Over 20 years of experience in building mastering grade converters and other audio equipment has been utilized to create this digital to analog. The stereo192 dsd dac and the manhattan dac the first. Before connecting the lan cable to freshly installed network card or brand new manhattan dac ii with preinstalled card always upgrade the manhattan dac ii to uptodate firmware using mytek control. This version is intended for mastering engineers involved in downloadable dsd and sacd mastering remastering and for general professional use. I got a benchmark dac2 on test next to my mytek dsd dac, both connected directly into a ij research monitor control with passive attenuation relays. Dual mono adc chipsets with fully balanced signal path and conversion are sampling audio at 12 mhz, with a choice of high resolution audio output formats. Pcm up to 32384, dsd up to quadruple rate dsd 256, and if you desire, at the. Right i us it as a firewire audio interface with a mytek stereo 192 a2dc with wavelab 6 for vinyl pcm recordingn i very. A dac pre that doesnt alienate vinyl heads or those with a justifiable aversion to the bitstripping sideeffect of digital attenuation. Selling 1 mytek stereo 192 dsd dac for mastering w incredible headphone amp that is open box condition. Mytek stereo 192dsd dac hfa the independent source for. Mytek stereo 192dsd digital to analog converter user manual introduction the mytek stereo 192dsd digital to analog converter is an ultratransparent mastering grade digital audio playback system. At that time, there were just a handful of much more expensive dsd capable dacs and most.
Mytek digital stereo192dsd dac a modern steal disclaimer. Aug 07, 2012 to put it as plainly as i know how, the mytek stereo192 dsd dac is a very natural and musicalsounding dac and completely enjoyable to listen through for both pcm and dsd music sources. The mytek digital stereo192dsddac is not just another usb dac. To put it as plainly as i know how, the mytek stereo192 dsd dac is a very natural and musicalsounding dac and completely enjoyable to listen through for both pcm and dsd music sources. In downsizing from the brooklyn, the liberty still maintains full. The unused mastering version had a midrange glare and harder edge that was not present in the brokenin sample. Dop dsd over usb coding for all other playback software mac, win, fw, usb2. Mytek stereo 192dsd dac mastering black sonic circus.
Mytek mastering stereo 192dsd dac w toslink, usb2, aes. The mytek stereo96 series consists of two rack units the stereo96 adc and the stereo 96 dac. A pair of bnc sdif dsd inputs allows digital transfers from existing dsd recording equipment and professional sacd players to the computers hard disk. Hugo 2 mobile dacheadphone amp chord electronics limited. Before connecting the lan cable to freshly installed network card or brand new manhattan dac ii with preinstalled card always upgrade the manhattan dac ii to uptodate firmware using mytek control panel application. Masteringquality da conversion with pcm, dsd, and mqa capability. Mytek stereo96 adc is an ideal addition to low cost recording interfaces. The mytek stereo192dsd is a halfrack sized dac that is a typical dimension in the audiophile and pro world. Mqa mastering ad converter up to 32bit pcm 384 khz conversion, native dsd up to 256, mytek femtoclock generator, lcd display, 2 line inputs. Liberty dac is the mytek newest general purpose pcmmqa dsd usb2 dac designed for high quality music playback and monitoring of all digital audio formats including all high resolution formats.
The master clock is also much better than the one found in the stereo 192 dsd. Mytek sent me two stereo192 dsd dacs, a black standard as well as a mastering version. This version is intended for mastering engineers involved in downloadable dsd and sacd. So if was to buy dsd adc with sdfi output will be able ti use this set up to recorded vinyl to dsd. The great sounding mytek stereo dsd dac mastering versionin like new condition at great price need to sellspecifications audiophile quality conversion, 128db, 192 khz, dsd, 128xdsd 32 bit sabre dac usb2. Even if you dont use dsd files, its a sweet sounding 192 dac, with loads of inputs, balanced and unbalanced output, and loads of other features. Someone should advise what it goes for used market today. Mytek digital stereo 192dsd mastering dac studio economik. A dacpre that doesnt alienate vinyl heads or those with a justifiable aversion to the bitstripping sideeffect of digital attenuation.
