Mytek Manhattan DAC
 

Interesting DAC, I would like to listen.

Mytek Manhattan DAC review | DAR

Looks cool.

"retro-fitted space-age vibe without sounding clinical"

Almost "Parliament-Funkadelic"

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After about a year's worth of reading (here, reviews, etc.) think have narrowed my considerations for a "1-box" solution for a DAP/preamp down to the Manhattan II. Seems to cover all bases in that it will do about everything digital as well as having a couple of analog inputs (phono & tuner for me). About 3x what I started out thinking I wanted to spend, but it takes care of everything I can imagine I would need, including MQA, should it become a requirement (either because they pay-off enough folks to make it the defacto standard or because it truly is the best sound - perhaps both?).
https://mytekdigital.com/hifi/products/manhattan-2/
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