M1 CLASSIC STEREO D/A
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M1 CLASSIC STEREO D/A, CLASSIC OR ARGENTO FINISH: £11000
NETWORK CARD: £1350
I2S CARD: £550
Dual Mono Design: Separate DACs for each channel ensure precise, channel-independent sound.
Delta-Sigma Conversion: High-quality Delta-Sigma DAC technology delivers accurate and detailed audio.
Fully Balanced Output: Provides balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs for versatile connectivity.
Upgradability: Modular design allows for future upgrades, including network streaming options.
Studio-Quality Build: High-grade chassis with minimalist design for both durability and aesthetics.
Discover the M1 Classic, Bricasti's first Digital-to-Analogue Converter (DAC), designed to deliver exceptional detail and precise spatial resolution in sound. Every component of this DAC has been meticulously analysed and crafted to ensure complete musical reproduction, capturing every nuance of the recording with remarkable clarity and richness. It’s no surprise that many professional recording studios worldwide choose Bricasti products for their outstanding audio performance.
DUAL MONO
MASTERPIECE
The M1 Classic digital-to-analogue 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 analogue circuitry. This design ensures that analogue crosstalk is virtually nonexistent and that the necessary power requirements for each channel are well met and isolated from each other. The digital processing is isolated, having its dedicated power supply.
DIGITAL
PURITY
With our twin DAC design, the dynamic range for each channel is optimised by using the stereo ADI 1955 D/A converter in a mono configuration. The M1 also includes Bricasti's proprietary filter technology, further opening new territory with what is achievable in a modern D/A reference.
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SIGNAL
The M1 Classic utilises Bricasti Design's latest proprietary MDx digital platform, clocking algorithms and filter technology for exceptional performance without the use of SRCs so signals stay native. The digital section is coupled with a pristine analogue path with the goal of delivering the truest possible representation of tonality, precision and dimension.
FEATURES
PROCESSOR
MDX OS
The Bricasti MDx digital processor represents a significant technological advancement, built on a proprietary platform that has undergone years of development. This processor transforms and refines our entire line of digital-to-analogue converters (D/A converters). It offers exceptional accuracy in timing and improves incoming master clocking, enhancing network performance for superior sound quality. Additionally, the MDx introduces support for DSD256 over USB. With the MDx, audio quality is elevated to a new level of precision and excellence.
PERFORMANCE
I2S: RAW
The M19 Reference SACD/CD Transport features our proprietary I2S digital output, designed exclusively for Bricasti DACs. This direct interface ensures seamless integration, elevating performance with improved clarity, enhanced layering, and a broader sound spectrum. The I2S input is now available as an option on all new Bricasti DACs and can be added as an upgrade for existing customers.
EFFORTLESS
STREAMING
The Bricasti Network Player Card ensures pristine data transmission over long distances, eliminating signal loss or degradation. Enabling your server to be placed anywhere on the network creates a clutter-free listening environment without compromising performance. It delivers exceptional streaming and high-fidelity audio playback by seamlessly integrating with Bricasti DACs and compatible audio software like Roon, JRiver, Audirvana, and JPlay.
M1 CLASSIC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Digital Inputs:
XLR: AES/EBU 24-bit Single Wire, RCA: SPDIF, Optical: Toslink 44.1- 96k, USB 2, Ethernet (optional), I2S (optional)
Sample Rates AES, SPDIF, AUX:
44.1 kHz, to, 192khz, DSD 64fs as DoP
Sample Rates USB:
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192khz Sample Rates USB: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192khz 352.8kHz, 384kHz, DSD 64fs 128Fs as DoP
Sample Rates ETHERNET:
44.1 kHz to 384kHz PCM, 64x 128x Native and DoP
JITTER:
8 psec @ 48k / 6psec @ 96k
ON BALANCED OUTPUTS
Balanced Analog Outputs:
XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
Impedance:
40 ohm
Output:
Adjustable +8 dbm to +22 dbm, or fixed at +13.5 dbm
MAx Output Level:
+22 dbm
THD+N @ 1k:
.0006% @ 0dbfs / .0004% @-30dbfs
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
ON UNBALANCED OUTPUTS
UNBalanced Analog Outputs:
RCA
Impedance:
40 ohm
Output:
Full scale at front panel +6 dbm (1.2V RMS)
Output LEVEL:
+8 dbm (2V RMS)
THD+N @ 1k:
.0006% @ 0dbfs / .0004% @-30dbfs
D/A Conversion:
PCM 24 bit delta sigma 8x oversampling
Frequency Response @44.1k:
10 Hz- 20 kHz +0dB, -.2 dB
Dynamic Range:
>120dB A-Weighted
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
General Specifications:
EMC: Complies: EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2, FCC part 15 and Class B
rohs:
Complies with: EU RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
Safety:
Certified to: IEC 60065, EN 55103-2
Operating Temperature:
32 F to 105 F (0 C to 40 C)
Storage Temperature:
-22 f to 167 F (-30 C to 70 C)
Finish:
Anodised aluminum
DIMENSIONS:
17” x 12“ x 2.5”
43,18, 30.48, 6.35 cm
Shipping Dimensions:
22”x 17”x 7”
55,88, 43,18, 17,78 cm
WEIGHT:
12 lbs, 5,44 kg.
Shipping Weight:
15 lbs, 6.8 kg.
MAINS voltage:
-100, 120, 220, 240 VAC, 50 Hz – 60 Hz factory set
TRIGGER OUT:
TRS connector for 5V external trigger on ring.
Power consumption:
28 Watts (6W standby)
warranty PARTS AND LABOUR:
2 years