Manhattan II vs NAD C 389
The C 389's output impedance is 2.2Ω against the Manhattan II's 0Ω and its weight 8.7 kg (19 lbs) against 8 kg (18 lbs). Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
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DigitalDACsHeadphone AmplifiersPhono Pre-AmpsDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,894
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About the Manhattan II
The Mytek Manhattan DAC II is a high-end DAC, analog preamplifier, streaming DAC, and headphone amplifier. It supports PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz, DXD, MQA, and native DSD up to DSD256, with a specified dynamic range of 130dB. Digital inputs include USB 2.0, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, Toslink, and SDIF3, while analog inputs can be configured for optional phono operation. Its reference high-current headphone amplifier provides up to 6W with a 0-ohm output impedance. Optional network and phono cards add streaming and vinyl playback functionality, respectively. The unit also includes balanced and unbalanced analog outputs and word-clock connectivity.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Sabre 9038
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Impedance
- 0Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB, AES/EBU, SPDIF, TosLink
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA
- Digital Outputs
- Balanced XLR, Unbalanced RCA
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 432 × 50 × 267 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 8 kg (18 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions