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Mytek Audio MANHATTAN II Digital Analog Converter (DAC) + Streaming MYTEK MANHATTAN II DAC/Streamer/Preamp INCLUDES MYTEK STREAMER CARD MANHATTAN DAC II FEATURES: World’s highest performance 130dB Sabre 9038 DAC chipset. 32 bit integer Class 2 USB2 driverless audio interface World class transparent analog preamp attenuators Roon Ready optional network card MQA ® hardware decoder Improved optional phono preamplifier card New, easy to navigate menu system The Manhattan II DAC design uses the same chassis, same power supply, and front panel circuits as the original Manhattan. It uses a complet
Compared with buying a new DAC/preamp at this level, A$4,900 feels fair-to-good rather than cheap. New pricing for the Manhattan II sat around A$9,500+ for the base unit in some markets, and used examples have shown up around A$3,800–A$5,000 depending on condition and options, so this listing is close to the middle of the used market rather than an outlier bargain.
What makes it worth a look is that this is a genuinely serious all-in-one: a reference-grade DAC, preamp, and headphone amp with a deep input set, strong measured performance claims, and enough drive to anchor a high-end digital front end. The upside is best if it’s a clean, complete unit with original packaging and any optional cards; at this price, I’d mainly want proof it’s fully functional, because the value here is in getting a top-tier Mytek without paying flagship-new money.
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Mytek Audio traces its roots to 1992, when founder and chief designer Michal Jurewicz established the company in New York City. Jurewicz drew from two decades in Manhattan's elite recording studios, where he honed his expertise during the shift from analog to digital audio, even contributing to Sony's SACD project with the DSD Studio Master Recorder. Though headquartered in New York, much of Mytek's manufacturing occurs in Poland under rigorous supervision, blending American innovation with European precision.
The brand specializes in high-performance digital audio converters and integrated solutions, particularly renowned for its DACs like the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Liberty series, often bundled with headphone amplifiers, streamers, and Roon-ready platforms. These products emphasize studio-grade accuracy, supporting advanced formats such as DSD and delivering reference-level playback purity without venturing into amplifiers, speakers, or analog sources like turntables.
Mytek occupies a niche in the high-end hi-fi market, esteemed among audiophiles and professionals for unerring reliability, black backgrounds, and superior resolution that rivals top competitors. Its pro-audio heritage ensures robust, timeless performance, positioning it as a confident choice for discerning buyers seeking musical truth over hype.
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