The brooklyn represents myteks next step in the evolution of its entrylevel yet fullfeatured dacs. New mytek mastering digital stereo192 dsddac black reduced. Its received a functional firmware updates to keep it kicking contemporary. During these unprecedented times, mytek has made contingencies to continue to protect its clients and staff, in hopes of weathering the pandemic in the weeks ahead. Stereo192dsddac has been discontinued in winter 2016. Mytek stereo 192 dsd dacpreampamplifier thread headphone. Firewire connection in stereo192dsd dac and 8x192 firewire dio card does not work with newest apple computers from 2018 and. A pair of unbalanced analog inputs can be selected in addition to all available digital. Ive got a clicking noise coming over the headphones, but only when im using. Though its supposed to be entry level for mytek s high end stuff whereas benchmark dac1 was one of the kings in its time. Mytek digital stereo 192 dsd dac black mastering versionthis is truly remarkable dsd sounding dac and will out perform many dsd dac at almost any price.
Introduction the mytek stereo 192 dsd dac is mytek digitals first official foray into the hifiaudiophile market. Mytek stereo 192 dsd dac both converters are the black mastering versions capable of pcm rates up to 192 and dsd64fs as well as dsd128fs. At its current price point it is almost a nobrainer dac and preamp with a decent headphone amp packin. The mytek 192 dsd is a highquality dac that works as well in the domestic home as in the professional environment. The stereo 192 dsd dac can handle up to 32 192 pcm playback and 64xdsd and 128xdsd through its asynchronous usb 2. Mytek stereo 192 dsd dacpreampamplifier thread page 2. Update for newer mytek firmware and usb drivers lintweaker. This version is intended for mastering engineers involved in downloadable dsd and sacd masteringremastering and for general professional use.
Mar 30, 2012 in my case, i needwant multich, so i switched from the mytek stereo 192 to the 8x192. Mytek digital passion built converters and studio solutions. Typing stereo192 dsd dac every few sentences is giving my knuckles repetitive injuries. Mytek stereo 192dsd dac both converters are the black mastering versions capable of pcm rates up to 192 and dsd64fs as well as dsd128fs. The real breakthrough happened when mytek released their stereo192 dsd. Asio driver playing all filem formats and all bit rates, including dsd image im getting the failure message frequently.
In good condition, gently and sporadically used in office. This was bound to focus audiophiles with quad interests, towards the multichannel big brother of the stereo 192. I own a peachtree nova125se amp dac and lately ive been wondering if i made a mistake buying amp dac in one chassis. Aug 10, 2012 the mytek stereo 192 dsd dac is mytek digitals first official foray into the hifiaudiophile market. Ditto the previously mentioned mytek stereo 192 dsd. Through firmware updates, mytek continues to improve the brooklyn and offer more features. Mytek stereo 192 dsd dacpreampamplifier thread page 7. Designed around state of the art sabre 32 bit conversion technology, the stereo 192dsd dac delivers. Autooff, remote enable and address, and firmware default, and. Mytek stereo 192dsd dac hfa the independent source. Unique to the industry is a choice of several computer interfaces that provide flexibility and ease of use whether quick plug and play or sophisticated native dsd or 192k operation is required. It offers superb functionality and sounds excellent with all inputs and all formats. Mytek is not a regular name in the audiophile community and thats why you dont see this product discussed much here at headfi.
For me, this is the mytek stereo192 dsd s killer blow. I dont know if i will sell the mytek dsd dac, because its also a fantastic sounding dac and there might be situations where i prefer it over the dac2, have to compare them some more. Pure music is a huge learning curve but it does mostly work. Mytek stereo 192 dsd digital to analog converter user manual stereo192 dsd dac black preamp version this hardware version is intended for both computer audio phile playback and masteringprofessional audio monitoring. Playback error with mytek stereo 192 dsd support roon. This switching caused 12 second late playback of the dsd track.
Do you have the chance to try out a mytek dac around your area. However, i still prefer my phonitor but i could live with the amplifer included in this dac, and again the strong point is most definitely the bass region. The amplifer of the mytek stereo 192 dac is capable of driving my hd800slcd2s to great heights. Currently the dac firmware updte requires firewire connection cannot be performed via usb. The prat of the amplifier is neutral not enhanced at all, and the treble very neutral. Aug 10, 2012 i have mytek 192 dsd dac, and had a chance to compare it with eximus dp1. The mytek stereo 192 dsd dac, master model note the bncs for dsd input, instead of rca analog inputs this dac supports resolutions all the way up to 32192khz for pcm, and up to dsd128 via both usb 2. Introduction thank you for choosing the brooklyn dac from mytek digital and welcome to the mytek users community. I have nothing by v good things to say about the stereo192 and can represent that that is the consensus on the big thread having read all of it and been a. Stereo192 dsd dac is designed to provide easy intuitive access to all of its features. Drivers, firmware and manuals for mytek converters. I have mytek 192 dsd dac, and had a chance to compare it with eximus dp1. To the unlearned listener, the 192 may seem very similar to the brooklyn.
