Bryston Headphone Interface

James Tanner · « **Reply #280 on:** 5 Aug 2011, 12:41 am »

Quote from: myview on 5 Aug 2011, 12:38 am

Hi James,

Is there going to be a crossfeed function on the BHA-1? If so, great!

Sorry no cross-feed - tried it and did not like it.

james

Vipers · « **Reply #281 on:** 5 Aug 2011, 09:52 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 4 Aug 2011, 09:30 pm

Yes we are going to show it at the CEDIA Show next month and will be ready to go.

Got my new Grado PS1000 headphones today - trying them out tonight.

james

Excellent news James, can't wait

Funny you mention the PS1000's, I just bought What HiFi over here as they have a review of the PS1000's in there, stonking review, summing up they say 'Powerful, effortless, dynamic, superb midrange detail, beautifully built, headphones can't get much better than this'

Let us now what you think James, once they are run in a little.

Once the BHA-1 is out it will be decision time for me, PS1000's or HE-6's

ian.ameline · « **Reply #282 on:** 8 Aug 2011, 10:02 pm »

James, for us nerd-porn lovers, can you post a pic or two of the insides of that?

Thanks!

James Tanner · « **Reply #283 on:** 8 Aug 2011, 10:11 pm »

Quote from: ian.ameline on 8 Aug 2011, 10:02 pm

James, for us nerd-porn lovers, can you post a pic or two of the insides of that?

Thanks!

Will do - we are currently redesigning the chassis so it matches the size and cosmetics of the other Bryston products.

james

DaveNote · « **Reply #284 on:** 15 Aug 2011, 07:37 pm »

James: Having bought the Audeze LCD-2 headphones and having fallen in love with them (my HD800s are back in the box and may stay there), I'm interested in learning more about the BHA-1 status. Any features now added but not previously mentioned? Any update on when it will be shipped? Any news about the list price?

James Tanner · « **Reply #285 on:** 16 Aug 2011, 08:15 pm »

Quote from: DaveNote on 15 Aug 2011, 07:37 pm

James: Having bought the Audeze LCD-2 headphones and having fallen in love with them (my HD800s are back in the box and may stay there), I'm interested in learning more about the BHA-1 status. Any features now added but not previously mentioned? Any update on when it will be shipped? Any news about the list price?

Hi Dave,

Still working on it and will have the prototype at the CEDIA show next month. We have added a balance control. I have now in house the top line AKG's, Senn's HD800. and the Grado PS1000.

james

DaveNote · « **Reply #286 on:** 16 Aug 2011, 08:54 pm »

Thanks, James: Great news about the balance control! I'll be very interested in how the HD800s sound through the BHA-1 versus the headphone jack on the Preamp. I suppose you don't have the LCD-2s, but that will be of interest as well. People with 50ohms headphones are anxious to know if the BHA-1 will have the extra power to drive them to their best. Too bad the BHA-2 was not ready to show at this year's CanJam.

95Dyna · « **Reply #287 on:** 16 Aug 2011, 11:48 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 16 Aug 2011, 08:15 pm

Hi Dave,

Still working on it and will have the prototype at the CEDIA show next month. We have added a balance control. I have now in house the top line AKG's, Senn's HD800. and the Grado PS1000.

james

Hi James,

I'm very anxious to hear about the HD800 and PS1000. Look forward to your review.

Bill

James Tanner · « **Reply #288 on:** 7 Sep 2011, 03:09 am »

Final Version of Bryston BHA-1 headphone interface.

james

redbook · « **Reply #289 on:** 7 Sep 2011, 11:25 am »

Very nice James. I think I'll get out my "phones" again soon.....

DaveNote · « **Reply #290 on:** 7 Sep 2011, 01:39 pm »

James, if I am using the 2 outputs from my BDA-1, and want to add a BHA-1 (internally powered) to my system, what alternatives would you recommnend using?

