BRICASTI M3 DAC

@musicmann1, we have first hand experience with the Bricasti M3 as well as all the Bricasti DACs.

In addition to what audiotroy has already mentioned, the build quality and fit and finish is also fantastic!

There is also a network option to turn the M3 into a network player/streamer/roon endpoint.  This is a really nice feature.  The M3 also has an analog volume control and can be ran directly into your amp if you only play digital.  (Another nice way to simplify your system and save cost on extra components and cabling.)

Mike
Audio Archon - Bricasti dealer

Hello tomic601, in streamer configuration the M3 can be run with a phone/tablet software such as MConnect Player and used like a remote control.  No computer required.

However, if you wish to run Roon...you need Roon Core.  There is really no way getting around it.  It's not a limitation of the M3, just a requirement of Roon.

The network (streamer) option can be added later.

Good questions - thanks!

Mike
Audio Archon - Bricasti dealer

@musicmann1 the M3 is sonically similar, but with a slightly warmer presentation than the M1.

Mike
Audio Archon - Bricasti Dealer

@jwm - thanks for the info and nice DAC!  I really like the M21!

Tube DACs can be magical for sure!  We sell a few (Audio Note UK, Concert Fidelity and Lab12).

Mike
Audio Archon - Bricasti Dealer