DSD from a media server to the DC901?

[Weirdcuba]

Last night, I hooked up my Bryston BDP-2 to the DC901. All was well when listening to PCM, but when I tried DSD files, I couldn't get them to play. This was, shall we say, frustrating and not what I expected. I've read/heard something about DSD via hi-link, but the hi-link slot is taken with the connection from the DP900, so there's got to be a better fix.

Please tell me there's something obvious I'm missing. I would love to be perfectly uninformed and wrong on this one.

Thanks.

[Weirdcuba]

As a follow up, the connection between the BDP-2 (media server) and the 901 was via USB.

Thanks in advance.

[meltemi]

Sorry Weirdcuba, according to specs

DC-901 supports DSD only via HS-Link (from DP-900 SACD's).
USB, BALANCED and COAX support up to 24bit/192kHz;
OPTICAL Support only 24bit/96kHz.

Only DC-37 supports DSD via USB but lacks the DC-901's EXT DSP function.

Martin

[imprezap2]

I would not worry about it, so little really good DSD files.
In my opinion the recording itself is still the most important part.

[scirica]

Originally Posted by imprezap2

I would not worry about it, so little really good DSD files. In my opinion the recording itself is still the most important part.

Interesting comment. Where's Randy??

[TommyC]

DC901 can only receive DSD signal from DP900 vis the HS-Link.

[One and a Half]

According to the webpage at Bryston, the BDP-2 can only play PCM files, there's no mention of DSD, so gather it's "not supported".

If not in use already, would recommend the AES3 connection instead of the USB.

[terrycym]

It is supported.
I own the BDP-1 and the firmware is rather awful.
I wish I never bought it.

Regarding DSD, why not convert the files to FLAC using dbPoweramp.
Some people say they sound the same.

[One and a Half]

Originally Posted by terrycym

It is supported.
I own the BDP-1 and the firmware is rather awful.
I wish I never bought it.

Regarding DSD, why not convert the files to FLAC using dbPoweramp.
Some people say they sound the same.

I had to go to the trouble of downloading the brochure. On the last page, DSD512 is supported for the BDP-2, hooray.

Why is the BDP-1 not to your liking? What has brought about that concept?

[terrycym]

The firmware and controlling software is rather poor. There are 4 USB sockets but only 1 supports a USB drive.. It doesn't support DSD. sound quality is poor compared to the competition. The parts look like cheap industrial parts too. Looks to be done in a hurry and on the cheap