BDA-1 External DAC

 

The Bryston BDA-1 is a state-of-the-art external Stereo DAC (digital to analog converter) using fully discrete Class-A proprietary Bryston analog circuits, two independent linear power supplies and dual Crystal CS-4398 DAC chips. The BDA-1 features an impressive array of inputs for USB, COAX, OPTICAL, AES-EBU and BNC equipped digital devices. For audio outputs, the BDA-1 offers both balanced XLR as well as unbalanced RCA stereo connectors on the rear panel. The BDA-1 is RS-232 software upgradeable, making it the most flexible high performance DAC on the market.

 

BDA-1 FEATURES:

• Dual 192K/24Bit Crystal DAC’s
• Independent dual power supplies
• Discrete Class A analog output stage
• Oversampling
• Synchronous upsampling (176.4K/192K)
• Selectable upsampling feature
• Independent analog and digital signal paths
• Inputs: USB (1), COAX (2), OPTICAL (2), AES-EBU (1) BNC (2)
• 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176, 192K sampling
• 16-24Bit PCM, 16Bit 32K-48K USB
• Fully differential balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA stereo outputs
• Transformer-coupled SPDIF and AES EBU digital inputs
• SPDIF COAX bypass loop output
• RS-232 software upgrade
• Optional remote control
• Remote 12-volt trigger
• Compatible with CD drives, sound cards, computers, music servers
• Cosmetically matches Bryston C-Series BP26/MPS2/BCD-1

Options:

  • Available with silver or black faceplate
  • 17”or 19” faceplate available
  • Rack mountable option available (1U)
  • BR2 remote control available (see Accessories in Other Products

* SPDIF output signal unaltered from original input
** Firmware upgrades only

SPECIFICATIONS

• Frequency response – 20 Hz – 20 KHz -.1dB
• Signal to noise – Audio Precision AP2700 analyzer FFT digital measurement 140 dB unweighted
• THD plus noise – .002%
• IMD – .002%
• Jitter – below the measurement capability of the AP2700 analyzer
• Output Level – 2.3V unbalanced – 4.6V balanced
• Shipping weight – 18 Lbs / 8.2 Kg
• Dimensions – 17 or 19 w / 11.25 d / 1.75 h inches
• 43.2 or 48.3 w / 28.6 d / 4.4 h cm