The PSAudio DirectStream DAC Mk 2 is significantly better than the Mk 1, and about half the price of the Bricasti. If you go with PSA you can probably trade in your Mk 1 and/or maybe get an AirLens too in a package deal. Future developments for DACs and for streamers are almost certain, so be forward-looking and stick with separates and shop them separately (More fun, too)..
New DAC with streamer
Hi I'm looking for a DAC to replace a modified PS Audio DirectStream MK1.
I currently use MConnect on a Samsung S20 phone to stream Qobuz. The preamp is a Spectral DMC-30SV and the amps are Spectral DMA-400 monoblocs. Speakers are EgglestonWorks Rosa.
My choice for a new DAC is the Bricasti M21. It has a built-in streamer for ethernet, and gives you the choice of playing music using a ladder dac, delta sigma dac or 1-bit DSD.
Let me know your thoughts, if you have any experience with Bricasti and if it is worth the price at about $16K.