Bryston BDP-1 Own one? What DAC are you using?

Using a laptop and cables to send your files into a DAC is not a good way to go. The LINN DS units send data from a NAS or PC through a CAT5 and the DS does all the work. Much better solution, all controlled from an iPad and get rid of the CD player totally.

It takes only a few seconds or minutes to load or reload the library after the first time. It is much faster if you connect the HDD when the BDP-1 is off or on standby.

The Gnome interface available for free download on the Internet is not clunky at all; very easy to use. And the Bryston folks are coming out shortly with a new proprietary interface that looks very good.

I resisted any form of computer-related audio until this unit, which is very simple to use after initial setup and the sound through a good DAC is outstanding. The fact there is a special BDP-1 site on AudioCircle where you can have all your questions answered by the Bryston folks makes this product even more attractive.

Highly recommended. (I have no financial interest whatsoever.)

Neal

Did somebody actually had a chance to compare the Bryston BDP-1 to players like esoteric k-03 or k-01, DCS Puccini, Ayon CD-5s, ARC CD8, Vitus, playing BDP-1 via their DACs vs. playing actual CD via those players transports. Does Bryston BDP-1 really out there on the same level?