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

Hey @mahgister  Well I have 6 more pieces from GIK Acoustics arriving in the next couple of weeks, so my room treatment, except for the ceiling, will be complete.  I really do like the Mytek.  I was really only asking for opinions of a DAC to listen to that others might feel was worth the delta.  I also have a room full of gear I need to get rid of so with a little effort I could even make it a low cost transaction for me.

I already have a Topping DAC I don't listen to except in emergencies.

The one feature that would be nice to have is built-in Ethernet/Roon endpoint.  This would be mostly a convenience and simplifying action, letting me get rid of 1 more piece of gear in my stack. 

I know that you know for your self what you need to do for sure...You dont need me or anyone for that...

I only expressed my opinion mainly for others to read...

I apologize if my post seems unwanted advice coming from an obsessed mind like me...

I enjoy your posts and threads...

I wish you the best eternally...

P.S. my dac is a so low cost one and so good it is a pity the designer do no sell them in Ebay anymore i think...

I paid it peanuts at time.... It is a NOS battery dac, tds 1543 based dac, call SPS..

I pay it 20 bucks new on a miraculous ebay bid...

I dont claim that this dac is better than costly one, i claim that he is good enough if we solve mechanical,electrical and acoustical control problem..

I cannot even detect any limitation from it in my system and room...

And remember that my speakers/romm exceed inS.Q. any of my 7 headphones which i will never used again...

http://audio.starting-point-systems.com/

To give you an example, I'm intrigued a lot by the Mytek Manhattan II but I've never heard it.  If it's somewhat better sounding, the network interface would make it a worthwhile investment for me.

Keep your money....

It is my advice...

but if happiness means expanse for a dac buy it, life is too short...

My best to you...

or maybe a used Manhattan ll will not only sound better, but will hold it's value for a few years as prices for everything increases...