[sbradley02]

  Sounds pretty low to me! Thanks for the update.
 
Is the output still capacitor coupled?
thx, C

In my many years working with audio, I was always led to believe that coupling capacitors in general, but most especially electrolytics (due to non-linearity at higher frequencies), negatively impacted the sound quality, and were to be avoided at all costs. I listened to the Bryston before I knew its topology and loved it, and found out later about the capacitive coupling.
 
I think this goes to show that quality of implementation trumps circuit design truisms.

 

[Rdrcr]

 
This is a shockingly good amplifier. It does everything well. Completely neutral. Butter smooth up to ear bleed volumes. Amazing imaging.
 

 
Much agreed.  The BHA-1 is a great amplifer and very transparent.
 
Mike

 

[iBrian]

Other than the Bryston Dac that is made for this BHA-1. What would you guys use as a DAC to Complement it?

 

[Chris J]

In my many years working with audio, I was always led to believe that coupling capacitors in general, but most especially electrolytics (due to non-linearity at higher frequencies), negatively impacted the sounds quality, and were to be avoided at all costs. I listened to the Bryston before I knew its topology and loved it, and found out later about the capacitive coupling.

I think this goes to show that quality of implementation trumps circuit design truisms.

Interesting (and honest!) observation!
Thanks for sharing.

 

[nordkapp]

Other than the Bryston Dac that is made for this BHA-1. What would you guys use as a DAC to Complement it?

I use a Concero HD. I find it's Sabre DAC implementation (ultra-revealing) complimentary to the sheer neutrality of the BHA-1. Though I must admit the Gungnir multi-bit looks appealing.

 

[CanadianMaestro]

Other than the Bryston Dac that is made for this BHA-1. What would you guys use as a DAC to Complement it?

I've read that the Berkeley Alpha DAC Ref is legendary (crazily priced, though, at 16K USD). Have never tried it out, though.
 
My BDA-1 still is my end-game with BHA-1 (I nicknamed it Fidelity for good reasons), unless something else in the same $2.2K CAD price range comes along to whack it.

 

[CanadianMaestro]

I use a Concero HD. I find it's Sabre DAC implementation (ultra-revealing) complimentary to the sheer neutrality of the BHA-1. Though I must admit the Gungnir multi-bit looks appealing.

Which island are you on there in N. Bay?

 

[nordkapp]

Which island are you on there in N. Bay?

No island. City of Warwick-on the bay. Greenwich bay to be more precise.

 

[CanadianMaestro]

No island. City of Warwick-on the bay. Greenwich bay to be more precise.

Cool. Winter storms pretty harsh out there?  Nova Scotia and N.B. get slammed repeatedly.

 

[CanadianMaestro]

No island. City of Warwick-on the bay. Greenwich bay to be more precise.

How does BHA-1 compare to your CIA amp? Curious.

 

[nordkapp]

How does BHA-1 compare to your CIA amp? Curious.

Haha. The stroms can sometimes be bad but being on the ocean we are somewhat protected from the really, deep cold temps. I imagine it's pretty hairy out your way. With regards to the VHP-2/VAC-1 combo vs. BHA-1, I'll say this-there is a reason why I will not let it go. To my ears, it is as neutral and musical as the BHA-1. It's just simpler with less features and power. Basically it's just the junior version of BHA-1. I give it super high praise. It's a keeper for me.

 

[CanadianMaestro]

Haha. The stroms can sometimes be bad but being on the ocean we are somewhat protected from the really, deep cold temps. I imagine it's pretty hairy out your way. With regards to the VHP-2/VAC-2 combo vs. BHA-1, I'll say this-there is a reason way I will not let it go. To my ears, it is as neutral and musical as the BHA-1. It's just simpler with less features and power. Basically it's just the junior version of BHA-1. I give it super high praise. It's a keeper for me.

Not too bad in Alberta this winter. Relatively mild compared to the nor'east.
 
Good that you find both amps satisfying.

 

[Rdrcr]

Other than the Bryston Dac that is made for this BHA-1. What would you guys use as a DAC to Complement it?

 
Oppo BDP-95.  It's all I'll ever need. 

 
Mike

 

[iBrian]

Oppo BDP-95.  It's all I'll ever need. 

Mike

A blu-Ray player?

 

[nordkapp]

That's a bad ass disc spinner.......