The Mimik II is a relatively old design and you are certain to be able to find an outboard DAC that improves on the inboard one. The Numerik is contemporary and upscale so even a Linn dealer would have suggested it as an upgrade at the time of first purchase.
Maybe someone here will be able to tell you if the Numerik is competitive with modern DACs at $650. For myself, I would want to try an Apogee Mini-DAC (and a good cable 1.5 meters long).
But hey, upgrading is such a hassle. If you like your Mimik's sound, why not just enjoy it for a while?
Maybe someone here will be able to tell you if the Numerik is competitive with modern DACs at $650. For myself, I would want to try an Apogee Mini-DAC (and a good cable 1.5 meters long).
But hey, upgrading is such a hassle. If you like your Mimik's sound, why not just enjoy it for a while?