BCD-1 vs Cary Audio Design CDP-1
The CDP-1's signal-to-noise is 122 dB against the BCD-1's 115 dB and its thd 0.003% against 0.002%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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The Bryston BCD-1, introduced around 2007, is a dedicated Red Book CD and CD-R player renowned for its exceptional build quality, sonic performance, and focus on minimizing jitter through synchronized transport and DAC clocking. It employs a modified Philips VAM1202/12 or L1210 plastic transport, Crystal Semiconductor CS4398 multibit delta-sigma DAC upsampling to 192kHz with 128x oversampling, and fully discrete Class-A analog output stages with independent power supplies for analog and digital sections. Rear panel includes balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analog outputs, transformer-coupled AES/EBU (XLR), S/PDIF (RCA), and TosLink optical digital outputs, RS-232 for firmware updates, and 12V trigger input. A full-function machined aluminum IR remote controls playback and volume on compatible Bryston products. Finishes available in black or silver, with 17" or 19" wide faceplates. Production discontinued due to Philips transport module unavailability, replaced by BCD-3.
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The CDP-1's signal-to-noise is 122 dB against the BCD-1's 115 dB and its thd 0.003% against 0.002%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
The CDP's max sample rate is 352.8 kHz against the BCD-1's 192 kHz, its signal-to-noise 108 dB against 115 dB, and its thd 0.003% against 0.002%. Both share bit depth (24-bit).
The K3 CD Di's signal-to-noise is 96 dB against the BCD-1's 115 dB. Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and thd (0.002%).
The 588's signal-to-noise is 93 dB against the BCD-1's 115 dB and its thd 0.001% against 0.002%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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