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March 13, 2019, 07:49 AM #301Senior Member
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Re: Brinkmann Nyquist DAC - technical jewel with marvelous sound
wonderful piece of gear. when brinkmann update the digital module to include a fiber input and my audio slush fund recovers, i might have to be in on the nyquist.
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March 13, 2019, 01:23 PM #302Senior Member
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Re: Brinkmann Nyquist DAC - technical jewel with marvelous sound
Indeed, at least I’m enjoying it.
Originally Posted by aKnyght
I just wonder what you mean with fiber input, as it has both an Ethernet/ RJ45 and Toslink inputs?
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Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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March 13, 2019, 02:16 PM #303Senior Member
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Re: Brinkmann Nyquist DAC - technical jewel with marvelous sound
either an SFP fiber input like lumin is using on their x-1 or an SC fiber input like MSB is using in one of their modules (although, they seem to have a proprietary implementation). Originally Posted by Kuoppis
the benefit of this input type is that it provides "optical isolation". as i understand it, all the accumulated upstream electrical noise is eliminated at the point the electrical signal is converted into an optical signal which can carry only the 0s and 1s. analogous to galvanic isolation only better (perfect?).
see the gigafoil thread where a number of AS members seem to gain a significant benefit from this optical-isolation device placed just before a usb dac. however, those with a dac having a fiber input get this benefit directly.
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March 13, 2019, 02:21 PM #304Senior Member
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Re: Brinkmann Nyquist DAC - technical jewel with marvelous sound
I’m aware of that thread and discussion, and I do have an Aqvox SE Switch in front of the Nyquist.
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Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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May 2, 2019, 08:38 AM #305Junior Member
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Re: Brinkmann Nyquist DAC - technical jewel with marvelous sound
I've installed optical isolation upstream of my server/renderer pair (Antipodes CX/EX) (see link: https://www.audiostream.com/content/...etworked-audio) and it made a small but noticeable difference. I'm feeding my Nyquist MkII with a Cardas Hi-Speed USB cable that was an improvement over the stock cable that came with it. I've found the USB cable sounds better than using a Cat7 shielded ethernet cable going into the Nyquist. I also installed a Cardas ethernet cable from the optical isolation to the server and also between server and renderer and that made a bigger difference.
Bottom line, the optical isolation seemed to make a small improvement. YMMV but it's a fairly small $$ investment and easily purchased via Amazon. Better USB and ethernet cables seemed to make more of a difference but both are a more substantial $$ investment.Main system: Antipodes CX/EX running Roon+Tidal -> Brinkmann Nyquist—>ARC 40th Anniversary Ref Pre—> Bryston 28B monos—>KEF Blades + 2xREL 212SE subs. Also Bryston BDA-3 for A/V. All cabling is Cardas Clear/Clear Beyond; Shunyata Triton V3 plus Sigma, Alpha and Delta NR power cords; Solid Tech Hybrid racks. Acoustics by GIK & Acoustic Sciences Corp. Six dedicated 20A mains with Shunyata receptacles.
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May 2, 2019, 11:48 AM #306Senior Member
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Re: Brinkmann Nyquist DAC - technical jewel with marvelous sound
The AQ Diamond RJ45 Ethernet cable made a huge difference. But there is a price of admission.
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Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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December 15, 2019, 10:15 PM #307Senior Member
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Re: Brinkmann Nyquist DAC - technical jewel with marvelous sound
Brinkmann Nyquist MK II, plus Marconi and Edison in January TAS
Really is a nice piece, MK II blends and works beautifully on the digital side - highly recommended for consideration
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Source Digital: Aurender N10 | Brinkmann Nyquist MK II
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Power and Isolation: Audio-Ultra Home & Room Power Foundation Performance Package with StromTank S1000 | HRS
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December 15, 2019, 10:24 PM #308Senior Member
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Re: Brinkmann Nyquist DAC - technical jewel with marvelous sound
As I have understood, both Marconi and Edison have been re-designed quite a bit for their mk2 versions.
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Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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May 1, 2021, 05:27 AM #309Senior Member
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Re: Brinkmann Nyquist DAC - technical jewel with marvelous sound
A further review in Mono & Stereo.
https://www.monoandstereo.com/2019/0...streaming.html
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Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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September 1, 2021, 03:52 PM #310Senior Member
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Re: Brinkmann Nyquist DAC - technical jewel with marvelous sound
Thanks for sharing. I’m looking at the Vega G2.1, used Nyquist if I can find at the right price or possibly the top Holo. Originally Posted by Kuoppis
System:
Vandersteen Quatro CT
Ayre AX5/20
The Memory Player with built in DAC and headphone amp built in on order
AQ Niagara 1000 power device
Audioquest William Tell bi wire speaker cable
Wireworld 8 optical cable into the Empirical Audio Synchro Mesh from the TV and Blueray to reclock
Wireworld Platnium 8 ethernet cables into the EMO 70e ethernet filter into The Memory Player from Eero mesh router
All routers, cable box and synchro mesh powered by the Wyred4sound LPS box with separate supplies for each
Audioquest power outlets and four dedicated power lines in the room
ZMF Ori headphones with the Audioarts 15' Pono balanced cable for the QX5/20
Empire Ears Phantom CIEM's
Rhapsodio 2.98 mk2 gold plated silver cable for Phantom
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September 1, 2021, 09:13 PM #311Senior Member
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Re: Brinkmann Nyquist DAC - technical jewel with marvelous sound
Good luck for your search, three great products to choose from. Originally Posted by Ctsooner
Which Holo is their top model?
