Bryston SP3 Preamp-Processor

[moonhawk]

Originally Posted by gbaby

I don't know. I own the BDA3, however, I find that two channel from the SP3 using Stereo7 7.1 or Dolby Pro Logic Music 11x, sounds better than 2 channel on the BDA3 on most music. You do yourself a disservice not to try it.

But what about straight 2 channel on the SP3 vs the same through the BDA3?

[nicoff]

When I listen to multichannel, I use the DAC in my Oppo 205 and feed all analog to the SP3 (7.1 analog source input). So I don’t use the DAC in the SP3 either.
I prefer multichannel but only if the recording is originally a multichannel recording. Otherwise, I go 2channel.

[moonhawk]

Originally Posted by nicoff

When I listen to multichannel, I use the DAC in my Oppo 205 and feed all analog to the SP3 (7.1 analog source input). So I don’t use the DAC in the SP3 either.
I prefer multichannel but only if the recording is originally a multichannel recording. Otherwise, I go 2channel.

Does the 205 have inputs for different sources?

[nicoff]

Originally Posted by moonhawk

Does the 205 have inputs for different sources?

Yes it has several inputs (coaxial, optical, USB, etc.)

[moonhawk]

Originally Posted by nicoff

Yes it has several inputs (coaxial, optical, USB, etc.)

Thanks. HDMI?

[Kal Rubinson]

Originally Posted by moonhawk

Thanks. HDMI?

Yes.

[moonhawk]

Originally Posted by Kal Rubinson

Yes.

Cool--thanks again!

[moonhawk]

Originally Posted by Kal Rubinson

Yes.

Oh--Kal

I didn't notice that was you. thanks for the reply. I'm on a waiting list if Oppo ever makes a last batch of 205s.

Was supposed to be June, so who knows?

[gbaby]

Originally Posted by moonhawk

But what about straight 2 channel on the SP3 vs the same through the BDA3?

On straight 2 channel on the SP3 vs. the BDA3, the BDA3 wins hands down. But, Stereo7 7.1 or Dolby Pro Logic Iix Music from the SP3 changes this equation.

[moonhawk]

Thanks Gbaby--not really interested in surround music, especially when not recorded that way. But I know you like it and I'm glad your happy.

Just considering some upgrade paths to go with my nes Focal Sopra #3s