Meitner MA-3 vs MA1 v2


How do you feel the Meitner MA-3 compares to the MA1 v2? Big step up? Currently I have a Hifi Rose 150b used as a streamer playing into the MA1 v2 via USB. The HR 150b is a better than expected streamer, and I like the Meitner sound. But the 150b has a lot of functions I do not use, and the MA1 v2 is Meitner’s entry level DAC. The MA-3 could replace both as a one box solution as it has a streamer built in (equal to their NS1). Do you think it would be a substantial improvement?

pieterm

Yes that seems the best way to go, thanks. I have never heard the Brinkmann but it has some great reviews and has the interesting combination of digital and tubes. Enjoy!

Your best course of action would be to contact them directly.

Looking at the website, it looks like the MA1-V2 is updated, and might be comparable to the DAC in the MA3-less the streamer. 

Though I haven't any experience with Meitner, I have heard very good things about them. And, they were in my sights until a Brinkmann Nyquist came up first.

 

Bob