{"product_id":"bryston-bda-3-digital-to-analog-converter","title":"Bryston BDA-3 Digital to Analog Converter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEvery digital source, one converter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBryston BDA-3 Digital to Analog Converter\u003c\/b\u003e takes almost anything you can feed it, from a laptop over asynchronous USB to a disc transport over AES\/EBU, and converts it with dual 32-bit AKM converters running in balanced configuration. PCM runs to 384kHz and 32-bit, and DSD to DSD256. An optional HDMI module adds four HDMI inputs with 4K video passthrough for owners who want SACD and disc player audio handled here rather than by a receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRoom for the whole rack.\u003c\/b\u003e Two USB inputs, AES\/EBU, S\/PDIF on both RCA and BNC, and Toslink means your streamer, computer, CD transport and television can all live on one converter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eResolution to spare.\u003c\/b\u003e PCM to 384kHz and 32-bit and DSD to DSD256 covers every download and streaming format you are likely to own, without conversion tricks in between.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn analogue stage worth the name.\u003c\/b\u003e Fully discrete Class A output circuitry with separate power supplies for the analogue and digital sections, which is where a lot of DACs at this price cut corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnder the Hood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual 32-bit AKM converter chips, one per channel, running balanced through a fully discrete Class A analogue output stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsynchronous USB Class 2.0 Audio inputs, plus AES\/EBU, S\/PDIF RCA, S\/PDIF BNC and Toslink, with the optional module adding four HDMI inputs and 4K video passthrough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD plus noise at or below 0.002% from 20Hz to 20kHz, noise at -140dB balanced and -134dB unbalanced, frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCHT Insider Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BDA-3 has aged well because Bryston built it around connectivity and a serious analogue stage rather than chasing a specification. If you have several digital sources it can genuinely replace a preamplifier's input switching, and the balanced outputs will drive a power amplifier directly through a passive control. Decide on the HDMI module up front, because it is fitted at build rather than added later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e If you are connecting a computer, use the asynchronous USB input rather than optical. The BDA-3 controls the clock on USB, which is the arrangement that keeps jitter out of the conversion, and Toslink is the one input that limits what the converter can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConversion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual 32-bit AKM converters, balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 384kHz, 32-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSD support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to DSD256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x asynchronous USB Class 2.0 Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAES\/EBU, S\/PDIF RCA, S\/PDIF BNC, Toslink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI (optional module)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x HDMI in with 4K video passthrough\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR, 4.0V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle ended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA, 2.0V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully discrete Class A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerformance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHD plus noise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.002% or less, 20Hz to 20kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIMD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.0003% or less\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz to 20kHz, ±0.1dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNoise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-140dB balanced, -134dB single ended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhysical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (17 inch faceplate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e432 x 84.5 x 293 mm (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (19 inch faceplate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e483 x 84.5 x 293 mm (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarranty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 17 inches \/ without HDMI","offer_id":48258565406978,"sku":"BRY-BDA3-BL-17","price":6299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 17 inches \/ with HDMI","offer_id":48258566324482,"sku":"BRY-BDA3HDMI-BL-17","price":7499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 19 inches \/ without HDMI","offer_id":48258566357250,"sku":"BRY-BDA3-BL-19","price":6299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 19 inches \/ with HDMI","offer_id":48258566390018,"sku":"BRY-BDA3HDMI-BL-19","price":7499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 17 inches \/ without HDMI","offer_id":48258566422786,"sku":"BRY-BDA3-SL-17","price":6299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 17 inches \/ with HDMI","offer_id":48258566455554,"sku":"BRY-BDA3HDMI-SL-17","price":7499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 19 inches \/ without HDMI","offer_id":48258566488322,"sku":"BRY-BDA3-SL-19","price":6299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 19 inches \/ with HDMI","offer_id":48258566521090,"sku":"BRY-BDA3HDMI-SL-19","price":7499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/4376\/1716\/files\/bryston-dacs-1253159236.jpg?v=1785990611","url":"https:\/\/www.customht.com.au\/products\/bryston-bda-3-digital-to-analog-converter","provider":"CHT Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}