Bryston sp2 firmware vs software

The bryston bdp1 is an interesting concept but it remains to be seen if it is the best. Payment via wire transfer or paypals gift price and currency. Professional gear firmware updates can bring hardware up to date but at the cost of thousands. Great thing the folks at bryston stepped up their game considerably with this new dac. Former stereophile class a component this unit is for sale because of a recent purchase of an sp3, for the hdmi inputs and the hires surround formats. The classe is silicone chip city under the hood vs the bryston looks more like bit of 2ch gear in implementation from pics ive seen. This is a highend processor, but the hdmi standard it supports is a hornets nest that small manufacturers like bryston find challenging to keep up withbut not for lack of trying. New sp3 units shipped after 17feb2017 will not work with old firmware and will automatically reject all revisions prior to 2017. Bryston sp3 full hd processor the sp3 will provide 2channel stereo output as well as 5. Page 1 bryston sp2 sp2 surround processor performance driven page 2 the sp 2 preamplifierprocessor is without peer in meeting this performance challenge. The analog preamp is fully equivalent in features and. So it is designed to do well in this area, an area where it pretty much equals the 861. If asked for a user name and password, use bryston in both fields on the left side column, click firmware click browse or choose file and select the file you downloaded. Dec 27, 2017 bryston s latest mediaplayer software displays much more albumcover art and information about artists, is much more responsive, and hasnt once frozen up since i turned it on.

Lack of remote apart, theres little out of the ordinary here when it comes to usability. Bryston 4b stsstsst pro when you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. New bryston bda2 dac impressions thread page 4 headphone. I upgraded from the sp1 to the sp2, and the improvements are in the surround decoding. Between the usb storage and nas drive, i loaded up the bdp2 with just over 23,000 songs and playback through the webbased app was immediate while scrolling through the albumview listing was speedy, without any. Sep 11, 2014 the bryston app the current build of the bryston webbased app, dubbed manic moose, is for the most part fast and functional. Easy to use the bryston sp 2 is the first highend processor designed to make home theater easy for the nontechnical user. The arc room correction package software, mic, usb link, etc. The company isnt a big believer in room eq, citing in a white paper by brystons james tanner, in which he says it essentially boils down to attempting to undo what your speaker designer undoubtedly spent many a sleepless night perfecting. The bypass mode provides a totally discrete analog signal path. Bryston is offering a free 60day roon trial coupon for a limited time within the services menu of the bdp after firmware has been updated. The reality is the bryston is a two channel preamp with a rudimentary surround package bolted on. Unit its about 3 years old but in excellent cosmetical and operational condition.

Beginning with an ambitious foray into the world of loudspeakers in 2012, the company has continued to broaden its offerings, most recently with the surprising release of a turntable driven by an innovative power supply, a range of modular phono amplification products, the nextgeneration cubed series of power amplifiers. The sp2 preamplifierprocessor is without peer in meeting this performance challenge. Bryston actually does it and is doing so today, at moderate cost, for the sp 2s predecessor. X, but is both firmware and hardware upgradeable to accommodate new features in the. Such sp3 units, running older firmware will not normally accept firmware revisions issued after feb2017 of type mpfs22. With the increased clarity and dynamic range of recordings and uncompressed movie soundtracks in the modern era, playback equipment must surpasses the parameters of even the most demanding high resolution software. To purchase sp3 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Attempting to overrule it would result in bricking the unit. I used a different laptop for the trial software test sounds over hdmi, as the first.

Aug 30, 20 great thing the folks at bryston stepped up their game considerably with this new dac. Bryston sp2 upgrade preamplifierprocessor processors. Sp2 gets runnerup product of the year in stereophile november 22nd 2006 bryston is pleased to announce that the sp2 preampprocessor received a runnerup award in the december issue pg. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by bryston. Conclusions in summary, i really liked the idea of a dedicated digitalfile player like the bryston. Bdp owners can use the update firmware function in settings to update to the new version s2. Thanks to absolute audio in calgary and jim spence and james tanner at bryston i am able to have some time over the holidays to put it through its paces. The sst2 cseries is without peer in meeting this performance challenge. Important safety instructions date code format is yyww, where yy is the two least significant digits of the year and ww is the week of the year must be accompanied by a copy of the billof sale from a bryston authorized dealer to qualify for warranty service. Would these be of equal or better sound quality than my 8200ap. And so bryston began a slow, calculated transition into digital audio, producing. Bryston sp2 vs meridian 861 audiogon discussion forum.

