2. digital
  3. 132764-1464

Hegel Mohican vs. Bryston BCD-3

If anyone were looking for a single-box CD-player that qualified as a get-off-the-roundabout component, it seems to me that these two models would be high on their shortlist.  So my question is:

Has anybody been able to hear these two models side by side?

twoleftears
mahler123
633 posts
 
@twoleftears 
no experience with the Mohican.
I do have the Bryston DAC-3 which I have read sounds quite a bit like the Bryston CDP.  It is a middle of the auditorium type sound, detailed without being overly clinical.  Decent soundstage depth and width without being holographic 
jl35
2,244 posts
 
Hegel says they have a large stock of replacement parts...
twoleftears's avatar
twoleftears OP
1,457 posts
 

@jafant There's a good deal of commentary on the BCD-3 over on Audio Circle.  A number of 1 owners have moved to the 3.  General verdict--same good qualities, but more so.  I'm also currently in this boat (as a BCD-1 owner; prefer this to Cambridge transport + Gungnir DAC which resides in the secondary system).

@jl35 Yes, that's what I read in the Absolute Sound review.  Still, Bryston have rock-solid support, so it's still a consideration, alongside the 1.5K difference.

jafant's avatar
jafant
10,525 posts
 
Much Thanks! twoleftears

keep me posted if you get an audition w/ the BCD-3 spinner.
Happy Listening!
jafant's avatar
jafant
10,525 posts
 
Circling back around - twoleftears

I am curious to ask the panel if anyone owns or has auditioned the Hegel/Bryston spinner with Anthem gear?  Could the (3) brands exhibit synergy?
Happy Listening!
More to discover