I believe that the later 39 models have PCM1704 dac chips, so they are very good in their own right.
Levinson 39 vs Bricasti M1
I got the Levinson bug recently and got a #39 processor/player. And a 38S pre. I’ve been using a CEC TL1 with the Bricasti for years. Great combo.
i was only planning on using the 39 as a transport. I got a great deal. Cheaper than the 37 (transport only).
Anyway, I was shocked that the 39, as a player, sounded nearly (and in some cases) identical to the Bricasti. I have A/B’d dozens of times and the 39 is so close that I’m considering selling the Bricasti and getting a 360s D/A. I can use my M2tech Evo for USB connectivity. I realize I won’t be able to play newer hi-rez formats but that’s not a priority for me.
Just wanted to share.
P.S. My Bricasti has the upgraded power supply but not latest firmaware.
i was only planning on using the 39 as a transport. I got a great deal. Cheaper than the 37 (transport only).
Anyway, I was shocked that the 39, as a player, sounded nearly (and in some cases) identical to the Bricasti. I have A/B’d dozens of times and the 39 is so close that I’m considering selling the Bricasti and getting a 360s D/A. I can use my M2tech Evo for USB connectivity. I realize I won’t be able to play newer hi-rez formats but that’s not a priority for me.
Just wanted to share.
P.S. My Bricasti has the upgraded power supply but not latest firmaware.
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marty97x One of my R2R dream machines, been looking for one for ages, to do redbook with. Yes they do have PCM1704K d to a chips (selected) and a HDCD input filtering chip, this is about as good as old school R2R Multibit gets, most new today are discrete R2R because the PCM1704 is no longer made because of it huge manufacturing cost and was the last of the best R2R’s chips made. And forget the preamp, you really should try the No.39 direct to poweramp as it has an output stage most active preamps couldn’t match, should sound far more transparent. Here’s how to do it. Fixed/Variable Volume. Balance Control Locked Volume Cheers George |
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