Bricasti M3 vrs Meitner MA3

rsf507//// Thanks for the taking the time to respond so quickly. Much appreciated. Just reading the owners manual for both and trying to understand operating principals. Ill be using it as JUST a Dac. Would like to save some money, so I'm leaning towards the Bricasti. Thanks again. Robert

Benzman, thank you very much for the info. I had updated my first post, which included the Bricasti m3 vrs Meitner MA-3.  Now considering The MA-3 Meitner vrs the Bricasti M1 SE version, which comes with the remote and the Streamer. Can't decide, the Bricasti is 1K more????? Robert

Thank you all so much for helping me along the journey. After speaking with Damon, sales mgr. of Bricasti for an hour yesterday, (nice guy to deal with) I pulled the trigger on a M1SE model. Looking forward to its arrival. As i currently stream from my windows based (USB) computer, and happy (Don't know any better). This unit now gives me the opportunity  to stream via some service. Everyone has told me how superior streaming is vs USB to computer. As I was told, a simple I pad would be convenient, ethernet hook up to DAC and Computer  and picking a service to link all together , which I had trouble digesting. A lot to understand at one time. Usually just turn things on and listen to R&R and sit back. Would like to try something very EASY!!! and simple to get started, as now iI have a built in streamer, which everyone including Bricasti says is VERY Good. Any help would be great. Don't think I want to get involved with ROON just now. EASY, tipping the toe in the water. Thanks all again for your help. Robert

I'm looking forward to receiving the Bricasti unit. I will most likely hook it up via USB to my windows laptop to begin with. Would like to put  a few hours on it to compare it with the Meitner, it is going to replace. (love the Meitner, going into house in another system) Once I get a comparison I may explore the streamer in the Bricasti unit? Trying to get a feel for the change. If I have this correct, In order to stream I will hard wire an Ethernet into the bricasti port and also hard wire another into my lap top, that I have been using via USB. ( This will negate the need for USB) Someone  told me that I need to get an app or such??? So everything will talk to one another. Also, Is it possible to still use my laptop in my listening chair 15' away, hard wired via the Ethernet to choose my songs to play?  All this so new to me.  I read a couple of posts that list certain abbreviations, and was thinging back to chemistry class and the periodic tables,  LOL !!!! What does it all mean? Any help in how to do would be great. Not really interested in ROON, just want a simple way to listen from my chair using the new streamer. Thanks again, be lost without your guys help. Again thanks! Robert TN

Thanks so much for the explanation. Already subscribe to Qobuz and love it! I guess the m Connect I'll have to explore with the dealer. When all is said and done, hoping I can use the Laptop (on a table next to me) via Hard Wired Ethernet to stream qobuz?   Just spitballing as we speak. Thanks

testrun/erik_squires::: thank you both for your advice.  Sounds like, all I have to do, as I already subscribe to Quboz, Is hardwire Bricasti (Ethernet) Then download software app from Bricasti (M Connect I believe) once they all connect, I will be good to go. Once I receive unit, just need to read operating menu, for input for streaming.   Thanks again!    Laptop to chair as I don't own a I pad and begin streaming via Ethernet. Will let you all know, Thanks for the Education!!

Have had the Bricasti m1SE for a time now. (with network card) stream Qobuz via Audirvana. Sounds Divine. As I only listen to Rock and Roll, that is all I can comment on, honestly.  I would have to give the Edge to the Bricasti vrs the Meitner DAC. It seems  more refined and open, and detailed. I wish I could be more descriptive, just don't know the proper words to use.

Keep in mind that the Bricasti is streaming qobus threw its network card and the Meitner was steaming via USB from my computer. That may be the difference. The two listening rooms I use are completely different acoustically and equipment is different. The Bricasti has a far better display screen, as the Meitner is just individual lights. The M1SE Bricasti was more expensive. Keep in mind also, that the Meitner unit I'm using is not the M3,it is the MA1 V2 model. I can't comment  as to the sound of the Meitner M3. Both units you wouldn't trade in!!!   Both companies have been great to deal with, Meitner in Canada and Bricasti USA.  I wish I could have done side by side M3 Meitner via The Bricasti M1SE????  I believe the Bricasti is lifetime warranty, and isn't a toll call.  As I just received a Brand New Special Addition Tekton Encore speaker upgraded, (they are just burning in, 20 hrs so far) another big jump up the sonic ladder. I'm sure the Bricasti and Encore will enjoy each other. Sorry, I couldn't give you more, Hope this helps some. Robert TN     Ps  Both are great products