Bricasti M1 vs DCS Debussy

To OP:
Audiotroy likes to denigrate the brands he does not carry and promote the brands he carries. Take all he says with a big helping of salt.

DCS implement many changes in software which is normally FREE....no new board needed....
and of course they have been around for years and have a massive engineering budget.....so just like KEF, they should be able to out innovate the little no name company....well
maybe....

here are several other DAC to consider w analog sound and detail..

Aesthetix
MSB
Berkley
Metrum

Yes Grgr4blu used to sell DCS at my Singer days.

Tomic please tell the DCS Verona word Clock owner, or DCS Delius owner of Purcell owner through the magic of a software update their products are now currrent,

Oh yes then there was the DCS Scarlatti, Paganini yes those are upgradable to the latest DCS technology through software? Don’t think so DCS is littered with good products that are fixed in the time of design and manufacturing.

MSB DAC 5 discontinued, new models which replaced that same with the analog dac. yes again through the magic of a software update you have the lastest technology, guess again only with their current line up have they embraced a modular up-gradable design.

Berkly is one of the few mentioned that have an upgrade program.

Metrum don’t think so.

Gentleman please get your facts straight. We are not saying the Aqua Dacs are the best sounding, they are very musical and analog like, if you are a detail freak they might not be your cup of tea, they are however one of the very few companies that have created a truly modular product and have created an upgrade path.

A MK II Lascala for example can be brought completely up to the current standards by swapping board for new parts, please regale us of the power of upgrades through software again from any of the companies you guys have mentioned?

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ Aqua Hifi dealers

@audiotroy why do you constantly find fault with those products you do not support? Would not mind if you would give your thoughts on products you sell and what makes them great but putting products down you don't carry is a disgrace and why many on these forums will never buy from you.

OP
Just saw an announcement on Mono&Stereo that Bricasti just released a less costly DAC called the M3. No idea of price but might be something to look into.