It also comes with one usb cable from mytek, one power cable. 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. Upsampling to dsd 64 bypasses even more of the dac which normally turns pcm into something like 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. In addition it provides the source of high quality clock which improves the sound of the remaining interface channels. After all, when mytek formally launched the stereo192dsd at 2011s rmaf. The mytek stereo192dsd digital to analog converter is an ultra transparent mastering grade digital audio playback system. Review and measurements of mytek stereo 192 dsd dac audio. With the mytek dante dsd diosonoma card installed, 8x192 adda converter can function in native dsd64 2. Mytek converters are closest to a straight wire, which is especially evident when used at full 2496 resolution.
Mytek digital stereo192 adc mastering ad converter features. Mytek sent me two stereo192 dsd dacs, a black standard as well as a mastering version. 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. The myteks headphone output proved to be up to the task of driving the most powerhungry headphones in my collection with no issues, including the audeze lcd2 and beyer dynamic dt 990 600ohms. The mytek stereo192 dsd dac shows the companys professional audio roots in its halfrack size, aesebu input, and wordclock inout. Mytek digital loaned the stereo192dsd dac for the purposes of this essay, a grammar hack that is now ingloriously late. I used it mostly as a headphone amplifier to listen to cd and dsd downloads. Designed around state of the art sabre 32 bit conversion technology, the stereo192 dsd dac delivers features and sound quality beyond expectations of the most discerning listener. New mytek mastering digital stereo192 dsddac black. Over 20 years of experience in building mastering grade converters and other audio equipment has been utilized to create this digital to analog converter.
Hello there is an avalanche of detailed qq about various aspects of using mytek with dsd and more. Mytek stereo 192 dsd digital to analog converter user manual introduction the mytek stereo192 dsd digital to analog converter is an ultratransparent mastering grade digital audio playback system. I must say after listening to both, i find the mytek to be a tad warmer between the two. A prototype was ready already 2 years ago and after 3 years of development. Optional dsd firmware provides dsd standard 64x and hispeed 128x dsd. Its market focus was for mastering engineers and hence that adjective. For now i can say mytek supports regular dsd and 128xdsd on win7 via asio2. Is it worth benchmark dac1 pre or mytek 192 dsd gearslutz. Mytek stereo192dsd dac continues to be the main converter for. Mastering engineer alan silverman evaluates the mytek manhattan dac aug 2014. For me the dac is the last thing in the chain to be worried about, room dimensions, proper acoustic treatment, monitor placement in the room, symmetry, good monitor stands, of course hi end monitors and amp and at least some other reference such as auratones and a nice. Mytek stereo 192dsd dac preamp silver sonic circus. Mytek stereo192 dsd dac continues to be the main converter for sony hifi demonstrations.
Playing the auralic vega off against the mytek stereo192dsd once again reminds us that judging on chip choice is for chumps. The mytek 192 dsd is a highquality dac that works as well in the domestic home as in the professional environment. This version is intended for mastering engineers involved in downloadable dsd and sacd mastering remastering and for general professional use. Introduction the mytek stereo192dsd digital to analog converter is an ultratransparent mastering grade digital audio playback system. Mytek digital stereo 192dsd mastering dac studio economik. If you have a mytek dsd 192 and hq player and a decent computer, with a fw cable. I dont have any idea why dsd 256 would be better or if i had compatible hardware dsd 512.
Mytek stereo 192dsd digital to analog converter user manual stereo192dsd dac black mastering version this version is intended for mastering engineers involved in downloadable dsd and sacd masteringremastering and for general professional use. Mytek stereo 192dsd dac mastering black sonic circus. This hardware version is intended for both computer playback and masteringprofessional audio monitoring. Mytek stereo192dsd dac black mastering version for sale us. Winner of the 20 golden ear award from the absolute sound. The mytek brooklyn is an incredibly versatile audio component. The mytek stereo192 dsd is a halfrack sized dac that is a typical dimension in the audiophile and pro world. A pair of bnc sdif dsd inputs allow digital transfers from existing dsd recording equipment and professional sacd players to the computers hard disk. Ad and da 8ch converter, beautiful master clock and distributor, great headphones preamp, analog summing 8ch. When connected via spdif input it provides two high quality recording channels ideal for overdubs. A lot of this like the foobar sacd plug is new to us and we will be testing things as they come along. The mytek stereo192dsd is a halfrack sized dac that is a typical dimension in the audiophile and pro world. 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. Both mac and windows operating systems are supported with future firmware updates available on the mytek website for downloads.
