Bricasti M19 Reference SACD/CD Transport

[GSOphile]

Total surprise (to me): an American high end manufacturer comes out with a new SACD/CD transport. (SACD format supported via Bricasti DAC's.) Further evidence that CD/SACD media lives. MSRP is reportedly $10K. No info on whose SACD transport mechanism; relatively lightweight for high end at 15 lbs.

 

[GSOphile]

I would like to see MSB revisit this space (with a top loader).

 

[Rnrmf]

Details and pictures:

Newest item in the Bricasti Family | Sounds of Silence

 

[AVphile]

Quick update: I have owned an M19 for about three months now. It has replaced a Wadia 8 (for CDs)and a Theta Compli (for SACDs).. I am delighted with my purchase. Its laser pick-up is more accurate. It. Outputs via an I2S connection to its companion M21 DAC. Digital Nirvana!

 

[Dizzie]

I do not spin disks but I do have an M21 DAC. Prior to that I had the Bricasti M3. Both are great DACs. Detailed, nuanced, and very musical. Source is an Aurender N20 via AES/EBU.

 

[Mr Peabody]

FWIW there is a recent review of the M19 in Future Audiophile

Bricasti M19 Audiophile SACD and CD Transport Reviewed

Bricasti M19 SACD and Compact Disc Transport is a possibly the last silver disc spinner that you will ever need.

futureaudiophile.com

 

[GSOphile]

Anybody compare a Bricasti M19/DAC combo with a late model Esoteric player?