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Mytek Manhattan II as preamp

Is anyone using their Manhattan II Dac as a preamp and is it better than a really good preamp with great Dac? I currently have an Ayre K5xeMP preamp to my Mark Levinson amp but have a Mytek Manhattan II on the way and curious if straight Dac to amp will sound as good or better than Dac to pre to amp. Is the Manhattan II analog volume control that good? 
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erik_squires
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:)

See?? :)

Best,

Erik
erik_squires
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I have a Mytek Brooklyn....

I think it will sound different, in large part due to the Ayre diamond output stage.  Also, and I'm not sure it's the same issue, I've had the Mytek shoot up to 11 upon static shock, so I would never again run it straight into the amps.

I will say that any loss of transparency varies a great deal on the pre. I would not in this case say you will find it better or not, but I do think you'll find it revealing of how the Ayre sounds. :) 

Please try it and let US know instead.

Best,

Erik
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