A pair of bnc sdif dsd inputs allow digital transfers from existing dsd recording. Designed around state of the art sabre 32 bit conversion technology, the stereo192 dsd dac delivers features and sound quality beyond expectations of. Nov 09, 2010 any word on when or if there will be new firewire driver and firmware up date. Mytek stereo192dsddac, benchmark dac2 hgc, and lynx hilo. Lundvall mastering uses role audios sampan loudspeakers, valvet dual mono amplifiers, and mytek s 192 dsd dac. Mytek audio, new york manufacturer of fine hifi and recording audio equipment has announced it will donate 10% of direct sales and 10% of sales to dealers to charities on the frontlines of covid19 pandemic in new york city as well as to charities assisting musicians in distress. A dacpre that doesnt alienate vinyl heads or those with a justifiable aversion to the bitstripping sideeffect of digital attenuation. Stereo192 dsd dac is designed to provide easy intuitive access to all of its features. Lundvall mastering uses role audios sampan loudspeakers, valvet dual mono amplifiers, and myteks 192dsd dac. Alas, selection of mytek asio driver would lead to the ap software crashing no matter. Stereo192 dsd dac black mastering version this version is intended for mastering engineers involved in downloadable dsd and sacd mastering remastering and for general professional use.
So if was to buy dsd adc with sdfi output will be able ti use this set up to recorded vinyl to dsd. For once, a pro dac sounds detailed and highly neutral without sounding clinical. This hardware version is intended for both computer playback and mastering professional audio monitoring. The mastering stereo192dsddac has a front panel similar to the black. Mytekstereo 192dsddac preamp versionda converter or. 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. Aug 10, 2012 today i did try the mytek 192 stereo dsd and april music eximus dp1. Benchmark dac2 or mytek 192 dsd for dsd audiogon discussion. Mytek stereo 192 dsd dacpreampamplifier thread headphone.
The real breakthrough happened when mytek released their stereo192 dsd. I have the mytek stereo 192 dsd dac mastering version so has sdif input. Benchmark dac2 or mytek 192 dsd for dsd in terms of sound quality can somebody help me choose which one of those 2 for dsd support. This product has been discontinued in 2015 and it has been replaced by brooklyn dac. Renowned and sought after for their accuracy and transparency, mytek digitaltoanalog converters dacs deliver true. Mytek digital has been making ad and da converters for the pro audio world since 1992 and theyve just entered the world of consumer audio at ramf 2011 with the introduction of the 12rack sized stereo 192 dsd dac. Jul 21, 20 for me, this is the mytek stereo192dsds killer blow. Pha3 hires portable dsd dacheadphone amplifier sony. Mytek digital stereo192 adc mastering ad converter. Designed around state of the art sabre 32 bit conversion technology, the stereo192dsd dac delivers features and sound quality beyond. Mastering software is by reaper, izotope and sonoris. The mytek stereo192 dsd digital to analog converter is an ultra transparent mastering grade digital audio playback system. Mytek stereo 192 dsd dac based on 20 years of professional dac design.
Reach out for a better price or receive free shipping. Designed around state of the art sabre 32 bit conversion technology, the stereo192dsd dac delivers features and sound quality beyond expectations of. It is on loan from a kind member and was released back in 2012 or so. It offers superb functionality and sounds excellent with all inputs and all formats. Review and measurements of mytek stereo 192 dsd dac. Introduction thank you for choosing the brooklyn dac from mytek digital and welcome to the mytek users community. Most of the buzz at rmaf 2011 was the mytek s ability to play back dsd natively and while this is truly buzzworthy for a number of reasons, id say thats only about half the story. In most of the world, a plethora of features is a good thing. Dec 02, 2016 the mytek brooklyn is an incredibly versatile audio component. The stereo dsd 192 created quite a stir when it was released. 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 computer, while the preamp version replaces those bncs with a pair of unbalanced rcas so you can connect a linelevel source in addition to your digital audio.
