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Anyone using a Mytek Brooklyn or Manhattan (I or II) DAC as a preamplifier?

Anyone have any experience with the Mytek DAC's preamp direct to a power amplifier? Any good? Great? 

I'm considering going with a Mytek Brooklyn direct to either a McIntosh MC275, Pass Labs XA60.8m or X250.8, or Parasound JC-1. I'd need to stick with this setup for a year until sufficient funds are available for a preamp, so want to make sure it's enjoyable and a marked step-up from my current Rega Brio + Parasound zDac combination.

Thanks!Ken
keoliphant
erik_squires
16,041 posts
 
I have the Brooklyn. Marvelous.
keoliphant OP
86 posts
 
Thanks Erik - have you tried it direct to a power amp or connecting to an integrated or dedicated preamp?
erik_squires
16,041 posts
 
Direct to my Class D monoblocks.

I usually listen via a Parasound P7 because of the ht. Otherwise I would run the Mytek direct. It is a better pre.

Best,

Erik
tdimler
132 posts
 
I am driving a Jeff Rowland 625 directly with a Mytek Manhattan to great effect via the analog volume control.  Manhattan II is said to have a superior volume control.  I think Mytek would pair great with a Pass amp.
keoliphant OP
86 posts
 
Excellent info Erik & tdimler. I'll report if I pull the trigger.
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