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January 14, 2017, 01:06 AM #101Super Moderator
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
I forgot to add in your pm, is there a switch on the back of your cd player to specify the digital output? What cdp make/model?
Also, make sure the pre-out light is not lit if you are using it direct to preamp. Check the volume if your are using the pre out function too.
Also, make sure the switches next to the outputs are correct, low for RCA and high for XLR.
Thanks!
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Last edited by joeinid; January 14, 2017 at 01:24 AM.
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January 14, 2017, 01:30 AM #102Member
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
cd player cayin 100i, no switch on the back. gain set to low. not using the pre, light is out.
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January 14, 2017, 01:32 AM #103Super Moderator
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
Gain set to low because you are using the RCA out?
Originally Posted by marvda1
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Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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January 14, 2017, 01:33 AM #104Member
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
yes Originally Posted by joeinid
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
Are all the tubes lit up? If they are check your connections as it is easy to put the cables in the preamp outs instead of the DAC outputs. Ask me how I know.
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
tubes lit, correct jacks. Originally Posted by Jack
i wonder if the tube switch on the motherboard is set correctly.
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
Pop the lid and look, did you order it stock? If so they should both be set on the 6 volt setting. If not the rectifier would be on the 5AR4 setting.
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January 14, 2017, 02:18 AM #108Member
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
bad rec. tube? i have a 5aw4 rec. tube for my preamp that stop putting out any output but it lights up.
will a 5aw4 work in the dac?
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January 14, 2017, 02:24 AM #109Senior Member
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
You can try it but change the rectifier setting to the 5ar4 position. The only preamp I am aware of that used that tube is deHavilland.
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January 14, 2017, 02:26 AM #110Member
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
you got it. Originally Posted by Jack
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
Pull all the tubes out one at a time and re-seat them. It is a long ride from Taiwan and one may have come unseated.
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
i will try that in the morning.
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
tried another dac and i am getting a signal from my cdp coax out. going to re-seat the tubes now.
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January 14, 2017, 11:28 AM #114Super Moderator
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
Congratulations! Please update when you can.
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
Outputs?
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January 14, 2017, 12:43 PM #116Member
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
hate to say this but without thinking or looking i assumed the center input rca was for coax
and it took me for ever to figure it out!
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January 14, 2017, 12:45 PM #117Super Moderator
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
Excellent, glad you are up and running.
Soooooo, how's the sound?Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
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First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
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January 14, 2017, 12:55 PM #118Member
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
detailed, open midrange, neutral to slightly warm, tight articulate bass. the speed is quite good (of the toe tapping variety).
getting layers in the midrange. goes great with the dehavilland pre and ayre power amp.
loving it so far.
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
Hey, I didn't see this. I just might hex your amp...nah couldn't be that cruel! LoL Originally Posted by a.wayne
Lol , i thought we were punking Norman .....
Brucelet has a Lampi and is close to Joe, so he can go compare if he likes. I am sure its a lot of Dac for the money, but the Lampi circuit and the DHTs are big differentiators. Plus there are no Dac chips in my GG...PCM and DSD chipless. Ha!NORMAN
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
from what I see and have read, a tube dac where a person has the opportunity to roll rectifier and output tubes and change output capacitors all for under $2k is a nice find and a good way to introduce someone to a tube DAC without paying $4K and up. And it comes with a pretty nice DAC chip. I think its cool.
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
Originally Posted by wisnon
Bonzo feels a Lampi DAC is the one right now and a no brainer, so its payup or settle for less .
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
I think the starting price is under 1K.... Originally Posted by CPP
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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 dates of 71-10. Nobody, AFAIK, here has tried these yet so I might as well.
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
Well thanks Joe, you singled handily caused a price bump back to 999.00 .. Originally Posted by 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.
MP-D2 AK4490 XMOS BALANCED DAC DSD DOP 384Khz
LOL
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
So true, so true. You spot on. But I'm really talking about maxing out the tubes with their offered upgrades. And thats still under $2k. Originally Posted by a.wayne
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
Ha! The sale only lasted a few days. Even at regular price it's a great investment. Mine is simply awesome.
Maxed out mine was $1400 delivered. Worth every penny.Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
Originally Posted by allears
~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 dates of 71-10. Nobody, AFAIK, here has tried these yet so I might as well.
