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Bricasti M28 Monoblock Amplifier
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The Bricasti Design M28 monoblock amplifier delivers an exceptionally pure and precisely controlled reservoir of current, ensuring unparalleled audio fidelity. Conservatively rated at 200 watts into an 8-ohm load, it boasts a ruler-flat frequency response and incredibly low distortion. This hifi amplifier excels in fast, articulate, and distortion-free sound reproduction, maintaining exceptional low-frequency performance even at the speaker's resonant peak. The M28's design guarantees that every nuance of your music is rendered with the utmost clarity and precision, making it an ideal choice for discerning audiophiles seeking the highest quality sound.
Dragon Cable Recommendations: We recommend pairing the Bricasti M28 Monoblock Power Amplifier with the popular Silver Dragon Interconnect. Sold in Pairs, the Silver Dragon V2 is our top-of-the-line silver conductor-based interconnect. With a braided geometry and amazing shielding, this interconnect is a remarkable solution where noise isolation is key. The Black Dragon Power Cable is also recommended to provide the cleanest and unbridled power supply to your high-end amplifier.
Pure Power and Pristine Sound
The Bricasti M28 monoblock amplifier is a pinnacle of audio engineering, offering an exceptionally pure and precisely controlled reservoir of current. This amplifier is a testament to master craftsmanship, effortlessly delivering the massive current needed to seize and control any speaker, even through the most demanding musical passages. The elusive, sought-after listening experience becomes immediately evident with the M28.
Conservatively rated at 200 watts into an 8-ohm load, the M28 ensures a ruler-flat frequency response and vanishingly low distortion. It provides fast, articulate, and distortion-free sound reproduction, maintaining outstanding low-frequency performance even at the loudspeaker's resonant peak. The Bricasti M28 monoblock amplifier redefines expectations, offering unparalleled control and clarity, making it the ideal choice for audiophiles in pursuit of the ultimate solid-state power amps listening experience.
Balanced Differential Structure
The Bricasti M28 monoblock amplifier features a balanced differential structure that minimizes stress across its internal elements, ensuring optimal performance and longevity. When paired with the balanced architecture of the Bricasti M1 digital-to-analog converter, this creates a balanced differential signal flow from source to speaker. This unique combination forms an expertly engineered system that delivers a natural, yet rarely heard, sonic ease.
To enhance flexibility, the M28 offers 18 dB of stepped attenuated gain adjustment, allowing for precise level matching with any audio source or listening environment. Additionally, an RS232 link provides status information, enabling the monitoring of various system functions. This thoughtful design not only ensures superior sound quality but also allows for seamless integration into any high-end audio setup, making the Bricasti M28 a perfect choice for audiophiles seeking both performance and versatility.
Beautifully Built and Expertly Crafted
The M28 amplifier represents a perfect harmony of concept and function, showcasing the precision and elegance of a meticulously engineered system. Its milled aluminum chassis is crafted to exacting tolerances, with each electronic component precisely positioned in its purpose-built location. The thoughtful design employs mass and passive ventilation to ensure uniform heat distribution, keeping the unit cool to the touch under any load. Performance is guaranteed through both sophisticated electronic and thermal design, complemented by an extensive analysis of each completed system. This meticulous attention to detail ensures that the M28 delivers exceptional audio quality and reliability.
Sound Mirror
John Newton, Recording Engineer and owner of Sound Mirror Mastering and Recording in Boston shares his insights into the Bricasti M28 monoblock amplifier in daily use. With more than 40 years of experience, Sound Mirror has produced recordings that are consistently acknowledged by the press, industry peers, and have racked up more than 80 GRAMMY nominations and awards.
"We at Soundmirror can't thank you enough for your splendid development of the M28 and M15 amplifiers. Our experience with the first M28's that we received was amazing. We had been using well known expensive amps in all of our listening rooms and were quite happy with them, until we heard your mono blocks. These are the first amplifiers that we've ever used that we couldn't hear. It's amazing to listen to classical music and not notice that there's an amplifier working in the audio path. Power, clarity and frequency response are simply not an issue anymore. All of our clients who've worked in these listening rooms are equally amazed at the quality of the reproduction. When the M15's arrived they allowed us to economically equip another listening room with Bricasti amps by using the M15's for the rear channels in each room thus freeing up M28's for use in the front of the second room. We will equip our third room with Bricasti equipment when it is renovated late this year bringing our inventory of amps to 12 units!"
John Newton - Owner, Sound Mirror
About Bricasti Design
Bricasti Design is a premier manufacturer in the professional audio industry, renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship and high-performance products. With a legacy rooted in the design of the legendary Lexicon reverb units, Bricasti Design has continued to innovate, setting new standards in both analog and digital audio solutions. At the heart of Bricasti's product lineup is the acclaimed Bricasti M7 digital reverb, a staple in recording studios worldwide. Known for its unparalleled sound quality and versatile presets, the Bricasti Design M7 (model 7) delivers lush, natural reverb that enhances any audio production. The M7's front panel features intuitive controls and a sleek design, ensuring ease of use for professionals.
In addition to unique reverb units and plugins, Bricasti Design offers a range of top-tier audio products, including amplifiers (amps), preamps, DACs, and DSP modules. Their analog and digital amplifiers are engineered to provide precise and powerful sound reproduction, making them ideal for both studio and live applications. The company's preamps and compressors are designed with the same attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect of the audio signal chain is optimized for high-resolution performance.
