Bricasti M28 Amp

[Worldcat]

Has anyone heard this amp in their system? I heard one at the show and thought it sounded pretty good.

 

[lasercd]

I know they are building amps but I don't think they are for sale yet. If they are there are not many pairs out there.

 

[Peter Breuninger]

These sounded fantastic at both shows...

They'll be on sale late fall.

 

[Worldcat]

I heard them at the capital show i thought they where really good on a pair of speakers i never liked before.

 

[sly30]

Any more info? Power? DF? Price? A class or AB?

 

[Worldcat]

They are AB i think 200/8 400/4 but they play like they have more power than that. If you watch the video's i believe he tells more about them in them. Their web site has more info too.

 

[audio.bill]

For your convenient reference, here's a direct link to the Bricasti M28 mono amp information on their website.

 

[Brian Walsh]

$30,000/pair

 

[Worldcat]

There is a lot of amps you can buy in that range.

 

[lasercd]

They are not a new company. They are deeply entrenched in the pro audio world for a number of years. They sell all the product they can crank out.

 

[Brian Walsh]

I think thats steep for a newer company and amp. There is a lot of amps you can buy in that range.

As lasercd said, they are not new. The M7 has no competition.

The M28 evolved from a Levinson design that sat on the shelf for quite a while, and when the staff was dissolved Bricasti bought the rights.

Reaction to the M28 has been strong and very favorable. It's probably a fair bet that reviews will appear soon enough.

 

[Worldcat]

I said newer company meaning hi-end audio.

 

[lasercd]

I said newer company meaning hi-end audio. They have been around for a few years, yes. My point this is there first Hi-end amp. The price level compares with Spectral and many others that have been around for years. Some of the guys did work for Harmon.

I really don't understand your point. Are you suggesting that regardless of the fact that the designers of the amp and the owners of the company are well vetted, the amp should price out lower because its the first amp they have put to market? Bricasti makes world class products. While I have not heard the amps myself (Brian Z. keeps threatening to bring them down here) I know a lot of thought went into pricing them relative to their perceived competition. You even stated how good the amps sounded.

Should they have priced them lower because the company hasn't been around as long as Spectral?

 

[lasercd]

Are you buying product to flip or are you buying something you've heard and like and want to purchase with a goal of long term enjoyment?

 

[Worldcat]

Surely long term but what if i don't like how it sounds or something comes up.

 

[lasercd]

Audio equipment, like an automobile, with rare exceptions is a depreciating asset. Some gear holds its value better than others. Considering that used M1 DACs rarely come to market and when they do they are bought up immediately, I think the outlook for the resale of a pair of M28 amps is very good.

If you think otherwise perhaps you should stick to Spectral.

 

[vassago]

Has anyone heard this amp in their system? I heard one at the show and thought it sounded pretty good.

The are good... really good I had them for 4 weeks now.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153222632375337.1073741851.200792050336&type=3

I have just Demo them on a pair of Pass labs SR1 he have 160,5 and 100,5 and the SR1 sound,,, like a total new speaker, and I have a pair off XS150 to.

But you have to hear them...

 

[CKKeung]

The are good... really good I had them for 4 weeks now.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153222632375337.1073741851.200792050336&type=3
I have just Demo them on a pair of Pass labs SR1 he have 160,5 and 100,5 and the SR1 sound,,, like a total new speaker, and I have a pair off XS150 to.
But you have to hear them...

Hi vassago,

Would you please tell us more about how M28 was compared to Passlabs Xs150?

My S5 is power-hungry and M28 may be a good match.

Thanks!

 

[c1ferrari]

I'd observed a post on AA that the M28 was reviewed by Fremer.
FWIW, the post implies an unfavorable notice.

 

[DonH50]

Reviewed in May 2015 Stereophile; review was not favorable.