Magna Mano ULTRA vs Bricasti Design M5
The M5's weight is 2.27 kg (5 lbs) against the Magna Mano ULTRA's 4 kg (9 lbs) and its height 51 mm against 48 mm. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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The Magna Mano ULTRA Network Streamer is a high-end digital music streamer designed to deliver superior audio quality through advanced hardware and premium components. It features a fully metallic chassis weighing about 4 kg, with a quad-core ARMv8 64-bit 1.4 GHz CPU and 1 GB LPDDR2 SDRAM, ensuring robust processing power. Connectivity includes 4 USB inputs, one RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port, optional WiFi, and multiple digital outputs such as HDMI I2S and SPDIF with galvanic isolation and reclocking for clean signal delivery. The streamer uses a Class A power supply with ultra-low noise regulators and a high-quality Furutech Silver Fuse. It supports a wide range of file formats including DSD-over-PCM and is compatible with various control applications like Logitech Media Server, Volumio, and RoPieee. The unit incorporates 99.999% pure silver signal wiring and a WBT silver SPDIF connector, enhancing signal integrity and reducing noise for audiophile-grade performance. The I2S output is compatible with high-end DACs from brands like PS Audio, Audio-GD, Holo Audio, and Singxer. The streamer is designed to be used with external DACs via HDMI I2S or SPDIF outputs and supports streaming services such as Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, and Deezer when used with appropriate software.
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