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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.


marty97x
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georgehifi
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I have a mk.1 and mk.2.  Both busted.  I’ve heard the chips are near unobtainium.
   Yep, if it's been confirmed those Ultra Analog d to a converters have bit the dust, then I'm afraid you have what used to be very nice expensive dacs, that have now progressed to be very nice expensive door stops. RIP

Cheers George 
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I thought Parts Connexion had parts to repair their dacs.
Yes but they didn't make this part, which I believe is now extinct and the company long gone..
 https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/attachments/digital-line-level/680840d1526414993-ultraanalog-d20400-...

Cheers George
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jab
A replacement part is listed
That would have been good to know, as I know someone who needs one.
So I emailed  Parts Connexion for price, they said.
"Unfortunately we do not have any."

Cheres George
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