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The Rang... Welcome to AA!
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Ivan FLORIDA MX136, MC1.2KW(10) MC2KW(2), MCD1100, MS750(2) MVP881, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, HT-2 SUBS(2) HT3F(2) WS350(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) XCS350(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" MOTORIZED SCREEN, CINEMA-TECH SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: ACCUPHASE A300 AMPS, C3900 PRE-AMP, DP1000 CD/SACD TRANSPORT, DC1000 DIGITAL PROCESSOR, DG-68 DIGITAL EQUALIZER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, PS1230 POWER SUPPLY, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, WW PLATINUM CABLES CAPE COD MX150, MC501(2) MC1.2KW(10) MC2301(2) MR88, MVP881, MCD1100, MDA1000, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, ESOTERIC K-01X 30th ANNIVERSARY (BLACK) SACD/CD PLAYER, G02-X CLOCK, HT3F(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(4) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) KALEIDESCAPE STRATO & TERRA SERVERS 80-TB, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" SCREEN, SONUS FABER STRADIVARI, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, FORTRESS SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Analog Rig: CLEARAUDIO INNOVATION WOOD, UNIVERSAL ARM w/ Da VINCI' CART, 2nd UNIVERSAL ARM w/ GOLDFINGER STATEMENT CART, HRS-MXR REFERENCE RACK-GLOSS BLACK w/ M3X SHELVES, AESTHETIX RHEA SIG PHONO-PRE, BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: BURMESTER 911MK3 AMP(3), 088 PRE-AMP, 089 CD PLAYER, 100 PHONO PRE-AMP, 948 POWER CONDITIONER, ACCUPHASE DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, AVID ACUTUS REFERENCE SP TT, GRAHAM PHANTOM II SUPREME ARM, BENZ MICRO LP-S CART, GRANDIOSO P1X/D1X STACK, G1X RUBIDIUM MASTER CLOCK, N05 NETWORK PLAYER, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, SONUS FABER AIDA SPEAKERS, JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(2) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) WW PLATINUM CABLES Library System: GRANDIOSO M1 MONOBLOCK AMPS, C1 LINESTAGE PRE-AMP, K1X CD/SACD PLAYER, G1 MASTER RUBIDIUM CLOCK, E02 PHONO-PRE, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, AERIAL ACOUSTICS 20T V2, AERIAL SW12 SUBS(2), CANTON REF K1’s, VPI HRX TT w/ SDS POWER SUPPLY, ORTOFON CADENZA BLACK CART, KLAUDIO RCM, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2, SHUNYATA OMEGA QR’s, WW PLATINUM CABLES Esoteric/Bryston System: ESOTERIC C02-X PRE-AMP, P-02X TRANSPORT, D02-X DAC, G02-X CLOCK, BRYSTON 28B3 CUBED MONOBLOCK AMPS(4), BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2(2) EVEREST 8000 POWER CONDITIONER(2) ALTAIRA CG & SG HUBS, AMR-DP777-SE DAC, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, QUADRASPIRE RACK, WW PLATINUM CABLES Accuphase/Canton System: ACCUPHASE E800 INTEGRATED, DP570 CD/SACD PLAYER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, PS530 POWER SUPPLY, CANTON REF K3’s, CANTON REF K5’s, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS MXR REFERENCE MAHOGHANY RACK w/ M3X2 SHELVES, WW GOLD CABLES |
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I was lucky to have the BDA-3 for 2 days in my system last week. Amazing My new 601s playing with my c2200 and Cary Audio SLP-05 preamp! Amazing DAC!! About as good as it gets!
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Hello,
I see Volumio is now supporting native DSD via USB to supported DACs (not using DoP). When trying this out on my BDA-3, it doesn't work (it converts to PCM 352Khz). When using DoP mode I get the green DSD light as expected. I know that DoP at the end of the day is the same as native DSD to the DAC, but I was hoping this update would allow us to illuminate the elusive orange DSD light. I am guessing the support may not be there on the BDA-3 side? James, can you comment? Is a firmware update possibly needed to support this? |
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I use Foobar 2000 and JRiver and they both output DSD Native to the BDA-3 DAC. What (product) hardware are you using to output your files to the BDA3? |
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Had a chat with Chris Rice via email today and he thinks that while Volumio seems to support the correct MPD and ALSA versions, the kernel may be lacking the necessary specific support for the BDA-3 USB/Product ID needed to make it work properly. I am raising the same question on the Volumio forums to see if a dev can comment. |
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Thanks! I actually signed up 3 1/2 years ago but am shocked that this was my first post. What's that called.......lurking, I think. Had the BDA3 in my system for a brief demo a few months back. The first piece of electronic gear I've ever had where I knew within a very short time, minutes, that "I must have this". So not really surprised all these reviewers are keeping them. It does so many little things right. Compared to my Denon 3930 the sound stage is wider and deeper. Seems quieter, smoother, more relaxed. And a slight (digital) edge is gone. These numerous incremental improvements add-up to a big difference. Will be getting one once the funds are there. |
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+1 for the Bryston BDA-3. I am very, very pleased with mine ... and pleased with the deal Ivan offered me on it, too.
Ok, please don't shoot me for this, but: One source I'm using with the Bryston is a Wadia 171i transport, which is an iPod dock with a digital out. The SQ with this source through the Bryston is simply unbelievable! Of course, the SQ is limited by the inherent limitations of the mp3 format itself. But, the same mp3 files sound better through the Bryston than they have with other DACs I have tried. |
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Why MP3? Rip the music to ALAC aka M4A, which is a lossless format and it’s compatible with all apple products. Or if you have an iPhone/iPad get the Vox player. It’ll play FLAC on you iDevice |
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Thankfully, I always managed to avoid 8-track cartridges - an awful format. <shudder> I knew when I posted the original comment here that I shouldn't have admitted to having any mp3 files. Hence my comment:
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Primary sources: VPI TNT III/SDS turntable, SME-V arm; Bryston BDP-3 digital player; Bryston BDA-3 DAC; McIntosh MVP-881 disc player; McIntosh MR-80 tuner. Preamplifier Audio Research Ref 5SE; Audio Research Ref Phono 2SE; Moon 430 HA. Amplifiers Conrad Johnson Premier 1B; Audio Research D-300; Bryston 4B. Speakers Infinity IRS Beta. Recorders Tandberg TD20A; Crown SX-822; Nakamichi 670ZX; Alesis Masterlink ML-9600. Power Tice Power Block/Titan (x2); McIntosh MPC1500; API Ultra II-20; multiple 20A derated dedicated lines. |
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