Hi Folks,
We have already upgraded production SP3 with new high res USBX 192/24 with DSD 1x,2x.
We are now evaluating the HDMI upgrade paths. Due to certain restriction inherent in the new HDMI board replacement used by the SP3, Bryston production is facing the following choices.
Which would be your preferred implementation: 1, 2 or 3?
1. Upgrade SP3 using the new HSR72Q HDMI board and discontinue existing HSR82P HDMI board.
Advantages:
a) implements HDCP 2.2 copy prevention standard on all 7 inputs (and one output).
b) support all 4K video modes as per HDMI 2.0 standard (600MHz clock)
c) supports High Dynamic Range video (HDR)
Disadvantages
A) no DSD via HDMI
B) 7 inputs rather than 8.
2. Do not upgrade SP3 with new HDMI, use existing HSR82P HDMI board as is.
Advantages:
a) capable of playing native DSD 1x through HDMI
b) has 8 inputs (rather than 7)
Disadvantages
A) implements HDCP 2.2 on only 1 input (and one output).
B) supports only the most common 4K video modes but not all, a subset of HDMI 2.0 standard (300MHz clock).
C) does not support HDR
3. Upgrade SP3 using the new HSR72Q HDMI board but keep existing HSR82P HDMI board in production as a special customer-selectable option .
Advantages:
a) combines advantages of scheme 1 and 2 albeit not in the same unit, a customer has to select between HSR72Q with full video features versus less video capability but DSD over HDMI made possible.
Disadvantages
A) Higher production costs which translates into higher cost for customers.
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