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Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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September 1, 2021, 09:45 PM #312Senior Member
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Re: Brinkmann Nyquist DAC - technical jewel with marvelous sound
The May KTE, great DAC.
Main - JVC QL-Y7/Denon DL-301 Mk II, Gold Note PH-10, Jays CDT3 Mk3 , Auralic Aries G2.2, Holo May KTE, Supratek Cabernet, Kinki Studio EX-B7 monoblocks, Verity Audio Otello, (2) Rythmik F12SE, Audio Envy IC, SC & PC's, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Inakustik USB and I2S, (2) Puritan Audio Labs PSM-156 with Groundmaster City, Timbernation rack
Family Room - Oppo UDP-203, Auralic Aries, Aqua La Voce S3, Kinki Studio EX-M1+, Nola KO, (2) Rythmik F-12G, Wireworld SC & IC's, Neotech PC's, SurgeX SA-1810
Greenville, SC- Jays CDT2 Mk 3, Auralic Aries G1, Holo Spring 3 KTE, Supratek Chardonnay, Odyssey Audio Kismet Reference, Rosso Fiorentino Volterra 2, (2) RSL Speedwoofers, iFi Audio Power Station, Wireworld IC's, Inakustik USB and I2s, Triode Wire Lab SC, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Furutech NCF Clear Line, Timbernation rack.
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September 2, 2021, 06:49 AM #313Senior Member
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Re: Brinkmann Nyquist DAC - technical jewel with marvelous sound
Has anyone had a chance to compare the Brinkmann Nyquist MK2 to Aries Cerat dac's such as Helene or Kassandra ref. MK2 ?
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September 3, 2021, 10:34 AM #314Senior Member
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Re: Brinkmann Nyquist DAC - technical jewel with marvelous sound
Now told to look at MBL Discrete and the top Aqua. Hmmm. Where does it stop lol.
System:
Vandersteen Quatro CT
Ayre AX5/20
The Memory Player with built in DAC and headphone amp built in on order
AQ Niagara 1000 power device
Audioquest William Tell bi wire speaker cable
Wireworld 8 optical cable into the Empirical Audio Synchro Mesh from the TV and Blueray to reclock
Wireworld Platnium 8 ethernet cables into the EMO 70e ethernet filter into The Memory Player from Eero mesh router
All routers, cable box and synchro mesh powered by the Wyred4sound LPS box with separate supplies for each
Audioquest power outlets and four dedicated power lines in the room
ZMF Ori headphones with the Audioarts 15' Pono balanced cable for the QX5/20
Empire Ears Phantom CIEM's
Rhapsodio 2.98 mk2 gold plated silver cable for Phantom
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September 24, 2021, 10:37 AM #315Senior Member
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Re: Brinkmann Nyquist DAC - technical jewel with marvelous sound
Well..... down to MS. discrete, Bartók, Meitner MA3 and Brinkman. Nyquist mk2. They are all similar cost when I buy used for Brinkman s others. Meitner is by far least expensive. Wish I could audition more. I liked the Select I heard at Mikes years ago. Loved the mK1 Nyquist Heard Bartók two years ago and was impressed.
Each dealer I speak with seems to try and sell MA3 or MSB or Bartók over Nyquist. That includes a 2 dealers who sell both. Cant afford to make a mistake here. Cost matters a ton for me too, so there’s that. I won’t go listen at a dealer if I’m not buying there. Hmmm m. LolSystem:
Vandersteen Quatro CT
Ayre AX5/20
The Memory Player with built in DAC and headphone amp built in on order
AQ Niagara 1000 power device
Audioquest William Tell bi wire speaker cable
Wireworld 8 optical cable into the Empirical Audio Synchro Mesh from the TV and Blueray to reclock
Wireworld Platnium 8 ethernet cables into the EMO 70e ethernet filter into The Memory Player from Eero mesh router
All routers, cable box and synchro mesh powered by the Wyred4sound LPS box with separate supplies for each
Audioquest power outlets and four dedicated power lines in the room
ZMF Ori headphones with the Audioarts 15' Pono balanced cable for the QX5/20
Empire Ears Phantom CIEM's
Rhapsodio 2.98 mk2 gold plated silver cable for Phantom
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Well, I want to share an experience about possible break-in... I have my k03-xd for about 1 year now and recently got into playing a lot of CDs (incl. SACD) which I might have done about 50 times...
My experience with the K-03XD