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Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Guys - can  anyone speak to the new Bricasti M1 SE upgrade out there and PS Audio's new upgrade? I know PS Audio has excellent software upgrades much more frequently than Bricasti offers upgrades and wanted to see what you guys think? I've heard t... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Mysticriver - that sounds like a serious rig you got there - what do you use for speakers and a transport to feed your Direct Stream?  
Bricasti M1 USB
Timpani - Great info - it's super helpful to hear from someone that owns the DACs and can talk about them in relation to the others in the exact same system.Couple things I've seen is the M1 is super transparent to the source or transport hence it... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Guys anything on the Bricasti M1 SE upgrade and/or software version is 1.32 that features SyncWide or SyncFine that they say has a phat impact!Next week is a "Huge" week for my audio hobby. Will be getting my M1 back with SE upgrade and my freshly... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
My DAC is at Bricasti with Joe and Brian getting the SE upgrade as we speak. It was dropped it off yesterday - one of the nice things about living near the manufacture. Guys I read on another site about one of the features to the newest version of... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Sundarum78 Nice system, you really can't go wrong with any of the DACs you listed as they all will provide a nice improvement. With the Direct Stream and Bricasti I think it comes down to money. They are both great and I have owned both. I persona... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
hgeifman - When I started this thread I was hoping to start a thread for people to talk about both these great DACS, the PS Audio Direct Stream DAC and the Bricasti M1 DAC. I have owned them both and think they are both amazing. When I read your... 
Will Changing my 100 Watt Tube Amp to a 200 Watt SS Amp Solve My Problem?
When your system is struggling for lack of power nothing will scratch that itch better than a Krell KSA amp!  
Vibration Control for Lightweight Tube Components
It's your IC's guarantee it.  
What cartridge on your VPI prime?
I use a Haniwa Cart with a matching Haniwa Phono EQ and my table is quite similar to yours. It is a VPI Super Scoutmaster but with a Prime Motor and prime 10inch 3D Printed Arm and the 3D Tonearm base and I had a custom made pair of ultra ohm ic c... 
Audio Research discontinuing lower lines components?
ARC is overrated anyways. Plenty of great stuff that can be had for much less... 
How much does your system retail for?
Just did a quick re-tally of MSRP's over a year or so total rig re-haul via trades, upgrades, box swaps and additions all in at $91,485.00. lol... Sounds great though but thankfully for AgoN and the like we all pay "well" below MSRP's but even at ... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Wisnon,What is this you wrote?? It sounds awesome - can you explain a bit more for someone that would like to try or know more but isn't sure what it is :) - I am fixing to play around with those pesky black disc's a bit as I am picking a used m... 
Wells Audio Majestic Integrated Amp
I would love to know also? Does Wells have a website?  
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Transport - Guys I keep hearing over and over how a good dedicated disc spinner transport is better than the Network based transports. Can anyone recommend a really good CD transport for my Bricasti that is not crazy money? Would love to know what...