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Bricasti M1SE DAC vrs Meitner MA3

I recently posted a DAC choice between a Meitner MA3 and a Bricasti m3.  I now have a choice between (just became available) The same Meitner M3 and a Bricasti  M1SE version model. The Bricasti is a little more expensive after certain discounts and adjustments are applied, about another 1K.  I hate to ask, (but I will) if anybody has input or preferences for one or the other, hopefully from hearing or owning one. As I grow older this will most likely be my last DAC  Thanks so much. Robert TN

robshaw
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arafiq
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 I currently own Meitner MA3 and have heard Bricasti M1SE multiple times at my friend’s home. Both are great dacs within spitting distance of each other in every way. Flip a coin and go with the decision :)

rsf507
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OP is the Bricasti M1SE the newest mkII version?

robshaw OP
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arafig///// Thanks so much, I think? I'm laughing now as my investigation continues. The company owner that I'm dealing with said, EXACTLY THE SAME THING!!! Thanks

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magnuman
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You should look at the Wyred4Sound 10th anniversary DAC, it beat both of those DACs in testing, one of the reviewers put it up against his VPI turntable with a $5,000 Japanese cartridge and he said the 10th anniversary DAC was every bit as analog sounding, on that review I bought it because it comes with a 30-day trial. and I totally agree it is one of the most analog sounding DACs I've ever had in my system. It's not cheap though It's $4,500 US.

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