Meitner i upgrades

I replaced my MA3 with the new MA3i. The difference is huge. Gone is the softness associated with the old unit. New 7nit is a lot quieter, more dynamic and more nuanced. You can really hear into the music. Same wide and deep soundstage. I  believe this to be a really worthwhile upgrade. 

I also had my unit upgraded to the MA3i version.  I concur with all of the positive comments above, a very worthwhile upgrade.  Improvements in my ability to locate instruments in space, hear the reverb decay, improvements in ability to detect the depth of an instrument.   Better slam and attack.     A great upgrade!

One more strong recommendation for the upgrade.  Low level detail has increased noticeably, the periphery of the sound stage has become more 'filled in', overall more presence for instruments and voices.  Also, the entire presentation has become more open and spacious.  A major improvement across the board.

I am very intrigued by the upgraded M3Ai. I am currently using the 1 bit NDSD conversion path in a Bricasti M3 and overall really like the soundstage, dynamics, ease and leading edges. The Bricasti also has a very low background. Still, I know there likely better sounding DACs available and would be interested in further improving on resolution and the spatial presentation of music. 

I know the M3Ai hasn't been it very long, but can anyone provide comparisons to the sound of Bricasti DACs? I passed on the MA3i initially when I read that it was maybe a little polite and soft. Sounds like that has been remedied. Would also be nice to support our Canadian friends at this time.

Lot's of options around $11.5k though, so I would also be interested in M3Ai comparisons to the Tambaqui, Playback Designs MPD-6, dCS Bartok or Lina DACs.

@paullb @gnobber @oneprof @genesis168  - how are you guys using the MA3i? As DAC/Streamer/PRE or just DAC or DAC/Streamer.