Bryston BDP-3 Digital Music Streamer

New, Upgraded Flagship Digital Music Player

Bryston’s flagship digital music player just got a big upgrade with higher horsepower and even more features. The new BDP-3 offers more of everything that makes your digital music files sound great, and it does it in the no-compromise Bryston manner.

A blazing Intel processor and 8 gigabytes of RAM make the BDP-3 extremely quick when managing even the largest of music libraries. The new USB 3.0 ports dramatically improve disk performance when using USB 3.0 attached drives. When you add up the BDP-3's DSD support, the extra USB ports, and Gigabit network connectivity, and then factor in world renowned Bryston sound quality, you end up with a high resolution digital player that will be your source component of choice for years to come.

Connect Any DAC

Not only is the BDP-3 compatible with USB and HDMI DACs but it also excels with DACs with traditional digital inputs. Use the S/PDIF or AES/EBU outputs and enjoy the benefits of Bryston's proprietary Integrated Audio Device. The AES/EBU and S/PDIF outputs are fully impedance matched and transformer coupled for the best possible digital audio transmission to the DAC of your choice. Measured jitter is so low, it’s nearly undetectable even by Bryston's state-of-the-art laboratory.

Separate USB Buses

The BDP-3 features two entirely separate USB buses, which makes it possible to connect a USB DAC to a completely separate circuit than USB drives. Now the BDP is compatible with more DACs than ever including those using the Streamlength protocol.

Highest Quality Audio Performance

The Bryston BDP-3 is a bit-perfect dedicated player for high resolution digital audio files. Employing a highly-customized Linux OS optimized to provide the highest quality audio performance, the BDP-3 will play high resolution audio files (up to PCM 384 kHz / 32 bit and DSD128) from digital storage devices without compromise.

The BDP-3 features a high current linear power supply, custom Intel Celeron powered motherboard, and eight gigabytes of RAM for incredible responsiveness, ultra-fast performance, and horsepower to spare for future feature additions.

Roon-Ready and More…

The BDP-3 supports TIDAL (subscription required) and is Roon-Ready, too (subscription required). It plays AIFF, FLAC, WAV, MP3, M4A, OGG, and most common audio file formats. It offers multiple control options via iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android OS, and PC and has user upgradable firmware. The RS-232 serial data port offers remote control via Crestron, AMX or similar control systems.

The BDP-3 provides plenty of connections for your music. It includes three USB 3.0 inputs, five USB 2.0 inputs, and one Gigabit Ethernet connection. On the output side, it provides SPDIF (BNC), AES/EBU (XLR), USB, and HDMI connections.

Overview

• High resolution digital audio player
• Playback from USB attached drives or NAS
• Custom Intel Celeron Powered Motherboard
• Eight Gigabytes of RAM
• Streaming services support (see below)
• Improved power supply delivering over 5 amps
• Multiple control options (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android OS, and PC) (see below)
• User upgradable firmware
• NAS Connectivity supported
• UPnP/DNLA Server supported
• Requires external DAC
• RS-232 serial data port for remote control via Crestron, AMX or similar control systems
• Inputs: 3x USB 3.0, 5x USB 2.0, 1x Gigabit Ethernet
• Outputs: SPDIF (BNC), AES/EBU (XLR), USB, HDMI
• Control: TCP/IP and RS232
• Audio Formats: AIFF, FLAC, WAV, MP3, M4A, OGG, and most common audio file formats
• Available with silver or black faceplate
• 17” or 19” faceplate available (non-rack mountable)

• Qobuz (subscription required)
• Tidal (subscription required)
• B-Radio (Bryston's internet radio access, no subscription required)

• Roon

• Internal WiFI or External WiFi (optional)

• SATA Solid State drive or SATA rotary hard drive

• Manic Moose S2.40 - NEW release of the Internal Bryston Software
• Rigelian (Apple Store)
• Soundirok (Apple Store)
• Chimney (Windows Computers)
• M.A.LP. (Android Play Store)
• Droid MPD Client (Android Play Store)
• Glider Music Player (Apple Store)

• Power Consumption (120V/60Hz): Typical use 35W, Maximum 40 W
• Power Consumption at Standby (120V/60Hz): 0.5W
• Dimensions: 17" or 19" W x 2.75" H x 11.25" D
• Weight: 14 lbs.

2022 Recommended Components - Stereophile

2018, 2019, 2020, & 2022 Editors’ Choice Award - The Absolute Sound

"The BDP-3 digital player is a technological tour de force that bridges generational divides: between Old World CD player and the New World of high-resolution files and music-library management."

"The BDP-3 doesn’t merely ‘sound better,’ the experience of hearing music through it is qualitatively different. It plays music with unprecedented purity."

- The Absolute Sound

“The Bryston BDP-3 does almost everything right. Mass storage, NAS, streaming services or internet radio - this player doesn't care about the source. It dominates all formats and delivers hi-res in almost all situations.”

“If you are looking for a consistent digital source in order to listen to your music instead of your gear you'll find it at Bryston.”

- HiFi Magazine, December 2018

Highly Recommended - HFA Award Winner

"Bryston may be known mostly for their amps, but now having heard more of their components it is starting to look like everything they issue is simply excellent value, great-sounding, and built to last. The BDP-3 is no exception. Used as a streaming endpoint, the BDP-3 is a dependable, easy to operate and really great sounding device. A big selling point is its Roon Ready-ness, combined with its front panel display and buttons that actually control Roon’s queue. When using its built-in Media Player and playing local files, the BDP-3 further steps up the game and truly shines. In this mode, it actually performs on par with some of the very best digital sources that I have heard."

- Christiaan Punter, hifi-advice.com, April 28, 2018