Dave

SoundGame · « **Reply #291 on:** 7 Sep 2011, 03:47 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 7 Sep 2011, 03:09 am

Final Version of Bryston BHA-1 headphone interface.

james

The balance control is a smart addition and increases functionality. Interesting small knob for the balance control, though not the typcial Bryston one's - I think it works visually.

mikemalter · « **Reply #292 on:** 7 Sep 2011, 03:57 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 7 Sep 2011, 03:09 am

Final Version of Bryston BHA-1 headphone interface.

james

James, are the balanced headphone outputs fully balanced? Can you show us a photo of the rear of the unit?

rob80b · « **Reply #293 on:** 7 Sep 2011, 04:19 pm »

Quote from: SoundGame on 7 Sep 2011, 03:47 pm

The balance control is a smart addition and increases functionality. Interesting small knob for the balance control, though not the typcial Bryston one's - I think it works visually.

Quote from: James Tanner on 7 Sep 2011, 03:09 am

Final Version of Bryston BHA-1 headphone interface.

james

Quote from: rob80b on 27 Apr 2011, 11:07 pm

Hi James

Any chance of implementing a small balance control? (we want it all you know)

Robert

Hi James

Thanks for implementing my suggestion and design but you do realize it'll cost you, but send me a free unit and I'll call it even

Robert

alexone · « **Reply #294 on:** 7 Sep 2011, 05:10 pm »

Quote from: SoundGame on 7 Sep 2011, 03:47 pm

The balance control is a smart addition and increases functionality. Interesting small knob for the balance control, though not the typcial Bryston one's - I think it works visually.

...the BHA-1's balance control knob seems to have the same size as the SP2's balance knob?!?

al.

Marius · « **Reply #295 on:** 8 Sep 2011, 02:01 pm »

looking good James, but is this the 19" faceplate? The engraved "Bryston" seems a lot further away from the edge than on the 17" in my rack...As is the power on the right.

Marius

Quote from: James Tanner on 7 Sep 2011, 03:09 am

Final Version of Bryston BHA-1 headphone interface.

james

mkaiser · « **Reply #296 on:** 13 Sep 2011, 11:48 pm »

Well, i pre-ordered the BHA-1 in black with 19" faceplate with no power supply. I can hardly wait to hear it. We are not sure of the price yet, but my dealer says he will get back to me within a few days.

Mark

Marius · « **Reply #297 on:** 22 Sep 2011, 11:19 am »

Hi James,

Maybe covered already, but have you tested the BHA-1 with the Hifiman headphones, as mentioned in http://media.avguide.com/full_size_headphones_buyers_guide.pdf ? Their insensitivity would be the only weak point in Headphones that come closest to my ESL, and the transparency I'm used to, or put otherwise, wouldn't want to be without.

Thanks,
Marius

ps other thing: how would the BHA be connected to the BP26? In the tape loop? Doesn't that interfere with the tape-rec monitoring?
I can't seem to find a technical description in this forum, or on the website.

James Tanner · « **Reply #298 on:** 22 Sep 2011, 03:43 pm »

Quote from: Marius on 22 Sep 2011, 11:19 am

Hi James,

Maybe covered already, but have you tested the BHA-1 with the Hifiman headphones, as mentioned in http://media.avguide.com/full_size_headphones_buyers_guide.pdf ? Their insensitivity would be the only weak point in Headphones that come closest to my ESL, and the transparency I'm used to, or put otherwise, wouldn't want to be without.

Thanks,
Marius

ps other thing: how would the BHA be connected to the BP26? In the tape loop? Doesn't that interfere with the tape-rec monitoring?
I can't seem to find a technical description in this forum, or on the website.

Hi Marius,

I have tried a lot of headphones so far but not the ones you mentioned.

Yes I recommend the Tape Loop because that way you are not going through the volume control and balance control on your preamp.

james

Marius · « **Reply #299 on:** 22 Sep 2011, 04:35 pm »

Ok, but where do I leave my play and rec interconnects that go ( or at least went...) into my recorder?
should I find another setup for that, or is there a passthrough on the BHA1?

Marius

Quote from: James Tanner on 22 Sep 2011, 03:43 pm

Hi Marius,

I have tried a lot of headphones so far but not the ones you mentioned.

Yes I recommend the Tape Loop because that way you are not going through the volume control and balance control on your preamp.

james