@Michael_Mowery thanks for your reply. It seems I am not the expert you are.
I do not understand why you want me to pick a wireless transporter? Where for the same amount of money I could buy a top class new DAC? What are @Kris_K@BoyZonderman and @Michael_Mowery using with Nucleus?
If Roon team is unable to get drivers updated, i would be considering either a:
The driver will not be updated. I can guarantee you that regardless of what support says. Itâs just the nature of tech business and âcostâ of old devices.
I wasnât able to sell my Mytek for a decent price, so I bought Allo Digione Signature as a transport with a coax out to Mytek but this means I have an extra box and two extra power supplies that I didnât want to have.
The choices you list are both great and depends on what other features you need.
For me the ethernet streaming is one I would prioritize (in addition to in my case balanced out, optical+coax+usb in, 110-240v power input, and a remote with source selection), and I also want Dirac so I would buy now the miniDSP SHD (https://www.minidsp.com/products/streaming-hd-series/shd)
@Kris_K thanks for your reply.
Excuse my lack of knowledge but why would i invest in streamer when i have just invested in Roon Nucleus that offers the same steaming features? If I read you well, the benefits would be that I can keep the Mytek DAC? Yet both of your recommendation (which look awesome) cost around USD 1000. Should I simply get a new DAC for USD 1000?
The only features I need are:
Basic DAC feature at 24 bit, DSD & possibly MQA (for what its worth)
Hi, I should have explained more. I was saying that if I could start from the beginning (or sell for a reasonable price my Mytek192 and the Allo streamer that I already have) I would buy one of the two. Both of the recommendations have inside the single âboxâ a DAC, a Roon compatible streamer, headphone amp and a preamp, so I could get rid of some of my box clutter that annoys me. Streamer is good if you decide to put the Nucleus in another room for whatever reason.
For your requirements, assuming you want volume control on the DAC, there is zero reason to pay more than for Topping DX3 Pro v2. And of course sell the Mytek.
Thanks for enlightening me with Topping @Kris_K . They have a d90 coming out soon. Balanced capabilities seem to be a better pair with my YBA integrated amplifier.
as I mentioned earlier the Mytek is a dead end, itâs is by the grace of a very few products that it is supported right now, but with quirks.
The ESS9016 dac inside the mytek, is ancient right now and IMO it would be foolish to throw money at.
the Matrix Element I is Roon compatible (and in the process of being Roon Ready certified) just connect it via Wifi or Ethernet and forget USB and drivers all together. For MQA you could go for the Element M.
for topping info and user experiences, you can go to audiosciencereview.com there is a big thread about the D90 and DX7 pro. biggest difference between those 2 is AKM 4499 and ESS9038 pro dac chips and the DX7 pro has headphone out.
Thanks for all that⌠really valuable. It seems my heart is going towards the D90! answers all my needs and budget! One last question, Topping not being referenced on Roon website, am I sure that the Nucleus will recognize it?
I was merely trying to help you be able to play your old Mytek. The best advice has been given and as you suspected is to upgrade to a newer DAC that will work with your nucleus. Look on Roonâs website for Roon ready and Tested Equipment. https://roonlabs.com/partners
RME ADI-2 FS does not support MQA. But the features list is astounding. Great EQ, old fashioned bass and treble knobs, 5 different DA filters âmakes it quite easy to adjust an album on the fly and correct mastering/SQ issues. Plus a programmable remote.
I really loved that dac playing dsd!