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Review on Bricasti Design M3 DAC

My review was just posted on Stereo Times website on the Bricasti Design M3 DAC. If you are searching for a DAC/streamer/analog volume control DAC, no preamp needed with the M3, in the price range of $5,000, you might want to get the details of why you might want to audition this piece. It's superlative in both build quality, innovative design, and most importantly in it's beautiful musical performance.
teajay
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dpac996
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you don’t need Roon to enjoy the M3; if u get the version with Ethernet, all you need is iPad or iPhone plus the MConnect app; in this MConnect app you configure Qobuz or Tidal or both , find your favorites then press play. Doesn’t get any easier or cleaner than that!
mike_in_nc
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Regarding MQA, it is a combination of equalization and lossy compression. That some high-end manufacturers have resisted the pressure to sell it is not surprising.
mrkoven
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I think the M3 is new enough that it ships w/ the new MDx board, but has any M1/SE owners upgraded to the MDx yet? I would love to hear some impressions of 1.49 or 1.51 firmware owners who've upgraded to MDx. Thanks.
rsf507
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@mrkoven I believe the M3 has now been available for over a year, first saw/heard it at 2019 Axpona so maybe the initial units did not have the new MDx boards. 
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sfseay
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Just purchased the MDx board for my M3 and installed it myself.  Big improvement in soundstage, clarity, and air.

Total price was $720.00 shipped.  Swapping out the board was an easy process and took about 20 minutes.  

I understand that at some point in July the MDx board will increase in price to $1000.00.
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