What is everyones thoughts on this?
https://tmraudio.com/fresh-arrivals/mytek-brooklyn-bridge-streaming-dac-d-a-converter-mm-mc-phono/
My streamer doesn't have a good fantom centerDSP
All vintage analog system, Cambridge Audio streamer using built in DAC. Radio (yes, I listen to it regularly) and Vinyl both have huge sound stage, great image, it sounds like voices are coming directly out from my audio rack. However, when playing my streamer, it's more like just L/R speakers. That center image isn't always there.
My streamer software/firmware are up to date, cables are connected correctly, use Tidal Connect with MAX bitrate. It does sound great, very clean, clear, great dynamics, good sound stage, but the center is just not right.
My thoughts are that my speakers are setup correctly, due to the other sources working just fine. Not using any signal adjustments in the streamer (DPS, EQ).
Thinking might need to invest in a better streamer? Mine is a budget one after all.
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first, its price is for BB I. You need to do your HW to find out the differences bet. BB I & II to make informative pur. dec. Second, the measurements seem poor but that is not the only factor and you has 30 day to return it if dislike. If I were you, I will find out the cause for your issue first by experimenting a different cheaper option. |
@mswale I test drove a Mytek Btooklyn 2 DAC forbfew days. To me it sounded forward and a bit “processed”. At the time I was shopping for a new DAC. I had in hand: Chord Qutest, Myrek Brooklyn 2, Bryston BDA-3.14. I would look at R2R DACs that TMR has in used inventory. You get a 30 day return policy but there’s a 5% restocking fee on used equipment. Let me see what they have as a one piece streaming dac solution. . |
They have this Audio Research DAC you can use your current streamer with… https://tmraudio.com/fresh-arrivals/audio-research-dac8-dac-d-a-converter-pavj/ This will be a great sounding DAC but…The USB card in these units is not compatible with modern linux based streamers. You will be forced to use coax. Also, you need to make sure that the streamer you’re using can output 24/192 via coax. The ARC DAC can accept 44 to 192 on the coax input. Based on your mxn10 manual…Digital Coax and Optical outputs support a maximum of 192kHz 32bit, up to DSD64 Other options - they have a few Denafrips Pontus DACs. These are R2R DACs. Honestly I would pick ARC. |
My new subs came in the other day. Had to rewire everything up. Put in some temporary speaker wire, as my current ones will not work. Moved some power cables around. Spent the entire day listening to music to get the subs dialed in. Used all my sources, listened on my streamer for around 4 hours. My system had been on and running (usually keep it all powered off when not in use) for around 10 hours total, at moderate volume 75db. Weirdly, the center image was there the entire time. Some songs were holographic, and 3d. I was kind of blown away by how good it was sounding. Never has my setup sounded this good. Was it the new subs? Was it the new cables? Was it moving all the power cables around? Was it that everything was fully warmed up? Was I paying attention too much? |
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