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Lampizator vs. Mytek Manhattan II

I was about to pull the trigger on a DAC upgrade to the Lampizator Big 7, but a review of the Mytek Manhattan II in Stereophile caught my eye.

Mytek is 1/2 the price and includes MQA.....Herb Reichert rated it an A+. 

I use an Acoustic Plan transport, Shindo Giscours preamp, and 8 watt 300B mono amps.

Has anyone had great success using the Mytek Manhattan II as a DAC, with tube components?

Thanks for the advice.

Labpro
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labpro OP
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Thank you for the excellent feedback.

I am in touch with Michal from Mytek and plan to do a demo.

Cleopatra52, are you referring to the Roon WiFi card, when you recommend the Ethernet bridge?

Thank you,

Labpro
olesno
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The Manhattan II does not handle WiFi.  The optional network card accepts hardwired network connection.  I use it to stream Tidal via Roon.  The Manhattan II is excellent and I second "cleopatra52"
tdimler
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I'll register another vote for the Manhattan II.  I have one as as a DAC and Pre.  Can't imagine anyone not liking the sound.  Used the Manhattan I for a couple years and upgraded to the II.  
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jriggy
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Y’all really think the Manhattan II can beat the Lampi B7 or say the Golden Atlantic? Not coming from a place of knowing, just wondering...

I love the featur set of this DAC, have read the reviews but still wonder what its sound signature is. House sound for Mytek anything like Lampi? 

Also, for price, might want to look at the Mojo Audio Mystique V3. 

I wonder if the soundstage size of the Manhattan II can match the Mystique. 
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