Since 1992, mytek has had a strong presence in the. Variety of available digital inputs means that the device can be connected to a wide range of devices from the field of professional and hiend applications. The liberty dac is a great entrant from mytek, bringing their brand of masteringquality, neutral, transparent sound at a lower price. Designed around state of the art sabre 32 bit conversion technology, the stereo 192dsd dac delivers. Mytek digital stereo 192dsddac silver preamp version. I mention this not to fluff the story but to highlight the mytek dacs. Lundvall mastering uses role audios sampan loudspeakers, valvet dual mono amplifiers, and myteks 192dsd dac. Mytek digital loaned the stereo192dsd dac for the purposes of this essay, a grammar hack that is now ingloriously. Mytekstereo 192dsddac preamp versionda converter or. For me, this is the mytek stereo192 dsd s killer blow. I recommend at least 200 hours with an active signal. Dec 04, 20 i have the mytek stereo 192 dsd dac mastering version so has sdif input.
One thing im looking for is a easier way to get dsd recording into the computer using the tacsam as adc sdif2 outputs connected to the myteks sdif2 inputs mytek firewre to computer daw software but mytek has never wrote the software to make. Mytek converters are closest to a straight wire, which is especially evident when used at full 2496 resolution. Playing the auralic vega off against the mytek stereo192dsd once again reminds us that judging on chip choice is for chumps. Playing the auralic vega off against the mytek stereo192 dsd once again reminds us that judging on chip choice is for chumps. New mytek brooklyn adc now available dac digital to. Oct 25, 2018 true to form, when i visited the mytek display at high end 2018, in munich, my attention was drawn to the brandnew mytek liberty dac and its threefigure price. Dsd asio drivers for win, dop dsd over usb coding for all other playback software mac, win, fw, usb2. Liberty dac is the mytek newest general purpose pcmmqadsd usb2 dac designed for high quality music playback and monitoring of all digital audio formats including all high resolution formats. Mytek digital loaned the stereo192dsd dac for the purposes of this essay, a grammar hack that is now ingloriously late. Benchmark dac2 or mytek 192 dsd for dsd audiogon discussion. A pair of unbalanced analog inputs can be selected in addition to all available digital inputs.
Amplifiers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Dsd asio drivers for win, dop dsd over usb coding for all other playback software. Relay bypass of the attenuator for direct purist dac out. Anyone evaluating a mytek stereo192 dsddac that has not been thoroughly brokenin hasnt really heard how a mytek stereo192 dsddac can sound. I dont have the original box, but it will come packed very well. Mytek stereo192 dsd dac, digitalanalogwandler amazona. Before the material was transferred to the cd master, there was a dsd mastering conversion involved. For once, a pro dac sounds detailed and highly neutral without sounding clinical.
Mytek stereo 192 dsd dacpreampamplifier thread headphone. Introduction thank you for choosing the brooklyn dac from mytek digital and welcome to the mytek users community. When connected via spdif input it provides two high quality recording channels ideal for overdubs. Aug 18, 2012 i thought the mytek had something to prove to me because i do feel that the 0404 is a damn good dac. Dec 02, 2016 the mytek brooklyn is an incredibly versatile audio component.
The mastering version of the dac has dsd sdif inputs. For now this final version is used exclusively in recording and mastering studios. At that time, there were just a handful of much more expensive dsd capable dacs and most people wondered if this dsd thing was going to catch on. Buy mytek digital brooklyn adc dual mono db, usb, 32bit384khz pcm, dsd256, mqa mastering adc silver. True to form, when i visited the mytek display at high end 2018, in munich, my attention was drawn to the brandnew mytek liberty dac and its threefigure price. Anyone evaluating a mytek stereo192dsddac that has not been thoroughly. Mytek digital stereo192dsd dac black mastering version. Mytek sent me two stereo192dsddacs, a black standard as well as a mastering version. Introduction the mytek stereo192dsd digital to analog converter is an ultratransparent mastering grade digital audio playback system.
Mytek stereo 192dsd dac preamp silver sonic circus. They are also a part of extended family of rack units which also includes 192khz capable converters, src and studio clock. Love the sound of the mytek and it definitely has the get stuck listening to music because it sounds so goodeffect. The mastering version of the 192dsd dac adds a pair of bnc sdif dsd inputs so it can act as a bridge between pro sacd players and a. Nothing stands out and apart from musics natural flow and i can and did get lost on many occasions just listening to and enjoying whatever music i cared to. A pair of bnc sdif dsd inputs allow digital transfers from existing dsd recording. Mar 19, 2015 mytek shook up the dsd dac market with their stereo192 dsd dac back in 2011 at rmaf. Mytek digital llc of new york has released the long anticipated new stereo192dsddac, the next generation dac with extensive computer connectivity.
