The bcd3 has been engineered to playback redbook cd and cdr disc formats using a premium transportlaser pickup assembly mated to two akm 4490 38432bit dacs. The bcd 1 had timing, weight and a sense of foundation to the music that made the cd37 sound quite unrealistic in comparison. The output stage is built with brystons proprietary fully balanced classa discrete operational amplifiers. To the drawers left are an infrared sensor and openclose button, then a twoline, 16character alphanumeric display. Its a fair question in this age of streaming and file downloads. Why buy a dedicated cd player like the bryston bcd3. Now, dont go thinking that the bryston bcd 1 is yet another allin one player like most similar units on the market.
This results in the bitstream being reclocked to the outboard dacs own clock, which is much more accurate than a computers digital clock. A great sounding cd player from one of the most respected companies in the business. For sale i have a used silver bryston bcd 1 player. I imagine that it sounds at least as good as the cd1. Dec 11, 2016 if you peruse threads about the bcd 1 on audio forums frequented by bryston owners, youll see that they appeared to have had their share of issues related to the drive, the display, etc. The bryston bcd 1 is a stateoftheart redbook cd player using fully discrete analog classa proprietary bryston circuits, a quality drive, and a 192k24bit crystal dac. Compatible with cd drives, sound cards, computers, music servers cosmetically matches bryston cseries bp26mps2bcd1.
Specifics of the bcd3 are scant on brystons website, but here are the. It can read your cdrs, but dont put your hybrid sacds into the bcd1 and expect to hear anything more than the pcm stereo layer. The engineers at bryston have chosen the same dac for the bcd1 that they already. Its still a heavy player, due to the solid aluminium case and close to half inch thick front panel.
The output stage is built with bryston s proprietary fully balanced classa discrete operational amplifiers. He sent it back to the dealer and was sent this unit directly from bryston, he told. The bryston bcd 1 is a stateoftheart redbook cd player using fully discrete analog classa proprietary bryston circuits and a 192k24bit crystal dac. He bought a bryston bcd 3 directly from a dealer used it for apprx 1 month and it developed an issue. My simaudio cd1 is a current model and i got it at less than onehalf its current list price. Compact disc digital audio cdda or cdda, also known as audio cd, is the standard format for audio compact discs. Although dvd players or other equipment may be capable of cd playback they compromise quality for convenience. The music was clean and transparent, with focused and engaging dynamics. Bryston bcd 3 cd playerselling this cd player for a friend who just does not want to bother with selling a item.
Enter the letters you see in the image without spaces. In a world where cd players are fast becoming obsolete, the bryston bcd 3 bows with a musical and sonic generosity that doesnt come along every day. The bryston bcd 1 is a high end, high quality, state of the art redbook cd player that is designed with the audio enthusiast in mind. The advantage of an all in one box solution for a cd player as opposed to a separate outboard dac and drive is the elimination of jitter. I was quite happy with the sound of the bryston bcd 1, then i played it through the bryston bda 1 and the sound improved a bit. I contacted james tanner, vice president at bryston, and asked him about his companys decision to build a cd player with no provisions for highresolution formats. Bryston bcd1 redbook 17 silver cd player in excellent condition members. Its funny that you suggested bryston bcd 3 for someone else suggested a bcd 1. Bryston designed the player to utilize a single master clock that syncs.
Bryston introduces hand assembled bcd1 audiophile cd player. The bcd3 was engineered explicitly for the purpose of making your redbook cds sound amazing. The bcd1 offers unparalleled performance in a world where increased clarity and dynamic range in recordings requires equipment that surpasses the needs of the most demanding material available. Bryston introduces hand assembled bcd1 audiophile cd. Ive owned the unit a little over a year after having searched for it for a while, for some reason not a lot of these go for sale any longer. Best cd player sources digital canuck audio mart hifi and.
