I owned the M3 and recently demoed the MA3. The MA3 is a touch more delicate, refined and organic. But the M3 may have a touch more drive to the music.
Bricasti M3 vrs Meitner MA3
Narrowing it down as we speak. Listen t R&R only, around mid 80's low 90's db. Stream qobuz via a Windows 10 based computer, (very satisfied) and Cd's. Have some nice equipment, to compliment the title pieces. Last minute post before dinner. If I've left anything out, I'm sorry. Hungry! Have a Meitner MA1 -V2 DAC in another system, and LOVE IT!!! This new piece for another system, Probably be my last DAC, getting older!!!!!! For the difference in the Money, of course the Meitner is more expensive. Does anyone have a suggestion or experience with both units???? I may add a streamer in the future, unknown at this time. Any help would be much appreciated. If anyone has another Dac in that price area that they have experience with, that likes Rock and Roll, please don't hesitate. Thanks, Robert TN