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The BDP-1 is a dedicated digital music transport that plays files primarily from external USB storage devices, supporting common formats such as AIFF, FLAC, WAV, and MP3 up to 24-bit/192 kHz resolution. It has no internal DAC or storage and outputs digital audio via S/PDIF (BNC) and balanced AES/EBU connections for use with an external DAC. The unit uses a solid Bryston-style chassis with an aluminum faceplate, a simple multi-line front-panel display, and basic transport controls. It can be operated from the front panel and via Ethernet-based web control software, and is compatible with Bryston's optional BR-2 remote control. The BDP-1 is known for its robust build quality and long Bryston warranty, and was introduced as the company's first dedicated digital file player for audiophile two-channel systems.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Transporter's weight is 5 kg (11 lbs) against the BDP-1's 5.44 kg (12 lbs) and its height 77 mm against 69.85 mm. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The CXN (V2)'s weight is 3.5 kg (8 lbs) against the BDP-1's 5.44 kg (12 lbs) and its height 85 mm against 69.85 mm. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The 6000N Play's weight is 14.9 kg (33 lbs) against the BDP-1's 5.44 kg (12 lbs) and its height 66 mm against 69.85 mm. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
The Akurate DS's weight is 5.8 kg (13 lbs) against the BDP-1's 5.44 kg (12 lbs) and its height 90 mm against 69.85 mm. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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