MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: RMAF 2019 Bryston Demo – Absolute Sound
Steven Stone's 2019 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest Show Report
Leading off my list of top new digital product introductions is the Bryston BDA-3.14 “Multifunction” DAC.
It includes not only a fully-featured DAC but also a complete streaming platform that supports Qobuz, Tidal, Roon, and other services.
With a digital volume control and Bryston’s Manic Moose smartphone app, you can control all functions from your listening seat.
Bryston BDA-3.14 and BAX-1.
Internally the BDA-3.14 uses an I2S protocol to preserve audio and clock data with what Bryston claims is “virtually no error.” The BDA-3.14 also reclocks all digital sources and can decode up to 384/32 PCM and DSD 64 natively.
On the analog side the BDA-3.14 eschews integrated circuits for discrete ones and includes ten input options including four 2-channel HDMI, asynchronous USB, AES/EBU, TosLink, and digital coax. The BDA-3.14 also includes Bryston’s network module, which facilitates control via TCP/IP and RS-232.
The BDA-3.14 was impressive as part of a system using the Bryston BAX-1 digital crossover two 21B3 amplifiers and Model T Active loudspeakers.
The BDA-3.14 will be available from Bryston dealers beginning Q4, 2019.
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