{"product_id":"bryston-bcd-3-cd-player-digital-transport","title":"Bryston - BCD-3 - CD Player \/ Digital Transport","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#222; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Bryston BCD-3 CD Player \/ Digital Transport is engineered for uncompromising Red Book CD playback, combining precision digital extraction with an advanced analog output stage designed for exceptional musical accuracy and transparency. Built entirely around dedicated compact disc performance, the BCD-3 delivers refined timing, low noise, and outstanding detail retrieval for reference-level two-channel systems.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAt the heart of the design is a custom transport mechanism paired with independent dual AKM DACs operating in a fully balanced differential configuration. Separate analog and digital power supplies, extensive internal shielding, and Bryston’s proprietary discrete Class A analog output stage contribute to exceptional channel separation, dynamic realism, and low distortion performance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe BCD-3 also functions as a dedicated digital transport through its AES\/EBU, BNC, and coaxial digital outputs, allowing integration with external reference DACs. Finished in Bryston’s signature aluminum chassis construction and built to the company’s exacting standards in Canada, the BCD-3 is designed for long-term reliability and state-of-the-art compact disc reproduction.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Configurations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n17-inch or 19-inch faceplate configurations\u003cbr\u003e\nBlack or Silver faceplate finishes\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#f39c12; font-size:14px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference CD player and digital transport design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated Red Book CD playback platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual AKM DACs in balanced differential configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully discrete Class A analog output stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent analog and digital power supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom precision CD transport mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR analog outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-ended RCA analog outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAES\/EBU digital output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBNC digital output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial digital output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive internal EMI\/RFI shielding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision aluminum chassis construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIR remote control included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRS-232 and trigger integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and manufactured in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#f39c12; font-size:14px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD Player \/ Digital Transport\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Book Compact Disc (CD)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual AKM DACs, Balanced Differential Operation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Pair Balanced XLR, 1 Pair Unbalanced RCA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e AES\/EBU, BNC, SPDIF Coaxial\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20Hz – 20kHz ±0.05dB\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;0.002%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115dB\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;110dB @ 1kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4V RMS (XLR), 2V RMS (RCA)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS-232, IR Remote, 12V Trigger\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20W\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 or 19 × 4 × 11 in. 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