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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...
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12V is sufficient, and the LHY power supply Adam recommended is an excellent power supply.
Nucleus one