Bricasti M1 Upgrade to MDx

@dunham_john 

I suggest  you call Bricasti Customer Support and ask them to review the various upgrades to the Bricasti M1 DAC that includes their comments on the sound quality improvements.  My calls to them have been very helpful.

I believe their current model is the Bricasti M1 Series II DAC.   

@dunham_john 

Please ask Bricasti about this current model and the cost to upgrade your version to this:

The Bricasti Design - Model 1 Series II D/A Converter

The M1 Series II introduces a new look and feel to the M1 series of products and encompasses many elements of Bricasti Design’s vast wealth of experience engineering precision D/A’s to transform the M1 with the audio purist in mind. The M1S2 is focused on simplicity of design and includes a host of new performance milestones including our latest MDx processor, new higher current twin linear power supplies with larger performance capacitors, all fit into a handcrafted chassis milled from solid aluminum that stands taller in size fitted with the same M1SE feet as standard.

Sell your current M1 and just buy the new M1 Series II. I've been thrilled with my Bricasti M3. 

@dunham_john 

FYI - The Bricasti M1 can be upgraded to the M1 Series II, which offers significant technological improvements such as the MDx digital platform and better power supplies. There is also an option to add remote control capability for full parametric control of the unit.

These upgrades can include:

• USB upgrade kit

• V2 power supply upgrade

• Network player upgrade (Ethernet and streaming functionality)

• Upgrade to M1 Series II DAC

• Remote control addition

• Special Edition upgrades like improved feet for vibration isolation and point-to-point wiring

The factory upgrade process involves contacting Bricasti with your M1 serial number, after which they provide details on available upgrades and pricing. Some upgrades require physical modifications to the unit such as re-machining the back panel for network access.

Thus, the Bricasti M1 offers a fairly extensive and well-supported upgrade path to keep the unit current and enhance its capabilities over time.

As I stated above, please call Bricasti and review these options with the Bricasti

The Bricasti M1 offers a fairly extensive and well-supported upgrade path spanning over 15 years since its 2010 debut, allowing owners to enhance performance without full replacement.

I updated my M1, bought in 2015, to a series 2 this year. I had updated to the mdx board in 2020. The update was easy- sent my unit in, and within a week, got it back. New chassis, and now my previously exterior remote control receiver is integrated into the M1.