What type of Devices are connected to your BDA-1

Robert D · « **on:** 16 Aug 2009, 12:23 pm »

Some Pics would be Nice

Robert

drummermitchell · « **Reply #1 on:** 16 Aug 2009, 01:50 pm »

All I have connected so far is my Bcd-1(AES connected)Have been thinking of
trying out my starchoice receiver(optical out for the radio stations)on her.and then pondering the squeezebox 3 and internet radio.
I think I'm we'll prepared for anything that comes out in the future.I'm in no
rush as I really like my BCD-1

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konut · « **Reply #2 on:** 16 Aug 2009, 02:07 pm »

Vizio 32"- Optical
Toshiba SD-6980 Universal- RCA
SlimDevices Modded SB3- BNC

alexone · « **Reply #3 on:** 16 Aug 2009, 02:15 pm »

opto 1 : Plasma tv
opto 2 : computer
coax 1 : BCD-1
coax 2 : minidisc recorder
bnc 1 : minidisc recorder (for comparison)
bnc 2 : dvd player
aes/ebu: BCD-1
usb : computer

cables from bnc1 & bnc 2 are rca(coax) to bnc cables. i am using the rca and the balanced outs of the BDA-1 into the 26 preamp.

al.

drummermitchell · « **Reply #4 on:** 16 Aug 2009, 02:46 pm »

Hey guys,how do you find the sound (improvement)with your tvs connected.

Phil A · « **Reply #5 on:** 16 Aug 2009, 03:07 pm »

Dolby Digital is delivered in packets much like internet protocol. So basically it is either there or not there. Here's a little info - http://www.dolby.com/consumer/technology/dolby-digital-details.html

That's why many home theater enthusiasts don't understand and think of audiophiles as lunatics (so we are a little crazy - I had a friend call me last night and wanted to know if it was over the top to have the electrician come in and put a separate circuit in for his system and I said yes it is over the top and that's what we do

- I usually am the one they call to confirm their sanity - don't know why as I have be worse than most) and think a digital cable has ones and zeros flowing up and down it for PCM transmission.

konut · « **Reply #6 on:** 16 Aug 2009, 04:16 pm »

Quote from: drummermitchell on 16 Aug 2009, 02:46 pm

Hey guys,how do you find the sound (improvement)with your tvs connected.

Mixed bag. There is a definite increase in clarity and quality, but on those programs which I assume are mixed in 5.1, the dialog is sometimes very quiet with effects and music coming in dramatically louder. Not going back to analog though.

alexone · « **Reply #7 on:** 16 Aug 2009, 08:04 pm »

drummer,

the BDA-1 betters the sound of my tv. but i expected that anyway...
usually the sound of a flatscreen becomes thin when it comes to serious volumes. and i just like the idea that everything goes through 'my Bryston'.

al.

drummermitchell · « **Reply #8 on:** 16 Aug 2009, 08:14 pm »

Hi Al,I'm going to pu a optical cable and see how the sat radio stations sound.
I don't listen to them but now perhaps I will,Thanks.

alexone · « **Reply #9 on:** 16 Aug 2009, 08:16 pm »

drummer-

yes, sure. give it a try.

al.

drummermitchell · « **Reply #10 on:** 16 Aug 2009, 08:51 pm »

Hi Al,just did a cable hunt in my cable closet and,What's That,an optical cable.
Almost felt like Tim Allen in the tool dept.in Canadian Tire ARRGHH.
I must be a neanderthal getting excited over putting the sat thru the BDA-1,
but I LIKE IT as it's way better than the tv speakers

.Thanks.

werd · « **Reply #11 on:** 17 Aug 2009, 01:25 am »

xbox 360 via toslink, takes the gaming on xbox up a few notches. Gears of war2 is actually pretty funny now to listen too as i can make out the locust's low rumbling threats as they attack.

alexone · « **Reply #12 on:** 17 Aug 2009, 04:04 am »

Quote from: drummermitchell on 16 Aug 2009, 08:51 pm

Hi Al,just did a cable hunt in my cable closet and,What's That,an optical cable.
Almost felt like Tim Allen in the tool dept.in Canadian Tire ARRGHH.
I must be a neanderthal getting excited over putting the sat thru the BDA-1,
but I LIKE IT as it's way better than the tv speakers .Thanks.

you are welcome, Drummer

al.

Dilbert · « **Reply #13 on:** 17 Aug 2009, 12:20 pm »

Sony SCD-XA777ESD
Sony CDR-33W input and output

Sony CDP-707ES
Rogers PVR cable box
Squeezebox classic

drummermitchell · « **Reply #14 on:** 17 Aug 2009, 01:44 pm »

Dilbert,do you find the squeeze box afew steps up in sound quality compared your cable box,must be quite interesting as you would have a huge access to music,Thanks,Don

Dilbert · « **Reply #15 on:** 17 Aug 2009, 02:16 pm »

Hi Don, the Squeezebox is new and I have only listened to internet radio and this has led to variable results, I suppose due to various streaming rates.

I live in Canada and listen to off-cable music provided by the CBC. It is of very high quality (through a good DAC) and in my opinion, equivalent to CD in sound. I have managed to find these same channels via the Squeezebox off the internet and they also do sound pretty good. I haven't had the time to do extensive comparisons, however.

The plan is to buy a Mac mini and start ripping all my CD's at full resolution. It will be very interesting to see how it works, once everything is in place.

Laundrew · « **Reply #16 on:** 17 Aug 2009, 07:59 pm »

What is a Squeezebox?

Please also note "the deer in the headlights" look...

Thanks...

werd · « **Reply #17 on:** 17 Aug 2009, 08:13 pm »

Quote from: Laundrew on 17 Aug 2009, 07:59 pm

What is a Squeezebox? Please also note "the deer in the headlights" look...

Thanks...

Oh i can answer this

here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdj5bM1N-MA

95Dyna · « **Reply #18 on:** 17 Aug 2009, 09:38 pm »

Quote from: Laundrew on 17 Aug 2009, 07:59 pm

What is a Squeezebox? Please also note "the deer in the headlights" look...

Thanks...

Whatever it is, "mamma's got one and daddy doesn't sleep at night"

alexone · « **Reply #19 on:** 18 Aug 2009, 04:34 am »

Quote from: werd on 17 Aug 2009, 08:13 pm

Quote from: Laundrew on 17 Aug 2009, 07:59 pm
What is a Squeezebox? Please also note "the deer in the headlights" look...

Thanks...

Oh i can answer this here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdj5bM1N-MA