John769 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Looks like it's great with DSD but how good is the Brooklyn with PCM? Is it competitive at its price point or is there better value to be had elsewhere for PCM only playback? Link to comment
John769 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 The Brooklyn sounds great with PCM, but IMO, sounds much better at DSD256. Not surprising you would say better with DSD but I was hoping for a more concrete PCM comparison with a few other dacs. Anyhow, seems as if the only way to find out is to audition one. Sorry to drag the discussion away from the riveting subject of MQA Link to comment
John769 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 thanks for the feedback.. good to know. Link to comment
John769 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 A friend who has the Brooklyn and I who own the Manhattan both prefer the analog volume control option in our systems...both of which are set to full gain since we use external preamps. Using Mytek DACs without separate preamp stage may affect the SQ differently. Wouldn't it just be better selecting 'bypass' rather than utilising analogue volume at full gain? (Sorry, I don't own a Brooklyn yet or have the manual, so no idea if there is a bypass or dac only facility) Link to comment
John769 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 strange though that having two analogue volume controls in the signal path sound better than one. Regarding Mytek's volume control implementation, is there a technical explanation as to why this might be the case? Link to comment
John769 Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 A few mentions earlier of hum/ hiss with the phono stage, so wondering if this is common? It's of concern because I intend using the phono stage a lot Does the driver work well using JPLAY/ Server 2012? TIA Link to comment
John769 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 >Now that MQA is implemented, I was hoping the lack of USB HID volume control might be addressed. Yes, this is on the list of future features, but this is a particular challenge as it requires OS<>DAC communication over USB. It will happen at some point, but we can't yet promise when. Best Regards Michal at Mytek Hi Michal Could you please add a 'display completely off' option to your list of future features? (while playing music and while in standby) If you sleep in the same room as you listen to music, then it is rather annoying (and disappointing) to have cover the display with a piece of cardboard at night Thanks! Link to comment
John769 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 +1. My issue exactly! Thanks in advance too! he ho, some designers seem to forget that not everyone listens to music in a separate room from where they sleep. It's understandable at the price point of budget audio GD or Gustard but less so at 2K euros, imo Link to comment
John769 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Maybe this could be combined with an automatic shut down to stand-by. Time based, after so many minutes of silence on all the inputs. In stand-by the Brooklyn consumes now only 2.1 Watt. Marc +1 Link to comment
John769 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 11.1 Watt. A difference of 9 Watts. Not something to get sleepless from, but... Marc Is that with the smps or external? Link to comment
John769 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Just wondering if a good usb to spdif card will better the Brooklyns direct usb (which is reportedly very good)? Anyone compared? Link to comment
John769 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 PF review in: The Mytek Brooklyn DSD DAC - Positive Feedback Link to comment
John769 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 So just looking at the Brooklyn's internals (photo in above-mentioned PF review), there is some kind of XMOS chip. Assume that's for the USB input? Reason I mention it is because someone mentioned earlier in the thread that the Brooklyn's USB was a completely in-house design rather than XMOS or Amanero. Not that it matters in the slightest but interested to know.. Do USB gizmos (Regen etc) improve the Brooklyn's USB at all? Link to comment
John769 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 The MQA development platform runs on XMOS. I'm guessing that's why XMOS is in the Brooklyn. Gotcha, thanks! Link to comment
John769 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 I do hope Mytek release the display off option quickly because I'm seeing some minor retention marks on the display... Not good. Maybe email them in case they don't read it here? So, no one has tried a digital converter (DDC) to the SPDIF input and compared it to the direct USB input? Wondering which sounds better? Will probably buy a DDC regardless, as it will enable connecting two PC's to the DAC rather than one (useful if one PC is specialised for music only and the other does video, multimedia etc). Link to comment
John769 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Did you have it on all the time? Mine now sits on the table, waiting for its treatment; no way to get burnt-in. I do hope that Mytek releases the update before May 20, when I have my next update chance. Marc Maybe I missed an earlier post, but what's wrong with your Brooklyn exactly? Link to comment
John769 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Anyone tried a Regen between their PC and Brooklyn and what voltage are you setting the Regen's p/s at? I guess around 7V? Link to comment
John769 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Good stuff. Did you power all three with the HDPlex at the same time? As a power supply for the Brooklyn, it may be best to use it solely for that purpose. Link to comment
John769 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Hi. Well I prefer the HDPlex 6-9V variable -> regen than a Teradak UV9. Also powering my PC compared to an SMPS, so we differ there. There have been a few positive posts with regards to the HDPlex 100 -> Brooklyn, and I'm hoping it will suffice for several months of saving for a bigger, better linear. Including this review: MUSIC DISCUSSION and Audio, Vinyl, related thoughts.: Equipment updates and a paradigm shift. Mytek Brooklyn, iFi DSD Micro, Chord Hugo, and other stuff. (shame he couldn't spend five minutes comparing with the smps but still) Will get to try out the HDPlex-> Brooklyn soon enough anyway. Also a DDC into its SPDIF input. Would be interested to know the quality of the SPDIF receiver the Brooklyn uses? Link to comment
John769 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 It is sad but my Brooklyn still waiting on his chance.. Yikes, still no luck using it after one whole month? Were you able to install the driver okay? Assume you would have contacted Mytek support as well? Link to comment
John769 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I will soon be trying a Keces linear power supply that a friend of mine has and enjoys, to see what it brings to the table with the Brooklyn and Regen. Nice! Look forward to hearing how you get on with it. I'm quite interested in that Qualia Physic SV but not sure I'd want to take a 520 euros risk on it without reading more comparisons. Also a picture of its internals would be good. Link to comment
John769 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Many thanks, Octavius. Looks very well-made! I think the HDPlex has a similar amp rating at 12V, so I will use it for a while anyway. Link to comment
John769 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Mm I have one notebook where I have Vista, I do not want instal newer os because of notebook is very old. So I gave one my another computer on repair and they will instal New Win also but I am waiting 3 weeks and still waiting unbelievable. Must be frustrating to say the least! Maybe you could find another source, such as record player, tuner, CD player while waiting for the PC Link to comment
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