The mytek 192 dsd is a highquality dac that works as well in the domestic home as in the professional environment. Dsd mastering for a cd means that it was sourced from either an analouge master taper or quite possibly a pcm master file. The great sounding mytek stereo dsd dac mastering versionin like new condition at great price need to sellspecifications audiophile quality conversion, 128db, 192 khz, dsd, 128xdsd 32 bit sabre dac. Stereo192dsddac black mastering version this version is intended for mastering engineers involved in downloadable dsd and sacd masteringremastering and for general professional use. In fact, i cant think of another hifi component that packs as much capability and technology into a single chassis ok, the. It is on loan from a kind member and was released back in 2012 or so. Mytek, manufacturer of renowned brooklyn and manhattan dacs has just announced the new brooklyn bridge streamer dac preamplifier, a versatile and easy to use solution for hires digital music streaming and playback. Over 20 years of experience in building mastering grade converters and other audio equipment has been utilized to create this digital to analog converter. Stereo192 dsd dac 3d view hi res stereo192 dsd dac 3d view lo res mytek stereo192 dsd dac continues to be the main converter for sony hifi demonstrations. This version of mytek stereo 192dsd dac mastering black is intended for mastering engineers involved in downloadable dsd and sacd masteringremastering and for general professional use. To put it as plainly as i know how, the mytek stereo192dsd dac is a very natural and musicalsounding dac and completely enjoyable to listen through for both pcm and dsd music. Its market focus was for mastering engineers and hence that adjective. For me, this is the mytek stereo192dsds killer blow. In most of the world, a plethora of features is a good thing.
A pair of unbalanced analog inputs can be selected in addition to all available digital. I have the mytek stereo 192 dsd dac mastering version so has sdif input. In addition it provides the source of high quality clock which improves the sound of the remaining interface channels. Mytek was one of the very first brands to offer dsd capable dacs. The dac features several digital inputs, digital volume control and unbalanced as well as balanced audio outputs and a high performance headphone amplifier. Introduction the mytek stereo 192 dsd dac is mytek digitals first official foray into the hifiaudiophile market. Right i us it as a firewire audio interface with a mytek stereo 192 a2dc with wavelab 6 for vinyl pcm recordingn i very happy with the sq. Delivery of ddp file sets for pressing cds, or making mastered files for digital audio downloads is accomplished to meet your every requirement and to your absolute satisfaction. Its the next generation dac with computer interface.
Mytek stereo192dsd dac black mastering version for sale us. Selling 1 mytek stereo 192dsd dac for mastering w incredible headphone amp that is open box condition. And when you consider its cost, its really a damn good dac. Powerful headphone amplifier with balanced drive facility. Mastering software is by reaper, izotope and sonoris.
True dsd playback needs a dsd dac or digital to analog converter capable of converting the dsd stream directly to analog for playback. Alas, selection of mytek asio driver would lead to the ap software crashing no matter. Per all mytek products, it was designed by jurewicz. The black mastering version does again but does away with the analog inputs in favor of sdif twinned dsd inputs. Pha3 hires portable dsd dacheadphone amplifier sony. Its also possible with software like korgs audiogate, foobar, jriver. Reach out for a better price or receive free shipping. Brooklyn adc is the first commercially available adc to feature built in mqa kernel tm to be used for mastering to mqa streaming format. Because i record a lot with the professional but easily available to audiophile recordists tascam dvra hd, which records dsd and pcm, the mytek is a breath of fresh air as. Review and measurements of mytek stereo 192 dsd dac audio. The mytek and 0404 arent even in the same zip code. It offers superb functionality and sounds excellent with all inputs and all formats. Aug 10, 2012 introduction the mytek stereo 192 dsd dac is mytek digitals first official foray into the hifiaudiophile market.
The mytek throws a much bigger soundstage and it just brings music to life in a way that eludes the 0404. Mytek stereo192dsd dac whats best audio and video forum. A pair of bnc sdif dsd inputs allow digital transfers from existing dsd recording equipment and professional sacd players to the computers hard disk. Elegant configuration menu system, controllable via a software app. Designed around state of the art sabre 32 bit conversion technology, the stereo192dsd dac delivers features and sound quality beyond expectations of the most discerning listener. Dawandler mytek digital stereo192dsd dac professional. The fact that todays dac converts dsd should seem near miraculous given how reluctant the sony mothership was to originally allow it. Mytek shook up the dsd dac market with their stereo192dsd dac back in 2011 at rmaf. Since 1992, mytek has had a strong presence in the professional adc and dac space with many of their products finding their way into some of the most highly regarded recording and mastering. Jul 21, 20 for me, this is the mytek stereo192dsds killer blow. The mytek brooklyn is an incredibly versatile audio component.