MyTek BROOKLYN BRIDGE II ROON CORE Quick start guide

Startup Guide + Users`s Manual

ROON CORESTREAMER Hi-END DAC PREAMP

BROOKLYN BRIDGE II

Ver. 2023-12-12

ROON CORE

HEADPH AMP

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Owner's Manual ver. 2023-12-12

BBII software ver. 1.0.x

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TABLE OF CONTENT

STARTUP GUIDE

1. Introduction.................................................................................5

Introduction to Mytek Brooklyn Bridge II Roon Core

2. Contents of the Package...............................................................6

List of items included in the package

Device Installation...........................................................................6

Basic setup of your Brooklyn Bridge II streamer, including how to power and connect it to your

speakers

3. Initial Setup and Conguration....................................................8

Initial steps of turning on the streamer for the rst time and connecting it to your local network

4. Using Brooklyn Bridge II (BBII) with external Roon Core.......10

Setting up BBII with an existing external Roon Core as a Roon Endpoint

5. Roon Account and Code Redemption..........................................12

Setting up your Roon account and redeeming the included voucher and the one-year compli-

mentary subscription

6. Roon App Installation and Setup................................................13

Detailed instructions on how to download, install, and congure the Roon app on your device

7. Connecting the Brooklyn Bridge II to the Roon App....................16

Linking the Roon app with the Brooklyn Bridge II

9. Using Brooklyn Bridge II with external DAC(s)...........................18

10. Roon introduction and usage guide...........................................21

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TABLE OF CONTENT

USER’S MANUAL

1. Device Main Features and Technical Specication......................22

2. Main Menu Walkthrough.............................................................24

A tour of the BBII main menu, along with a discussion of all settings and features. In this section,

among other things, you can learn how to adjust the device’s parameters to your personal prefe-

rences, as well as how to use the BBII for these main fucntionality groups: 1) Streaming and local

playback with Roon 2) Streaming, podcast with Bluetooth 3) Using the analog and digital preamp

, DAC and headphone amp [4) Streaming with Upnp in the future software release]

3. Streaming music from other streaming services without using Roon

(work in progress, soon to be released)........................................37

A few words about our current priority in developing the functionality of the Brooklyn Bridge II –

enabling direct music streaming from streaming services without the necessity of using Roon.

4. Adding your private music library to BBII..................................37

A guide on how to listen to your digitized private music collection on the BBII.

5. Backup........................................................................................52

Backing up BBII settings and storage to prevent data loss

6. Data migration from previous Roon Core...................................57

Transferring playlists and other Roon settings from a previous Roon Core.

7. Factory reset and data removal..................................................63

Partially resetting the device for troubleshooting purposes, or complete reset to „as new” default

settings.

8. MQA (tm)- Master Quality Authenticated.....................................66

Documented with a certicate, the support for one of the better codecs, which conrms studio-

-quality recording.

9. Warranty....................................................................................66

Mytek’s warranty policy

Startup Guide 5

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Mytek Brooklyn Bridge II Roon Core, a revolutionary digital audio streamer that

combines cutting-edge technology and exceptional sound quality. We are proud to introduce a

product that elevates your audio experience to new heights, delivering pristine sound quality and

setting a new standard for digital-to-analog conversion.

At Mytek, we understand that music is an essential part of your life, and we are committed to

delivering a product that allows you to enjoy it to the fullest. The Mytek Brooklyn Bridge Roon

Core is the result of our passion for audio and our commitment to delivering the highest-quality

audio experience.

The Mytek Brooklyn Bridge II Roon Core features a powerful state-of-the-art DAC (digital-to-

analog converter) that sets a new standard for digital-to-analog conversion, delivering exceptional

sound quality that rivals even more expensive converters.

The Mytek Brooklyn Bridge II Roon Core is designed to deliver pristine sound quality, with a focus

on detail, precision, and accuracy. Our team of engineers has worked tirelessly to develop a digital

audio streamer that exceeds the expectations of even the most discerning audiophiles.

Running on the latest Roon OS engine and Mytek OS, the Brooklyn Bridge II Streamer is the most

technologically advanced and best-sounding high-resolution music streamer available today. And

with its upgradeable design, it will continue to provide the ultimate audio experience for years to

come.

Enjoy the new Brooklyn Bridge II Roon Core!

The Mytek Audio Team

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2. Contents of the package

• The Mytek Brooklyn Bridge II Roon Core ( BB II )

• Power Cord

• 2 Wi antennas

• USB 2.0 cable

• Quick Startup Guide

• 2-months free Roon subscribtion code with possibility of another 1-year extension

• Customer will receive 1-year free subscribtion code via email upon completing the product

warranty registration at www.mytek.audio/support and emailing a request to support@mytek.

audio

Infrared Apple Remote is optional and can be purchased as separate accessory from Mytek or from

any third party.

3. Device Installation

3.1. Power the device using the provided power cable.

3.2. Afx the two Wi-Fi antennas to the device. The sequence of attachment is non-specic.

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3.3. Connect your speakers to the Brooklyn Bridge II, choosing from the available outputs suit-

able for your speaker system:

a. Line Audio Output, use two cinch cables: one for the left channel and another for the

right channel.

b. Balanced Audio Output, employ two XLR cables: one for the left channel and another

for the right channel.

To achieve the best system performance, we recommend the exclusive use of high-quality cables

from Mytek Audio. This ensures the listening experience as intended by our designers. Inquire

with your retailer for further details. Or buy directly on mytek.audio

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4. Initial Setup and Conguration

4.1. Press and hold the volume button until a clicking sound is heard. Following the click, wait

for the device to initialize until the main menu is displayed on the screen.

