BRICASTI M3 DAC

@musicmann1, we have first hand experience with the Bricasti M3 as well as all the Bricasti DACs.

In addition to what audiotroy has already mentioned, the build quality and fit and finish is also fantastic!

There is also a network option to turn the M3 into a network player/streamer/roon endpoint.  This is a really nice feature.  The M3 also has an analog volume control and can be ran directly into your amp if you only play digital.  (Another nice way to simplify your system and save cost on extra components and cabling.)

Mike
Audio Archon - Bricasti dealer

In the streamer configuration, does it rely on a computer on Network to stream?  I understand it would need a PC running ROON core.

can the streamer option be fitted later or is it factory order w initial unit ?

Hello tomic601, in streamer configuration the M3 can be run with a phone/tablet software such as MConnect Player and used like a remote control.  No computer required.

However, if you wish to run Roon...you need Roon Core.  There is really no way getting around it.  It's not a limitation of the M3, just a requirement of Roon.

The network (streamer) option can be added later.

Good questions - thanks!

Mike
Audio Archon - Bricasti dealer

Thanks gentlemen for responding. So is it safe to say the M3 is virtually a  more economical M 1 with a very similar sonic signature, or does it lean slightly more warm or cool, than the M 1 ?

I’ve had the M3 for awhile now. To me it sounds amazing, but I hear it everyday! My buddy came to hear it a few weeks ago and he’s a vinyl guy. He would be the first one to hear it. So I throw on Love Over Gold by Dire Straits. No words are exchanged but I look over at him and he had this holy crap  huge smile on his face!! Needless to say he was blown away!

System is an Innuos Zen Mk3 running Roon core into the M3 via the network card, then into Ps Audio M700 monoblocks. Speakers are Ascend Acoustics Sierra towers! Have treatments at first reflection points and on rear wall.