The bcd1 had timing, weight and a sense of foundation to the music that made the cd37 sound quite unrealistic in comparison. Bryston bcd 1 compact disc cd player digital transport audiophile. Selling tp finance the purchase of the bcd3 have all accesssories except the. To me, the es line of sony is what digital music should be. The bryston bcd1 cd player is a stateoftheart redbook cd player using fully discrete analogue classa proprietary bryston circuits, a quality drive, and a 192k24bit crystal dac.
It is built to very high standards, includes an r to r ladder dac and sounds incredible. Bryston designed the player to utilize a single master clock that syncs. The bcd1 is truly a heavy weight cd lifter and its actual weight in. Its a fair question in this age of streaming and file downloads. A great sounding cd player from one of the most respected companies in the business. The newest bryston cd player may be a viable choice. The bryston bcd3 was engineered for one purpose, and one purpose only. While a traditional cd transport connects directly to a dac via a spdif or aesebu cable, the bot1 operates only in conjunction with a bdp, connected via a usb cable. So regarding the bryston bda3, i remain intrigued as to how its sound compares with other dacs you auditioned. Proving cd playback is alive and powerful the bryston bcd 3 cd player provides the full dynamic range and nuance music fans require.
It can read your cd rs, but dont put your hybrid sacds into the bcd 1 and expect to hear anything more than the pcm stereo layer. Every time im overly impressed what this little cd player with the nos tda1543 can do with red book. Technically, bryston claims it held back on producing the bcd. I prefer single box and not separate dac and transport. The dac in this cd transport is built on the same platform as the companys bda3 and features two akm 4490 384khz32bit dacs. The advantage of an all in one box solution for a cd player as opposed to a separate outboard dac and drive is the elimination of jitter. Designed to conform to the redbook standard for cd and cdr disc formats, its premium quality transportlaser pickup assembly is paired with two akm 4490 38432bit dacs. Oct 20, 2009 audio advisor takes a detailed look at the features, specifications, and performance of the bryston bcd 1 cd player with craig bell, the vp of bryston limited.
Its been designed explicitly for the purpose of making your redbook cds sound amazing. Red book refers to a set of professional specifications for audio cds. I tested the bryston with my audio precision sys2722. Having access to my entire digital library and the tidal library via my tablet has transformed my listening experience. My guess is that since bryston already has other digital playerdac options in its range, the company didnt want to cannibalise that market by making the bcd3 more versatile and beyond red book. Why buy a dedicated cd player like the bryston bcd3.
The bryston bcd 1 is a high end, high quality, state of the art redbook cd player that is designed with the audio enthusiast in mind. The bryston bcd 1 cd player is a stateoftheart redbook cd player using fully discrete analogue classa proprietary bryston circuits, a quality drive, and a 192k24bit crystal dac. Compact disc digital audio cdda or cdda, also known as audio cd, is the standard format for audio compact discs. The new undeniably high end mark levinson 526 preamplifier employs a sabre 1918 chip. Yes, it has included dacs in its integrated amp and preamp for some time, but to make a whole cd player that was someone elses job. I know im in the wrong forum to be musing on the relative merits regarding various formats. It features a phillips l1210 cd transport chosen for its quiet operation and reliability as well as it being optimized for red book cd playback. The two poles should keep it from flexing but that is cheating imo. Brystons bcd1 is a red book cdcdr player featuring. The advantage of an all in one box solution for a cd player as opposed to a separate outboard dac and. The bcd 3 is engineered to ensure your sound is amazing. A few years back bryston got into digital with the bda 1 dac being followed by some of the first file streamers to come out of north america, so they have a good track record in this area, a background that has seen them releasing the first dsd ready dac to carry the bryston marque. The compact disc standard, the socalled red book, requires only that a player cope with.
In a nutshell whoever is looking for a cd player with all around harmonious reproduction properties, with a classical transport, with problemfree operation, and with a reassuring five year warranty, should by all means consider the bryston bcd1 cd player. Theres a longer faceplate available which adds about 50mm to the width. It can read your cdrs, but dont put your hybrid sacds into the bcd1 and expect to hear anything more. Interesting that the bryston bcd1 has xlr balanced outputs where the arcam cd37 hasnt. Fortunately, these babies can last a very long time if used with care. So, the bcd 1 is necessary for those who wouldnt consider buying an amplifier without having at least a cd player from the same brand in tow. In that regard, this bryston cd player differs from its predecessor, the bcd1, which had only one dac chip per channel and which also had a plastic disc transport. Bryston bcd1 compact disc cd player digital transport. Here is an incredible cd player from bryston the bcd 1. There was scale and dynamics to the bcd1 that the cd37 just didnt recreate. Specifics of the bcd3 are scant on brystons website, but here are the. Test cdplayer bryston bcd3 fidelity online fidelity magazin.