4.2. Connect the Brooklyn Bridge II to your local network:

a. For a wired connection, directly connect the streamer to your router with an Ethernet

cable.

Startup Guide 9

b. For a wireless connection:

• Navigate to the ‘Settings’ icon located in the top right corner of the screen.

• Select the ‘Network’ option and locate your Wi-Fi network’s name.

• Enter your Wi-Fi password using the on-screen virtual keyboard.

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• A ‘Connected’ status should appear under the selected Wi-Fi network upon success-

ful connection.

Now you can go back to Brooklyn Bridge’s II main menu and move on to Roon account congu-

ration.

5. Using BB II with external Roon Core

If you are already familiar with the Roon service and have an ecosystem based on Roon Core, you

can connect the Brooklyn Bridge II as one of the endpoints to your existing Core. To do this, follow

the instructions below:

5.1. Setting up Brooklyn Bridge II as a external Roon Core

• Navigate to the ‘Settings’ icon located in the top right corner of the screen.

• Select the ‘Preferences’ option and had down to Roon Core option, then select it

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• In Roon Core settings choose External Roon Core

5.2. Adding Brooklyn Bridge II as endpoint in Roon App.

• Perform the exact steps as in paragraph 8. If you have enabled Brooklyn Bridge II

in extensions and audio settings then BBII should appear in your endpoint devices.

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6. Account creation and code redemption

6.1. Visit the Roon account creation page at [https://account.roon.app/en/coupon]. Oe scan a

QR code below:

6.2. Enter the voucher code provided in your package.

6.3. Sign in to your existing Roon account or sign up for a new one by providing the required

credentials.

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6.4. Redeem your 2-moths free subscribtion and conrm.

After completing the steps mentioned above, you will receive a 2-month subscription to use the

Roon service. To extend it by another 1-year of free subscription, you need to register your prod-

uct using the Warranty Registration Form on the www.mytek.audio (under the ‘Support’ tab).

After submitting the form along with the proof of purchase, an email will be sent to the address,

provided during registration, containing a code for a one-year free subscription to Roon.

https://mytek.audio/warranty-registration

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Next, you need to log in and congure the Roon app. The following steps were performed using

the Roon Remote app on an iPhone. The conguration process is very similar for other devices,

but keep in mind that it may not be identical in every aspect.

7.2. Launch the Roon app. During the initial startup, grant the app necessary permissions for

notications and local network access for full functionality.

7.3. Select your Brooklyn Bridge II Roon Core from the list of available devices. It should appear

as ‘mytek-brooklyn’.

7. Roon App Installation and Setup

7.1. Download the Roon app for desktop or Roon Remote for mobile device from the ofcial web-

site: [https://roon.app/en/downloads]. Or scan a QR code below:

Startup Guide 15

7.4. If an update is required for the Roon Core, you will be prompted with an ‘update now’ no-

tication. Proceed with the update and await its completion.

7.5. Log into your Roon account using a valid license. Upon successful login, you may encounter

a screen inviting you to add music to your library from your personal cloud storage. This step

is optional and can be skipped if not desired.

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For detailed guide how to setup your own music library head to the USER’S MANUAL

part of this guide and navigate to paragraph 4 on page 37.

7.6. Next, connect to your preferred streaming service, such as Tidal. Click the ‘Get started’

button which will redirect you to the Tidal login page. Enter your Tidal credentials to link the

service to your Roon account.

With the Roon app now set up on your device and the streaming service connected, the nal step

is to link the app with your Brooklyn Bridge II streamer.

8. Connect the Brooklyn Bridge II to the Roon App

8.1. Access the app’s menu on the top left corner of the screen and choose the ‘Settings’ option.

Startup Guide 17

8.2. Navigate to ‘Extensions’ and ensure it indicates ‘Extension ready’ or proceed with the ‘En-

able’ option if necessary.

8.3. In the ‘Audio’ menu, locate Mytek Brooklyn Bridge II device from Roon Ready section and

select ‘Enable’.

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8.4. Select the correct audio output using the ‘Select an audio zone’ option at the bottom of the

screen.

Now you can listen music through Brooklyn Bridge II streamer using your favourite streaming

service. If you want to listen your own music from your personal library you should move on to

the page 22.

9. Using Brooklyn Bridge II with external DAC(s)

Our device is equipped with what we believe to be some of the best DACs (Digital-to-Analog Con-

verters) available on the market. However, if for any reason you wish to use your previous DAC,

or if you’re interested in comparing both devices, such an option is also possible in this streamer.

Below is a guide outlining the steps to stream music from Brooklyn Bridge using an external dig-

ital-to-analog converter. In addition several more (up to 6) can be connected to BBII Roon Core

via network as Roon Ready End Points. This feature allows to play the same music stream to all

DACs for A/B/C comparisons or different streams for multiroom operation.

9.1. Connect external DAC using USB cable and plug it into Brooklyn Bridge’s USB 3.0 port.

Make sure that both devices are turned on. There are 2 USB ports to which up to two DAcs can

be connected.

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To stream music from the BBII using an external DAC, Brooklyn Bridge must be set in the default

‘built-in Roon Core’ mode. If you previously switched the function to External Roon Core, you will

need to revert to the previous mode using the instructions in paragraph 5.

9.2. In Roon head to settings menu and choose ‘audio’ option

9.3. In Audio option slide down until you see your external DAC, click on ‘enable’. You can also

name it if you want.

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9.4. Select your DAC as your endpoint device.

Now, your music will be streamed through the Brooklyn Bridge II and transmitted to your speak-

ers via an external DAC.

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