Bricasti M1 SE DAC

I have for sale a mint condition Bricasti M1 SE. It is an original SE and not an upgrade. It was purchased new from an authorized dealer in August 2016 by the original owner. It is rated an 8 because I am not the original owner, but it's condition is pristine, and would be rated a 9/10 on it's condition. It would be very difficult to tell from a new model which would cost thousands more. Bricasti is among the finest of companies. Their service is impeccable. This unit can be upgraded to the streaming model. The SE is a huge improvement over the Classic M1 which I have owned in the past. It is built like a tank and works perfectly. The unit looks and sounds magnificent.  It has numerous superlative reviews and below are a couple of examples.  Bank wire is preferred method of payment. Certified bank check may be accepted with proper authentication. I am not set up for credit card transactions, and there have been reports of problems with them.  So, credit card payment is not an option, and for some reason, the site will not let me delete that option.  PayPal may be accepted in some circumstances, but will add 3% to price. Shipping with Insurance is $75. USA only.

From Dagogo:

I will start this review of the Bricasti Design Model 1 USB DAC by taking out all of the suspense. The M1 is one of the best DACs available on the market at any price. In fact, when used in the right system it is actually a bargain, since it allows you to eliminate a preamp. It also gives tweakers a huge range of filter options that adjust the sound. Finally, it’s a great looking piece of equipment that you’ll be proud to feature on your equipment stand. The M1 is so good that there is no need for a long review – there’s simply nothing in the way of a weakness.

From AudioXpress
M1 Special Edition Last fall Bricasti introduced a new Special Edition version of the M1 that incorporates a number of improvements over the original version. Bricasti describes the improvements as follows: “Presented in the classic anodized black and aluminum finish, the M1 Special Edition incorporates Stillpoints feet that are engineered and optimized exclusively for the design. The added stability improves isolation from vibration which translates to a more transparent sonic presentation. Point-to-point wiring, a labor intensive process, improves signal flow by eliminating various connectors which can degrade a signals performance. Finally, the next-generation power improvements have been incorporated in this edition to further improve filtering of unwanted noise and power ripple.” Stillpoints is a company specializing in isolation products for loudspeakers and other audio equipment. The special isolation feet used on the M1 are actually loose until the unit is set in position on a shelf or other support. When set in position, the weight of the M1 puts pressure on a small stainless steel bearing in each foot. Bricasti individually adjusts the four Stillpoints on each M1, on a perfectly level stone table, to ensure even distribution of weight. The pointto-point wiring changes refer to the power supply connections. As Zolner explained, Faston connectors have been removed and the DC cables from the analog power supplies are hard-wired to the power supply board, eliminating one set of connectors. The signal connections between the digital board and the analog boards are still done with ribbon cables and connectors. In addition to these improvements, the M1 incorporates all the features of its Classic version, which is still available. Early versions of the M1 had three digital inputs—AES/EBU, S/PDIF coaxial, and Toslink optical. Current units also include a USB 2.0 input, as well as a second S/PDIF input.