{"product_id":"bricasti-design-m5-network-player-hi-fi-dacs-streamers","title":"BRICASTI DESIGN M5 Network Player","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#1A1A2A;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:4px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:16.5px;color:#0D1B3E;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBRICASTI DESIGN M5 Network Player\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance wired network audio streamer and media renderer with AES, S\/PDIF and USB digital outputs, a low-noise linear power supply and a chassis milled from solid aluminium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe M5 connects to your server over a local area network and delivers pristine lossless audio to your D\/A converter, so your music server can go anywhere you choose. It connects by Ethernet and plays through its S\/PDIF and AES outputs at sample rates up to 192 kHz PCM, with DSD64 and DSD128 over USB. Its renderer is based on the BRICASTI DESIGN M12 source controller, which has this feature built in, now offered as a complete stand-alone product, hand crafted in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 18px;width:100%;max-width:100%;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003ePCM on AES and S\/PDIF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e192 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003ePCM on USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e384 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eSupported file types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e100+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003ePower consumption running\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-performance wired network audio streamer\u003c\/strong\u003e and media renderer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAES, S\/PDIF and USB outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e for versatile connectivity; AES and S\/PDIF play simultaneously to one or two DACs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-noise linear power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same as in the M1 D\/A converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision-built from solid aluminium\u003c\/strong\u003e to minimise vibration, anodised and laser etched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003ePCM up to 192 kHz on AES and S\/PDIF, up to 384 kHz on USB; DSD64 and DSD128 as DoP over USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eOver 100 supported file types, lossless and compressed, PCM and DSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eTrigger in and out for system standby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eFront panel standby button and status LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eHand crafted by BRICASTI DESIGN in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003ePurity of sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe M5 is a dedicated audio media renderer. It receives simple, raw data from your network storage or server and renders it only at the final stage into a real-time audio stream through its S\/PDIF, AES or USB outputs, then on to your D\/A converter. Unlike a computer server that handles both storage and playback, the M5 is purely focused on rendering, close to its D\/A destination, leaving behind the noise of computer switch-mode supplies and of power over USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eA class unto itself\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe M5 is milled from solid aluminium with elegantly rounded corners. Inside its precision-machined chassis lies the BRICASTI DESIGN media player, powered by the same high-quality linear power supply found in the M1 D\/A converter, for exceptionally low noise even in demanding environments. It is fully equipped straight out of the box, with no additional accessories needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eEffortless streaming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe M5 is a player or end point, not a server: the audio can be stored on any storage device on the network, and applications that support the common network audio protocols see the M5 as a device to play to. A wired Ethernet connection can run a long way, so the server can be placed away from the listening room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eAvailable versions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eClassic: black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eArgento: silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003ePlatinum: real platinum finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eM5 Network Player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eAC power cord with 10 A IEC connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eBRICASTI DESIGN M5 Network Player: frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhat does the M5 do?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eIt is a network media renderer: it plays music stored on your network server or storage and sends it as a real-time digital stream to your D\/A converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhich outputs does the M5 have?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eAES on XLR, S\/PDIF on RCA (75 Ω BNC optional) and USB. AES and S\/PDIF play at the same time; USB is used when connected at power-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhich sample rates does the M5 support?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e44.1-192 kHz PCM and DSD64 as DoP on AES and S\/PDIF, and 44.1-384 kHz PCM with DSD64 and DSD128 as DoP on USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eDoes the M5 need a wired network?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes. It connects by wired Ethernet to your router, with the server on the same network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhich finishes are available?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eClassic (black), Argento (silver) and Platinum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhere can I buy the BRICASTI DESIGN M5 Network Player in India?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe BRICASTI DESIGN M5 Network Player is available from \u003cstrong\u003eShivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India\u003c\/strong\u003e, with delivery across India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shivansh Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Classic black","offer_id":68003406676335,"sku":"BRICASTI-DESIGN-M5-NETWORK-PLAYER-CLASSIC-BLACK","price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Argento silver","offer_id":68003413655919,"sku":"BRICASTI-DESIGN-M5-NETWORK-PLAYER-ARGENTO-SILVER","price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Platinum","offer_id":68003413688687,"sku":"BRICASTI-DESIGN-M5-NETWORK-PLAYER-PLATINUM","price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4766\/0399\/files\/BRICASTI-DESIGN-M5-NETWORK-PLAYER-HI-FI-DACS-AND-STREAMERS-SHIVANSH-ELECTRONICS-1.webp?v=1793679919","url":"https:\/\/shivanshelectronics.in\/products\/bricasti-design-m5-network-player-hi-fi-dacs-streamers","provider":"Shivansh Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}