Description
The M1 Dual Mono Masterpiece
The Bricasti Design
Model 1 USB Digital to Analog Converter
The M1 digital to analog converter is a dual mono design; there are two completely isolated channels, each with its own dedicated linear power supply, D/A converter, DDS clocking, and analog circuitry. This design ensures that analog crosstalk is virtually nonexistent, that the necessary power requirements for each channel are well met and isolated from each other and the digital processing is isolated, having its own power supply. With our twin DAC design, the dynamic range for each channel is optimized by using the stereo ADI 1955 D/A converter in a mono configuration. The M1 also includes Bricasti’s own proprietary filter technology, further opening new territory with what is achievable in a modern D/A reference.
Network Player Option
First incorporated for the M12 Dual Mono Source Controller, The Bricasti network interface and media renderer option allows any M1 to be seen as a DNLA device on an audio network and server as an audio device to play or stream to through a wired connection on your network. Now you can run wired data longer distances without loss in quality so your network server can go anywhere you choose.
Product Highlights
- DSD64, DSD128 and DSD 256 playback.
- High-performance MDx processor.
- Dedicated dual mono design.
- Highly acclaimed, proprietary filter technology.
- Extremely low jitter @ 6 picoseconds.
- Supports sample rates of up to 352.8kHz and 24 bits.
- Minimum and linear phase filters.
M1 Remote Control
The M1 remote control provides full control of the M1 and is now a standard feature of the M1. The M1 remote is also available as an upgrade kit to be added to any M1.
Making the M1
Reviews
M1 Dual Mono Converter
AudioXpress
“…the Bricasti M1 Special Edition is simply the finest digital audio playback that I have ever heard.”
− Gary Galo / Read full review
Dagogo
“The M1 is one of the best DACs available on the market at any price.”
− Ed Momkus / Read full review
Audio Stream
“The Bricasti Design M1 DAC belongs in my top ranking of DACs that I have had the
pleasure to review.”− Steven Blaskin / Read full review
audio Esoterica
“it may just be as good as
digital sound can get.”− Edgar Kramer / Read full review
Haute
“La jeune firme américaine Bricasti a créé un convertisseur audionumérique de haut de gamme et atypique”
− Philippe David / Read full review
Vumetre
“Le M1 offre une écoute ouverte et cristalline sans accentuer le moindre élément de façon inappropriée, et tou- jours avec un confort délicieux.”
− Pierre Fontaine and Laurent Thorin / Read full review
Stereophile
“Bricasti Design’s M1 is a Class A+ digital processor…Enthusiastically recommended.”
− John Atkinson / Read full review
Stereophile
“The best digital playback I ever heard.”
− John Marks / Read full review
Hifinews
“However you look at it − sound quality, construction, engineering, test bench performance − the M1 hits the spot.”
dlaudio
“我再多講、你再多睇亦是紙上試音，到 中環聲之島親耳聽個究竟最實際!”
− Hong Ruifeng / Read full review
Specifications
Digital Inputs
- Connectors:
- USB: USB-2
- XLR: AES/EBU 24 bit Single Wire
- RCA: SPDIF
- Toslink: Fiber Optic
- Ethernet (optional)
- Sample Rates:
- USB: 44.1 kHz – 384 kHz, DSD 64x 128x DSD 256x Native and DoP
- AES, SPDIF: 44.1 kHz – 192kHz
- Ethernet: 44.1 kHz to 384kHz, DSD 128 Native
- Toslink: 44.1 kHz – 96 kHz
- Frequency Response Dig I/O:
- DC to 24 kHz @ 48 kHz
- DC to 96 kHz @ 192 kHz
Analog Section Design Features and Performance
- Connectors: XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
- Impedance: 40 ohm
- Max output level:+22 dbm
- Min output level:+8 dbm
- D/A Conversion:24 bit delta sigma 8x oversampling
- Frequency Response @44.1k:10 hz- 20 kHz +0dB, -.2 dB
- Dynamic Range:>120dB A-Weighted
- THD+N @ 1k: .0006% @ 0dbfs / .0004% @-30dbfs
Analog Section Design Features and Performance
- Connectors:RCA
- Impedance:40 ohm
- Output level: +8 dbm (2V RMS)
- D/A Conversion: 24 bit delta sigma 8x oversampling
- Frequency Response @ 44.1k: 10 hz- 20 kHz -.2 dB
- Dynamic Range: >120dB A-Weighted
- THD+N @ 1k: .0006% @ 0dbfs / .0004% @-30dbfs