The dac is capable of converting high resolution pcm audio up to 192 khz, and dsd audio up to 128xdsd on usb2 and fw, through highspeed usb 2. Something like this mytek, however, would provide an efficient upgrade path for the dac section, and that it includes a very good phone section is a huge bonus as that would limit the box count. A pair of unbalanced analog inputs can be selected in addition to all available digital inputs. Mytek stereo192dsd digital to analog converter users manual. Sdif dsd inputs, color of panel and presence of led level meters. Mytek multichannel 8x192 dsd capable dac dsp, room. Native dsd playback requires two other thingscustom drivers for both mac and pc users, and a media player that can handle the dsd task. Rated 8 for age and some signs of use on the bottom. 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. Mytek stereo192 dsd dac software setup user guide v. Our online stores in the us and in the eu function normally.
Computer audio is an especially hot and opinionated topic at the moment. Mytek new da gets enhanced dsd features everything audio network. Mytek stereo 192 dsd digital to analog converter user manual introduction the mytek stereo 192 dsd digital to analog converter is an ultratransparent mastering grade digital audio playback system. Mytekstereo 192dsddac preamp versionda converter or. For the time being we maintain stock on most of mytek products and can sell and ship them from here via ups. If its dac played as nice with idevices as zodiacs does, and if only it was as dead silent even in 2016, myteks stereo192dsd dac is a good choice. Since eximus is not a dsd dac, i only use pcm files for the comparison. The firmware of the dac is updateable by firewire when bug fixes and new features are added by mytek digital. Firmware mytek digital stereo192dsd dac using the usb2 interface. A dac pre that doesnt alienate vinyl heads or those with a justifiable aversion to the bitstripping sideeffect of digital attenuation. After some weeks of intensive work, i have uploaded a linux usb2 driver for the mytek.
Get instant access to the worlds best private pro audio. This thread has been started as a spill over from the mytek stereo 192 thread. Is it worth benchmark dac1 pre or mytek 192 dsd gearslutz. The mytek digital stereo192dsd dac offers a jackofalltrades feature set and. The benchmark dac 2, for example, sounds both thin and etched when driving headphones directly. Other functionality, technical specs, sound quality and firmware are the same for all 3 versions with the exception of the analog vs. Jul 21, 20 for me, this is the mytek stereo192dsds killer blow. I know that benchmark dac1 is quite old but i guess it still sounds good. It seems this company appeared out of nowhere making a lot of noise very fast. Open your daw or archiving software and select the mytek stereo192 dsd dac firewire as your input source and output. Mytek sent me two stereo192 dsd dacs, a black standard as well as a mastering version.
Mytek stereo 192dsd digital to analog converter user manual. Mytek digital loaned the stereo192 dsd dac for the purposes of this essay, a grammar hack that is now ingloriously late. Well talk more about this soon but lets cover the rest of the basics. Open your daw or archiving software and select the mytek stereo192dsd dac firewire as your input source and output. Tech support via ticketing system continues normally enter via support menu tab. Playing the auralic vega off against the mytek stereo192dsd once again reminds us that judging on chip choice is for chumps. Get the item here mytek stereo192 dsddac silverpreampversion. Fir mware update using windows and os x currently the dac firmware updte requires firewire connection cannot be performed via usb. We can also receive rma repairs please email if rma is needed. Pure music is a huge learning curve but it does mostly work although is. Over 20 years of experience in building mastering grade converters and other audio equipment has been utilized to create this digital to analog converter. Mytek digital stereo 192 dsd dac black mastering version. Teradak dc 30w 12v2a v90 dac hifi linear power supplyin.
I added ram, updated drivers and motherboard chipsets and bios firmware, yet. Mytek brooklyn mqacompatible dac the absolute sound. Mytek digital stereo192dsd dac black mastering version. By the way, mytek has nice software setup guide on its web site that walks mytek dac owners through the various dsdpcm playback software players for computer audio. I was impressed by its sonics, ergonomics, and overall value. At the moment the mytek 8x192 does not play dsd, but that is not my primary concern at the moment. In my opinion, the headphone output of eximus is tonally better for me, more bass body, and not too forward as mytek headphone output. The mytek also has better connectivity and software. Nowadays, juriewicz splits his time between mytek digitals administrative headquarters in brooklyn which furnishes this latest model with its name and the companys production facility in poland where the brooklyn dac is made. View and download mytek 192 dsd user manual online. Nov 21, 2016 mytek has morphed from a strictly pro to pro and hifi digital converter company over the last 10 years, making such esteemed products as the mytek stereo 192 ad and da, professional multichannel dsd adda, and the venerable manhattan da with its custom analog attenuator. The 192, while it made many people happy, just wasnt the dac for me.
