Abstract: I have reviewed several Bryston components, including the Bryston BDP-1 Digital File Player, which to this day, is the best single digital source I have heard in my home system and at various audio trade shows. I have seen the $2,200 BDP-1 used in $20...
The BDP-1’s purpose wasn’t clear to me before it arrived, but it’s very clear now: the high-quality transfer of music data from an attached USB drive. That’s all it does, but it does it startlingly well and very easily. For those who want that kind of...
Abstract: Canadian stalwart Bryston is not known for ostentatious flights of fancy nor hyperbolic self promotion. Rather, the company has established a sterling reputation—in both professional and consumer circles—for conservative design, unparalleled produc...
I really think Bryston has created a new product category for high end audio. A purpose built, perfectionist digital file player that forgoes additional so called “features”, and performs the task at hand with no distractions. Take note there is no ...
Except for the jitter measurements, it is impossible to evaluate the performance of the BDP-1 by itself. A DAC is required, but suffice it to say that if the BDP-1 were to have significant jitter issues, or perhaps some noise problems, these would have be...
Abstract: Media servers usually contain a hard drive on which you store your music (ripped CDs). Bryston's new BDP-1 Music Server utililzes USB thumb drives or external USB hard drive. This way, you can carry your music around with you on a thumb drive and use ...
The Bryston BDP-1 is simple in function and purist in design, a combination that worked well in playing high-resolution music files. Its slim chassis and case of silvery brushed aluminum, simple controls, and outstanding sound make it a prime example o...
Abstract: November 2nd, 2012, In DACs (Digital to Analog Converters), Digital Music Components, Home, Reviews, by Suave KajkoThe ways in which we enjoy music have changed rapidly during the last few years. The advent of the mp3 file format and portable digital ...
Abstract: May 15th, 2012, In Digital Music Components, Reviews, by Suave KajkoThe ways in which we enjoy music have changed rapidly during the last few years. The advent of the mp3 file format and portable digital music players revolutionized our ability to pur...
