Tax Returns: Nothing, a new DAC or... ?


Hello Audiogoners,

Tax season is upon us and perhaps for the second time ever I have filed my taxes on time.  My choices are:

  • Clear out my credit cards
  • A new DAC

I currently have a Mytek Brooklyn (orignal version) and am thiniking of a DAC which is a Roon endpoint, with a $5,000 budget.  I've never heard the Manhattan, or the Bricasti M5 but they are in my price point and feature set.

I really really like the Mytek Brooklyn .... but do you think in this price range I could find something that would make me pull out my card?

Or do I save my money and prepare for the end of days??

erik_squires

Man, as one who is self-employed, I always owe, not get a ‘return’ on what I have already paid 🙂 I actually prefer it that way, and always have.

Enjoy spending *your* money, hoping to get back a portion already paid.

Alas, the 7’a are sold. I’m very happy with my upgraded Chapman’s but can listen in a different league. Extensive listening to Magico A3 and A5 with Krell to with engaging, satisfying effect. The S5 and S7’s with D’Agostino to hair raising effect. On the other hand, I wept while listening to Rutter’s Requiem through the Vandy Quatro’s. 

Pay off the credit card but if you have any left over, you could consider adding the Uptone Audio JS-2 power supply to your Brooklyn.  I use a Brooklyn Bridge and felt it made a pretty significant improvement.

Thanks for the recomendation, @direwolf336 - I have gone through 2 outboard power supplies and the iFi has been stellar for me.  No better or worse than my previous Astron, but a lot smaller.