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Bryston's BDA-3.14 marks a significant evolution in the company's digital audio offerings, combining streaming capabilities and digital-to-analog conversion in a single, high-performance unit. This innovative product integrates Bryston's renowned BDP streaming platform with the acclaimed BDA-3 DAC, connected internally via the highly accurate I2S protocol. The BDA-3.14 serves as a comprehensive digital hub, featuring a built-in music player that provides access to network-connected storage, USB drives, and popular streaming services such as Qobuz, Tidal, and Roon, as well as Internet radio. The internal I2S connection between the music player and the DAC ensures premium signal integrity, preserving audio and clock data with minimal error.
In addition to its streaming capabilities, the BDA-3.14 offers ten other digital inputs, accommodating a wide range of external sources. The unit also incorporates digital volume control, allowing users to drive an amplifier directly without the need for a separate preamplifier. Bryston has updated its Manic Moose user interface for this model, providing intuitive control over all functions via phones, tablets, and computers. This combination of advanced features, versatile connectivity, and user-friendly operation positions the BDA-3.14 as a cutting-edge solution for digital audio enthusiasts seeking both high performance and convenience in a single device.
- Dual 32Bit AKM DAC IC's
- Discrete Class A analog output stage
- Independent analog & digital signal paths
- Independent power supplies
- Massive support for different PCM and DSD resolutions
- HDMI video pass-through with audio out ( 4K video pass-through )
Bryston's Latest DAC Technology
Bryston's multi-award-winning BDA-3 DAC represents the pinnacle of digital audio technology, offering exceptional performance and versatility. This advanced DAC is capable of decoding PCM music up to 384 kHz/32-bit and DSD up to DSDx4 natively, ensuring that each format is processed in its native resolution to maintain absolute bit-perfect signals from input to analog output. The BDA-3 features an ultra-precise re-clocking circuit that reduces jitter to nearly unmeasurable levels, enhancing audio clarity and accuracy. Bryston's proprietary analog section is completely free of integrated circuits ( ICs ), avoiding the bandwidth and dynamic range limitations often found in competitive DACs. For maximum flexibility, the BDA-3 boasts an impressive array of ten discrete inputs, including four 2-channel HDMI, asynchronous USB, AES/EBU, TOSLINK, and digital coax. Additionally, it incorporates Bryston's network module, facilitating control via TCP/IP and RS-232, which is essential for integration with modern smart home platforms. This comprehensive feature set, combined with Bryston's commitment to audio purity, positions the BDA-3 as a versatile and high-performance solution for discerning audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts, making it a future-proof centerpiece for advanced audio systems.