Bryston BDA-1 se dac

I didn't realize the question was about the SE version. I have the standard Bryston version. I love modded gear, in general, but I don't see any reason to mod this piece.

I own the Bryston DAC after having owned a Benchmark, a Lavry and the Bel Canto DAC3. I prefer the Bryston to those others. I would characterize its sound as clean, neutral, open, highly detailed and resolving. It has an appropriate touch of warmth, but it's probably not one of the DACs that people would call "analog-like." I think it's very musical, though. Might be a touch bright in some systems. It's well built, a joy to use, and a screaming bargain IMHO. These comments do not apply to the USB input and if computer audio is your main focus, you may want to look at one of the dedicated USB or Firewire DACs.

I have not heard it in a head-to-head with the Berkeley, nor have I heard the Berkeley in my system, so I can't comment on that.

Thanks so much for the additional responses. I will not be using the USB port (which I hear is not so hot). I am going to hook it to a music server. Probably the Music Vault Diamond although the QSonic server seems enticing given the big screen, ease of use, and ability to do 24-192.

I am big into modding my equipment, however, I think I will stick with the stock Bryston unit unless my ears tell me otherwise.....

Can someone please indicate who is modding the BDA-1? A search produced no additional referenses to the mod. Thanks

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