BRYSTON BDP-1/2 DIGITAL PLAYER FEEDBACK/REVIEWS

miatadan · « **Reply #280 on:** 26 Dec 2010, 10:53 pm »

Quote from: mystabg on 26 Dec 2010, 04:09 pm

Vipers,Awesome system.Great to learn that either way not much difference between HD or FD.I can see that flash drive could be an easy way to store a playlist and it would boot up faster but at about $40 average for a 32GB drive not very cheap.It would take 15/32GB flash drive to equal a 500GB hard drive correct?Thats about$600 vs a lot less for an external HD.I only point this out because I'am lusting after to combo and was trying to figure out how to keep the cost down.Is your 500 GB HD full? If so I would like to know how long it takes for the player to read after turn on.This boot up time is the only fly in the ointment as far as I'am concerned.If you did not care about electric cost I guess it could be left on all the time not a very good solution for impatient people.Anyway enjoy and keep us informed.Happy Holidays.Gary

I am using Intel SSD drive 120GB, instant bootup and better sound than flash drive

Dan

SFOX · « **Reply #281 on:** 27 Dec 2010, 01:55 am »

James

Do you have an approx. date when the BDA-1 buttons will be changed to match those on the BDP-1

SFOX · « **Reply #282 on:** 27 Dec 2010, 01:59 am »

Dan

Could you post a link for the SSD you are using

Steven

James Tanner · « **Reply #283 on:** 27 Dec 2010, 02:29 am »

Quote from: SFOX on 27 Dec 2010, 01:55 am

James

Do you have an approx. date when the BDA-1 buttons will be changed to match those on the BDP-1

I would say about 2 more months.

james

miatadan · « **Reply #284 on:** 27 Dec 2010, 02:41 am »

James

Is there any way to control volume with BDP-1 ? mpod software, would that work to control volume as I already have apple iphone?

Dan

James Tanner · « **Reply #285 on:** 27 Dec 2010, 03:01 am »

Quote from: miatadan on 27 Dec 2010, 02:41 am

James

Is there any way to control volume with BDP-1 ? mpod software, would that work to control volume as I already have apple iphone?

Dan

Hi Dan,

No sorry - controlling volume in the digital domain is not a good idea as you lose resolution as the volume is lowered.

james

Welly123 · « **Reply #286 on:** 27 Dec 2010, 03:25 pm »

Quote from: mystabg on 26 Dec 2010, 04:09 pm

Is your 500 GB HD full? If so I would like to know how long it takes for the player to read after turn on.This boot up time is the only fly in the ointment as far as I'am concerned.If you did not care about electric cost I guess it could be left on all the time not a very good solution for impatient people.Gary

From cold my BDP-1 takes 1min 24secs to initialise (boot). With a 1TB HDD containing 819GB of FLAC files there is an additional 12mins 12secs while the drive is scanned and the "Playlist" updated, so the total boot time is 13 minutes and 36 seconds. A ball-park estimate of 1GB/sec is not too far off. I leave mine turned-on permanently as the power consumption is very low...

After adding files, from my primary PC across the network to the BDP-1 with connected HDD, I use the Update facility within mPod to scan for the new files, this takes just a few seconds... I have not timed it, but after adding 3.28GB of 24/96 FLAC files (41 tracks) it was less than 10~15 seconds.
Regards

Russell

mystabg · « **Reply #287 on:** 27 Dec 2010, 04:25 pm »

Quote from: Welly123 on 27 Dec 2010, 03:25 pm

From cold my BDP-1 takes 1min 24secs to initialise (boot). With a 1TB HDD containing 819GB of FLAC files there is an additional 12mins 12secs while the drive is scanned and the "Playlist" updated, so the total boot time is 13 minutes and 36 seconds. A ball-park estimate of 1GB/sec is not too far off. I leave mine turned-on permanently as the power consumption is very low...

After adding files, from my primary PC across the network to the BDP-1 with connected HDD, I use the Update facility within mPod to scan for the new files, this takes just a few seconds... I have not timed it, but after adding 3.28GB of 24/96 FLAC files (41 tracks) it was less than 10~15 seconds.
Regards

Russell

Russel, Thanks just what I was looking for.By leaving it on all the time it is always ready to play correct?Thanks Gary

SFOX · « **Reply #288 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 01:58 am »

Is anyone using the BDP-1 with internal DAC in BP-26 DA ?

Trying to decide if I should add DAC board to my BP-26 or purchase BDA-1 (BDP-1 will be my only source component)

Steven

Nonpoint · « **Reply #289 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 07:24 am »

Quote from: miatadan on 26 Dec 2010, 10:53 pm

I am using Intel SSD drive 120GB, instant bootup and better sound than flash drive

Dan

Interesting. What makes a SSd sound better than a flash?

alexone · « **Reply #290 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 08:22 am »

Quote from: SFOX on 28 Dec 2010, 01:58 am

Is anyone using the BDP-1 with internal DAC in BP-26 DA ?

