Bricasti M3 MDx Dual PSU DA Converter DSD / PCM with Analog Volume Control

Bricasti M3 MDx DA Converter / Preamplifier
Retail Price : € 7.900,00

Non EU Buyer and EU Buyer with a valid VAT nr pay : € 6.528,93

Options :

- Remote Control

- Audio Streamer with Network Connection and built-in Roon Ready Player

- Balanced Headphone Connection

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General : The Bricasti M3 is the latest DA converter from Bricasti USA

Chassis : Bricasti USA has understood perfectly that vibrations in electronic equipment can completely change how components function and thus compromise sound quality. Every unit Bricasti manufactures is made of vibration-damped aluminum parts, which are machined to extremely precise specifications by CNC milling machines. Not only the attractive front panel, but all other chassis parts of the M3 are CNC machined. This guarantees a very robust, stable and vibration-free chassis in which the electronic components perform exactly as they should.

Power Supply : All the components used in the Bricasti M3 are of top quality. There is a dual onboard power supply with 2 transformers and many separate power lines. One power circuit supplies all digital components, and another power circuit is exclusively for the analog electronics. The power supplies are linear, not switched. Linear and discretely regulated power supplies still sound better than switched power supplies, according to Bricasti.

D/A Conversion : The DA conversion in the Bricasti M3 is performed by 2 completely separate circuits. All PCM signals are upsampled and converted by a highly precise 24-bit ADI 1955 Delta Sigma PCM DA Converter with an extremely accurate 8ps clock. PCM signals remain PCM signals and are therefore not converted to DSD. Converting to DSD may seem appealing and is commercially attractive, but it compromises the purity of the signal. For DSD, Bricasti has built its own discrete 1-bit pure analog DSD converter into the M3. This DSD conversion is the best possible way to convert DSD signals and is sonically unmatched. If desired, you can also have DSD files converted by the ADI 1955 converter. The digital filters in the Bricasti M3 are duplicated. You can choose between linear filters for maximum dynamics, or minimum phase filters for the warmest reproduction and the most precise 3D image.

Analog : The analog output buffer is a Class A output amplifier, separated for the balanced XLR outputs and the RCA outputs. Sonically an excellent solution and very reliable. The Bricasti M3 contains an analog-controlled volume control circuit. You can have the Bricasti M3 drive power amplifiers directly if desired. The analog output can deliver 8 Volts. The volume control is adjustable from -60 dB to +8dB. At 0dB setting, the Bricasti M3 removes the analog volume control from the signal path, making it a direct DA converter output without the extra buffers.

Remote : The Bricasti M3 can optionally be equipped with the new aluminum remote control. Since the Bricasti M3 has a beautiful large and very clear Dot Matrix display, you can easily operate the M3 remotely. All functions are available. Volume, balance control, filters, converter, etc. This remote control is also made of billet aluminum and is a pleasure to use.

Network Player : The Bricasti M3 can optionally also be equipped with a network player with a UTP input. In fact, the Bricasti M5 network player is built into the M3. You can then use the Bricasti M3 as a streaming endpoint in Roon, Audirvana or JRiver.

Listening : The Bricasti M3 has many characteristics of the award-winning Bricasti M1 and M1SE Classic D/A Converters. The sound is largely similar. A very pure and differentiated tonal character reveals itself, and the music unfolds calmly and precisely. The Bricasti M3 has a completely analog sound image. All Bricasti audio equipment possess the art of analog music reproduction. The sound image embraces you, and does not attack you. This Bricasti M3 is no exception.

Conclusion : The new Bricasti M3 is a DA Converter of reference quality with absolutely unique build quality at a very competitive price. We know of no other DA converter under €10,000 that comes close to this.

Bricasti M3 Specifications :

Brand : Bricasti USA

Model : M3 MDx

Type : Stereo DA Converter / Preamplifier
Latest Software Version : MDx 1.10

Option 1 : Remote Control

Option 2 : Network Player

Option 3 : Headphone Output

Digital Inputs : 1 x USB, 1 x AES/EBU, 1 x SPDIF RCA, 1 x SPDIF BNC. 1 x Optical Toslink

Analog Outputs : 1 x Balanced XLR, 1 x Unbalanced RCA

Dimensions : 350 mm W x 281mm D x 63 mm H

Weight : 6 Kg net and 10kg shipping

Finish : Black / Silver

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