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Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Hello and thanks. I liked it a lot. I have them both on a little thumb cards so super easy to use either at any time. I think the pp upgrade is a big improvement but each persons system and preference is different. My changing DACs is not because ... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Thanks for all of the info. I have made the deal and am trading my PS Audio DirectStream DAC and its matching powerbase and cash of course for a Brand New Bricasti M1 USB DAC and should have by Thursday so I will share my thoughts on the differenc... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Thanks for all the info and Time Steve. Can the The Short Block USB Filter be used with the Bricasti and will it be a helpful addition? Thanks 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Hello 02-14-15: Audioengr,I just read about the Synchro-Mesh and was excited about the idea of it and then when reading about it I noticed it has no USB in? How do I go from my computer to it and then to my DAC with only Inputs of Toslink, RCA, BN... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
This is probably a really dum question but as you can see the transport / computer side of this stuff has me at a loss like I had mentioned earlier but could I still use JRiver and the JRemote on my iPhone with a " Antipodes Linux-based server dri... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Yes I have heard the Overdrive SE DAC is a very nice DAC indeed. Not sure it is quite there yet in the uber competitive lower upper class of to name just a few Lampi, Berkeley, Meitner, Bricasti, MSB, dCS and it looks as if the DirectStream has po... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
WisnonThank so much for the info? Do you guys think this SoTM-100 would improve the sound over regular computer usb? They are $450 and i will buy one now to try it if you guys think it will be an upgrade? Thanks 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I guess changing transport would be a good idea if I knew more about it prob would have been better. Any advice you guys have please share - please. I work a ton and went with a i5 new computer. I also have a MacMini I7 but Jplay in computer is wa... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Hey Mcondon,Great info! Thanks so much that is super helpful info... Thank you... I can tell you I just did the Pikes Peak OS Upgrade and it is fantastic. I guess you have give PS Audio some credit when you can go onto their website download a sof... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Oh nice thanks. What footers are you using? I run my cj mono's through the base as it is passive and plug my ds into my ppp. I use a sablon corona petite ac cable for ds and jps ac+ ac cable for the base to drive my mono's with a bmi shark ac cabl... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Hi Mrderrick,Honestly I have had a bunch of pre's and trust me the REF 1 is only a decent pre but nothing crazy. The Rhodium IEC that allowed the use of the excellent over achieving Mad Scientist PC-NEO with Power Purifier AC Power Cable and NOS t... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
No I have not tried that upgrade yet! I am going to try it now. Its tough so many love the DirectStream and I really like it but a few people that I have read about say the M1 is much better so its tough. Would love to do a side by side but for no... 
Review: Darwin Cable Company Truth Interconnect
Just cut a deal with Tony on 2 pairs of 3 foot TRUTH Interconnects and can't wait to hear them. He says they are much better than my Ascensions and will "Knock my socks off" so I am really looking forward to it. I will let you guys know my opinion... 
Fidelizer
Run it before you open JRiver then open JRiver. 
Review: BMI SHARK Power cord
I know this is a super old (13 year old) thread but I just bought one of these used and it should be here next week and I am looking forward to it and was wondering if they really are this good and are they best used with the source (DAC) or maybe...