Bryston BDP3 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.

Add Qobuz to your BDP

Bryston has just released firmware for all of its BDP players that includes support for the new-to-the-USA streaming service Qobuz. Qobuz offers tens of millions of tracks at resolutions ranging from CD quality 44.1 kHz 16 bits all the way up to ultra high resolution 192kHz 24 bits. New Bryston firmware adds Qobuz to the Default view of Media Player within Bryston's own Manic Moose user interface.

First, sign up for a Qobuz account if you haven't already. Then click here for information on how to upgrade your Bryston firmware.

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.

• High resolution digital audio player
• Playback from USB attached drives or NAS
• Custom Intel Celeron Powered Motherboard
• Eight Gigabytes of RAM
• Tidal (subscription required)
• Roon Ready (subscription required)
• Qobuz support (subscription required)
• Improved power supply delivering over 5 amps
• Multiple control options (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android OS, and PC)
• 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)

• 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.

2019 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, March 2019

“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