If it works in your situation do a 30 day home trial of the Benchmark LA4 preamp ($2500) and hook up the Mytek or DAC3B to it. This made my DAC3B sound better than with other preamps and direct to amp. The DAC3B is about $1700 and does not have volume control (which is a great thing in my books).
I will be getting a new Matrix Mini-i 3 Pro ($750) on Thursday for a second system. I have a feeling connecting it into my HPA4 (same as the LA4) will sound the same as the DAC3B (same as the HGC minus volume).
Everything I put onto the HPA4/LA4 sounds better, DAC, SACD, and tuners. Next up is a "cheap" DAC.
I will be getting a new Matrix Mini-i 3 Pro ($750) on Thursday for a second system. I have a feeling connecting it into my HPA4 (same as the LA4) will sound the same as the DAC3B (same as the HGC minus volume).
Everything I put onto the HPA4/LA4 sounds better, DAC, SACD, and tuners. Next up is a "cheap" DAC.