M21 vs Empirical Audio Overdrive SX
The Overdrive SX's max sample rate is 192 kHz against the M21's 384 kHz and its signal-to-noise 106 dB against 120 dB. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and thd (0.001%).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$14,495 - $16,000
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the M21
The Bricasti Design M21 is a high-end dual-mono DAC/preamp with network streaming capability, featuring multiple conversion modes for PCM and DSD playback, including delta-sigma, ladder DAC, and native 1-bit DSD conversion. It was introduced in 2023 and is currently listed as a current product by Bricasti and Bricasti Design Japan.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD64
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Ladder DAC, Sigma Delta DAC, proprietary 1-bit modulator DAC
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 120 dB
- Output Voltage
- 5.2V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 40Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- AES/EBU, S/PDIF (RCA and BNC), USB, Toslink, LAN
- Analog Outputs
- Balanced XLR, single-ended RCA
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions