Mytek Digital Manhattan DAC User Manual
Mytek Manhattan Digital to Analog Converter – User's Manual
Owner's Manual Ver. 1.3
There are periodic updates to this manual.
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Contents
General
1. Introduction ................................................................................2
2. Package Contents ......................................................................3
3. Brief Description ........................................................................3
4. Quick Start ..................................................................................3
4.1 Front Panel .............................................................................. .4
4.2 Rear Panel ................................................................................5
4.3 Quick Start- Immediate Playback..............................................6
5. Manhattan DAC Driver and Firmware Installation ..................7
5.1 USB 1.1 OSX and Windows driver installation .........................8
5.2 USB 2.0 - OS X driver installation ............................................8
5.3 Mac OSX USB driver uninstallation ..........................................8
5.4 Mac OS X – FireWire driver installation ...................................10
5.5 Windows – USB 2.0 driver installation .....................................11
5.6 Windows - FireWire driver installation ......................................13
5.7 Firmware update Windows and OS X ......................................15
6. Menu Operation
6.1 Input .........................................................................................16
6.2 Upsampling ..............................................................................17
6.3 Filters .......................................................................................17
6.4 Volume Control ........................................................................18
6.5 Volume Trim .............................................................................18
6.6 Function 1 ................................................................................18
6.7 Function 2 ................................................................................18
6.8 Remote ....................................................................................19
6.8.1 The Manhattan Apple Remote Setup ...........................19
6.8.2 The Manhattan RC 5 Remote Setup ............................19
6.8.3 RC 5 Remote Overview ...............................................20
6.8.4 RC 5 Remote Assignments ..........................................20
6.9 Display ....................................................................................20
6.10 Firmware .................................................................................20
6.11 Autoscanning ...........................................................................20
7. User Adjustments .....................................................................21
7.1 Bypass of the capacitors in analog input signal path.................21
7.2 Output level and output level reduction......................................21
7.3 Changing the mains voltage .....................................................21
8. Specifications ............................................................................22
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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the new Mytek Manhattan DAC Headphone Preamplifier, the best
sounding Mytek DAC to date. Pristine sonics and beatiful contemporary industrial design
allows the Manhattan to easily challenge $10,000+ products from other brands. The
Manhattan has been designed as a digital and analog playback preamplifier and audio
hub. It features a high fidelity, high current headphone amplifier with single ended and
balanced outputs designed to drive most demanding high end headphones, analog
remotely controllable volume control, a choice of analog inputs for external sources such
as vinyl and options for internal phono preamplier and SACD DSD optical digital input.
The DAC is capable of converting high resolution PCM audio up to 384 kHz, and DSD
audio (up to 256xDSD on USB2 and FW) , through high-speed USB 2.0, FireWire,
AES/EBU, SPDIF, or TOSLINK. Driverless “plug and play” is provided via USB 1.1 port (for
PCM audio up to 96 kHz).
2. Package Contents
• Manhattan DAC
• USB 2.0 Cable
• FireWire Cable
• Apple remote
• Spiked Feet
• Rubber Feet
• Power cord
3. Brief Description
• Dynamic Range: 130dB (32 bit ESS Sabre chipset in 8 mono to 2 double balanced
stereo config.)
• Native 32bit PCM up to 384k, DXD, DXD32, DSD, DSD128, DSD256 (11.2 MHz)
• Digital inputs: AES/EBU, S/PDIF, Toslink, SDIF DSD
• Word Clock: IN/OUT for ext clock, and to stack up more units for surround playback
• Analog inputs: XLR , RCA 1 , RCA 2
• Analog outputs: XLR , RCA
• FireWire400/800, USB 2.0, USB 1.1 computer interface
• Femto Clock Technology - jitter below 1ps (1/1000 000 000 000 of a sec)
• Internal Hardware Upsampling to DSD256: Any digital signal can be upsampled to
DSD256 for superior DAC chipset performance
• Internal PCM Hardware Upsampling: 16bit 44.1k etc. can be optionally upsampled
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prior to conversion to 192k/24bit
• Choice of Transparent Analog or Digital stepped volume control with "Bypass"
option for the purest signal path.
• Independent control of Main Outs and Headphones section
• Dual mono design, ultra low distortion headphone amp with single ended or
balanced driver and dedicated headphone gain switch. Optional single ended to
balanced connector is available from Mytek to accomodate specialty balanced
headphones.
4. Quick Start
4.1 Front Panel
1. On / Off Switch. Powers the unit on or off
2. "Goto Menu" button. Press this button to enter the main menu, or to come out of it
3. "Move in the menu" button. Pressing the knob does the same.
4. Function 1 Button. This button is user assignable (via the main menu.)
5. Function 2 Button. A second user programmable switch (also via the main menu.) Default is Mute.
6. Rotary Encoder Knob. This encoder is both a knob and a button. It's primary function is to control the
volume level of both the main outputs and headphones. It also functions as MENU navigation for
configuring playback options. Pressing the knob engages the button function of the encoder.
