Bryston BDA-1 DAC

BlueFox
BlueFox Posts: 15,251
edited March 2014 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
I recently made my first sale here with a Sony XA-5400ES SACD player, and had so much fun I decided to sell another piece of spare gear. This piece is a Bryston BDA-1 DAC. This is a great DAC, especially for the price. It is about 3 years old, and has been mostly idle for the last year. Prior to this I was using a Benchmark Dac1 Pre, and, IMO, the Bryston is much better.

The DAC is in pristine shape, and it is a 17" black model.

While I have the manual and power cord, I do not have the original packaging. However, I will wrap it even more secure than the original.

I learnt my lesson shipping the SACD player, so this time there will be a nominal charge for insurance and shipping.

Bryston BDA-1 DAC. $1065.00
Shipping/insurance. $35.00

I also have a Bryston AES (XLR) digital cable if desired. $40

http://www.audioadvisor.com/Bryston-BDA-1-Outboard-D_A-Converter/productinfo/BYBDA1/#.UxFI8Ju9KK0
Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited March 2014
    One point that I forgot is the weakness of this DAC is the USB connection. I have never used it, but reviewers say it sucks. However, the AES, RCA, and coax inputs are outstanding. If you want USB then the BDA-2 fixes that issue.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited March 2014
    You could get this DAC and the Stello U3 USB converter for less than the BDA-2 and still come out with better sound.
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  • TG Meat
    TG Meat Posts: 159
    edited March 2014
    I will give this DAC a bump. I had the silver faced 17" in my set up for a while. Great sounding and built like a tank. GLWS
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    B & W 804 (Mains)
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    Polk Rti4 (Surrounds)
    PS3
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited March 2014
    Okay. $965 + $35 shipping.
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I recently made my first sale here with a Sony XA-5400ES SACD player, and had so much fun I decided to sell another piece of spare gear. This piece is a Bryston BDA-1 DAC. This is a great DAC, especially for the price. It is about 3 years old, and has been mostly idle for the last year. Prior to this I was using a Benchmark Dac1 Pre, and, IMO, the Bryston is much better.

    The DAC is in pristine shape, and it is a 17" black model.

    While I have the manual and power cord, I do not have the original packaging. However, I will wrap it even more secure than the original.

    I learnt my lesson shipping the SACD player, so this time there will be a nominal charge for insurance and shipping.

    Bryston BDA-1 DAC. $1065.00
    Shipping/insurance. $35.00

    I also have a Bryston AES (XLR) digital cable if desired. $40

    http://www.audioadvisor.com/Bryston-BDA-1-Outboard-D_A-Converter/productinfo/BYBDA1/#.UxFI8Ju9KK0
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited March 2014
    Bump.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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