Media Server Reviews

Description: Digital music-file player running modified Linux operating system. File formats accepted: AIFF, FLAC, WAV, MP3, M4A, OGG. Word depths supported: up to 24 bits. Sample rates supported: 44.1–192kHz. Digital input ports: 4 USB 2.0. Digital outputs: S/PDIF (75 ohm BNC, female), AES/EBU (3-pin XLR, female). Control inputs: RS-232 port via 9-pin subminiature connector; two 3.5mm 2-conductor phone jacks for implementing remote 12V power on/off trigger. Output impedance: 75 ohms BNC, 110 ohms AES/EBU. Jitter: master-clock standard deviation, <20 picoseconds, 10Hz–10MHz. Power consumption: 10VA. Supplied accessories: Bryston BR-2 handheld infrared remote control; Web client software for iPhone, iPad, or PC using wireless connection via router. 2GB USB flash drive containing eight 24-bit/96kHz FLAC music files from Chesky Records.
Dimensions: 17" (435mm) or 19" (490mm) with rack ears W by 2.75" (70mm) H by 11" (280mm) D. Weight: 12 lbs (5.44kg) net, 15.2 lbs (6.9kg) shipping.
Finishes: Black, Silver.
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: BDP-1000147.
Price: $2150; BR2 remote control adds $350. Approximate number of dealers: approximately 80. Warranty: 5 years, parts and labor, digital circuits.
Manufacturer: Bryston Ltd., PO Box 2170, 677 Neal Drive, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 6X7, Canada. Tel: (800) 632-8217, (705) 742-5325. Fax: (705) 742-0882. Web: www.bryston.com.