Bricasti Model 1 Series II DAC

This DAC seems pretty interesting from both an analogue as well as digital conversion point of view:

I currently own a highly modded DirectStream MKI DAC, but this DAC I really want.... MSRP is around $12K....

Any opinions on this DAC?

adriaan02-05-2023 8:47pm

audphile1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,286 posts 02-05-2023 at 10:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have the M3 and like it a lot. Pretty sure this DAC will be awesome.
audphile1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,286 posts 10-02-2023 at 05:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @sksos is spot on with the Bricasti sound signature. Will the dealer allow you to bring your dac in? That would allow you to set a baseline.
audphile1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,286 posts 10-05-2023 at 03:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @docroasty I went from Benchmark DAC 3 HGC to Bricasti M3. To my ears, in my system/ setup, the M3 is a superior DAC. It is more refined, has more natural tone and overall a better build quality. Its preamp section leaves the HGC in the dust as well. System consisted of Pass XP12 preamplifier and Pass XA30.8 amplifier at the time, driving the Wilson Audio Sabrina. Benchmark is a good DAC at its price point but it isn’t a competition for the M3.