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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.

   

bigby
decathlon1991
212 posts
 

Have you had a chance to listen to the Cary Audio DMS800PV Dual Mono DAC/Streamer. Plays Tidal and Qobuz as well as other.  Built in Crystek Oscillator Clock and other goodies.  Very hard to beat in the price point you are looking at and it is built like a tank.

kennymacc
258 posts
 

Ayre Acoustics QX-5 Twenty DAC/Streamer!!!!  You would not be disappointed.

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dht4me
80 posts
 

One of my audio friends just bought the Eversolo A6 and its really good.

When you consider the price its insanely good. His other DAC is an AudioNote DAC3 w the Black Gates and updated Digital Power Suppliers. The Eversolo is close in performance and does DSD as well.

Lots of glowing reviews and they hype seems justified.

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