FedEx just dropped off an M3 30 minutes ago. I'm very excited to ditch USB and have the rendering done in the M3, more tomorrow.
Bricasti M3 In the house
Just got a Bricasti M3 with the Ethernet renderer module. Looking forward to breaking this piece in. First impressions are: it’s a winner. I am curious what ways folks who have this DAC (or other Bricasti models) run it; over ethernet or USB? I will report my findings as the days tick by; Right now it’s cooking on ethernet out of my InnuOs Zenith MKIII into an ether-regen into the M3;
Thanks!
Dave
Thanks!
Dave
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@gianlucanegro, The preamp TJ compared to was his CODA 07x. I compared my M3 with and w/o my VAC Sig IIa 2 box tube pre in my system, direct is a touch more detailed, tonal balance slightly leaner, and soundstage not as huge, add in the Sig IIa and lose a smidge of detail, gain more meat on the bones, and stage expands slightly. I thoroughly enjoy the M3 direct, listening to the system that way 75% of the time, for critical listening doing a review I add in the Sig IIa for a shot of tube deliciousness. |
@garynospamm, The M3 does a great job driving my VanAlstine M225 monos, for evaluations and reviews and weekends I'll take 2 minutes to put the VAC in the system for that extra tube flavor. I think you will be surprised how well the M3 solo will drive your amp. |