M3/h stereo d/a
m3 EXCEPTIONAL
PERFORMANCE AND VALUE
The M3 offers an incredible array of performance at a more affordable price. Highlights include two fully differential conversion channels, separate conversion for PCM and native DSD, and a balanced analogue level control circuit, making the M3 suitable for all applications. In addition, the M3 incorporates the latest Bricasti Design high-performance MDx processor.
POWERFUL
ARCHITECTURE
The M3 utilises two independent linear power supplies for analogue and digital processing to ensure low noise and superior isolation. A newly designed chassis made from robust CNC-milled aluminium in sections ensures superior thermal characteristics, excellent vibrational damping and shielding from RF.
SOUND IS
AN ART AND A SCIENCE
The M3’s digital design employs precision DDS clocking that lowers jitter to extremely low levels, ensuring a pure digital signal path without using sample rate converters, 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 analogue path features a bypassable preamp class analogue level control, allowing the M3 to drive power amps directly with no bit loss for optimal analogue performance.
M3H FULLY
DIFFERENTIAL HEADPHONE OPTION
The optional M3H variant is designed for the discerning headphone aficionado. It features independent analogue amplifiers for plus and minus on the XLR output to create a fully balanced headphone system with exceptional performance.
MDx OS
THE NEXT GENERATION
OF INNOVATION
The Bricasti MDx digital processor is a new proprietary digital platform, years in development that transforms and refines our full line of D/A converters. Exceptionally accurate with regards to timing and incoming master clocking, network improvements to yield better sonic performance over the network and the latest inclusion of DSD256 over USB. MDx takes audio to a whole new level with sublime precision.
EFFORTLESS
NETWORK STREAMING
The M1 Classic plays ethernet wired over your data network. In addition, audio listeners have become accustomed to having a computer server and additional storage drives directly in the listening environment. This can get messy with the added cables and power supplies that accompany them. With the built-in Network Player you can find new freedom from your server devices and place them anywhere on your network, away from your system.
I2S PERFECT
PARTNER
The M19 SACD/CD Digital Transport offers our proprietary I2S digital output for exclusive use with all Bricasti DACs. This interface between the player and one of our DACs, in exchange for the Ethernet Network option, creates the perfect match between the two devices, as though the DAC was part of the M19.
This enhances the performance with stunning results: a convincing audible gain across the whole sound spectrum, with unmistakable added clarity and enhanced layering thanks to its pure and simplistic design. The I2S input is now listed as an option for all new Bricasti DACs and can be obtained by previous customers as an upgrade path.
M3/h 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, to, 384kHz, DSD 64fs 128Fs 256Fs Native and DoP
Sample Rates ETHERNET:
44.1 kHz, to, 384kHz, DSD 64fs, 128Fs Native
JITTER:
8 psec @ 48k / 6psec @ 96k
ON BALANCED OUTPUTS
Balanced Analog Outputs:
XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
Impedance:
40 ohm
Output LEVEL:
@ 0 db front panel +14.3 dbm 4 db RMS ( bypass mode)
THD+N @ 1k:
.0008% @ 0dbfs / .0004% @-30dbfs
D/A Conversion:
PCM 24 bit delta sigma 8x oversampling, NDSD pure 1 bit conversion for DSD
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 LEVEL:
@ 0 db front panel = +4db 2V rms
THD+N @ 1k:
.0008% @ 0dbfs / .0004% @-30dbfs
D/A Conversion:
PCM 24 bit delta sigma 8x oversampling, NDSD pure 1 bit conversion for DSD
Frequency Response @44.1k:
10 Hz- 20 kHz +0dB, -.2 dB
Dynamic Range:
>120dB A-Weighted
M3H Headphone Driver (OptionAL)
Output:
4 pin XLR balanced or TRS stereo
OUTPUT Impedance:
< 500 ohm (20Hz-20kHz)
Max. Output <1% THD:
8.8V or >100mW/600ohm
A-Weighted S/N:
116.3db
THD:
0.00025%
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:
14” x 11.25“ x 2.5”
35.56, 28.59, 6.35 cm
Shipping Dimensions:
20”x 14”x 5”
50.80, 35.56, 12.70 cm
WEIGHT:
10 lbs, 4,54 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:
15 Watts
Warranty parts and laboUr:
2 years non-trans.
MANUAL:
HANDMADE
IN THE USA
All 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.