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Old 04-01-2011, 11:46 PM
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Does anyone know if the BDP magic is dependent on using the BDA?
Would the BDP be just as impressive feeding the digital input of a MCD500?
Anyone tried that combo yet?
Jason.... I could easily do that comparison; I intend on playing my BDP this weekend.
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Old 04-01-2011, 11:56 PM
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Bryston in black looks sexy!
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Old 04-02-2011, 07:47 PM
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Now to find a local Bryston dealer who allows in home demos, or at least a 30 day return policy. I need to try everything in my house before I commit.

I'm still wary of the USB connected HDD. I like the option of streaming from my network attached server (NAS), but this has no option for that. Makes backups or syncing kludgy, IMO. Maybe I need more details... Or to play with one in home.
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Old 04-04-2011, 11:25 AM
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From: Kishan.Singh
Sent: April 4, 2011 10:57 AM
To: James Tanner
Subject: RE: BDP-1


Hi James

Just a quick email to let you know that I have received my BDP1- unit number 296.

I have also upgraded my speakers to the B&W 804's.

So the audio coming through now is something literally incomprehensible.


I have also purchased the Ipad and am enjoying the seamless user interface with the unit through Bryston's onboard software, very snazzy, and impressive.

I have really spent some good money, but the audio detail has been rewarding, unbelievable!!!

I now need to get some flac files and will be doing downloading soon. Please recommend some listening material, like Daves True Story, Aint no sunshine, isnt she lovely, etc ....

I will then begin the review as discussed.

Thank you so much for your guidance.....

Please keep in touch ....

Kind regards
Kishan
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Old 04-04-2011, 09:19 PM
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From: Jim.woodward
Sent: April-04-11 8:49 PM
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Subject: RE: BDP-1 Software

Hi James,

I’ve installed the recent March 28th 2011 update that can play some Internet radio stations

The quality is excellent. I have a SONOS media server that has been modified to upscale the sampling thus reduced jitter, in theory, attached to the BDA.

The SONOS can receive internet radio as well but the quality comparison goes to the BDP-1 hands down. Ripped CD’s sound better through the BDP-1 than through the BCD-1 for some reason as well.
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Old 04-11-2011, 02:27 PM
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Hi Folks,

Good article in the May/June issue of Absolute Sound Magazine (page 52-60) dealing with the comparisons of 8 different sound cards. It appears the reviewer agrees with our choice of the ESI Julia@ card in the BDP-1.

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Old 04-12-2011, 12:04 PM
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Hi James:

I’ve liked my BDP-1 from day one, as I reported to you after being one of the first to receive a unit. But I was having problems, especially because I stubbornly wanted to use a large hard drive and be able to control it seamlessly. Slow to load. Some defective tracks. Music client not that easy to use and elegant. I wasn’t able to put all this together until yesterday.

First, the new firmware upgrade makes the unit 100% more usable for customers like me who have large databases (15,723 flac files). No more long waits to load. Takes less time than booting up my computer.

Second, I re-converted my WMA lossless database again to flac files at compression level 4, and this time set up proper folders. Easier to use, and my lousy ears seem to detect a better sound in terms of stability of the soundstage particularly.

Third, took your advice and bought a 2.5 inch 1.5TB Seagate HD. Better in all respects – quieter, smaller footprint.

Fourth, my iPod Touch with MPod app simply wasn’t working right. Tried everything (including taking a hike to Vancouver to get an exchange), but nothing solved the problem until I bought a new router yesterday.

Now it has all come together. MPod works perfectly, with the added advantage of access to everything else I want while listening to music – e-reader, Internet. I am able to listen to my music, in higher quality, exactly as I want to and with greater convenience than I had with my former digital player (Roku M2000).

Thanks for your help and for the BDP-1 which now, for me, is pure magic in a box.

David Werthman

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Old 04-12-2011, 01:36 PM
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Hi James,

I recently set up the BDP-1 with my BDA-1 and needless to say my system has never sounded better. Having said that, I'm now acutely aware that my little Linn system has reached her ceiling. I'm sure the digital end is now far outpacing the analog side.


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Old 04-15-2011, 10:53 AM
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From our Graphics guy:

Hi James,

I should have few pics of BHP1 for you on Monday. One with BP-26 knob and one with olderstyle BP-25 knob black and silver.

Also,,can you quote me a price on the BDP1 19 silver 120v. I had the prototype for a week and now I can't listen to music now unless it is being played through the BDP1, feel like I'm missing 1/2 the music now!.................thanks a lot bryston! lol.

Garry
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Old 04-17-2011, 02:04 PM
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From: Emorante
Sent: April-16-11 2:48 AM
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Subject: Re: Review on BDP-1

Hello James

Congratulations for Bryston BDP-1 Digital Player

Audioreview.it in italy has a superb review coming out next month.

http://www.audioreview.it/images/sto...e/sommario.pdf
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