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Re: Mytek Stereo 192-DSD DAC Review - Impressions
« Reply #100 on: April 05, 2013, 07:39:09 PM »
Would you guys mind doing a brief write up on why you chose the tracks you did and what you were listening for in certain tracks? As an example I was trying to do some of my own testing using one of the Nirvana mofi tracks and didn't know what I was listening for. It probably doesn't help that I loath Nirvana, and have no basis for comparison :)p13

Also do the songs being listed in separate columns mean anything?

I have a chance to get a Mytek on loan, this is why I'm curious :)
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Re: Mytek Stereo 192-DSD DAC Review - Impressions
« Reply #101 on: April 05, 2013, 09:16:37 PM »
Some explanation of why I chose certain tracks:


http://www.changstar.com/index.php/topic,2.msg22976.html#msg22976
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Re: Mytek Stereo 192-DSD DAC Review - Impressions
« Reply #102 on: April 05, 2013, 09:19:30 PM »
The songs on the right are tracks I use, left is Purrin's.
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Re: Mytek Stereo 192-DSD DAC Review - Impressions
« Reply #103 on: April 12, 2013, 02:07:53 PM »
Everyone hears what they hear. Can't argue with that. But I auditioned the Mytek and bought it. From what I heard, you'd have to get to about $3500 retail to find notiecably better - and not all of those can playback DSD.

Lots of resolution and detail. More neutral and clear to me. I don't hear it as harsh at all. In fact on lots of well recorded material - and especially with DSD - I think it sounds quite musical - not harsh or with glare at all.

Two possible explanations: (1) as noted, the DAC has a VERY high output and can even cause some preamps or amps to clip; (2) it wasn't broken in. Most users report it mellows significantly after break-in, and break in  can be several hundred hours. But I doubt this was the case as you say it was a used unit.

Just my $.02.
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Re: Mytek Stereo 192-DSD DAC Review - Impressions
« Reply #104 on: April 12, 2013, 05:52:41 PM »
What phones or speakers do you use with it?  What amp?

Does the Mytek output more power than the PWD @ between 4-5 volts?  If not then both your hypothetical explanations are implausible.

Do we need to be concerned you only registered the same day you made your single post about a DAC you are defending?  Not to be cynical, but....


« Last Edit: April 13, 2013, 07:31:23 AM by Analixus »
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Re: Mytek Stereo 192-DSD DAC Review - Impressions
« Reply #105 on: April 12, 2013, 05:58:55 PM »
Firedog, I have related questions. I don't doubt what you hear. I am trying to understand from POV. What are other DACs you have owned or heard? Thanks.
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Re: Mytek Stereo 192-DSD DAC Review - Impressions
« Reply #106 on: April 13, 2013, 05:44:22 PM »
Quote from: Analixus on April 12, 2013, 05:52:41 PM
What phones or speakers do you use with it?  What amp?

Does the Mytek output more power than the PWD @ between 4-5 volts?  If not then both your hypothetical explanations are implausible.

Do we need to be concerned you only registered the same day you made your single post about a DAC you are defending?  Not to be cynical, but....

Yes,the Mytek puts out more than the PWD. The audiostream review gives the details in a footnote.

I've used it with several amps, class D and class A B. My speakers are Devore Nines.

and yes, sort of cynical. I saw a link to the thread,read it, and gave my opinion.Had never even heard of the site before yesterday. What's the big deal? A very strong negative opinion was expressed, I simply gave another POV. At least I've heard the DAC, unlike many who commented here.
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Re: Mytek Stereo 192-DSD DAC Review - Impressions
« Reply #107 on: April 13, 2013, 06:25:10 PM »
No big deal, just asking.  Coincidences on the internet very often aren't.  Especially when a vendor in question makes it known they have certain expectations.
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Re: Mytek Stereo 192-DSD DAC Review - Impressions
« Reply #108 on: April 13, 2013, 06:45:41 PM »
Quote from: firedog on April 12, 2013, 02:07:53 PM
Everyone hears what they hear. Can't argue with that. But I auditioned the Mytek and bought it. From what I heard, you'd have to get to about $3500 retail to find notiecably better - and not all of those can playback DSD.

Lots of resolution and detail. More neutral and clear to me. I don't hear it as harsh at all. In fact on lots of well recorded material - and especially with DSD - I think it sounds quite musical - not harsh or with glare at all.

Two possible explanations: (1) as noted, the DAC has a VERY high output and can even cause some preamps or amps to clip; (2) it wasn't broken in. Most users report it mellows significantly after break-in, and break in  can be several hundred hours. But I doubt this was the case as you say it was a used unit.

Just my $.02.


Did you try the Mytek with poorly recorded material?  It's important for me to have a DAC that doesn't make poorly recorded material worse.
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Re: Mytek Stereo 192-DSD DAC Review - Impressions
« Reply #109 on: April 14, 2013, 04:24:08 AM »
According to the man, Mjolnir can't be overloaded at the input, as long as you're not bypassing the volume pot and feeding something straight into the stage, since the pot is before the input stage. The pot is also a true 4-gang design, so off = off, no worries about shunting phases together.

In other words, no clipping, working as intended.  Besides, stating the Class of amps used tells us nothing about any coloration that might be masking potential flaws or coloring the signal.  I'm sure I could make any harshness from a DAC go away if so desired.  Goes against the core philosophy of a DAC in my book but to each their own.
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