Bricasti M3 DA Converter / Preamplifier, Used, Like New, Including Original Packaging : SOLD to Italy

Bricasti M3 DA Converter / Preamplifier, Used, Like New, Including Original Packaging : SOLD to Italy
New Price : € 4.995,00

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

Housing : Bricasti USA has understood very well that vibrations in electronic equipment can completely change the operation of components and thus compromise sound quality. Every unit Bricasti makes is therefore made from vibration-free aluminum parts, which are precisely machined to size by the CNC milling machine. Not only the beautiful front, but all other housing parts of the M3 are CNC milled. This guarantees a very sturdy, stable and vibration-free housing in which the electronic components do exactly what they should do.

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

DA Conversion : The DA conversion in the Bricasti M3 is performed by 2 completely separate circuits. All PCM signals are upsampled and converted by a very precise 24 bit ADI 1955 Delta Sigma PCM DA Converter, with a very precise 8ps clock. PCM signals remain PCM signals and are therefore not converted to DSD. Converting to DSD may seem nice and is commercially attractive, but it comes at the expense of signal purity. For DSD, the Bricasti M3 features Bricasti's own discrete 1 bit pure analog DSD converter. This DSD conversion is the best possible way of converting DSD signals and is sonically unsurpassed. If desired, you can also have DSD files converted by the ADI 1955 converter. The digital filters in the Bricasti M3 are dual. You can choose between the Linear filters for maximum dynamics, or the minimum phase filters for the most vivid reproduction and the more precise 3D image.

Analog : The Analog output buffer is a class A output amplifier, separate 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. If desired, you can have the Bricasti M3 drive power amplifiers directly. The analog output can deliver 8 volts. The volume control is adjustable from -60 dB to +8dB. At 0dB, the Bricasti M3 switches the Analog volume control out of the signal path, making it a direct DA Converter output without the extra buffers.

Listening : The Bricasti M3 shares many characteristics of the acclaimed Bricasti M1 and M1SE Classic DA Converters. The sound is largely similar. A very pure and differentiated sound character reveals itself, and the music unfolds calmly and precisely. The Bricasti M3 has a completely analog sound image. All Bricasti audio devices 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 reference quality D/A Converter with a completely unique build quality for a very competitive price. We know of no other D/A Converter in this price range that comes close to the M3.

Specifications of the Bricasti M3 :

Brand : Bricasti USA

Model : M3

Type : Stereo D/A Converter / Preamplifier

Remote : Optional, Milled Aluminum Bricasti Remote ( € 500,- additional price )

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

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