Bryston BDP-1 // Vintage / Digital Audio Player
SOLD , now part of a Private CollectionThe 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
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






