Brinkmann Nyquist MKII DAC/Streamer (Demo)

Its delivers an entirely three-dimensional image, and what it can tickle out of the finest nuances is nothing short of sensational.

Brinkmann Nyquist MKII DAC/Streamer (Demo)

Its delivers an entirely three-dimensional image, and what it can tickle out of the finest nuances is nothing short of sensational.

The Brinkmann Nyquist Mk II is a reference-grade streaming DAC engineered to deliver state-of-the-art digital performance without obsolescence. Built around Brinkmann’s unique, user-replaceable digital and DAC modules, Nyquist Mk II supports the latest formats including PCM up to 384 kHz/32-bit, DXD, DSD256 and MQA, ensuring it remains future-proof by design.

Its advanced high-voltage power supply architecture—now expanded to 12 regulators—dramatically lowers jitter and noise, revealing greater resolution while preserving the natural musicality for which Nyquist is renowned. A hybrid output stage with NOS Telefunken tubes adds tonal richness and realism, complemented by custom digital filters tuned for each format. With comprehensive connectivity, Roon support, balanced and single-ended outputs, and a built-in headphone stage, the Nyquist Mk II stands as a true “investment-quality” digital source—exceptional today, and ready for tomorrow.

Original price was: R380,000.00.Current price is: R140,000.00.

Please note: this is a special order item.

Hybrid output stage with NOS Telefunken tubes

A hybrid output stage with NOS Telefunken tubes delivers the resolution and accuracy of a reference DAC with the natural warmth, harmonic richness, and musical realism of classic valve design.

Support for high-resolution formats (PCM 384 kHz/32-bit, DXD, DSD256, MQA)

Guarantees full exploitation of modern high-resolution recordings without compromise.

Ethernet, USB, SPDIF, and Optical inputs

Provides maximum system flexibility and compatibility with both modern streamers and legacy digital sources.

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Some say that perfect music playback is an illusion. Helmut Brinkmann however, leaves nothing to chance as he works on perfecting this illusion, thus making music playback as real as possible.

Brinkmann Audio

Features: digital module upgradable, separate converters for PCM and DSD, remote control Inputs: USB 2.0, SPDIF, AES-EBU, TOSLINK, RJ45 ETHERNET Streaming support: DLNA, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz, vTuner and Roon Formats: MQA™ and PCM up to 384 kHz (DXD), DSD 64, DSD128 via DoP, DSD256 native Gain adjustment: 0…+10 dB Output voltage; maximum 3,5 V eff. Output impedance: 10 ohms Balanced Headphone output: 30-600 Ohms Dimensions (WxHxD): 420 x 95 x 310 mm (with granite base); power supply 120 x 80 x 160 mm Weight: 12 kg; granite base 12 kg; power supply 3.2 kg Review Stereophile

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