Seems it got no dsd just 24 192 high res playback chord may have one with this feature but it costs probaby more than 3 grand i am just not the right person for dsd dac s. Given all the interest on the new mytek stereo dsd capable dac. Media converter mytek stereo 192 dsd dac user manual. Mytek stereo 192 dsd dacpreampamplifier thread page 10. With thanks to jesus from sonore for getting some documentation. Has anyone had a problem using the headphone out on the mytek 192 dsd dac. The stereo192 dsd dac can handle up to 32192 pcm playback and. Ps audio stellar gain cell dac sound quality innerfidelity. In my case, i needwant multich, so i switched from the mytek stereo 192 to the 8x192.
Playing the auralic vega off against the mytek stereo192 dsd once again reminds us that judging on chip choice is for chumps. Mytek stereo 192dsd dac mastering black sonic circus. Mytek stereo192dsd dac offers the choice between usb2. For once, a pro dac sounds detailed and highly neutral without sounding clinical. Mytek stereo 192 dsd dacpreampamplifier thread home. That product was really good, but never quite did it for me. They are also a part of extended family of rack units which also includes 192khz capable converters, src and studio clock. Apr 19, 2012 get the item here mytek stereo192 dsd dac silverpreampversion. Specifications audiophile quality conversion, 128db, 192 khz, dsd, 128xdsd 32 bit sabre dac usb2.
Auto off, remote enable and address, and firmware default, and. Meanwhile mytek 192 dsd is newer and has more features. Mytek stereo 192 dsd dacpreampamplifier thread page 6. Never cared about that race towards highest possible upsamplingit is good sound i want from the files i got and these are maximum 2496usually 1644.
Open your daw or archiving software and select the mytek. I my opinion the dsd dac is different beast than the 8x192. Stereo192 dsd dac black mastering version this version is intended for mastering engineers involved in downloadable dsd and sacd masteringremastering and for general professional use. The mytek stereo 192 dsd dac was a very good dac at the time it came out. Under audio device choose usbpal out1 lr stereo 192dsd dac wdm audio. Mytek stereo 192dsd dac preamp silver sonic circus. A pair of bnc sdif dsd inputs allow digital transfers from existing dsd recording. Aug 07, 2012 the stereo192 dsd dac can handle up to 32192 pcm playback and 64xdsd and 128xdsd through its asynchronous usb 2.
I tried only with audeze lcd2 and sennheiser hd25 sp. The audio circular 4 a series of parallel narratives. Both mac and windows operating systems are supported with future firmware updates available on the mytek website for downloads. Mytek stereo 192 dsd dacpreampamplifier thread page 5. Mac osx and linux computers as well as the linux audio streaming devices do not require a driver. 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. Mytek s newest release, in this class, is the brooklyn. The dsd vs pcm subject is an expansive one, for me the dsd has so many advantages over pcm and the sound quality shows it. The gain cell dac is characterized by a clean, organic, and full bodied tone, which i definitely prefer to the starkness of many other allinone units. Were using one converter with sdif3 inputs and the other with usb. Dear all, does volumio audiophile music player support mytek streo192 dsd dac device.
Mytek provides windows up to win10 32 bit drivers, both wasapi and asio with native dsd developed by. The mytek stereo96 series consists of two rack units the stereo96 adc and the stereo 96 dac. Its based on the usb2 driver for the terratec 6fire currently available in the kernel. Differences with the mytek stereo 192 dsd dac are easily noticeable and they are all an improvement. Besides, a good dac doesnt go obsolete lickety split. The setup i matched the mytek stereo192dsd to several of my reference components, including the new oppo bdp105 and bdp95 universal players, both of which use the same ess sabre. I have the latest software version of audirvana and have tried the latest beta firmware for the mytek as well as the. Upsampling cds to 192 makes them sound really acceptable instead of unacceptable.
Mytek stereo 192 dsd dacpreampamplifier thread page 16. Feb 14, 20 my mytek stereo 192 dsd dac, keep switching back to pcm then to dsd when playing dsd from one track to another track. The mytek stereo192 dsd digital to analog converter is an ultra. Dec 02, 2016 the mytek stereo 192 thread has been viewed nearly 610,000 times, contains 3966 posts, and has been linkedto from other sites no less than 50 times. A dacpre that doesnt alienate vinyl heads or those with a justifiable aversion to the bitstripping sideeffect of digital attenuation.
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