a.wayne
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
AKM Chip ...? You're good .........
AKM Chip ...? You're good .........
First new toy of 2017 - Musical Paradise MP-D2
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
I have no issues, sounds great to me.
I have no issues, sounds great to me.
AKM Chip ...? You're good .........
Randy Myers
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
I hear they are good... one chip I have never heard... it sounds like quite a great DAC, especially for the money!
I hear they are good... one chip I have never heard... it sounds like quite a great DAC, especially for the money!
Jack
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
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.
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
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
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...
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
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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 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
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
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
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
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
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
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.
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
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
Just checking ... the DAC spec says E88CC.
12AU7 equivalent is the ECC82??
Just checking ... the DAC spec says E88CC.
12AU7 equivalent is the ECC82??
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
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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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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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
Welcome to the forum Roy, thank you for joining.
Congratulations on the new dac. Can't wait for your opinion.
Welcome to the forum Roy, thank you for joining.
Congratulations on the new dac. Can't wait for your opinion.
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
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
Yes, that's right. I just hooked up my Mac mini via USB and am using Roon. Holy cow! It plays everything superbly, from streaming audio to DSD. I need to get some sleep but don't want to.
Yes, that's right. I just hooked up my Mac mini via USB and am using Roon. Holy cow! It plays everything superbly, from streaming audio to DSD. I need to get some sleep but don't want to.
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
Yes, I'd say a little crisp, but not overly so. Certainly not mushy or soft. Open, airy, layered, 3D, with depth and ever so slightly forward, but not aggressive at all.
Yes, I'd say a little crisp, but not overly so. Certainly not mushy or soft. Open, airy, layered, 3D, with depth and ever so slightly forward, but not aggressive at all.
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
That is a good basis for developing some sweetness when maturing during the burn-in process. :exciting:
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That is a good basis for developing some sweetness when maturing during the burn-in process. :exciting:
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
Nice, it's already sounding better than when I first powered it up. Stay tuned.
Nice, it's already sounding better than when I first powered it up. Stay tuned.
CPP
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
And just think Joe its not even broke in yet.
And just think Joe its not even broke in yet.
audio.bill
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
Randy - Didn't you initially have a Teac UD-503 DAC back in the day? It uses the same AKM 4490 DAC, but you've had so many other DACs since then I can understand you forgetting about it! :lol: Sorry, but I just couldn't resist.
Randy Myers
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
It was the Teac UD-501 which was a BurrBrown if I am remembering correctly.
It was the Teac UD-501 which was a BurrBrown if I am remembering correctly.
audio.bill
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Re: First new toy of 2017 - Estimated Delivery: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 By End of Day
You are correct sir about the Teac HD-501, I most humbly stand corrected!It was the Teac UD-501 which was a BurrBrown if I am remembering correctly.