Description

Part of the Platinum Series, the M21 is a natural evolution of digital-to-analog conversion systems, previously available in devices such as the M1 Special Edition and M12 Dual Mono Source Controller. The advanced architecture of the M21 provides 3 independent signal paths: 24-bit delta sigma, 20-bit ladder DAC, and 1-bit DSD playback for DSD data.

The M21 converter can also function as a fully independent audio streaming module. Simply connect it to your network using a standard Ethernet cable and once it detects the device as a DNLA, enjoy uninterrupted data transmission even over long distances, without signal loss or degradation.

The M21 allows precise control of the fully analog Gain parameter, necessary when determining the signal amplification level or direct DSD playback. The device is also equipped with an analog attenuator operating in the "true hard-wire bypass" standard. Setting this parameter to "0 dB" allows the M21 to be used in direct connection with an external preamplifier. The converter provides all the necessary digital outputs, and its two sections have been designed to easily work with virtually any system. The fully differential circuit provides an output signal with lower resistance, which works perfectly in combination with amplifiers of similar design, e.g. Bricasti M28 or M15.

Finally, it is worth adding that the M21 converter, like other Bricasti devices, is manufactured in the USA according to principles proven over the years.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Digital Inputs XLR: AES/EBU 24bit Single Wire, BNC: SPDIF, RCA: SPDIF
Optical inputs: Toslink 44.1- 96k, USB 2
AES, S/PDIF, AUX in sampling range: 44.1 kHz, to 192 kHz
USB Sampling Range: 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz, DSD 64fs 128fs as DoP
Ethernet Sampling Range: 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz, DSD 128
Jitter: 8psec @ 48k / 6psec @ 96k
Balanced analog outputs: XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
Impedance : 40 ohms
Output: @ full scale +16.5 dbm (5.2V RMS)
Output level: 90db in one decibel steps
D/A conversion: PCM 24 bit delta sigma 8x oversampling, DSD direct 1 bit, 384Khz ladder dac
Frequency Response @44.1k: 10hz- 20kHz +0dB, -.2dB
Dynamic Range: >120dB A-Weighted
THD+N @ 1k: .0008% @ 0dbfs / .0004% @-30dbfs
Unbalanced analog outputs: RCA
Impedance: 40 ohms
Output level: Full scale at front panel +6 dbm (1.2V RMS)
D/A conversion: PCM 24 bit delta sigma 8x oversampling, DSD direct 1 bit, 384Khz ladder dac
Frequency Response @ 44.1k: 10 hz- 20 kHz -.2 dB
Dynamic Range: >120dB A-Weighted
THD+N @ 1k: .0008% @ 0dbfs / .0004% @-30dbfs PCM sigma delta<