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Bricasti Design M1 SE - W/ LAN Network Streamer - Version 1.51 V. Denafrips Terminator

I am stumbling along trying to put together a digital streaming system. Have a tidal account and stream through a Farad Power Supply, Roon Nucleus and a AudioQuest Dragon Fly Red,  into a Pass Labs XP 30 Line Stage Preamp, Pass Labs Class A mono blocs, Klipsch LaScala. Considering Bricasti Design M1 SE - Includes LAN Network Streamer - Latest Clock Upgrade Version 1.51 or Denafrips Terminator R2R DAC. My budget is under $10K and I like to buy used. Would appreciate the Forum's assistance in evaluating these components, how they would would work with the Roon Nucleus and what other components would be necessary or desired. I don't expect to use the Dragon Fly. It was used as a cheap way to get started.  My system is currently fully balanced.

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chesebert
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@dpac996 Are you still using USB? I would get the network module and enjoy the much more robust and error free TCP/IP network. Note you will want shielded cable (cable and RJ45 connectors all need to be shielded - any generic Cat7 or better cable should work) to ensure you have a Faraday cage at the DAC side to keep out all the noises. So even though you have a cable that's connected to your DAC/network render, your unit is actually electrically decoupled from the router/switch.
djones51
4,947 posts
 
Ive noticed it mentioned a few times that there is a problem with USB what exactly is the problem? 
rsf507
2,588 posts
 
I've never heard of problems with the USB port but many say Ethernet SQ is better.
thinman2 OP
37 posts
 
Many users think USB introduces noise
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dpac996
761 posts
 
@chesebert I have been using the M3 with the ethernet module; I used the USB input as well and prefer ethernet (sounds better); 

@djones51 Over the past 24 months with numerous USB Dacs, streamers, servers, USB enhancement devices and cables, I have proven to myself that USB is not an ideal interface for audio streaming-- sure it works and can sound good, but in very high performance, high resolution systems, it's my opinion/belief/experience that USB is inferior to a DAC with a competent ethernet renderer. Just one man's experience chiming in to fellow enthusiasts, as always, ymmv. 
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