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How good is Bryston BDP-1?

I am awaiting to pull a trigger on something like Bryston BDP-1 digital. But there are almost no reviews/opinions comparing that device with top tier CD players like esoteric K-03/K-01, DCS Puccini, Ayon CD-5s, ARC CD8 and others.

Did somebody actually had a chance to compare the Bryston BDP-1 to those CD players, playing BDP-1 via their DACs vs. playing actual CD using those players transports and DACs. Does Bryston BDP-1 really out there on the same level? Please don’t post a comments advising on auditioning this device. If I could, I would do it already and did not ask for help. Thank you.
denon1
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elberoth2
1,223 posts
 
IMO you are comparing apples to oranges here, as all CDPs you have mentioned are MUCH more expensive than the Bryston Combo.

I have owned CD-8 and Puccini, I have also heard the Esoterics and Bryston, and IMO Bryston - although a great buy at $5k - is not competitive with players mentioned here.
nglazer
846 posts
 
I use it with a W4S DAC2 and the sound is beyond superb, as is ease of use. No muss or fuss with a transport or laptop, and the sound is absolutely pristine if your digital material is. And the cost is considerably less than some of the names you have mentioned.

Neal
denon1 OP
342 posts
 
Probably I did not express myself clear enough, my apologies. let me try again. I would like to know if somebody compared Bryston bdp-1 as digital transport (forget about Bryston DAC or other DACs around this price level) running Bryston BDP-1 utilizing top level DACs of such palyers as Esoteric k-03/K-01, DCS, Ayon cd-5s, ARC CD8 or others at that level, versus those same top level CD players playing red book CDs or SACD. Thank you.
ronaldp
7 posts
 
Hi

I did a comparison between Brystons BCD-1 and the BDP-1 & BDA-1. With the cd vs the ripped cd (in wav) the cd player was better. The cd vs the hi-def downloaded version, the hi-def version was better. According to Bryston the cd player is better (cd vs ripped cd) due to the I2S interface being superior on the cd player. If you want to listen to your hugh cd collection with maximum clarity and detail, use a cd player. If you want to have all your cd's stored and available at a swipe of your touch screen interface use the BDP-1. If you want to go the hi-def music download route use the BDP-1.
ronaldp
7 posts
 
Hi

I did a comparison between Brystons BCD-1 and the BDP-1 & BDA-1. With the cd vs the ripped cd (in wav) the cd player was better. The cd vs the hi-def downloaded version, the hi-def version was better. According to Bryston the cd player is better (cd vs ripped cd) due to the I2S interface being superior on the cd player. If you want to listen to your hugh cd collection with maximum clarity and detail, use a cd player. If you want to have all your cd's stored and available at a swipe of your touch screen interface use the BDP-1. If you want to go the hi-def music download route use the BDP-1.
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