[Xinon]

I took my Bdp1 to the next level .
Hooked it up to the home network , and bought the I-Pad ,  brilliant stuff   

[James Tanner]

I took my Bdp1 to the next level .
Hooked it up to the home network , and bought the I-Pad ,  brilliant stuff   

Hi Xinon,

Yes I have the same setup and using the iPad as the interface is just excellent. The new Linux based MPD interfaces like MPoD and MPaD are a joy to use   I love the fact that this is all based on an open source technology (Linux)

I think one of the problems we are having with some reviewers and the BDP-1 is they do not really understand how all the building blocks go together to provide a state of the art playback system. They seem to focus more on why it does not make tea in the morning rather than how it sounds

james

[Xinon]

The music first........and the sound with the Bda1 is the best I've heard  , all the other stuff is just a bonus 

I will try out some of the players for sure , but I really loved the Max interface .

[James Tanner]

The music first........and the sound with the Bda1 is the best I've heard  , all the other stuff is just a bonus 

I will try out some of the players for sure , but I really loved the Max interface .

Yes the Bryston MAX is great because it gives you a lot of specific info - ex - file type and sample rate

james

[Vipers]

I think one of the problems we are having with some reviewers and the BDP-1 is they do not really understand how all the building blocks go together to provide a state of the art playback system. They seem to focus more on why it does not make tea in the morning rather than how it sounds
james

I think the above statement sums up the review in Hi Fi News this month tbh, it's a very positive review, with the reviewer agreeing that network streamed audio can prove dispapointing in his experience and applauds the use of USB storage devices to achieve the best sound quality possible, good news so far, but then condradicts himself in his summary by stating that the BDP/BDA combo is capable of making fine music but  represents an expensive way to achieve this level especially as it doesn't offer streaming or have internal storage that some competing products offer

As a side note, he also states that he preffered the audio from a flash drive over the HDD and that he compared 2 different S/Pdif cables and 2 different AES-EBU cables and preffered the Naim S/Pdif connection which is what I'm starting to find, the S/Pdif connection seems to give a livelier presentation which can be more engaging.

[werd]

I think the above statement sums up the review in Hi Fi News this month tbh, it's a very positive review, with the reviewer agreeing that network streamed audio can prove dispapointing in his experience and applauds the use of USB storage devices to achieve the best sound quality possible, good news so far, but then condradicts himself in his summary by stating that the BDP/BDA combo is capable of making fine music but  represents an expensive way to achieve this level especially as it doesn't offer streaming or have internal storage that some competing products offer

As a side note, he also states that he preffered the audio from a flash drive over the HDD and that he compared 2 different S/Pdif cables and 2 different AES-EBU cables and preffered the Naim S/Pdif connection which is what I'm starting to find, the S/Pdif connection seems to give a livelier presentation which can be more engaging.

At first i gravitated to the s/pdif - bnc connection. The bnc is somewhat of a bandaid for many recordings it seems. In 192khz this player is all xlr imo. I have been through three cables in xlr and currently use a Cardas. I just find the dynamics to kick in really nice in balanced. My favorite so far has been a .5mtr Empircal audio xlr i used for my balanced analogue connects in the past. Its lets you see really far into the recording with  a lot more air. Its a nice xlr and beats everything i have heard so far... bnc included.

[JBLMVBC]

My experience is with flashdrive and the Bryston AES-EBU over the S/Pdif and for $100 the Bryston AES-EBU feels simply transparent, direct.

I think the above statement sums up the review in Hi Fi News this month tbh, it's a very positive review, with the reviewer agreeing that network streamed audio can prove dispapointing in his experience and applauds the use of USB storage devices to achieve the best sound quality possible, good news so far, but then condradicts himself in his summary by stating that the BDP/BDA combo is capable of making fine music but  represents an expensive way to achieve this level especially as it doesn't offer streaming or have internal storage that some competing products offer

As a side note, he also states that he preffered the audio from a flash drive over the HDD and that he compared 2 different S/Pdif cables and 2 different AES-EBU cables and preffered the Naim S/Pdif connection which is what I'm starting to find, the S/Pdif connection seems to give a livelier presentation which can be more engaging.

