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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD

Hi All.

Putting together a reference level system.
My Source is predominantly standard 16/44 played from a MacMini using iTunes and Amarra. Some of my music is purchased from iTunes and the rest is ripped from standard CD's.
For my tastes in music, my high def catalogues are still limited; so Redbook 16/44 will be my primary source for quite some time.

I'm not spending DCS or MSB money. But $15-20k retail is not out of the question.

Upsampling vs non-upsampling?
USB input vs SPDIF?

All opinions welcome.

And I know I need to hear them, but getting these ultra $$$ DAC's into your house for an audition ain't easy.

Looking for musical, emotional, engaging, accurate , with great dimension. Not looking for analytical and sterile.
mattnshilp
richfield_hunter
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Matt

Make sure the M1 is the latest Version 1.22 with the linear power supply or it wouldn't be worth you time and for sure is not a true idea of what the M1 sounds like. It is a major sound upgrade over the older version.

Jeff
mattnshilp OP
917 posts
 
I can confirm it is the most recent version with the linear power supply. It is one of the units that showed at THE Newport. If I can play it right, I'm going to try to convince a local Allnic dealer to bring the Allnic DHT DAC to compare as well. 3 days: Bricasti M1, Allnic Dac, ODSE- 3 Pairs of ears.

I'll report when it happens. If it happens.
richfield_hunter
68 posts
 
Matt

Make sure the M1 is the latest Version 1.22 with the linear power supply or it wouldn't be worth you time and for sure is not a true idea of what the M1 sounds like. It is a major sound upgrade over the older version.

Jeff
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ctsooner
2,480 posts
 
Jeff and Matt, it will be fun to hear your thoughts on the M1. I've heard it and was mightily impressed.
agear
1,362 posts
 
Matt, where are you with your speaker search?
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