Mar 28, 2009 i imagine that it sounds at least as good as the cd 1. A few years back bryston got into digital with the bda1 dac being followed by some of the first file streamers to come out of north america, so they have a good track record in this area, a background that has seen them releasing the first dsd ready dac to carry the bryston marque. Bcd1 is a good cd player built with a fullon beltandbraces approach to making digital audio. Compared to its predecessor, the bcd3 offers far better channel separation, resulting not only in a wider soundstage but also more solid imaging. Compared to its predecessor, the bcd 3 offers far better channel separation, resulting not only in a wider soundstage but also more solid imaging. Apparently they are not big enough to design an in house mechanism. Jul 25, 2017 5000 euro non puo prescindere dallascoltare il bcd 1. Theres well defined deep bass as much as my speakersroom will give me and theres the same level of definition and clarity across the reproduced audible frequency spectrum natural and smooth, and no. I contacted james tanner, vice president at bryston, and asked him about his companys decision to build a cd player with no provisions for highresolution formats.
In turn, the dac is synchronised to the transport with a single master clock, a bryston engineered solution that. Its a red book standard spinner, capable of supporting cd and cd r. The operational amplifiers treating the analog signal use. As a longtime, satisfied owner of a bcd1, ill likely get a 3 eventually. To the drawers left are an infrared sensor and openclose button, then a twoline, 16character alphanumeric display. Proving cd playback is alive and powerful the bryston bcd3 cd player provides the full dynamic range and nuance music fans require. Bryston bcd 1 cd player by alan sircom unlike many electronics companies in the hifi business, the canadian.
Measurements i examined the bryston bcd1s measured behavior mainly using audio precisions topmodel sys2722 system see. Red book playback is important to me as i have an extensive cd collection and am not. Bcd 1 is a good cd player built with a fullon beltandbraces approach to making digital audio. My simaudio cd 1 is a current model and i got it at less than onehalf its current list price. Jun 23, 2017 if you think cds sound is dated and highres is the way to go, well, the bcd3 pulls off a few new tricks in the red book range. If you peruse threads about the bcd1 on audio forums frequented by bryston owners, youll see that they appeared to have had their share of issues related to the drive, the display, etc. Dec 15, 2008 so, the bcd1 is necessary for those who wouldnt consider buying an amplifier without having at least a cd player from the same brand in tow. Bryston introduces hand assembled bcd1 audiophile cd player. Jan 23, 2017 basically from what i understand is that the bcd3 uses brystons excellent bda3 dac at its heart for decoding partnered with a professional grade red book cd transport and brystons excellent discrete analog circuitry to give a cd player that will get the best from cd at a not too silly price of. I wanted digital audio playback that wasnt fatiguing and with a smooth analogue sound. Then, i heard the bcd 1 through a neko d100 mk2 dac and, wow, the sound improved dramatically. Find bryston in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. I sometimes had to eject and reload a cd r several times before the bcd 3 would play it. On the face of it, theres not much to differentiate the bcd 1 from other cd players currently on the market.
It has toslink, spdif, and aesebu digital outputs and both rca and. The bcd3 is engineered to ensure your sound is amazing. I guess a 50 000 usd cd player can match it or even outperform it a tiny bit, but thats moon talk. Bryston cd players new bcd3 discussion in audio hardware started by humbuster, dec 11, 2016. Mar 17, 2008 typical to its philosophy, bryston decided to make a cd player only when it had a wellproven recipe. In contrast, the bcd1 may well be the best value in the entire cd market. Already standard red book cds are being booted out the back door by boisterous hard drives.
They are so named because the colour of the cover of the book that contains all these technical specifications for the standard audio cd is red. Fully discrete bryston class a analog output stage. Bryston bcd3 world class cd player solen electronique inc. I imagine that it sounds at least as good as the cd1. May 09, 2018 fortunately, these babies can last a very long time if used with care. Despite the convenience and sound quality of streaming, i am not ready to give up my cd player. Although dvd players or other equipment may be capable of cd playback they compromise quality for convenience. Bryston cd players new bcd3 steve hoffman music forums. Audio advisor takes a detailed look at the features, specifications, and performance of the bryston bcd1 cd player with craig bell, the vp of bryston. Getting to the point, which is cd playback the bryston bcd3 cd player. In a world where cd players are fast becoming obsolete, the bryston bcd3 bows with a musical and sonic generosity that doesnt come along every day. Bryston bcd1 cd player by alan sircom unlike many electronics companies in the hifi business, the canadian bryston company was a digital holdout.
The slim disc drawer, engraved with the bryston logo, sits in the panels center. Toslink optical, aesebu and spdif software updates possible via rs232 jack. I was quite happy with the sound of the bryston bcd 1, then i played it through the bryston bda 1 and the sound improved a bit. We are offering an exdemo unit at a very attractive price. Bryston introduces hand assembled bcd1 audiophile cd. Bcd 1 cd player general description bryston s bcd 1 is a red book cd cd r player featuring. The bcd3 is the latest in a range of bryston digital products, featuring the bda3 dac and the fully discrete bryston class a analogue output stage and independent analogue and digital power supplies supporting redbook standard for cd and cdr disc formats and backed by akm 4490 384, 32bit dacs which are synchronised to the transport with a single master clock, users have the choice of. I found the cd37 in comparison to the bryston quite unimpressive. I do not have a pc based system, but only a tube based preamp, amp and cdp system red book cd only. Jul 25, 2017 this bryston is a fine cd player that put the music in the spotlight. What bryston brings to the table, however, is its long experience in analog design.
