BDA-1 vs Musical Fidelity X-DAC v3
The X-DAC v3's signal-to-noise is 121 dB against the BDA-1's 140 dB. Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and thd (0.002%).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$700
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About the BDA-1
The Bryston BDA-1 is a stereo digital-to-analog converter featuring dual Crystal CS-4398 DAC chips, a fully discrete Class-A analog output stage, and eight digital inputs: one USB, two optical TOSLINK, two coaxial S/PDIF (RCA), two BNC S/PDIF, and one AES/EBU. It supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz audio and offers both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analog outputs, plus an S/PDIF bypass output. An optional BR-2 remote control is available, and impedance-matching transformers are included to minimize jitter. The BDA-1 was Bryston's flagship standalone DAC during the first-generation digital player era.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DAC Chip
- Crystal CS-4398
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.002%
- SNR
- 140 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.3V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 50Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB, S/PDIF (RCA), S/PDIF (BNC), Optical (TOSLINK), AES/EBU
- Analog Outputs
- Balanced XLR, Unbalanced RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 483 × 44 × 286 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 8.2 kg (18 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions