I own a PS Audio Direct Stream DAC that I like a lot but heard my friends system with the Bricasti M1 and I am strongly thinking of changing my DAC and would love your feedback from other members that have heard either or both. I know they are both great but really thinking of changing my Dac from PS Audio Direct Stream to the Bricasti M1 DAC. I use a HP Desk top computer as source with Jplay and JRiver Media 19 and the outstanding Tellurium Q BLACK DIAMOND Reference USB Cable. The rest of my system is below. I listen to Classic Rock, jazz, vocal, some modern music and the usual audiophile stuff.
Thanks
My system for reference.
Ascendo C-8 Renaissance Speakers (Germany) Monitor Purist Audio Design Corvus Praesto Revision 2.5m Bi-Wire Speaker cable Cardas Clear Interconnect 1 Meter RCA Interconnect Darwin TRUTH Pure Silver Reference 1 Meter RCA Interconnect Darwin TRUTH Pure Silver Reference 1 Meter RCA Interconnect Audio Research REFERENCE 1 w/Rhodium IEC/NOS Tubes Tube preamp Decware ZSTAGE External Triode Output StageTelefunken ECC801S PS Audio Direct Stream DSD DAC w/ Bridge DA converter Tellurium Q BLACK DIAMOND Reference USB Cable PS Audio PerfectWave PowerBase Vibration Cancelation/AC Condtioner Conrad Johnson Premier 12 Mono's 140 Watts Tung-Sol KT120's amps PS Audio PowerPlant Premier AC Regenerator BMI Shark Pure Jeweler Grade Platinum AC Power Cable Sablon Audio Petite Corona 2.0M AC Power Cable Mad Scientist PC-NEO with Power Purifier AC Power Cable JPS Labs The Power AC+ 2M AC Power Cable Synergistic Research Labs Tesla Series SE T1 AC Power Cable Synergistic Research Labs Tesla Series T1 AC Power Cable PS Audio Noise Harvester (5) Converts noise to light OYAIDE RI Beryllium Power Outlets (2) Hubbell Outlet 5362/5262 Deep Cryo Process Blue Circle Audio The Yalu Balula Industrial Surge/Spike Protection JPLAY v5.2 hi-end audio player turns PC into a digital transport. JRiver Media Center 19 Music Software
I haven't heard the Berkeley Reference DAC yet and I'm sure that it is superb. However it should be noted that it is in another yet significantly higher price category at $16,000, and nearly $18,000 with USB.
Sabai when going there I would pass em all up and go demo/lightly used Trinity DAC. For an ultra uber DAC like that I would need to sell my Vet which i'm not willing to do :). I love audio but only so much! There is a regular life to live as well...
I've always thought my source was my weak link in my system. Inserting the Bricasti M1 has changed that and now it's probably my speakers or even my new Jeff Rowland M525...the M1 is that good. I would be a fool to consider changing the M1 to any DAC prior to upgrading my speakers or amp. I played music all night and I'm just smiling. My 10 year old said that he likes the way it sounds! Sure there has to be better, but the M1 makes me say WOW! I'm 100% done for now!
I've already sent you a PM, but I wanted to thank you again. Your comments, which because of the way audiophiles react to negative comments about products that most are praising(I'm guilty) deserve credit. I really appreciate your postings regarding the M1. Thanks again!
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