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Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Rdoc,I've only listened for 2 hours or so; therefore I agree it should open up. 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Coli,I use a Bryston BDP-2 connected via WireWorld Gold Starlight 7. 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
After one day of listening I submit the positives with the M1 compared to the DSD is the bass, dynamics, and not as forward sounding. What I'm disappointed about is the soundstage...in comparison to the DSD's soundstage, the M1's soundstage isn't ... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I have it connected and my initial thoughts are I know I don't need a preamp. I don't know how much break-in will change the sound, but I'm :)! 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I'll receive my M1 today. What is the recommended filter setting and/or what filter have you found that works best? 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
My Bricasti M1 has shipped and I will have it on Wednesday. I look forward to providing feedback 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Fsmithjack,I'm doing fine. I'm still nervously awaiting the arrival of my M1. I will have it at the beginning of next week. As you know, I don't have a preamp and decided to sell the DSD instead of purchasing a preamp. I hope the M1 is my answer a... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Fsmithjack,Is your M1 connected directly to your amp? If so, or if you have tried it direct, I would love to hear your thoughts? 
Lampizator question
How can you praise the Bricasti M1, while trying to trade it for a Lampi DAC? If that really happened...all I can say is "WOW"! 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I know it's crazy but the more I read the reviews, the more I feel I'm going to be let down by the Bricasti M1. Yes, I've had the opportunity to listen to the M1; however not in my own system. The fear isn't that it won't sound good, but that it i... 
Why so many PS Audio DirectStreams for sale?
I sold mine to go to a more expensive DAC. I submit the DSD is great and you need to spend a lot more money to improve what it does. New they are a good deal, but at the current used priced they are an outstanding deal. 
Parasound halo JC2 what a joke
I've owned two different A21s and neither one of them ever got hot. They were on 24 hours a day and they were warm to the touch. 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
If the Bricasti M1 is half as good as the hype, I'll be very happy and it will be my last purchase for several years. 
Macbook +DAC versus cd player+DAC
I control my BDP-2 with a iPad mini 3 
Macbook +DAC versus cd player+DAC
I would look into the Bryston BDP-1 or BDP-2.