Description: 24-bit, 8x-oversampling delta-sigma digital/analog converter with 15 choices of reconstruction filter. Digital inputs: USB, AES/EBU on XLR, S/PDIF electrical on RCA and BNC, S/PDIF optical on TosLink. Word-clock input on BNC. Analog outputs: 2 stereo (1 XLR, 1 RCA). Maximum output level: from +8dBm up to +22dBm, balanced (adjustable); 2V, single-ended. Output impedance: 40 ohms (balanced or single-ended). Frequency response (44.1kHz sample rate): 10Hz–20kHz, +0/–0.2dB. Dynamic range: >120dBA. THD+noise at 1kHz: 0.0006% at 0dBFS, 0.0004% at –30dBFS. Jitter: 8ps at 48kHz, 6ps at 96kHz. Power consumption: 28W (6W in standby).
Dimensions: 17" (432mm) W by 2.5" (64mm) H by 11" (280mm) D. Weight: 12 lbs (5.5kg).
Finish: Black anodized aluminum.
Price: $10,000; factory-installed MDx upgrade costs $1000. Approximate number of dealers: 25.
Manufacturer: Bricasti Design Ltd., Medford, MA 01255 (2012); 2 Shaker Rd., Building N, Shirley, MA 01464 (2021). Tel: (978) 425-5349. Web: bricasti.com
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COMMENTS
"although this adjustment changes the output level in 1dB increments—not as fine as most preamplifiers."
Don't know why Sasha even mentioned that, doubt very much if anyone can hear 1db volume difference.
Cheers George
Is audible to pretty much anyone with good (i.e. not seriously damaged) hearing. It's why double blind tests match to within 0.1dB (or less). The more you know!
Mark Phillips
Contributing writer, Soundsgate! Network.
PS - JA, will measurements be published when the print edition comes out?
...I recently switched from a 1db amp to one that uses a half db and it is very helpful in finding that "sweet" spot in the volume for apartment dwellers , loud enough but not too loud.
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