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New DAC with streamer

Hi I'm looking for a DAC to replace a modified PS Audio DirectStream MK1.

I currently use MConnect on a Samsung S20 phone to stream Qobuz.  The preamp is a Spectral DMC-30SV and the amps are Spectral DMA-400 monoblocs.  Speakers are EgglestonWorks Rosa.  

 

My choice for a new DAC is the Bricasti M21.  It has a built-in streamer for ethernet, and gives you the choice of playing music using a ladder dac, delta sigma dac or 1-bit DSD.

 

Let me know your thoughts, if you have any experience with Bricasti and if it is worth the price at about $16K.

   

bigby
wsrrsw's avatar
wsrrsw
1,003 posts
 

Aurender N20 or Lumin X1 are both excellent one box units. Maybe this?

danager's avatar
danager
943 posts
 

My question is why???

What do not like about the DS DAC?

audioman58's avatar
audioman58
4,130 posts
 

Briscati 21 is very good they make a SE version also 

 for alittle more money the new DCS is even,better and is modular for retail 

around $20 k before discounts ,I heard it at a get together even more resolving

and refined then the Bricasti 21.I don’t recall the model .

vinylshadow
487 posts
 

Mytek Empire? 

wswright20
16 posts
 

You might want to consider the Esoteric N-01XD unit as well.  When I upgraded, I was not able to audition Bricasti but did compare to DCS and liked the N-01XD better with my Focal Utopia/Luxman setup.  Their SoundStream app is similar to MConnect but more versatile.

I have never read any negatives on Bricasti.  I think at this level they're all good, it really depends on what sounds best in your setup and your preference on the UI.  

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