A lot more musical and a lot less listening fatigue caused by glare and digititis. The design emphasis of the bcd1 has been placed on exceptional build quality and outstanding sonic performance using fully discrete classa analog circuitry and a 192k24bit crystal dac. As you know, the bryston employs an akm 4490 dac chip, and the auralic employs a proprietary chip, both selling for the same price. Bryston bcd1 need subjective input sources digital. Peterborough, ontario december 21st, 2016 bryston has announced the introduction of the bcd3 cd player.
Pour ceux qui ne savent pas encore qui est bryston je. In todays parlance, the bryston bcd3 simply is what it isan apparently welldesigned and exceptionally wellmade cd player that succeeded in connecting me with most of the music i asked it to play, and that offers very good value for the money. It cant decode the highresolution formats that audiophiles like to rave about. Just joined as i am scouring the net for bcd1 impressions. The bcd3 has been engineered to playback redbook cd and cdr disc formats using a premium transportlaser pickup assembly mated to two akm 4490 38432bit dacs. Measurements i examined the bryston bcd 1 s measured behavior mainly using audio precisions topmodel sys2722 system see. Jul 20, 2017 like the bda3, the bcd3 uses as its dac chip the ak4490 from asahi kasei microdevices akmtwo per channel, in differential mode. To be able to buy this level of constructionbrystons typical solidity plus impeccable fit and finish and sonic performance for this price borders on the miraculous. Its embarrassing to see cd players 5x the price of a bryston sporting a 1 year warranty full of pitiful escape clauses and weaselwords when bryston gives you 5 solid years. Sure meridian uses cdrom drives but that is a different story. Bryston leverages their awardwinning dac technology to launch a highly refined cd player. Brystons bot1 optical disc transport further expands the functionality of the digital players. On the face of it, theres not much to differentiate the bcd1 from other cd players currently on the market. The red book specifies the physical parameters and properties of the cd, the optical parameters, deviations and error.
Just because your bryston bcd1 cd player was assembled by loving human hands doesnt mean it can only be operated by hand. The bryston bcd 1 is a stateoftheart redbook cd player using fully discrete analog classa proprietary bryston circuits, a quality drive, and a 192k24bit crystal dac. The authors report on a series of doubleblind tests comparing the. Featuring a 192khz24bit crystal dac and 128x oversampling, theres a. While i love the av playback on dvds and blurays, the red book and sacd playback was most clinical sounding. However, this would have meant needing dsd compatibility, at the least. Jul 26, 2007 peterborough, ontario august, 2007 bryston. To the drawers left are an infrared sensor and openclose. As you may have guessed, it plays only redbook cd, and has both xlr and rca. The bryston bcd1 is a stateoftheart redbook cd player using fully discrete analog classa proprietary bryston circuits, a quality drive, and a 192k24bit crystal dac. The transport of the bcd 1 is from philips, supplier to almost everyone, and the crystal cs4398 converter chip is a hybrid device, using both multibit and deltasigma processing and 128time oversampling. Featuring a 192khz24bit crystal dac and 128x oversampling, theres a lot of tech on the bcd 1 s insides.
Its a red book standard spinner, capable of supporting cd and cdr. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in ontario. In a world where cd players are fast becoming obsolete, the bryston bcd 3 bows with a musical and sonic generosity that doesnt come along every day. This limited my measurement of its technical behavior to using 16bit test files burned to a cd r. The bcd3 joins the highly successful family of digital products in the bryston lineup, including the awardwinning bda3 dac digital to analog converter. So, the bcd1 is necessary for those who wouldnt consider buying an amplifier without having at least a cd player from the same brand in tow. My simaudio cd1 is a current model and i got it at less than onehalf its current list price. The reason its called that is very, very simple i promise. And, as weve seen with the bcd1, theres no guarantee such a player will be here tomorrow. Bryston has introduced a new cd player called the bcd3.
The bcd 1 is truly a heavy weight cd lifter and its actual weight in pounds tells the story of why that is. Bryston bcd1 cd player by alan sircom unlike many electronics companies in the hifi business, the canadian. Typical to its philosophy, bryston decided to make a cd player only when it had a wellproven recipe. The standard is defined in the red book, one of a series of rainbow books named for their binding colors that contain the technical specifications for all cd formats. Brantford, on, ca the bryston cdp is not the same dac as the bda1, as i recall. Vinyl and usb dacs have been getting all the attention, but i was curious about the level of progress made in cd playback in recent times. Bryston bcd3 cd player some of the playback products i most love are those that work in.
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