Bricasti's M-series digital to analog converters, such as the Bricasti M1, are celebrated for their exceptional clocking and pristine audio quality, making them a favorite among audiophiles and recording engineers alike. These DACs offer high-end algorithms and comprehensive connectivity options, including AES, XLR, SPDIF, and MIDI, ensuring seamless integration with any digital audio workstation (DAW) setup. Handcrafted to perfection in the USA, Bricasti's products are built with robust outboard modules and reliable power supplies, guaranteeing durability and long-term performance. The company also offers remote control capabilities for many of its devices, allowing for convenient operation in complex studio environments.
For live sound and touring, Bricasti's range of pedals, mics, and other pro audio gear provide the reliability and quality that professionals demand. Each product is backed by a solid warranty, reflecting Bricasti's commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. Bricasti Design continues to push the boundaries of professional audio, offering innovative solutions that cater to the needs of today's recording studios, sound engineers, and musicians. Whether you're looking for the perfect stereo reverb processor, a high-fidelity DAC, mainframe, or robust analog amplification, Bricasti Design delivers exceptional performance and unmatched quality.
What's in the Box?
- Bricasti M28 Monoblock Amplifier
- Power Cable
- User Manual
- Warranty Info
FAQ
What is the power output of the Bricasti M28?
The Bricasti M28 is conservatively rated at 200 watts into an 8-ohm load. 200W into 8 ohms, 400W into 4 ohms, and 800W into 2 ohms are the exact specifications for output.
How does the balanced differential design of the M28 improve performance?
The balanced differential structure minimizes stress across internal components, reducing noise and distortion, and enhancing overall sound quality.
Can the M28 be used with other Bricasti products?
Yes, the M28 is designed to work seamlessly with other Bricasti products, such as the M1 DAC (digital-to-analog converter) and their popular preamps/preamplifiers, creating a fully balanced signal path from source to speaker.
What type of chassis does the M28 have?
The M28 features a milled aluminum chassis, crafted to exacting tolerances, which aids in passive cooling and ensures structural integrity.
Does the M28 have any built-in gain adjustment?
Yes, the M28 offers 18 dB of stepped attenuated gain adjustment, allowing for precise level matching with various audio sources and listening environments.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Audio Specifications | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | THD+N less than 0.005% 20Hz–20kHz at full rated power into 8, 4 and 2 ohms |
| Power | 200W into 8 ohms, 400W into 4 ohms, 800W into 2 ohms |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz–150kHz, within 0.5dB |
| Signal to Noise | Greater than 95dB at full rated power |
| Power Topology | Fully Differential, bipolar |
| Balanced Input | XLR connector, 200k ohm impedance |
| Unbalanced Input | RCA connector, 100k ohm impedance |
| Mains Voltage set at factory | 100, 120, 220, 230, 240 VAC, 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Trigger In | TRS connector for 5V external trigger |
| Input Trim | 0 dB, -6 dB, -12 dB, -18 dB attenuation |
| Power Consumption | 60W standby, 2W idle |
| Physical Specifications | |
| Finish | Anodized Aluminum |
| Weight | 85 lbs |
| Shipping Weight | 100 lbs |
| Made in | USA |
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- Performance
- JJoseRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoGreat amplifier and very conservative power rated!
I thought my system sounded good using a pair of McIntosh MC601 monoblocks (600 watts in 8 ohms) until I brought home a pair of the Bricasti M28.Back then, I was using a pair of B&W 801 Matrix S3 in my system for a long time, and I was thinking of replacing them. When I got the M28 home, I called one of my close audiophile friends to come over to help me with the A/B comparison between the two pairs of amplifiers. We listen to the MC601 first to establish a baseline, then we switch to the M28. As soon as the music started, my friend just looked back at me with a face of "what just happened?" The sound got fuller, the bass got deeper and more controlled. Simply put, the amplifiers were controlling the speakers at their will! After a few minutes, he just said, "Do you still think about changing the speakers?" and then laughed!We spent 5 hours switching amplifiers and comparing. At the end of the day, the M28s stayed at home, the MC601 went to the used market...How does an amplifier rated at 200 watts @8ohms (it is really like 275) kill one rated at 600 watts @8ohms? Easy answer... CURRENT!
- EBErno B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5 years agoM28 Monoblock Amplifier
I was happy with the Lumin D2 network player built in DAC until I've installed the Bricasti M1 DAC into my system. It is a very musical equipment enjoy every minute of it. Filters can be a little confusing it isn't clear sometimes which is which if you do a blind test. On the other hand it can be very useful when you are in a different mood and looking for a different kind of interpretation. A great machine to own.
- KHKevin H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5 years agoM28 Monoblock Amplifier
I own the M 28s and I love them. I drive them directly from my Bricasti M1 DAC and I use them with Raidho D2.1 speakers - fabulous in my small listening room. I have a 2nd system in quite a large room where I use a 375 wpc Hegel H***** Revel Salon 2s. I recently brought the M28s into the large room to compare vs the Hegel H30. When I put the Bricastis into the system I was stunned at how much more powerful and open the Salon 2s sounded. Highly recommend.
- KHKevin H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7 years agoM 28 owner - love them!
I own the M 28s and I love them. I drive them directly from my Bricasti M1 DAC and I use them with Raidho D2.1 speakers - fabulous in my small listening room. I have a 2nd system in quite a large room where I use a 375 wpc Hegel H***** Revel Salon 2s. I recently brought the M28s into the large room to compare vs the Hegel H30. When I put the Bricastis into the system I was stunned at how much more powerful and open the Salon 2s sounded. Highly recommend.