deal with unknowns and therefore have to reclock and resample the incoming signal which results in higher jitter numbers typically.

James

[Vipers]

I would be very interested in hearing your impressions of the Star Wars Blu Rays through your system.

Note that the Star Wars Blu Rays are in 6.1 surround sound and do not have a 5.1 option in English. Many Blu Ray players including the OPPO's do not handle 6.1 properly (I have both the OPPO BDP-93 and 95). The rear channels should have the same mono rear channel sound but with the OPPO's the sound comes from only one speaker and is not in balance. If your system is 5.1 then the rear channel would either just drop out or be folded into your back channels. Just giving you something to look for so you know it's not a Bryston SP 3.0 problem if your running in 7.1. with a 6.1 disc.
Gary

Thanks for letting me know Gary, how does this happen though, surely the Star Wars Blu Rays are one of the most anticipated releases so far on Blu Ray, hopefully there will be a firmware update for the 95 to rectify this, at least I now know that it isn't a problem with the SP3.

[Vipers]

Wishful thinking at your command - the feature exists now - point your browser at the IP address of the SP-3 - there are full controls of the SP3. Somewhat sluggish but it works.

This is something I was thinking about the other day, as I demo quite a few recievers in our store, using the Ipad to control them is a real bonus, especially something like Pioneers app which is very polished.

James, is an Ipad app to access setup and control the features of the SP3 something in the pipeline? I have to say that would be fantastic news

[James Tanner]

This is something I was thinking about the other day, as I demo quite a few recievers in our store, using the Ipad to control them is a real bonus, especially something like Pioneers app which is very polished.

James, is an Ipad app to access setup and control the features of the SP3 something in the pipeline? I have to say that would be fantastic news

Hi Vipers

Yes it is certainly something we are going to look at. We are also working on interface software for control systems such as Crestron and Savant.

James

[Vipers]

Hi Vipers

Yes it is certainly something we are going to look at. We are also working on interface software for control systems such as Crestron and Savant.

James

Hi James,

Excellent news, can you concentrate on the ipad app first please

[ralph1950]

In my opinion, an owners manual should cover ALL of the menu options on said component.  Explained in (minor) detail for those that want to set up the component themselves and not hire an installer.  What could be done is for an amendment to be sent (by E-mail) to owners of said component to fill in the gaps.  Of course, this is just my opinion.  My other customer that I delivered an SP-3 to is also excited.  Mainly because he was skeptical on the sound quality over the SP-2 and did not expect allot.  He was also surprised.  He is also selling his Olive player if anyone is interested.  I do not know anything about that player but can forward your interest to him though.

[ralph1950]

James, is an Ipad app to access setup and control the features of the SP3 something in the pipeline? I have to say that would be fantastic news

My customer would is also interested in a Ipad app because he controls everything with the Ipad.

[James Tanner]

In my opinion, an owners manual should cover ALL of the menu options on said component.  Explained in (minor) detail for those that want to set up the component themselves and not hire an installer.  What could be done is for an amendment to be sent (by E-mail) to owners of said component to fill in the gaps.  Of course, this is just my opinion.  My other customer that I delivered an SP-3 to is also excited.  Mainly because he was skeptical on the sound quality over the SP-2 and did not expect allot.  He was also surprised.  He is also selling his Olive player if anyone is interested.  I do not know anything about that player but can forward your interest to him though.

Hi Ralph

Yes the SP3 manual at this point has a PRELIMINARY wording across the front of it. I wanted to get our customers started and we also factory set the menus that would be most applicable for most people. We assume as we get feedback we can add info in the areas where people seem to need the most help

James

[ralph1950]

As always, on the ball and customer oriented!  Thanks James. 

[Alpha10]

Hi James, I was just reading through the SP3 owners manual (not that I am one, but it is good to dream..). I use a Logitech RF extender with my present pre/pro and have it wired using the a standard 3.5mm stereo phone jack cable. so, is the 3mm mentioned in the manual (snip below) a typo and should really be the standard 3.5mm, or is 3mm another US centric standard? I had a quick google and nothing seem to pop up.

AUXILIARY INFRA-RED INPUT
A 3mm two conductor phone jack which will accept
a hardwired DC voltage that is the electrical equivalent
of the optical signal generated by an infrared
emitter in a remote control. This will primarily used
as by infra-red remote control extenders. The tip
is positive, the sleeve is negative and the signal level
should be 5vdc max. (Positive or “1”) and 0v or
ground (negative or “0”)

It would be really important to me that the Logitech RF extender worked with the SP3.

Cheers

[brucek]

standard 3.5mm stereo phone jack cable

Stereo?

[ralph1950]

He probably meant 3.5mm mono jack plug.

[Vipers]

Here we go, the SP3 sitting in the rack at last, just warming her up before my first listen





Here's a few un-boxing pics for anyone who is sad like me

[ralph1950]

Whats with that rats nest of wires behind the rack?     

Just a little morning stab!   
So, how was the listening?  Details.

[Alpha10]

Stereo?

Yes, stereo, although Logitech claim that you need a mono cable, going between my RF extender and my Marantz AV7005 pre/pro I use a standard 3.5mm Stereo jack cable, which works perfectly...

Cheers

[Alpha10]

Whats with that rats nest of wires behind the rack?     

It is just his rental, whilst a purpose built house is being designed for the kit, lucky @#:+*&^%$...

 

[ralph1950]

It is just his rental, whilst a purpose built house is being designed for the kit, lucky @#:+*&^%$...

 

Yes, I would say so!