Trying to decide if I should add DAC board to my BP-26 or purchase BDA-1 (BDP-1 will be my only source component)

Steven

SFOX,

The internal DAC of the 26 "only" accepts up to 108 kHz.
so don't expect the 26 then to Play hi-res files such as 176khz or 192 kHz.
(the BDA-1 can handle up to 192 as you know...)

al.

Welly123 · « **Reply #291 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 12:47 pm »

Quote from: mystabg on 27 Dec 2010, 04:25 pm

Russel, Thanks just what I was looking for.By leaving it on all the time it is always ready to play correct?Thanks Gary

Yes, correct, just pickup my iTouch with mPod loaded and either select playlist, album, artist etc. and away-ya-go. One nice aspect of mPod is you can set it to accept "shake" and it will automatically play, 10, 25, 50 or 100 random songs from the source HDD or Flash.

Regards

Russell

mystabg · « **Reply #292 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 03:08 pm »

Quote from: Welly123 on 28 Dec 2010, 12:47 pm

Yes, correct, just pickup my iTouch with mPod loaded and either select playlist, album, artist etc. and away-ya-go. One nice aspect of mPod is you can set it to accept "shake" and it will automatically play, 10, 25, 50 or 100 random songs from the source HDD or Flash.

Regards

Russell

Russel, The shake feature is something I had not heard of and a plus for sure.I will probably wait till Bryston offers the same front panel buttons on the BDA as I plan on getting both units and it would be great if they looked exactly alike. I think I will also leave the BDP-1 on if the start up delay starts to bug me. In the mean time I'am going to load my CD'S onto a HD.Enjoy

Gary

Bugsy · « **Reply #293 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 08:52 pm »

Hi James

I would like to thank James and Mike at Bryston for there great support, knowledge and advice as I just placed an order for a BDP-1 yesterday. Bryston is a great company as when I called them they answered all my questions. It is great they are in Canada but just a wee tad east of me like a 2000 miles away. LOL The sales specialist Dennis at Commercial Electronics (great guys there also) advised me that they will arrive mid to late Jan. Now James is it possible to make my 60th birthday a special one. It is in mid Jan also.

Next I would also like to know as I have your BCD-1 cd player and soon BDP-1 what is the best way to hook up both these to your BDA-1 Dac. I prefer to use the digital outs of both pieces of equipment to the BDA-1 Dac

James Tanner · « **Reply #294 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 08:55 pm »

Quote from: Bugsy on 28 Dec 2010, 08:52 pm

Hi James

I would like to thank James and Mike at Bryston for there great support, knowledge and advice as I just placed an order for a BDP-1 yesterday. Bryston is a great company as when I called them they answered all my questions. It is great they are in Canada but just a wee tad east of me like a 2000 miles away. LOL The sales specialist Dennis at Commercial Electronics (great guys there also) advised me that the an mid to late Jan. Now James is it possible to make my 60th birthday a special one. It is in mid Jan also.

Happy 60'th - will make sure it's a listening day for you

james

Bugsy · « **Reply #295 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 09:28 pm »

Thanks James

I would also like to know as I have your BCD-1 cd player and soon BDP-1 what is the best way to hook up both of theses pieces to a BDA-1 Dac. I prefer to use the digital outs on both pieces of equipment to the BDA-1 Dac. A AES-EBU Digital Cable from the BDP-1 to the BDA-1 and a SDIF to SDIF digital Cable from the BCD-1 to the BDA-1 or visa-versa and what ends are on the SDIF digital cable?

Thanks Larry

James Tanner · « **Reply #296 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 10:37 pm »

Quote from: Bugsy on 28 Dec 2010, 09:28 pm

Thanks James

I would also like to know as I have your BCD-1 cd player and soon BDP-1 what is the best way to hook up both of theses pieces to a BDA-1 Dac. I prefer to use the digital outs on both pieces of equipment to the BDA-1 Dac. A AES-EBU Digital Cable from the BDP-1 to the BDA-1 and a SDIF to SDIF digital Cable from the BCD-1 to the BDA-1 or visa-versa and what ends are on the SDIF digital cable?

Thanks Larry

Hi Larry -

AES EBU from the BDP-1 to the BDA-1 DAC.
COAX SPDIF out from the CD Player to BNC in on the BDA-1 DAC.
Use 110 ohm cable for the AES connection and 75 ohn cable for the COAX to BNC

james

Bugsy · « **Reply #297 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 10:52 pm »

Thanks James

Just what I was considering however I wanted your opinion.

Enjoy your days off and I hope you are getting in some time to listen to your fav music.

Have a Happy New Year!

Larry

Ozi · « **Reply #298 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 09:28 am »

Hi,

I am interested is it needed to turn on 'file and printer sharing' on PC to make Bryston-MAX application functional and fully operational with BDP-1?

Thank you very much.

Oz

James Tanner · « **Reply #299 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 10:21 am »

Quote from: Ozi on 29 Dec 2010, 09:28 am

Hi,

I am interested is it needed to turn on 'file and printer sharing' on PC to make Bryston-MAX application functional and fully operational with BDP-1?

Thank you very much.

Oz

Hi Oz

No you just have to establish a wireless connection.

James