First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2

[joeinid]

I know it's not uber expensive, but all reviews are super positive and I am looking forward to a little fun.


Musical Paradise MP-D2

[Mike]

Lampi killer?

(That ought to get Norman's attention)

Just kidding!


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[bobwah]

Nice one Joe. Never heard of it before.. what's the price?


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[joeinid]

Normally $999 for the stock/basic model. It was on sale for $720, but I optioned it up all the way and was $1400 delivered.

Nice one Joe. Never heard of it before.. what's the price?


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[Mike]

Joe, is it DoP?


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[Elberoth]

Very original logo design ...

[joeinid]

http://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/...&product_id=80

It has native DSD support

Input

2x USB

PCM 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, (384kHz only in Mac and Linux). DSD64, DSD128, DSD256


1x Coax, 1x AES, 1x Optical

PCM 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

Joe, is it DoP?


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[CPP]

http://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/...&product_id=80

It has native DSD support

Input

2x USB

PCM 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, (384kHz only in Mac and Linux). DSD64, DSD128, DSD256


1x Coax, 1x AES, 1x Optical

PCM 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

DoP is limited to DSD128 only

Joe some reviews from real users; https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=42058

http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/forum...p?f=21&t=36953

http://audioreview.ca/default.aspx?p...&reviewID=7664

[joeinid]

Thanks Chris!

[joeinid]

Things to note:
1. Make sure you check the DAC dimensions before ordering as this thing is quite big for a DAC.
2. SPDIF is limited to 96Khz only.
3. Make sure you have enough clearance on your rack as the rectifier tube (5U4G) sticks out quite a bit
4. The preamp is very good but has RCA only and it has no remote.
5. DoP is limited to DSD128 only

[a.wayne]

I know it's not uber expensive, but all reviews are super positive and I am looking forward to a little fun.


Musical Paradise MP-D2

Wait .. ! what ...! I thought you were done Joe, ohh snap ... that was last ( 2016) year .....

[a.wayne]

Lampi killer?

(That ought to get Norman's attention)

Just kidding!


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It did beat the Lampi when we compared them, it's a killa at that price ...

[joeinid]

It did beat the Lampi when we compared them, it's a killa at that price ...

[joeinid]

Yup, that was 2016.

New year, new gear!

Ha!

Wait .. ! what ...! I thought you were done Joe, ohh snap ... that was last ( 2016) year .....

[Kuoppis]

Looking forward to hear your thoughts about the Paradise!


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[Nikhil]

It did beat the Lampi when we compared them, it's a killa at that price ...

Interesting ... Which Lampi was it compared with?

[joeinid]

It did beat the Lampi when we compared them, it's a killa at that price ...

Seriously? Please tell me more. I will be ecstatic if it even comes close.

Looking forward to hear your thoughts about the Paradise!

Thank you. I have it hold for pick up and can't wait until I scoop it up.

Interesting ... Which Lampi was it compared with?

+1, Everyone seems to be very happy with the Musical Paradise MP-D2

[the professor]

Looks good Joe

[joeinid]

Thank you Jock

[Kuoppis]

My first new toy of 2017 will arrive on Monday. Didn't take long, did it?


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[joeinid]

No, it didn't and I can't wait.

My first new toy of 2017 will arrive on Monday. Didn't take long, did it?


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[arthurs]

Wow, that's a lot of DAC for the $$ Joe! Great reviews too. Curious about the Lampi it was compared to...

[joeinid]

[joeinid]

I love this dac. Killer performance for the money. Still breaking in but sounds great.

[arthurs]

Awesome Joe, I may just go ahead. What DACs does it compete with you've had in? Best, Art

[joeinid]

I don't want to say too much right now, only because it only has a few hours on it. But, honestly. It definitely competes with the best that I've had. My memory of the Lampi has faded a little and think the Lampi was/is a little sweeter but overall, this seems more neutral, for lack of a better word but has lots of air, and dimension. I'll need a few days to live with it. I am so surprised at what has been achieved at this price point.

Awesome Joe, I may just go ahead. What DACs does it compete with you've had in? Best, Art

[Mike]

I don't want to say too much right now, only because it only has a few hours on it. But, honestly. It definitely competes with the best that I've had. My memory of the Lampi has faded a little and think the Lampi was/is a little sweeter but overall, this seems more neutral, for lack of a better word but has lots of air, and dimension. I'll need a few days to live with it. I am so surprised at what has been achieved at this price point.

Champi?


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[joeinid]

For the win!