7. Headphone Output Section: High-Fidelity, high-current headphone amplifier capable of driving the
most demanding heaphones. Top and bottom 1/4 inch jacks are driven independently. The top jack is
in phase, while the bottom jack is out of phase (absolute signal phase can be controlled on the front
panel). Single ended headphones can be just plugged in, while balanced headphones require
2 x 1/4 " to 4 pin XLR adapter which can be ordered from Mytek.
8. LED Display. This is the main display. Volume in dB's is shown on the left and the current sample
rate on the right. It's also used to display the menu selections.
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4.2 Rear Panel
1. Headphone Gain Switch. User should arbitrarily set this switch for an optimum loudness of a
particular headphone type. Some headphones are louder than other, this switch will compensate for
differences.
2. 6-pin FireWire socket for connection to the computer, offering playback up to 192kHz and up to
DSD128 (DSD 128 with Audirvana or Jriver only). Can be used with FireWire 400 > FireWire 800
cable or Firewire 400> 800 > Thunderbolt with Mac Thunderbolt adapter (included)
3. USB 2.0 socket, up to 384KHz/DSD256 capable.
4. USB 1.1 socket for connection to the computer, 96kHz capable
5. Optical Input (Toslink). Consumer digital input that accepts up to 192kHz PCM and DSD DOP
standard via optical S/PDIF. This input can also be used to transmit digital audio into computer via
FW connection.
6. S/PDIF Coaxial Input. Consumer digital input that accepts up to 192kHz sampling rate. This input
can also be used to transmit digital data to computer via FW connection.
7. Wordclock BNC Input and Output. Used for professional clock distribution. 192KHz and DSD
reference clock.
8. AES/EBU Input. Professional digital input that accepts up to 192kHz. Accepts DSD DOP standard
input. This input can also be used to transmit digital data to computer via FW connection.
9. SDIF DSD input – This is Sony standard open DSD input. Can be used with some professional
grade equipment.
10. RCA Stereo Analog Output
11. Balanced XLR Stereo Analog Output
12. RCA Stereo Analog Input
13. RCA Stereo Analog Input
14. Balanced XLR Stereo Analog Input
15. Expansion slot / additional options (SACD transport optical interface can be installed here)
16. Power switch: Linear power supply 115 and 230V AC 50/60 Hz. There is a special Japanese version
of 100V/230V available through distributor in Japan.
17. Fuse, 20mm 2 Amp T (slow blow) can be replaced here. There is a spare inside fuse assembly
18. IEC Power socket. Standard 115/230V receptacle. (100V/230V for Japanese Models).
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Quick Start – Immediate Playback:
AES/EBU, SPDIF and Toslink:
Connect the analog outputs to your powered speakers, power amplifier or
preamplifier. Alternatively use headphones. Connect the digital source (CD player)
to the DAC. Power up the player, power amplifier and the Manhattan DAC. Upon
power up, the DAC will default to its default settings hand picked by our team to
produces the optimal sound quality. The unit will also begin scanning active digital
inputs, “SCANNING” is displayed until an active input is detected. Upon detection of
active input the DAC will start accepting audio at this input. Display will show both
volume and received signal sample rate and will begin playing sound which will be
visible on the display audio meter.
Computer with USB1.1:
Connect the analog outputs to your powered speakers, power amplifier or
preamplifier. Alternatively use headphones. Connect the computer (audio source) to
the DAC USB1.1 port with USB cable. Power up the computer, power amplifier and
the Manhattan DAC. Upon power up, the DAC will default to its default settings
hand picked by our team to produces the optimal sound quality. The unit will also
begin scanning active digital inputs, “SCANNING” is displayed until an active input
is detected. In Windows System or Mac Preferences select “Manhattan DAC” as
digital audio output. Play audio in the computer software of your choice. Upon
detection of active USB1.1 input DAC will start accepting audio at this input. Display
will show both volume and received signal sample rate and will begin playing sound
which will be visible on the display audio meter.
“Breaking-in” the DAC for best sound quality: This unit, similarly to other hi-fi
equipment will benefit from “breaking-in”, when the music is played for extended
period of time (even few days), before it achieves its ultimate sound quality. “Breakin” typically reduces distortion caused by “too new” capacitors and other electronic
components and will sound smooth and “velvety” afterwards.
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5. Manhattan DAC Driver and Firmware Installation
5.1 USB 1.1 OSX and Windows installation
1. Connect the Analog Outputs to your powered speakers / amplifier. Balanced
connections (XLR) are typically for professional audio equipment while unbalanced
connections (RCA) are typically for consumer audio equipment.
2. Connect the unit to your computer using USB 1.1 (rear panel).
3. Turn on both the computer and the converter, then your speakers / amplifier.
4. DAC comes as default set to USB1.1 input. Select Mytek as the default playback
device in your operating system's sound properties. The DAC should now play all
sounds generated by OS or software.
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