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Brik Instruments Modular Product Lineup Overview

Summary

• Product Name: Various
• Manufacturer: Brik Instruments
• Review Date:August 23, 2013 08:00
• MSRP: $139- $420
• First Impression: Pretty Cool

Bluetooth Stage - $179

• Output: Analog, Digital - Coaxial
• Audio Function: 44.1K & 48K 16 Bit Stereo
• Frequency Response: 40 Hz - 15K Hz
• THD: <0.1%
• Crosstalk: >55 dB
• Output Level: 2V rms ± 0.2V
• S/N: >75 dB
• Dimensions: W 5.51' x H 1.89' x L 6.30'
• Weight: 2.20 lbs

Headphone Amplifier - $420

• Input: RCA Line x 1 (Stereo for recording to PC), USB 2.0 (Type B) x 1
• Output: 32 ohm x 2 total 400 mW
• Sample Rate Support: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192kHz, and 384 kHz. 16, 24 & 32 bit 2 channels.
• Load Impedance: 16 - 600k ohm
• Distortion: 0.02%
• Frequency Response: 20 - 20k Hz
• S/N: 95 dB

Brik DAC - $189

• Input: USB x 1; Optical x 1; Coaxial x 1
• Output: RCA Analog x 1; 1V and 2V Select Switch x 1
• Output Level: ±0.2V
• Distortion: <0.05%
• S/N: 100 db
• Output Impedance: <600 OHM
• Separation: 100 dB
• Frequency Response: ±3 dB (20-20kHz)

Equalizer Stage - $179

• Input: RCA Analog x 1
• Output: RCA Analog x 1; By Pass / EQ Selection x 1
• Output Level: 2V
• Distortion: <0.035%
• S/N: Flat - 100 db; A-Weighted - 106 dB
• Output Impedance: <650 OHM
• Control Range: 10 dB

Input Selector - $145

• Inputs: RCA Line Input x 6
• Output: RCA Line Output x 1

Integrated Amplifier - $204

• Inputs: RCA Line-Level x 2, 3.5mm Line-Level x 1
• Power Output: 50W (1kHz THD 0.5%)
• Load Impedance 4 OHM: >35W (THD 10% Max Output)
• Input Sensitivity: 210 mV
• Input Impedance: 20K OHM
• Distortion: <0.5% (1kHz 1W /4 OHM 200Hz - 20K Hz)
• Frequency Response: 20 - 20K Hz (Volume at Max 1W Output - 3dB)
• Separation: > 60dB
• Min. Hum Volume at Min.: <10mV (20K LPF)
• S/N: >75dB(20K LPF)

Internet Radio - $159

• Wireless Networks: IEEE 802.11g (Dynamic up to 54 Mbps)
• Wireless Transmission: 15 dBm (Max)
• Network Transmission: Half-duplex mode 10/100 Mbps Wired
• Transmission Frequency: 2.4-2.4835 GHz
• FM Frequency: 76-108 MHz
• SM / MMC Support: 8 GBytes
• Audio Output: 2V rms ± 0.2V
• Output Impedance: < 600 Ohm

Phono Pre-amp - $169

Power Master - $139

• Power Supply - A: DC 12V x 4

• Power Supply - B: DC 20V x 1

• Power Input: AC 115V 60 Hz (US)

• Power Consumption: 18W

Executive Overview

I’ll behonest, I had never heard of Brik before being assigned this article.Established in 2010, they aren’t exactly a household name. However, aftersifting through their offerings, I think that’s going to change. No, not inthe mainstream market, but in the audiophile marketplace they seem poised tomake some waves thanks to their combination of modular design, affordablepricing, and high-end look/feel. But they aren't perfect.

A Modular Approach

The firstthing you will notice when perusing Brik’s website is their modular design. Instead of offering expensive, all-in-one products, theysplit out important audio functions into affordable standalone units.

For example,let’s say you want a nice 2ch. Bluetooth music system in your office. You couldbuy their 2ch. integrated amp ($204) plus the Bluetooth Stage ($179) and youwould be set. Now, let’s say you want to expand the system so you can plug inyour computer directly via digital optical and iPhone via USB, simply add theirDAC ($189) to the system. You see what I mean by modular?

There are anumber of advantages to this approach, along with a fewdisadvantages. On the good side is, obviously, the ability for the consumer tobuild the exact system they want. This also ensures that they are only payingfor the features they want, not wasting money on unused features. At the sametime, each of these individual components looks to be much higher quality thanwhat would be included in an all-in-one system. For example, the BluetoothStage sports an external antenna and they claim an operating range of up to100’, much more than the 30’ you would get from a typical Bluetoothproduct. Another advantage is the ability to integrate Brik products intoexisting systems. Let’s say you read our review of the OutlawAudio RR2150 Stereo Receiver and decided to drop $699 for the unit.First off, I’d say congratulations because that’s a great stereo receiver.However, you didn’t read our entire review and missed the part where wementioned that the RR2150 lacks digital coax or optical inputs. Not a problem,simply add the Brik DAC to the system and you will now have a full complementof digital input plus a presumably upgraded DAC.

With allthat said, there are a few downsides to this approach. First off, you can endup with a large number of components to deal with. Since the components are sosmall, that’s not an issue when they are sitting on a piece of AV furniture.However, the focus of the produce lineup is towards smaller systems (office,bedroom, etc...), where a stack of 4 or 5 devices might not be welcome. A second problem is that you can end up with a mess of cords to connecteverything. These systems can also become cumbersome to use with too many components as each device needs to be manually power on and set to the proper level/input (they do offer a Master Power unit to help with the power on/off sequence).

