DAC
£4999
“The stereo imaging is wide and airy, laying the orchestra out in front of us with a pleasing sense of scale”
Despite the hefty price tag, the M3 digital-to-analogue converter lands on the more affordable side of the Bricasti range. Reflecting the Massachusetts company’s work in the pro sector, this unit comes across more as a working tool than a statement of luxury. This is a real point of distinction from most rivals, which tend to put more emphasis on extravagant styling or flamboyant build. Bricasti hasn’t taken any shortcuts when it comes to construction and materials, though.
The sturdy M3 DAC’s casework uses thick, precision-machined aluminium panels, right down to the bottom plate. A
