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Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC

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
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fsmithjack OP
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Thanks David - I appreciate the feedback. I look at it pretty simply really! I think my simple and focused view will be appreciated by the readers of this post be they be the PS Audio Owners / Bricasti Owners and most of the other Audiogon members! I want a $16,000 component to sound clearly and simply better than a $10,000 component. If it does then I want it and if it doesn't then I don't. I'm ok with whatever it's called pre/controller/DAC w/volume control is ok and no matter. It's the bottom line I'm after. The sound - just looking to up the game of my rig and make every dollar provide ROI in SQ advancement. No more - no less - anything else is just something else and subordinate to this goal. I'm sure it does sound better. I didn't mean to put you on the spot like that I'm just trying learn from people that own / have heard it. I was talking to Brian the other day. There is none better and I'm sure when there are more owners and some reviews of this great item people will love it. He has put in an amazing - discreet - duel mono output stage with a pure R2R volume control that's to die for. The M1SE is an incredible DAC so if it takes that sounds and mates to the above output stage and volume control I'm sure it's outstanding but it's long money so just trying to get as much info as I can. I'm working with my Bricasti dealer to work a trade in deal to get one. No one has any yet to go listen to anywhere near me hence my impatient post. Didn't mean to come off like a terd I appreciate the feedback and input.
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Calling all PS AUDIO guys/gals/owners.

Do any of you gals/gals own the PS Audi Perfect Wave Transport / Memory Player?

I am looking to pick one up to spin some of my many discs that I have not used in quite some time.  

I use the micoRendu / Uptone Audio JS-2, 2x LPS-1, Regen combo and its great and I am getting my Bricasti M1SE upgraded to accept the Ethernet direct like the PS Audio Bridge does but I still would like to pick up a good silver disc spinner to use as well.

The PSA Transports have come down a lot in price with Paul flooding the market like he seems to do but that is not the transports fault and everyone always said it is great.

Is it still competitive with the microRendu / Auralic / Lumin / Aurenders of the world or has the servers just gotten so good that they have left the little silver disc in the dust?

I would like to still spin some discs and would love to hear from people that own both / owned both / heard both or could provide some feedback. I could just spend the money on another power cable or something. I consistently find Audiogon member feedback very accurate. Thank you  
    
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I have been using the PWT with my DS dac via a Platinum Starlight 7 hdmi cable and the combo is outstanding,especially now with Huron OS,which is a ’mandatory’ update. The PWT has served me faithfully and I have zero complaints or issues with it. People who upgraded are saying the new memory transport is even a bigger bump in sound quality yet. I see one in my future, as funds permit... Go to PS Audio website/forums/reviews and read the info that is presented to get a better feel for the two transports performance parameters in question.

Also,the DMP can do ’native dsd’ via sacd... for an even bigger uptick in sound quality if you use the DS dac with it... via hdmi connection.
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Thought this new review of the Bricasti M1 Network Player would be of interest here. http://positive-feedback.com/audio-discourse/bricasti-design-m1-network-player/
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I can wait to get this new - built in Bricasti network player - hey PS Audio guys 

There must be a bunch of new owners out there no??

That PS Audio Black Friday sale was pretty awesome !!!

I recently switched speakers and now run Magico S5 Speakers which I love and was looking to set up the ideal amplification match for them.

I came very close to pulling the trigger on the BHK 300 Signature Mono's and BHK Signature pre

I ended up in stead with : Hegel H30 stereo amp with Mark Levinson No.326s preamp but it was close. Almost went all in with PS Audio.

Well I am never changing my Bricasti M1 SE DAC but I did pull the trigger on a brand new PS Audio P10 Conditioner which I love. Such a nice add.

Would be curious any of you guys bought some new PS Audio gear during the big sale. I am a fan of the brand and owned many of their products. It was a very strong sale they ran. Pretty impressive so was wondering if any of you guys got some new great gear?

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