I’d wager that Brik’s target audiencewould be willing to put up with the separate components, cables, and operation. The audiophile crowd is used to, and often prefers, to havecomponents separated out for maximum sound quality at the cost of a bit ofconvenience. The mainstream consumer, however, is likely to value convenience over squeezing out every last drop of detail from their lossy MP3 collection.

All of theirproducts use the same chassis, so they are the same size, a slight W 5.51'x H 1.89' x L 6.30'. The chassis is black, but the front faceplatecan be ordered in either silver or black. The entire enclosure looks reallynice, largely thanks to its minimalist design and metal construction.

Current Product Lineup

Brikoffers 9 different products that can be bought à la cart to build your idealsystem. They also offer a few discounted bundles. Below is a list and briefdescription of each product in their lineup:

Bluetooth Stage ($179): A simple Bluetooth receiver with aclaimed 100’ range. Outputs consist of one pair of analog RCA and one digitalcoax. A small switch on the front panel selects which outputs are active. Theonly odd part about this product is the rated frequency response of 40Hz-15kHz,when Bluetooth is fully capable of 20Hz-20kHz.

Headphone Amplifier ($420): This is far and away the mostexpensive unit that Brik offers. It sports dual ¼” headphone jacks, obviously for thoseof us that like to wear in-ear and over-the-ear headphones at the same time formaximum fidelity. I suppose the dual outputs could also be used so two separatepeople can enjoy music or to A/B two sets of headphones, but both of those options are less practical than my first suggestion. The front panel alsohas volume (mirrored volume for both headphone jacks) and power controls. The Headphone Amplifier has the expected set ofRCA inputs, as well as a USB-B input, which is a really nice bonus.

DAC ($189): Hosting mini-USB, digital coax, anddigital optical inputs, (one of each) and a single pair of RCA outputs with a1v/2v output level switch, the Brik DAC does exactly what you would expect,converts digital signals to analog. A source selector switch on the frontpanel rounds out the Brik DAC.

Brik DAC

Equalizer Stage ($179): This EQ gives you +/-10dB ofadjustment at 10 bands from 32Hz to 16kHz. The EQ controls are on the frontwhile the rear panel has a stereo RCA loop and EQ on/off switch.

Input Selector ($145): Six analog inputs, one output, andan input selector on the front panel. No IR compatibility and no powerwhatsoever. That’s the Brik Input Selector in a nut shell, a $145 passive switch.

Integrated Amplifier ($204): This is a simple 2 channel, presumablyclass D, integrated amp rated at 50W (1kHz THD 0.5%). The literature makes isseem like that rating is taken with both channels driven, but we can't be certain. It has two RCA inputs on the rear along with what look like sturdy binding posts for a single pair of speakers. There is a volume knob, power button, 3.5mm input, and source selector on the front panel.

Brik Integrated Amplifier

Audulus 3 4 1 – Minimalist Modular Audio Processor Reviews Ratings

Internet Radio ($159): The Brik Internet Radio unit can connect to the interwebs via built-in wireless (802.11g) or via an Ethernet jack on the back. Itcan pull in FM as well as Internet radio. Interestingly, it also has an SD cardslot to transform the unit into a bit of a media server, but it only decodesMP3 and WMA files. A single set of analog outputs rounds out the unit.

Phono Pre-amp ($169): A single set of analog inputs andoutputs along with an MM/MC switch and ground screw, that’s what you get withBrik Phono Pre-amp.

Power Master ($139): The Power Master’s main purpose is tohelp eliminate extra AC/DC adapters that can clutter up your equipment stack. It doesthis by offering up four DC 12v 1A outputs and one DC 20v 3A output on the backpanel. This allows up to five other Brik components to connect to the PowerMaster for some DC goodness. Brik also claims that the unit cleans up power (reduces EMI),“transforms the house current coming in into clean current with the rightvoltage” and provide a “steady power source”. Beyond that, there is no information on thelevel of EMI suppression, clamping voltage, or joule rating. It’s also unclearif providing a “steady power source” means that it is capable of maintainingproper DC output even if the incoming AC voltage drops. In other words, voltage regulation.

Conclusion

Overall, Brik Instruments offers some pretty cool productsat reasonable, if not very good, prices. They follow typical audiophile designideals, like separating functions among devices and simple, minimalistic looks,but not to the point of absurdity. Some of the products even offer up intriguing twists, like the SD card reader in the Internet Radio stage. However, their list of specs and user manualfor each product could be a little more thorough. For example, the powerratings for the integrated amp didn’t specify one or two channels driven, I’munsure if each unit includes an AC/DC power adapter or if you need the powermaster, plus I already mentioned some confusion with the Power Masterfiltration/regulation/surge protection specs. But, those aren’t major gripes,and many of their niche competitors tend to be guilty of the same thing.

Of course, there is some tough mainstream competition out there.Marantz, Denon, and Onkyo all offer attractive alternative systems. Units fromsaid manufacturers come packaged in one chassis, offer mobile apps for control,and expanded network features at a similar or even lesser pricepoint than whatthe competing Brik system costs. So, what do you think? Would you consider adding some of these Brik components to an existing system, or doing a complete Brik system over an all-in-one unit?

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