Bryston BDA-1

Short description[edit]

External D/A converter with 8 digital inputs (incl. USB). Upsampling to 176.4khz/192khz (can be switched off). Remote control (BR-2) optionally available.

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General

  • Manufacturer: Bryston
  • Model: BDA-1
  • Years of manufacture:
  • Made in: Canada
  • Color of the front panel or remote control: black or silver selectable
  • Dimensions (W 43cm/H 8cm/D 29cm) also available as rackmount version
  • Weight: 8,2 kg
  • Original price approx.: 2600 Euro


Connections

8 digital inputs (2x Toslink, 2x Coax, 2x BNC, 1x XLR AES/EBU, 1xUSB)

 1 Digital Output (Coax) Bypass Loop (input digital signal is looped through)
 1 pair of balanced outputs
 1 pair of unbalanced outputs
 All inputs are individually selectable from the front panel. There is no need to "switch through" to the desired source!


Technical Data

 - Dual 192khz/24bit Crystal CS 4398 DAC
 - Separate Digital & Analogue Power Supplies
 - Discrete Class A output stage
 - Oversampling
 - Synchronous upsampling (176.4khz & 192khz)
 - Sample Rates: 32khz, 44.1khz, 48khz, 88.2khz, 96khz, 176.4khz, 192khz
   Incoming digital signals of 32khz, 48khz or 96khz can be upsampled to 192khz by pressing a button.
   Incoming digital signals of 44.1khz or 88.2khz can be upsampled to 176.4khz by pressing a button.
   Valid digital input signals are confirmed by a green LED on the front panel. 
 - 16-24 bit PCM, 16 bit 32khz-48khz USB
 - Transformer coupled SPDIF and AES/EBU inputs
 - Fully Differential Balanced XLR and Unbalanced RCA Stereo Outputs
 - Remote control optionally available
 - Software update via RS 232 interface possible
 - 12V trigger circuit
 - Output Level 2.3V Unbalanced
   Output Level 4.6V Balanced
 - THD+N: 0,002%
 - IMD: 0,0003%
 - Signal to Noise: - 140db (unweighted)
 - Frequency Response: +- 0,1db (20-20khz)

Comments[edit]

Bryston gives a 20 year warranty on the analog circuits. The digital circuits have a warranty of 5 years. All so called "moving parts" have a 3 year warranty like the mechanics of the CD drawer of the Bryston BCD-1 CD player.

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Distribution for Bryston in Germany is AViTech in Vienna. The Austrian company has taken over the distribution at the beginning of 2011. Questions please contact Mr. Edvard Potisk www.avitech.at



All information without guarantee.