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PLEASE CHECK AVAILABILITY BEFORE CONFIRMING YOUR PURCHASE! Our stock can change any minute – we sell through various sales channels.Brand New! – Closed BoxWe are authorised dealers of the finest audio gear and musical instruments.Note 1: Free shipping within EU. Shipping price to any other country is an estimate. Please message us for specific shipping price to your particular location.Note 2: This product is custom ordered, please check availability and/or eventual shipping delay.Note 3: This product is factory set for 240V. If you need a different voltage, please message us.Note 4: We sell without taxes anywhere outside Europe and to valid VAT ID companies inside Europe. Please ask us your price without Tax in those cases.Note 5: We can quote any kind of bundle with our products at the most convenient prices. Just visit our store and ask for it.BRICASTI DESIGN M1 Series 2 PLATINUM - DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER- Network option for extra € 1.120 (+ 21% Vat, if applicable)- I2S Interface option for extra € 1120 (+ 21% Vat, if applicable)Stunningly ExpressiveThe 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.Extreme PerformanceA high-performance linear power architecture allows for a clean signal with extremely low noise and expansive headroom. Featuring Point-to-point wiring and stillpoint isolation integrated directly into the chassis, you will experience new depth, detail and dimensionality in your music. Improved spacial cues and separation create a truly immersive experience.Purity of signalThe M1 Series II utilizes Bricasti Design's latest proprietary MDx digital platform, clocking algorithms and filter technology for exceptional performance wthout the use of SRC's so signals stay native. The digital section is coupled with a pristine analog path with the goal to deliver the truest possibly representation of tonality, precision and dimension.Network StreamingThe optional Network player offers one of the most sonically advantages avenues for audio playback created in the last decade, with pristine data transmission over long distances, without loss of signal or degradation from cable runs. This means your server can be located anywhere on the network rather than in your listening space, creating a clutter-free listening environment and ground-breaking performance.Masterfully connectedThe M1S2 digital input selection is well appointed to fit most any system. It also features a fully differential design which creates a less resistant output signal path, ideal when matched with fully differential M20 preamplifier and the Bricasti M28 and M25 amplifiers.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, BNC: SPDIF, RCA: SPDIF, Optical: Toslink 44.1- 96k, USB 2Sample Rates AES, SPDIF, AUX in 44.1 kHz, to, 192khzSample Rates USB 44.1 kHz, to, 384kHz, DSD 64fs 128Fs 256Fs Native or DoPSample Rates Ethernet 44.1 kHz to 384kHz PCM, 64x 128x Native and DoPJitter 8 psec @ 48k / 6psec @ 96kBalanced Analog Outputs XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)Impedance 40 ohmOutput @ full scale +16.5 dbm (5.2V RMS)Max Output Level +22 dbmD/A Conversion PCM 24 bit delta sigma 8x oversampling, 64x 128x 256x Native and DoPFrequency Response @44.1k 10 hz- 20 kHz +0dB, -.2 dBDynamic Range >120dB A-WeightedTHD+N @ 1k THD+N @ 1k: .0006% @ 0dbfs / .0004% @-30dbfs PCM sigma delta<Unbalanced Analog Outputs RCAImpedance 40 ohmOutput level Full scale at front panel +6 dbm (1.2V RMS)D/A Conversion PCM 24 bit delta sigma 8x oversampling, DSD 128 NativeFrequency Response @ 44.1k 10 hz- 20 kHz -.2 dBDynamic Range >120dB A-WeightedTHD+N @ 1k .0008% @ 0dbfs / .0004% @-30dbfs PCM sigma deltaGeneral Specifications EMC: Complies with: EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2, FCC part 15 and Class BRoHS Complies with: EU RoHS Directive 2002/95/ECSafety Certified to: IEC 60065, EN 55103-2Operating Temperature 32 F to 105 F (0 C to 40 C)Storage Temperature: -22 f to 167 F (-30 C to 70 C)Finish Anodized aluminum, nickel plating with brass knobs and buttons.Dimensions 17” x 12“ x 4.5”Weight 15 lbsShipping Weight 18 lbsShipping Dimensions 22”x 17”x 7”Mains Voltage -100, 120, 220, 240 VAC, 50 Hz – 60 Hz factory setTrigger out TRS mini jack, Tip ground, Sleeve 5VPower consumption: 28 Watts (6W standby)Warranty parts and labor 2 yrs non-transferable.

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About Bricasti Design

Bricasti Design emerged in 2004 from Shirley, Massachusetts, blending New England precision with an Italian-inspired name derived from founders Brian Zolner and Casey Dowdell. Both veterans of Lexicon and Madrigal Labs—where Dowdell honed digital expertise and Zolner led engineering—the duo launched the company initially as a pro-audio specialist, crafting revered digital reverbs in a historic brick mill. Over two decades, this heritage has shaped a brand synonymous with meticulous, hand-built electronics that bridge studio rigor and home listening.

The lineup centers on high-caliber digital and analog components, with the flagship M1 DAC series establishing its reputation for transparency and musicality. Offerings span DACs like the M3 and M21, SACD transports such as the M19, monoblock amplifiers including the M28, and integrated solutions, all prioritizing proprietary conversion, low-noise power supplies, and versatile interfaces for PCM and DSD. Absent are speakers, turntables, headphones, or cables—Bricasti hones a focused arsenal for discerning digital playback and amplification.

Positioned firmly in the high-end boutique realm, Bricasti commands respect among audiophiles and professionals for its no-compromise engineering and restrained aesthetics. Priced from $12,000 for top DACs, it appeals to buyers seeking studio-grade purity in consumer hi-fi, earning consistent acclaim in elite circles without chasing mass-market volume.

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