Bryston Drive Enclosure

James Tanner · « **Reply #100 on:** 14 Dec 2011, 07:39 pm »

Still looking at options on this docking station idea but costing keeps rearing it's ugly head. I am working on another idea that may work out - will let you know how it goes.

james

terrycym · « **Reply #101 on:** 14 Dec 2011, 07:44 pm »

Thanks James

Anonamemouse · « **Reply #102 on:** 15 Dec 2011, 07:48 am »

A Dutch company designed a high end (and dead silent) solution.

Clicketh hereth

Not cheap... Then again, it does come with hard disks installed.
Maybe James can give them a call?

Alpha10 · « **Reply #103 on:** 15 Dec 2011, 10:20 am »

Quote from: James Tanner on 14 Dec 2011, 07:39 pm

Still looking at options on this docking station idea but costing keeps rearing it's ugly head. I am working on another idea that may work out - will let you know how it goes.

james

Thank you James.

SoundGame · « **Reply #104 on:** 15 Dec 2011, 02:45 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 14 Dec 2011, 07:39 pm

Still looking at options on this docking station idea but costing keeps rearing it's ugly head. I am working on another idea that may work out - will let you know how it goes.

james

Just throwing an idea out here. I know that the BDE has come up primarily to meet the need of those who already own a BDP and want a matching Bryston case to host their drives but might there be potential for saving on manufacturing cost (efficiency) and at the same time acquiring new clients looking for a simplified one-box music server / storage alternative by bringing the BDP and BDE together in one-box?

So it would be a single Bryston component that includes the BDP and BDE - you buy the one component and your storage and delivery is all solved within one box 2 rack height enclosure.

Suggested price would be BDP + $1000?

SHV · « **Reply #105 on:** 15 Dec 2011, 04:24 pm »

Has anyone used the OWC rack mount drive enclosure? I'm not sure if the raid options would work with the BDP. The form factor would work well with the BDA/BDP "stack", at least better than hard drives sitting exposed for the cats to play with.

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-drives/RAID/Rack_Mount/FireWire_USB3_eSATA_1U

Steve

SoundGame · « **Reply #106 on:** 15 Dec 2011, 04:31 pm »

Quote from: SHV on 15 Dec 2011, 04:24 pm

Has anyone used the OWC rack mount drive enclosure? I'm not sure if the raid options would work with the BDP. The form factor would work well with the BDA/BDP "stack", at least better than hard drives sitting exposed for the cats to play with.

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-drives/RAID/Rack_Mount/FireWire_USB3_eSATA_1U

Steve

The hinged front access panel to the drives is very convenient and provides clean lines - perhaps a consideration for the BDE.

Marius · « **Reply #107 on:** 15 Dec 2011, 04:32 pm »

This seems to be so thin and non isolated, I can almost hear the drives humming from here....How can this be 'deadsilent'? Must be one of the ultimate questions.

Otherwise looking good!

Marius

Quote from: SHV on 15 Dec 2011, 04:24 pm

Has anyone used the OWC rack mount drive enclosure? I'm not sure if the raid options would work with the BDP. The form factor would work well with the BDA/BDP "stack", at least better than hard drives sitting exposed for the cats to play with.

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-drives/RAID/Rack_Mount/FireWire_USB3_eSATA_1U

Steve

SHV · « **Reply #108 on:** 15 Dec 2011, 04:53 pm »

For ~$720.00 USD, I would get one to try out but I'm not computer literate enough to know how the raid options would work with the BDP-1. Any opinions??

Steve

Alpha10 · « **Reply #109 on:** 15 Dec 2011, 06:56 pm »

I am just really curious to know what James' other idea is, when might you be able to share do you think?

Cheers

James Tanner · « **Reply #110 on:** 15 Dec 2011, 06:58 pm »

Quote from: Alpha10 on 15 Dec 2011, 06:56 pm

I am just really curious to know what James' other idea is, when might you be able to share do you think?

Cheers

Sorry can't share till I investigate.

james

Alpha10 · « **Reply #111 on:** 15 Dec 2011, 07:04 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 15 Dec 2011, 06:58 pm

Sorry can't share till I investigate.

james

You are such a tease

terrycym · « **Reply #112 on:** 15 Dec 2011, 07:41 pm »

I bet I know what it is!

Alpha10 · « **Reply #113 on:** 15 Dec 2011, 08:09 pm »

Quote from: terrycym on 15 Dec 2011, 07:41 pm

I bet I know what it is!

Perhaps we should have a Christmas sweepstake on what it is

You start Terry..

terrycym · « **Reply #114 on:** 15 Dec 2011, 08:38 pm »

Sorry can't share.

Alpha10 · « **Reply #115 on:** 15 Dec 2011, 10:22 pm »

Quote from: terrycym on 15 Dec 2011, 08:38 pm

Sorry can't share.

You and James could end up on Santa's naughty list, if you carry this on

terrycym · « **Reply #116 on:** 25 Jan 2012, 03:33 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 14 Dec 2011, 07:39 pm

Still looking at options on this docking station idea but costing keeps rearing it's ugly head. I am working on another idea that may work out - will let you know how it goes.

james

How goes your idea James?

James Tanner · « **Reply #117 on:** 25 Jan 2012, 05:29 pm »

Quote from: terrycym on 25 Jan 2012, 03:33 pm

How goes your idea James?

A docking station with power supply and USB hub etc. is not looking good given the cost so I am looking at some other ideas.

james

terrycym · « **Reply #118 on:** 25 Jan 2012, 05:35 pm »

Thanks for the update.

Alpha10 · « **Reply #119 on:** 25 Jan 2012, 07:29 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 25 Jan 2012, 05:29 pm

A docking station with power supply and USB hub etc. is not looking good given the cost so I am looking at some other ideas.

james

That is such a huge shame, thanks for the update, any idea when you may know more?

Cheers