For example, most functions are automatic, controls are welllabeled, and there are clear unambiguous lcd and led displays. Sp3 must be connected via ethernet cable to a local area network and powered up, or connected directly to your laptop or pc with a network cable. The bryston bda3 is a worldclass dac digital to analog converter that is packed with the perfect mix of features making it an essential part of your digital audio chain. Bryston devotees will come to know the model as the sp4, a simple nomenclature for a model that has greatness stamped all over it. Brsyston sp2 upgrade bryston sp2 upgrade processors. This new model, available with a silver or black faceplate, is onethird the size of previous. The connection is there for firmware upgrades alongside a usb and a trigger input for system integration. I recently demoed a pioneer ax5i and a 868 connected by ilink firewire in my own system and was quite surprised how good it sounded. Joined may 7, 2009 messages 425 reaction score 10 points 18. Downloads forum contact us remote support my bryston. Aug 15, 2016 bryston has introduced a new digital music player called the bdp. Brystons new sp4 theater processor is engineered to not only accommodate todays immersive surround formats, like dolby atmos and dts.

Important safety instructions date code format is yyww, where yy is the two least significant digits of the year and ww is the week of the year must be accompanied by a copy of the billof sale from a bryston. Based on my experience with the brystons bda da converter and now the sp3 preamp processor, its my belief that its the improved design circuitry within the analogue preamplifier that really sets the sp3 apart from both its predecessors the sp1. Users can now switch between several different mpd versions. The bryston after that is a basic surround processor, with little software sophistication. The bda2 generates its own usb supply, no galvanic isolation. Im now thinking about importing my 7b ssts due to the recent bryston price rise 20% in this case. Regarding the bryston processors, i was thinking of an sp2 rather than an sp3. The bryston digital players operate in accordance with the opensource music player daemon mpd protocol. The result is a significant reduction in jitter 1 of a nanosecond. Bryston sp 3 surround processor and bryston bdp 1 digital. Ian fifo ii spdif to i2s to pcm audiogd master 7 dsp removed aya ii ds tda1541a dac the wire balanced headphone amp kg dynahi diy with amb. Software vs harware player jriver vs bryston bdp 12.

Instructions for uploading the sp3 software bryston. Oct 03, 2012 hi all, some video of the bryston sp 3 surround processor and the bryston bdp 1 digital player by. Brystons input is its amplifier expertise, a skill that it has by the bucket. This allows for faster processing wink which should positively impact performance for people with large music libraries. That being said, the audience has one of their premium cords tethered to the unit via a neutrik connection. Bryston actually does it and is doing so today, at moderate cost, for the sp 2 s predecessor.

Jul 25, 2017 bryston hasnt hidden away a streamer module in the bcd3s slim chassis. Making easy updates across the product line is a welcome addition. Im not as familiar with the features of the bryston sp2. Bryston tend to price their upgrade at exactly the difference in price between the older and newer models. Jan 06, 20 you should plug the sp3 into your home network to facilitate firmware updates. This bryston document explains the differences between the pro and nonpro amps. Make sure that a green light at the sp3 network socket back panel is lit. There is been great debate as to which digital sounds better but in my experience digital is digital and you can get the same quality from a cheap pc with jriver and the expensive bryston.

Feb 09, 2004 the bryston arcam combo was so much better using the analog connections, so i look forward to the upgraded sp1. Honest high performance product without the snobbish attitude. Hi all, some video of the bryston sp 3 surround processor and the bryston bdp 1 digital player by. But even bryston s flagship sp3 digital surround processor comes with a 5year warranty. The classe has a good track record the bryston new kid on block and more expensive. Easy to use the bryston sp2 is the first highend processor designed to make home theater easy for the nontechnical user.

However, the bdp3 takes as long to boot up or shut down as did the bdp2. The bryston sp2 is a worthwhile upgrade over the 1. With todays increased clarity and dynamic range in recordings and movie soundtracks, you need equipment that not only equals, but surpasses, the parameters of the most demanding material available. Bryston has introduced a new digital music player called the bdp. The upgrade also allows the bdp3 to talk to dacs using gordon rankins streamlengthtm protocol and includes usb, hdmi, aes, and s. The sp3 uses class a discrete analog circuitry and does not use massmarket largescale analog integrated circuits in. We have audiophiles from all over the world participating and sharing.

