The original question asks about the Bricasti Bricasti Design Model 1 USB DAC.
I just found the Dagogo web site and a review of the Bricasti Design Model 1 USB DA. Dagogo states the following (this is an exact quote from the review in the quotes):
"I will start this review of the Bricasti Design Model 1 USB DAC by taking out all of the suspense. The M1 is one of the best DACs available on the market at any price. In fact, when used in the right system it is actually a bargain, since it allows you to eliminate a preamp. It also gives tweakers a huge range of filter options that adjust the sound. Finally, its a great looking piece of equipment that youll be proud to feature on your equipment stand. The M1 is so good that there is no need for a long review theres simply nothing in the way of a weakness. Any DAC thats better is not better because of a shortcoming in the M1. Now thats out of the way, lets get to the details.
"I actually cut an entire page of additional detail that I wrote about the Bricasti M1. After I reread the draft review it seemed like the additional information actually detracted from the main point: the Bricasti M1 is an elite DAC regardless of price. Instead, I was looking for an analogy outside the audiophile world. I came across a review of the Bricasti where the reviewer stated that the M1 is an understated performer, one that doesnt necessarily scream for attention. I understand exactly what he meant, though I would add some clarification. The Bricasti M1 is understated in the sense that Jackie Robinson made baseball look easy and Stevie Ray Vaughn made playing blues guitar look easy. They may have made it look easy, but you knew you were in the presence of greatness. Thats the Bricasti M1".
See:
http://www.dagogo.com/bricasti-design-model-1-usb-dac-review
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I just found the Dagogo web site and a review of the Bricasti Design Model 1 USB DA. Dagogo states the following (this is an exact quote from the review in the quotes):
"I will start this review of the Bricasti Design Model 1 USB DAC by taking out all of the suspense. The M1 is one of the best DACs available on the market at any price. In fact, when used in the right system it is actually a bargain, since it allows you to eliminate a preamp. It also gives tweakers a huge range of filter options that adjust the sound. Finally, its a great looking piece of equipment that youll be proud to feature on your equipment stand. The M1 is so good that there is no need for a long review theres simply nothing in the way of a weakness. Any DAC thats better is not better because of a shortcoming in the M1. Now thats out of the way, lets get to the details.
"I actually cut an entire page of additional detail that I wrote about the Bricasti M1. After I reread the draft review it seemed like the additional information actually detracted from the main point: the Bricasti M1 is an elite DAC regardless of price. Instead, I was looking for an analogy outside the audiophile world. I came across a review of the Bricasti where the reviewer stated that the M1 is an understated performer, one that doesnt necessarily scream for attention. I understand exactly what he meant, though I would add some clarification. The Bricasti M1 is understated in the sense that Jackie Robinson made baseball look easy and Stevie Ray Vaughn made playing blues guitar look easy. They may have made it look easy, but you knew you were in the presence of greatness. Thats the Bricasti M1".
See:
http://www.dagogo.com/bricasti-design-model-1-usb-dac-review
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