The 192 dsd dacs name is telling you something about what it can do. Dsd 128 should provide the additional benefit of moving ultrasonic noise further away from the audio band. Dop dsd over usb coding for all other playback software. Mytek digital stereo192dsd dac black mastering version.
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. 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. Refurbished units are former demo or trade in units in mint cosmetic condition some small scratches possible upgraded and tested with full 2 year warranty. Proaudio mastering unit put to the audiophile test.
Mytek digital stereo192dsddac for sale canuck audio mart. Stereo192 src is a two channel hiend sample rate converter recording and mastering applications. Introduction the mytek stereo192 dsd digital to analog converter is an ultratransparent mastering grade digital audio playback system. Any word on when or if there will be new firewire driver and firmware up date. View online or download mytek stereo 192dsd dac user manual.
Selling 1 mytek stereo 192 dsd dac for mastering w incredible headphone amp that is open box condition. But feedback from beta testers had mytek decide to improve it further. Adventures in upsampling to dsd software audiophile style. Highsensitivity inear phones were also handled well by the 192dsddac. The mytek stereo 192 dsd dac already performed excellent regarding bass control and definition, the brooklyn adds even more improvement. Mytek mastering stereo 192dsd dac w toslink, usb2, aes. This version of mytek stereo 192dsd dac preamp silver is intended for users who prefer a minimalistic look without too many lights. Mytek stereo 192dsd dac hfa the independent source for. Its the next generation dac with computer interface. Per all mytek products, it was designed by jurewicz. The mytek 192dsd is a highquality dac that works as well in the domestic home as in the professional environment.
Mytek stereo 192dsd dac hfa the independent source. 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. Comparing of the formats as itself is impossible by technical reasons different hardware software, different its mode, probably different mastering mixing, what is master unknown. Were using one converter with sdif3 inputs and the other with usb. A pair of unbalanced analog inputs can be selected in addition to all available digital inputs. Nov 21, 20 mytek 192 dsd master playing dsd via sdif through exd usb converter. I had problems with hirez flacs 96192khz via optical ibasso dx100 and could only sample my 44.
I have been listening to it for weeks and thoroughly comparing with other devices, with a particular attention to the yulong da8, both because i have quite a few emails as to how the two compared, and also because of my inherent curiosity, given they both come from the same ess chipsets family. Founder and chief designer of new yorks mytek digital michal jurewicz has been designing digital audio products for twenty years. In comparison with the mytek stereo 192 dsd dac, when listening to marcin wasilewski trio faithful cd, ecm records, 2011 marcins piano is portrayed on a much more silent background, being able to better follow every note, and even the bass has a better definition, although this is not the best recording to test bass qualities. I love my mytek stereo 96, sounds really hifi, very clean, fast, detailed, good enough for any mixing and mastering situation. Dsd asio drivers for win, dop dsd over usb coding for all other playback software mac, win, fw, usb2. In stockshipping next business day shipping within 1 business day. 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. This product may be returned within 30 days of shipping for store credit. Mytek stereo192dsd dac black mastering version for sale. Audiophile quality conversion, 128db, 192 khz, dsd. The mytek stereo192 adc is one of the most costeffective devices for making a marked upgrade in signal path quality for any existing interface with spdif andor aesebu inputs. 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 computer, while the preamp version replaces those bncs with a pair of unbalanced rcas so you can connect a line.
Designed around state of the art sabre 32 bit conversion technology, the stereo192 dsd dac delivers. The main feature of this converter is its outstanding sound quality which makes it suitable for the most demanding projects when preserving the original signal quality is a required. 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. Mytek stereo96 adc is an ideal addition to low cost recording interfaces. With a good mastering software conversion, i doubt you could hear major differences between dsd 176k, assuming the dac not altering results with filtrers. Mytek 192 dsd master playing dsd via sdif through exd usb. The mytek digital stereo192dsddac is not just another usb dac.
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