My simaudio cd 1 is a current model and i got it at less than onehalf its current list price. The bcd 3 is engineered to ensure your sound is amazing. All of these functions are also accessible via the bcd1s remote control. My digital system runs a bcd 1 previously my cd2 to a ls25 to a pair of emotiva xpa 1 s each feeding a thiel cs3. The bryston dac chip we use is a hybrid multibit delta sigma dac digital to analogue converter device. Log in to store this reply to your account for future reference, and to remove the live user verification test. The bcd1, like all bryston products, is hand assembled and individually tested before leaving the factory. Proving cd playback is alive and powerful the bryston bcd 3 cd player provides the full dynamic range and nuance music fans require. I owned the first bryston spinner, the bcd1 i dont believe that there was an actual bcd2 it was explained once by their vp of. Its a red book standard spinner, capable of supporting cd and cdr. Remote included available in silver or black or 19 bullet proof performance. Jul 26, 2007 peterborough, ontario august, 2007 bryston. Featuring a 192khz24bit crystal dac and 128x oversampling, theres a lot of tech on the bcd 1 s insides. This week, our music source at tara labs was in the form of a bryston bcd 1.
Bryston cd players new bcd3 page 2 steve hoffman music. Jul 25, 2017 this bryston is a fine cd player that put the music in the spotlight. Bryston bcd3 world class cd player solen electronique inc. Jul 20, 2017 like the bda3, the bcd3 uses as its dac chip the ak4490 from asahi kasei microdevices akmtwo per channel, in differential mode. Bryston cd players new bcd3 steve hoffman music forums. A remote 12v trigger is also present as is an rs232 port should software. For sale is my much loved bryston bcd 1 redbook cd player. Just the most perfect sound forever redbook audio the canadians at bryston can deliver. In that regard, this bryston cd player differs from its predecessor, the bcd1, which had only one dac chip per channel and which also had a plastic disc transport.
According to bryston, their dac chip has some unique features. The unit is physically and mechanically perfect without any issues. I havent heard a bcd3 as a cd player, but i use my bcd1 as a. The copy of the bill of sale to any subsequent owner need only include the name of the bryston authorized dealer and the model and serial number of the bryston product the warranty will only be honored in the country of the original purchase unless otherwise preauthorized by bryston. The dac in this cd transport is built on the same platform as the companys bda3 and features two akm 4490 384khz32bit dacs. The slim disc drawer, engraved with the bryston logo, sits in the panels center. The da, cd and preamp buttons allow switching br2 operation directly amongst brystons bda1, bcd1 and various bryston preamps depends on which one has been previously selected using the codes above. The bcd 1 offers unparalleled performance in a world where increased clarity and dynamic range in recordings requires equipment that surpasses the needs of the most demanding material available. The upgrade company bryston cd1 audiophile cd player. Bryston designed the player to utilize a single master clock that syncs the transport to the dac, eliminating one of the primary sources of an unwanted artifact called jitter. Mar 28, 2009 i imagine that it sounds at least as good as the cd 1. Oct 20, 2009 audio advisor takes a detailed look at the features, specifications, and performance of the bryston bcd 1 cd player with craig bell, the vp of bryston limited. So, the bcd1 is necessary for those who wouldnt consider buying an amplifier without having at least a cd player from the same brand in tow.
Mar 17, 2008 typical to its philosophy, bryston decided to make a cd player only when it had a wellproven recipe. While fairly entrylevel, this cd player definitely surpassed my expectations. Dec 22, 2016 bryston has introduced a new cd player called the bcd 3. Compared to its predecessor, the bcd 3 offers far better channel separation, resulting not only in a wider soundstage but also more solid imaging. So the bcd1 is a slimmer device than most bryston products, standing just 2. The bryston bcd1 is a high end, high quality, state of the art redbook cd player that is designed with the audio enthusiast in mind. However, i was a bit confused when i realized it did not support sacd format. The bcd 3 was engineered explicitly for the purpose of making your redbook cds sound amazing.
Bryston has introduced a new cd player called the bcd 3. Redbook cd and cdr playback two akm 4490 38432bit dacs 8 times oversampling fully discrete bryston class a analog output stage independent analog and digital power supplies balanced xlrunbalanced rca stereo outputs. Page 1 bcd1 owners manual page 2 bryston dealer accompanies the resale. The bryston bcd 3 was engineered for one purpose, and one purpose only. Redbook cd and cdr playback fully discrete bryston class a analog output stage. Digital audio read from the cd is sent to a dualbalanced dac chipset where it is converted to analog. I prefer single box and not separate dac and transport. The bryston bcd 1 cd player is a stateoftheart redbook cd player using fully discrete analogue classa proprietary bryston circuits, a quality drive, and a 192k24bit crystal dac.