A new dac?

Guys, help me out here.

My dac which I've been using for a number of years now is a Mytek Stereo192 DSD.

Came out in 2013, I think and was $1600 retail.

Still think it sounds good, but I've nothing to compare it to.

My question: If you are familiar with this dac or similar, what would I have to spend minimum to better it, and what do you think will better it?

I enthusiastically await the responses of the cognoscenti. (Wanted to use that word in a sentence since I read it in Calvin and Hobbes!)

thecarpathian11-16-2025 7:26pm

thecarpathian OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,144 posts 11-17-2025 at 01:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @tcutter , I do! It's cog-nah-shenty. (looked it up)
rivington66 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 88 posts 11-17-2025 at 01:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Worth exploring whether you prefer Delta Sigma chips or R 2-R ladders sonically. I like the analog sound of the R 2-R. With Denafrips having cut out their middle man, all of their DACs are great values now. https://www.denafrips.com/product-page/denafrips-ares-15th-r-2r-dac
thecarpathian OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,144 posts 11-17-2025 at 01:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks again, guys. I'm really leaning towards a Denafrips. Would like to try an R2R ladder dac.
tcutter Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 399 posts 11-17-2025 at 02:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @thecarpathian I had to too
daledeee1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 676 posts 11-17-2025 at 02:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a Denafrips Pontus 12. Reasonable used, $2000 new. The Pontus 15 might be good enough for your new system. There are new low cost streamers that are get good reviews Eversolo, and others.