Bryston BCD-3 CD Player Review

[JBT]

Conclusion

The Bryston BCD-3 is the most natural, unmechanical, distortion-free CD player I have encountered. If the format is in decline, it is not because of sound quality. Properly mastered discs produced with care sound sensational on the Bryston. At $3500, it will be the last player you may need for your compact disc collection. If Bryston updates the player via firmware, a network jack makes it easy for the user to implement. The network connection also allows for remote control.

if one does not want to spring for the optional chunky metal remote control unit, which by the way will control multiple Bryston components. It is important to point out you can use =thirdparty universal remote units, or your web browser, or a mobile device once the BCD-3 is on your network. The choice is yours.

The BCD-3 is a purist, no holds barred approach. It is not entry level in cost or design. No apologies there. To reiterate, there are no digital inputs, no SACD or DVD-A playback, and it does not brew coffee. It simply produces state of the art Redbook CD playback. If this is what you seek, the Bryston BCD-3 is a must audition.



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[James Tanner - Bryston]

Hi, I received my CD player five days ago and a review that is difficult to put into general audiophile terminology.

Very large soundstage, timbre, pace and tonal accuracy. However, this unit is simply musical. I put in my favorite CDs and forget about what I am supposed to hear and enjoy the music.

There is not the in-your-face detail as I experienced with my OPPO 105 but a very truthful and musical experience.

Whit my new BCD-3 my system came to life, both output RCA and XLR sound great. I have upgade the power cord and 1 fuses for now (need 2 fuses 1A 5x20 SB inside) with very nice result, more relaxe and full... Last 30 years I add: Denon 1520, CAL Icon 2, CJ, YBA, AR, Rega Saturn and more before and this Bryston is the most truthful and musical to my ears.

Now, let's play the music! Thanks Bryston!

Steve