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Makes one wonder if the Balanced Pagoda would be worth the additional $$? Have an available set of XLR-in on my preamp.
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Glenn... Canton Reference 9 Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 & MR88 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B, ST-J75 & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag |
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There is a lot of reviews and information out there on the Pagoda so I won't repeat or copy in much here. I know someone who has the Havana, Pagoda, and the new Orchid. We spoke at great length and he helped me to narrow it down between the Pagoda and the new Orchid. Different chips, different type of sound. This is sort of what he said, take it all with a grain of salt...results may vary for others and their systems, but he said "Pagoda is little brighter and more detailed with a little more air up top if that's what you need possibly for more laid back gear/speakers". Orchid is a tad more laid back with less air "and a little smoother" compared to the Pagoda but detail still comes through on the new Orchid is kinda how he described it to me. Also, this is consistent with the different chips and separate reviews. I have not heard the Pagoda, but I gather it might be better suited towards less revealing (more laid back) speakers. It's funny, each long term owner I spoke with who loves MHDT has at least 2 flavors and likes both DACs for different reasons. I feel lucky now just to own one of them. Cool things is, each of the units are well known to be sensitive to tube changes and can be further tuned from there...same as some amps we know of
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Thanks for your thoughts. My old ears don't mind some help 'up top', so the Pagoda may work just fine.
BTW - do most folks order direct with MHDT or go thru LTA in NA? Also, do you know if LTA supplies spare tubes (at a price) or is tube-rolling totally up to the owner?
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Glenn... Canton Reference 9 Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 & MR88 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B, ST-J75 & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag |
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Changing the coupling caps in these Dac's to your preferred flavor makes a very positive difference. I would not do this until you decide the unit is a keeper. These Dac's are also sensitive to power cords and digital cables. Articles on NOS Dac's: https://www.sakurasystems.com/articles.html Last edited by FloridaBoy; 12-03-2018 at 08:54 AM. |
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Think I'll be going the "decooney route". Will likely start after the new year (when winter warmth travel is over) with a Benchmark DAC3 B due to their 30-day return policy. If, as mentioned, is "too much of a good thing" will return and give MHDT a try.
This is a most excellent thread and have enjoyed reading everyone's experience with their various DAC travels. Hope everyone will continue to post their thoughts.
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Glenn... Canton Reference 9 Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 & MR88 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B, ST-J75 & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag |
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"The MHDT DACs have a similar sound, no doubt influenced by their valve buffers, and the Pagoda retains that familiar signature sound. But what struck me straight away was that the sound with the Pagoda was significantly more detailed." Review: https://www.tnt-audio.com/sorgenti/mhdt_pagoda_e.html .... Last edited by decooney; 12-05-2018 at 12:04 AM. |
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