Bryston BDA-1 // Vintage / D/A Converter / DAC

The Bryston BDA-1 is a high-end digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that delivers on Bryston’s reputation for crafting reliable, no-nonsense audiophile gear. Released in the late 2000s, this DAC quickly became a favorite among those looking for neutrality, transparency, and detailed sound reproduction. The BDA-1 was designed to handle a wide variety of digital sources, turning even lower-quality digital audio into something that sounds clean, dynamic, and immersive.

*Includes the original box

Condition

9/10

Serial No.

001385

Restoration

• Verified audio through USB, Coax, Optical, and AES/EBU inputs
• Tested all buttons and LEDs, including up-sampling and signal lock
• Works with sample rates from 32K to 192K

Factory Specs

Digital-to-analog converter with remote control of digital input and volume.

 Digital inputs: USB 1.1, four S/PDIF electrical (RCA, BNC); two S/PDIF optical (TosLink), AES/EBU (XLR). 

Digital input sample rates accepted: 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192kHz (transformer-coupled S/PDIF, AES/EBU); 32–48kHz, USB. 

Input word lengths accepted: 16–24-bit, S/PDIF and AES/EBU; 16-bit, USB. 

Digital output: S/PDIF bypass loop output via RCA jacks. 

Control inputs: RS-232 port via 9-pin subminiature connector; remote 12V power-on/off trigger. 

Analog outputs: 1 pair each RCA, balanced XLR. Maximum output level: 2.3V RMS unbalanced, 4.6V balanced. 

Output impedance: 100 ohms balanced, 50 ohms unbalanced. 

Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1dB. 

THD+noise at 1kHz: 0.002%. IMD (CCIF): 0.0003%, 19+20kHz. 

Channel separation: 109dB at 1kHz. Output noise: <4ÊV or –100dB, 20Hz–20kHz (ref. 1V). 

Signal/noise: 140dB. 

Dynamic range at –60dBFS: 123dB. Jitter: <250ps peak–peak.

Power consumption: 10VA.
Dimensions: 17" (432mm) or 19" (483mm) with rack ears W by 2.75" (44mm) H by 11.25" (286mm) D. Shipping weight: 18 lbs (8.2kg).

Stock No.

8829869359325