Hello Allears,
what are you running option wise on your unit .... ? What are you comparing it to ?
Regards ..
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
Originally Posted by a.wayne
Well thanks Joe, you singled handily caused a price bump back to 999.00 ..
MP-D2 AK4490 XMOS BALANCED DAC DSD DOP 384Khz
LOL
OK, How is you're less,
ImageProduct Name Model Quantity Unit Price Total 
MP-D2 AK4490 XMOS BALANCED DAC DSD DOP 384Khz - Rectifier Tubes: 5U4G (Random Select..
- Output Tubes: 4x Siemens E88CC (Fu..
- Output Coupling Capacitors: 4x MCAP Gold Silver ..
- Shipping: Free ShippingMP-D2 
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
Yep, I'm having my tooby guy look it over to see what options makes sense and what is not when modding ... Originally Posted by joeinid
MP-D2 AK4490 XMOS BALANCED DAC DSD DOP 384Khz - Rectifier Tubes: 6X5 (Random Select R..
- Output Tubes: 4x Russian 6H6
- Output Coupling Capacitors: 4x Obbligato Gold
So far I'm here ...
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January 15, 2017, 05:57 PM #130Super Moderator
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
There was a $300 sale discount.
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Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
Well you fully optioned yours and went for the full MCAP option, Box stock is 999.00 ... Originally Posted by CPP
OK, How is you're less,
ImageProduct Name Model Quantity Unit Price Total MP-D2 AK4490 XMOS BALANCED DAC DSD DOP 384Khz - Rectifier Tubes: 5U4G (Random Select..
- Output Tubes: 4x Siemens E88CC (Fu..
- Output Coupling Capacitors: 4x MCAP Gold Silver ..
- Shipping: Free ShippingMP-D2 $1,672.00 USD $1,672.00
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
Ha!
I could have held back.Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
Yep , like Mike Tyson .....
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
My mistake I was looking at Joe's in that quote you had. Sorry about that. Originally Posted by a.wayne
Well you fully optioned yours and went for the full MCAP option, Box stock is 999.00 ...2chl : Vincent Sp331MkII, W4S STP-SE Stage 2, Kef 201/2, KEF 140, Vapor Breeze, Lumin, Bryston CD, BHA-1, Quicksilver Headamp, HD650, HD800s, HD820's, Dan Clark 1.1, Focal Stellia, OPPO 203, 105. ( Boxed up: Pass Xa-30.5, VPI Classic, Dynavector DV-20XL, Manley Chinook, Cadenza Bronze)
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
if couple of folks here are interested in the fully loaded configuration, getting the sale price again would be great and tempting
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
Hi a.wayne, Originally Posted by a.wayne;SS dac they'191416
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.
I ordered it with the stock options. I replaced the $2 stock rectifier with an old GE 5R4GY that I had laying around. I suspect there's a lot of room for improvement with various tweeks and careful tube/cap selection.
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Roy
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
I'm thinking the same , hence why im looking at it ....
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
Fyi, I am having some tech discussion with Garry Huang of Musical paradise going on aside and could propose the sale price back if more folks are interested
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
Hah! I'd like a $300 refund then . Originally Posted by Devg
Fyi, I am having some tech discussion with Garry Huang of Musical paradise going on aside and could propose the sale price back if more folks are interested
Or better, he can send me the upgraded caps. OTOH I could live with the Siemens valves too.
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splashing guys , splashing ...
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27 lbs. of pleasure.
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Couldn't find a bigger toob Joe ...?
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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. .
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Go big or go home. Don't knock it until you try it. This dac is really wonderful.
Originally Posted by a.wayne
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will the big bottle rectifier tubes fit in the opening on top?
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January 16, 2017, 01:21 AM #147Super Moderator
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Mine sticks out about 2", probably enough to grab it and change it.
Originally Posted by marvda1
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First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
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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 reasonable price ...$26. I like a big tube. I wonder if the taper would fit to the point that it could be inserted from the top? Originally Posted by marvda1
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It's easy a carbide hole saw for metal, makes a clean cut Originally Posted by allears
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 reasonable price ...$26. I like a big tube. I wonder if the taper would fit to the point that it could be inserted from the top?
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cool looking piece, Joe - welcome to 2017
I will finish thinning the herd this weekend before any additions, but some fun stuff to come
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