[Vipers]

I have to admit I quite like having the different presentations offered by both the S/Pdif and AES connections, I find for up tempo music the S/Pdif really works but for vocal and laid back tracks I prefer the AES, also if I have a bright recording, switching over to the AES can really smooth out the top end and make it far more listenable.

 

[werd]

I have to admit I quite like having the different presentations offered by both the S/Pdif and AES connections, I find for up tempo music the S/Pdif really works but for vocal and laid back tracks I prefer the AES, also if I have a bright recording, switching over to the AES can really smooth out the top end and make it far more listenable.

 

I am opposite, i find the SPDIF to ease the bright recordings. This could be more cable related then actual BNC bdp1 characteristics. I have yet to hear a 192khz recording that is bright on bnc or xlr.

I find the digital connect to be dependant on the power cables employed too. Some power cables just enhance the high freq energy and i just end up using a digital cable to compensate to my own taste.

My power cables atm are a Wywire juice 2 on the bdp1  and a Harmonix x-dc2 on the BDA, thats another big  . These cables are permanent and i use the digital connects to tweak.

[alexone]

...using Mpod with my iphone4 is just great . and it shows the kbps/khz of the current played song, too!!!

al

[pimandro]

How do you see kbps/ khz on the ipod with mpod?

[James Tanner]

How do you see kbps/ khz on the ipod with mpod?

In the top corner where you see the album - touch that and the album cover opens - then touch the album.








james

[pimandro]

Thanks james, I thought he referred to the mpad.

[James Tanner]

Thanks james, I thought he referred to the mpad.

Yes it is confusing. IPOD is for MAC iTouch iPhone and iPad. IPOD is just for iPad.

James

[srb]

Yes it is confusing. IPOD is for MAC iTouch iPhone and iPad. IPOD is just for iPad.

Huh?  MPoD for iPod Touch/iPhone/iPad and MPaD just for iPad?
 
Steve

[James Tanner]

Huh?  MPoD for iPod Touch/iPhone/iPad and MPaD just for iPad?
 
Steve

Hi Steve,

Thats how I understand it - can you load these apps on other than MAC products?

james

[skunark]

Hi Steve,

Thats how I understand it - can you load these apps on other than MAC products?

james

You run the mPod on either but if you have an iPad you will want mPad since it is formatted differently for the larger screen.  Both are great apps though.

[James Tanner]

From: Håkon Gjerde
Sent: March-13-11 11:07 AM
To: jamestanner@bryston.com
Subject: Software update BPD 1

James

I have the wonderful BDP/BDA - 1 combo. Yes the BDP plays even better with the BDA than my dCS Paganini DAC

Both is purchased at LYRIC HiFi - Oslo, Norway

NB: also very pleased with my 28B SST^2 Monoblocks, any upgrade suggestion for those ?? I use WW gold electra power cables wich increase dynamics and bass resolution

Best regards,
Håkon Gjerde
NORWAY

[saveloy]

I have my unit on order. I was informed initially that the BDP-1 was in stock by distributor, PMC. Unfortunately it isn't.
The next batch of units should be with PMC by 26th March. And with me shortly after.  So I shall have to continue being patient till then. It isn't easy!

Kyri

[Vipers]

I have my unit on order. I was informed initially that the BDP-1 was in stock by distributor, PMC. Unfortunately it isn't.
The next batch of units should be with PMC by 26th March. And with me shortly after.  So I shall have to continue being patient till then. It isn't easy!

Kyri

Hey Kyri,

As frustrating as the wait is, I know as I had the same issue before getting mine, PMC told me it was in stock but I had to wait a month or so, believe me when I say you won't be disapointed, the BDP-1 is one of those very special pieces of HiFi equipment.

If you are in the London area you maybe interested to know that Zinc HT in Borehamwood are holding a PMC/Bryston day next Saturday 26th showcasing the BDP-1 and PMC's PB1i Signatures