PSAudio Direct Stream or Bryston BDA/BDP2?

I use a BDP-1/PS Audio DSD DAC combo and it couldn't be simpler and I couldn't be happier with the ease of operation and the sound quality.

Neal

Ricred1,

I still have a modded CEC TL-1x transport and have compared the sound of a CD played through the CEC into the PS Audio DSD, vs the same music as ripped CD (using DBPoweramp) through the BDP-1 to same DAC. The Bryston unarguably has greater clarity and detail, larger soundstage, more presence, more realism. The CEC gives you a more mellifluous, slightly softened, burnished sound that on some CD's actually sounds more pleasant than through the BDP-1, but those are the exception. It really is no contest as a general matter.

Hope this helps.

Neal

Ricred1,

Let us know how you like it. There is a Bryston BDP directory on one of the audio sites, I think AudioCircle, where there is a lot of valuable assistance both from Bryston (James Tanner) as well as Users. I can also help you off-line.

Neal

Ricred1,

So how is the BDP?

Neal

Good news.

Which digital cable are you using? In my experience, this makes a dramatic difference.

Neal

An admirable choice, based on what I have read (have not heard it).

I had been using a Stealth Sextet, which was the best among the myriad I had tried over the years, but now am trying out a Nordost Odin digital. It either is mind-bogglingly transparent, detailed, full-bodied and three-dimenional to the point of my auditory disorientation, or I am just imagining things because of the Odin legend. Have not yet decided. Hard to do an A/B with cables, but I will not fall in love with a reputation.

Good luck.

Neal

Dave,

I use a Nordost Odin balanced digital cable from the BDP-1 to the PS Audio DSD, and then High Fidelity Enhanced IC's from DSD to preamp. I am a happy fellow.

Neal