I have been informed by bryston that there have not been any firmware upgrades for this model so that should not be an issue for mac owners bryston delivers superb sonic performance by resampling and reclocking the digital input in order to reduce jitter. The bryston sp2 is designed to be an uncluttered, easytouse processorpreamplifier, incorporating stereo and a full range of surround sound capability while delivering stateoftheart performance in both analog and digital formats. X, but is both firmware and hardware upgradeable to accommodate new features in the future. Comparison between classe ssp 800 and bryston sp3 general. The bryston app the current build of the bryston webbased app, dubbed manic moose, is for the most part fast and functional. As already mentioned by others, the anthem d2 offers far greater capacity for tinkering dialing things in. From your web browser, enter the ip address of your bdp, then click settings. Harmony controlled the sp4 as a device reliably, but not when the sp4 was part of an activity such as watch tv. Studios hamilton, on founded in 1976 by the lanois brothers including grammy award winner daniel.

The front panel controls feel positive and a nicely laid out. The bda3 is the highest resolution dac by bryston to date and it adds dsd playback to its repertoire. Connect to a wide variety of bryston professional amplifiers for a cinema experience at home that dramatically. Both the mrx and avm60 models include expanded menu options and a front usb port for software updates. The sp3 uses class a discrete analog circuitry and does not use massmarket largescale analog integrated circuits in the design of its output stages. As far as the amp goes, ive got a 20plusyearold bryston 4b that, despite a power switch that has a hunk of metal and packing tape on it to keep it pushed in, still works and works great. As long as firmware updates are available to keep your investment current, you wont have to swap out boards, and you wont have to throw it away. Bryston sure has been spreading its metaphorical wings as of late. Then it didnt consistently turn onoff or switch inputs. Page 4 it is worth noting that many manufacturers promise that their units will be upgradable for future technology. Back to the minimalismbryston does not offer room equalization software in the sp3, either.

Firmware has been brystons biggest weakness for me in the past with. Truth be told, if a pc affects the sound of conditioner too much, there is something wrong, as my audience and the bryston literally regenerate power to your system. Bryston proudly introduces the sp4, a new surround sound processor for cutting edge home theaters. Bryston sp3 full hd processor archive hifix bryston. In the mean time you can enjoy hires formats using the sp1. Beginning with an ambitious foray into the world of loudspeakers in 2012, the company has continued to broaden its offerings, most recently with the surprising release of a turntable driven by an innovative power supply, a range of modular phono amplification products, the nextgeneration cubed series of power. The analog preamp is fully equivalent in features and performance to their bp26 preamp. Bryston sent me beta firmware to activate the ir ports. With a simple firmware update, all bdp1, bdp1usb and bdp2 devices become roon ready. The sp4 was a collaborative effort with french company stormaudio an outfit specialising in highend surround sound audiovideo gear. After waiting for a couple of years to replace my bryston sp 1. You see, ive known james tanner from bryston for almost twenty years. Sp 2 operated as a bryston audiophile quality analog preamp. Now, use the built in firmware update process in the bdp to upload the file that y ou just downloaded.

Knobsolescence bryston is the only amp manufacturer that gives you a 20year transferrable warranty on its analog components like the 9b sst thats confidence that speaks of quality. Question upgrade audiolab 8200ap processor for pmcbryston. Anthem d2 vs bryston sp2 general home theater canuck. Instructions for uploading the sp3 software bryston support. Looks like the sst range cost more to develop than they thought. James is aware of my background in film and television sound, and weve shared a common interest and many conversations about the state. Auro3d is not supported, though anthem told me they are keeping an eye on it. The analog preamp is fully equivalent in features and performance to.

Bryston sst2 series amplifiers performance without compromise. There is much more clarity and it is much closer to the original sp prototype that i got to listen to quite a few years ago. The upgrade also allows the bdp3 to talk to dacs using gordon rankins streamlengthtm protocol and. Brystons full digital end to end solution goes as such. Discussion in audio hardware started by bsc, nov 16, 2016.