Unpacking and Inspection After unpacking the M21 save all packing materials in the event you ever need to ship the unit. Thoroughly inspect the M21 and packing materials for any signs of damage in shipment. Report any damage to the carrier at once Precautions The Bricasti Design M21 is a rugged device with extensive electrical protection.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerous de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Certificate Of Conformity Bricasti Design, 2 Shaker Rd, Shirley, USA, hereby declares on its own responsibility the following products: M21 –Digital to Analog Converter...
The Sound The intention of the M21 is to provide a state of the art, utilizing the best designs and materials that can be found today. The converter and following analog stages are a very critical part of the digital and analog audio chain, the sound of the M21 is intended to be transparent and revealing, and fully dynamic.
Important Safety Instructions Notice! Warning! Read these instructions. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical • • shock do not expose this equipment to Keep these instructions. • dripping or splashing water and ensure • Heed all warnings. that no objects such as vases are placed on Follow these instructions.
Design Overview There are 4 basic internal sections to the M21, the digital input and processing section, and the left and right analog and PCM DAC sections, and left and right analog line amp with pure DSD conversion and the optional use of...
0db it will power up to the level control page and last level set. The default from the factory should be set to a nominal level of 0db as the M21 is a DAC with the option to use it as a line stage the M21. Connect the M21’s analog outputs either balanced or unbalance to the appropriate inputs to your pre amp or power amp using high quality cables and connectors.
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When setting the M21 to 0db the M21 is placed in hard wire bypass mode allowing the M21 to be used as a direct pure DAC. Pressing the Level key a second time will set the output to MUTE, pressing again will un-mute.
1955 as the multi-bit converter which will impart a different sound character than the native one. To use it all you need is DFF or DSF files, set the media player to play the files as DoP, and the M21 will play them.
M21 to be controlled remotely from your listening position. This is an IR device so it is important that line of sight to the M21 front panel where the IR receiver is mounted is maintained. With any device like this there are distance and parallax limitations.
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