Champi?


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[Kt77]

Enjoy her Joe.

And while I've been absent of late, I'm always watching from the shadows. It seems that you and Tom have come across a winner. Where's Norman by the way when one needs his opinion on said DACs at this price?.

Happier New Year to all of you by the way.

[joeinid]

Thank you Oscar, I try and pay attention too. I do learn from your advice and experience.

[Randy Myers]

Awesome Joe... looks like a cool "little" machine...

[Jack]

Joe

You can sweeten/fatten it up a bit with early issue Mullard but the cost even from Andy would be high. I tried it briefly with labeled Mullard and with Matsushita's made in the Mullard tooled factory in Japan. Not bad but I went back in the other direction. The Reflektor and the Tungsrams' for the BHK amps were good.

[Jack]

Randy

It is actually much bigger than it looks in the photos and heavy.

[joeinid]

I'm going to give it a week or two and get really familiar with it, then roll some of what I have. I am smiling right now and can't believe the level of performance with this thing. Wow!

Joe

You can sweeten/fatten it up a bit with early issue Mullard but the cost even from Andy would be high. I tried it briefly with labeled Mullard and with Matsushita's made in the Mullard tooled factory in Japan. Not bad but I went back in the other direction. The Reflektor and the Tungsrams' for the BHK amps were good.

[Randy Myers]

Randy

It is actually much bigger than it looks in the photos and heavy.

Yea Jack, that was tongue in cheek because Joe had mentioned that it was bigger than he expected ...

[Jack]

I ran a set of the Siemens like you bought for a little over a month and may go back, but trying the 12 volt family now. The 12AU7 lowers the gain a good bit which for me was a good thing.

[a.wayne]

Interesting ... Which Lampi was it compared with?

Lol , i thought we were punking Norman .....

[Jack]

Makes getting it out of the rack a bit tricky as it is really tail heavy.

[a.wayne]

Looks good underneath .....

[Randy Myers]

Hmmmm, using AKM chips... interesting....

[a.wayne]

AKM Chip ...? You're good .........

[joeinid]

I have no issues, sounds great to me.

AKM Chip ...? You're good .........

[Randy Myers]

I hear they are good... one chip I have never heard... it sounds like quite a great DAC, especially for the money!

[Jack]

The AKM chips are every bit as capable as any ESS chip just a different flavor. Their newest chips, announced at CES the same time as the newest ESS ones, are also just starting to get used in gear. Many manufacturers favor them like Esoteric. That same chipset is used in an $8000 Esoteric player. The newest chip the 4495 is used in the $12,000 and $20,000 models above it. So they think it is O.K.

[Randy Myers]

No doubt... just an interesting point... another flavor DAC is all... just one I have never had the opportunity to own.... I have had 3 different BurrBrowns, Cirrus Logic, and a few different ESS's...

[allears]

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 order for the MP-D2.

I was on the R2R bandwagon, had extreme interest in the Holo Spring and had actually placed an order but canceled after a one month wait and no DAC. I then came across the MP-D2 and was impressed by all the rave reviews. It seems like everybody across multiple forums likes this DAC which is a very good sign. I was also impressed by the large, heavy chassis and open design. So I balanced all the considerations including the price and took the plunge.
I picked the basic model and will roll caps and tubes after it breaks in.

I can hardly wait to fire up this heavyweight.

...Roy

[a.wayne]

I have no issues, sounds great to me.

If he reconized the chipsets from the picture posted ... He is very good ...


Btw ,

Are you going straight to the amps or going thru your Pre..? what amps are you using , the BK mono's ...??


Regards

[Jack]

Unless he changed something from earlier he was going W4S Sonos, to MP DAC to STP-SE to Accuphase A-36.

You could make a hell of a system you could live with for a long time for reasonable money with a Auralic Aries Mini with an LPS, MP DAC, STP-SE, Nord One Up stereo amp and a pair of Spatial M3 Turbo S's. Would put you at a little over $8000 if all were bought new and less if any were used. All you would need then would be a CD player and TT rig if that interested you.

[Nikhil]

I ran a set of the Siemens like you bought for a little over a month and may go back, but trying the 12 volt family now. The 12AU7 lowers the gain a good bit which for me was a good thing.

Just checking ... the DAC spec says E88CC.
12AU7 equivalent is the ECC82??

[Kuoppis]

Very interesting DAC Joe. It will be interesting to hear how it develops sound wise. But no wonder it is crisp sounding with the AKM chips.


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