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August 7, 2017, 02:39 PM
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Re: Musical Paradise MP-D2 AK4490 XMOS BALANCED DAC DSD DOP 384Khz
Anybody else find that the MP-D2 tube sockets to be extremely tight. I've had several occurrences of tubes sparking when removed or inserted. This has resulted in ruining three different tubes. In...
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July 31, 2017, 12:57 PM
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Re: Musical Paradise MP-D2 AK4490 XMOS BALANCED DAC DSD DOP 384Khz
[QUOTE=Mikko;211332]I had a problem with mine not powering up. Sent several emails to MP and never received a reply. I returned it and that was a good lesson learned. Sometimes these Chinese built...
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June 9, 2017, 04:44 PM
Thread: So how old is your "oldest" component?
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Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?
Heathkit W5m monoblocks. circa 1960. They've been modified/rebuilt and sound great.
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April 5, 2017, 12:37 AM
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Re: Musical Paradise MP-D2 AK4490 XMOS BALANCED DAC DSD DOP 384Khz
Mikko,
I'll be following your progress with interest. It's great that someone with knowledge has chosen the MP-2 for extensive modding. I've always thought that the MP-2 with its roomy chassis and... -
April 3, 2017, 07:04 PM
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
Anybody using DSD with their MP-D2?
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March 26, 2017, 01:03 PM
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Re: Musical Paradise MP-D2 AK4490 XMOS BALANCED DAC DSD DOP 384Khz
Here's some threads to peruse.
http://www.audioshark.org/computer-digital-audio-11/musical-paradise-mp-d2-ak4490-xmos-balanced-dac-dsd-dop-384khz-11049.html... -
March 1, 2017, 02:46 PM
Thread: Lampizator Golden Atlantic DAC
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Re: Lampizator Golden Atlantic DAC
I like the copper. It would be interesting to let it go green for a nice seasoned look.
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February 15, 2017, 03:03 AM
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
http://www.audioshark.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=18468&stc=1
Just ordered one of these Dr. Frankenstein looking rectifiers. It received a very good rating on Dubstep Girl's Massive... -
February 12, 2017, 05:27 PM
Thread: Who makes great 6L6 tube amps ? ....
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Re: Who makes great 6L6 tube amps ? ....
I'm using a pair of modified Heathkit W5m monoblocks to power the tweeters in my biamped system and they sound luscious. They can run 6L6 or KT66s. I'm presently using 6L6's. If I recall accurately,...
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February 8, 2017, 06:17 PM
Thread: Lampizator Golden Atlantic DAC
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Re: Lampizator Golden Atlantic DAC
Lots of photos but none with the interior exposed?
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January 19, 2017, 09:47 PM
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
I doubt that this huge,beautiful rectifier would fit. 2-1/2" at its widest diameter. Height is 5". The hole is 2". It's too bad because it gets good marks by many and it's new production at a...
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January 15, 2017, 09:23 PM
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
Quality construction. Notice the completely shielded aluminum box for the hefty
150W toroidal transformer for analog section and additional 80W toroidal transformer for digital sections.... -
January 15, 2017, 09:06 PM
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
27 lbs. of pleasure.:)
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January 15, 2017, 06:39 PM
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
Hah! I'd like a $300 refund then .:rolleyes: Or better, he can send me the upgraded caps. OTOH I could live with the Siemens valves too.
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January 15, 2017, 06:18 PM
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
Hi a.wayne,
My other DAC is a MHDT Constantine. Granted it's hardly high end so I'm not the best person for a review with appropriate context nevertheless, I like what I'm hearing.
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January 15, 2017, 05:20 PM
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
~120 hours and still improving. :) I've been running it almost continuously since last Tuesday.
Yesterday I ordered a pair of nos amperex orange label 6DJ8/ECC88 tubes. holland made, same code... -
January 13, 2017, 07:55 PM
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Re: What's the best way to get digital out of a computer?
Joe,
Rather than a regular computer perhaps get a micro computer specifically designed for audio. I can't post links yet so do a search for Computer Audiophile's 2016 Product of the Year, the... -
January 13, 2017, 12:22 AM
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
I'm getting very excited about this DAC! Its losing the vestiges of the initial edge. Getting smoother and smoother ...more musical. If its this good with the stock tubes I'll have a nice ride.
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January 12, 2017, 05:19 PM
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
It's tough to drag myself away from my rig and get some things done today.:)
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January 12, 2017, 05:03 PM
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
~ 40 hrs. on the clock and she's opening up with the imaging locking in more. The MP-D2 fills the room much more than my reference DAC. A more enveloping soundstage to be sure. Played Alison Krauss...
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January 11, 2017, 05:04 PM
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
I got mine yesterday evening. Still burning in; about 12 hrs. I left it on overnight.
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January 4, 2017, 02:04 AM
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
Hi! Newbie here.
I've been following this thread with great interest and really appreciate all the useful comments and pics. I suspect you'll be hearing more from me more as I just placed an...
Yes...it makes for a BIG improvement. Every demo I've heard where at Altaira was in the system, folks listened, and then the Altaira(s) were removed, and folks immediately demanded the Altaira be put...
Altaira or Gemini CGS on...