Bricasti M21 DAC Unboxing

MOON AUDIO | MOON AUDIO STAFF/JUL 29TH 2020

The M21 digital-to-analog converter is the continued evolution of the M1 Special Edition and M12 Dual Mono Source Controller. Three independent, selectable signal paths are available: delta sigma and ladder dac for PCM conversion and for DSD playback, true direct DSD. All digital input types are supported, with direct output or hard-wire bypass of the analog attenuator.

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