The Bryston BDP-1 is a high-end digital music player designed for audiophiles who want the absolute best in digital playback without compromise. Introduced as Bryston’s first dedicated digital file player, the BDP-1 offers a solution for those who prefer to store their music digitally but demand audiophile-grade sound quality. With a focus on bit-perfect playback and a no-frills approach to digital media, the BDP-1 is built to interface seamlessly with high-quality DACs like Bryston’s BDA-1, turning your digital library into a serious high-fidelity experience.
The BDP-1 is purely a digital file player, meaning it has no DAC inside. Instead, it’s designed to connect to your external DAC via its AES/EBU, BNC, or SPDIF outputs. This allows it to deliver a clean digital signal to your DAC, ensuring that the digital-to-analog conversion happens in the highest quality possible. The chassis is vibration-resistant, further ensuring that your digital files are played back with pristine accuracy.
The BDP-1 features a wealth of connectivity options, which makes it a versatile hub for digital music libraries. While it doesn’t have built-in storage, it can play music from:
- USB storage devices (like external hard drives or USB flash drives)
- NAS (Network-Attached Storage) devices
- Network streaming services like Tidal (through software updates and third-party applications)
*Includes the original box
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- 000335
- Restoration
- Replaced motherboard battery
- Cleaned boards with electronics duster
- S/PDIF and AES/EBU outputs verified
- USB ports and Ethernet connection good
- Factory Specs
Digital music-file player running modified Linux operating system.
File formats accepted: AIFF, FLAC, WAV, MP3, M4A, OGG.
Word depths supported: up to 24 bits. Sample rates supported: 44.1–192kHz.
Digital input ports: 4 USB 2.0.
Digital outputs: S/PDIF (75 ohm BNC, female), AES/EBU (3-pin XLR, female).
Control inputs: RS-232 port via 9-pin subminiature connector; two 3.5mm 2-conductor phone jacks for implementing remote 12V power on/off trigger.
Output impedance: 75 ohms BNC, 110 ohms AES/EBU. Jitter: master-clock standard deviation, <20 picoseconds, 10Hz–10MHz.
Power consumption: 10VA.
Web client software for iPhone, iPad, or PC using wireless connection via router. 2GB USB flash drive containing eight 24-bit/96kHz FLAC music files from Chesky Records.
Dimensions: 17" (435mm) or 19" (490mm) with rack ears W by 2.75" (70mm) H by 11" (280mm) D.
Weight: 12 lbs (5.44kg) net, 15.2 lbs (6.9kg) shipping.
- Packing
- We'll deliver this piece in its original factory box, so you can be sure it will be protected just as Bryston intended.
- Shipping
- This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $75, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
- Stock No.
- 8926317838557
The Bryston BDP-1 is a high-end digital music player designed for audiophiles who want the absolute best in digital playback without compromise. Introduced as Bryston’s first dedicated digital file player, the BDP-1 offers a solution for those who prefer to store their music digitally but demand audiophile-grade sound quality. With a focus on bit-perfect playback and a no-frills approach to digital media, the BDP-1 is built to interface seamlessly with high-quality DACs like Bryston’s BDA-1, turning your digital library into a serious high-fidelity experience.
The BDP-1 is purely a digital file player, meaning it has no DAC inside. Instead, it’s designed to connect to your external DAC via its AES/EBU, BNC, or SPDIF outputs. This allows it to deliver a clean digital signal to your DAC, ensuring that the digital-to-analog conversion happens in the highest quality possible. The chassis is vibration-resistant, further ensuring that your digital files are played back with pristine accuracy.
The BDP-1 features a wealth of connectivity options, which makes it a versatile hub for digital music libraries. While it doesn’t have built-in storage, it can play music from:
- USB storage devices (like external hard drives or USB flash drives)
- NAS (Network-Attached Storage) devices
- Network streaming services like Tidal (through software updates and third-party applications)
*Includes the original box
Condition
9/10
Serial No.
000335
Restoration
- Replaced motherboard battery
- Cleaned boards with electronics duster
- S/PDIF and AES/EBU outputs verified
- USB ports and Ethernet connection good
Factory Specs
Digital music-file player running modified Linux operating system.
File formats accepted: AIFF, FLAC, WAV, MP3, M4A, OGG.
Word depths supported: up to 24 bits. Sample rates supported: 44.1–192kHz.
Digital input ports: 4 USB 2.0.
Digital outputs: S/PDIF (75 ohm BNC, female), AES/EBU (3-pin XLR, female).
Control inputs: RS-232 port via 9-pin subminiature connector; two 3.5mm 2-conductor phone jacks for implementing remote 12V power on/off trigger.
Output impedance: 75 ohms BNC, 110 ohms AES/EBU. Jitter: master-clock standard deviation, <20 picoseconds, 10Hz–10MHz.
Power consumption: 10VA.
Web client software for iPhone, iPad, or PC using wireless connection via router. 2GB USB flash drive containing eight 24-bit/96kHz FLAC music files from Chesky Records.
Dimensions: 17" (435mm) or 19" (490mm) with rack ears W by 2.75" (70mm) H by 11" (280mm) D.
Weight: 12 lbs (5.44kg) net, 15.2 lbs (6.9kg) shipping.
Packing
We'll deliver this piece in its original factory box, so you can be sure it will be protected just as Bryston intended.
Shipping
This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $75, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
Stock No.
8926317838557
