BRICASTI DESIGN M3 - Digital to Analog Converter - NEW!

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Just visit our store and ask for it.BRICASTI DESIGN M3 - DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER- Headphone option for extra € 540 (+ 21% Vat, if applicable)- Network option for extra € 1.120 (+ 21% Vat, if applicable)- I2S Interface option for extra € 1120 (+ 21% Vat, if applicable)Welcome to the EvolutionExceptional performance and valueThe M3 offers an incredible array of performance in a more affordable price class. Highlights include two fully differential conversion channels, separate conversion for PCM and native DSD, and a balanced analog level control circuit, making the M3 suitable for all applications. In addition, the M3 incorporates the latest Bricasti Design high-performance MDx processor.Powerful ArchitectureThe M3 utilizes two independent linear power supplies for the analog and digital processing to ensure low noise and superior isolation. A newly designed chassis made from robust CNC milled aluminum in sections insures superior thermal characteristics, excellent vibrational damping and shielding from RF.Re-creating sound is an art and a scienceThe M3’s digital design employs precision DDS clocking that lowers jitter to extremely low levels, insuring a pure digital signal path without the use of sample rate converters, this combined with superior digital filter design, and Native DSD conversion yields a state of the art digital audio path. The M3’s high speed low distortion analog path features a bypass-able preamp class analog level control allowing the M3 to be used to drive power amps directly, with no bit loss for optimal analog performance.M3H: Fully differential headphone optionThe M3H was designed for the discerning headphone aficionado in mind. Featuring independent analog amplifiers for plus and minus on the XLR output to create a fully balanced headphone system with exceptional performance.Network Player OptionThe Bricasti network player is a network interface and media renderer that connects to your server via a local area network. With wide support for DLNA and other popular network protocols, the M3 with network player delivers pristine lossless audio from your network to your Digital to analog converter; your music server can go anywhere you choose. The M3 with network player connects to your LAN via Ethernet with SPDIF, AES outputs supporting sample rates up to 192k PCM, DSD 64, DSD 128 and DSD 256 over USB.The network player option works with any app that is DLNA and UPnP compatible. The M3 is now Roon Ready, offering the reliability, flexibility, and ease of use that Roon can offer.Handcrafted in the USAAll of our products are crafted in the old world tradition, in a classic brick mill building in Massachusetts USA by a team of individuals dedicated to excellence.SPECIFICATIONSDigital Inputs XLR: AES/EBU 24 bit Single Wire, RCA: SPDIF, Optical: Toslink 44.1- 96k, USB 2, RJ45: Ethernet (Optional)Sample Rates AES, SPDIF 44.1 kHz, to, 192khz, DSD 64fs as DoPSample Rates USB 44.1 kHz, to, 384kHz, DSD 64fs 128Fs 256Fs Native and DoPSample Rates Ethernet 44.1 kHz, to, 384kHz, DSD 64fs, 128Fs NativeJitter 8 psec @ 48k / 6psec @ 96kBalanced Analog Outputs XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)D/A Conversion PCM 24 bit delta sigma 8x oversampling, NDSD pure 1 bit conversion for DSDImpedance 40 ohmOutput Level @ 0 db front panel +14.3 dbm 4 db RMS ( bypass mode)Frequency Response @44.1k 10 hz- 20 kHz +0dB, -.2 dBDynamic Range >120dB A-WeightedTHD+N @ 1k .0008% @ 0dbfs / .0004% @-30dbfsUnbalanced Analog Outputs RCAD/A Conversion PCM 24 bit delta sigma 8x oversampling, NDSD pure 1 bit conversion for DSDImpedance 40 ohmOutput level @ 0 db front panel = +4db 2V rmsFrequency Response @ 44.1k 10 hz- 20 kHz -.2 dBDynamic Range >120dB A-WeightedTHD+N @ 1k .0008% @ 0dbfs / .0004% @-30dbfsM3H Headphone Driver Option 4 pin XLR balanced or TRS stereoOutput impedance: < 500 ohm (20Hz-20kHz)Max. Output <1% THD: 8.8V or >100mW/600ohmA-Weighted S/N: 116.3dbTHD: 0.00025%General Specifications Finish Anodized AluminumDimensions: 14” x 11.25“ x 2.5”Weight: 10 lbsShipping Weight: 15 lbsMains Voltage: 100, 120, 220, 240 VAC, 50 Hz – 60 Hz factory setTrigger in/out: TRS mini jack, Tip ground, Sleeve 5VPower consumption: 20 WattsWarranty parts and labor: 2 years non-transferable