2. digital
  3. 148054-3787

The Six Moons.com review on the Mhdt Labs Orchid DAC just went up

This morning the review on the superlative Mhdt Labs Orchid DAC was just posted on Six Moons.com.  It gives all the details why I have made it my reference DAC.  I also share my position, with flexibility, that all all the hype regarding high resolution formats as being superior sounding to 16/44.1 kHz or 16/48 kHz R-2R ladder DACs is just that "hype".  

Hope you enjoy the review.
teajay
musicmann1
96 posts
 
Where does one get the single crown S1?
bsme85
151 posts
 
Where does one get the single crown S1?
Last I checked Ebay has some listings.
toolbox149
263 posts
 
Bsme85

"mhdt Lab did pay 6Moons for this review. I own the Orchid, as well as Schitt Gumby, and PS Audio PWD Mark II."

I also own a PS Audio PWD Mark II. How would you discribe the differences between the Mark II and the Orchid?

I love most everything that the Mark II offers: detail, spaciousness, warmth, etc., but there is a little bit of hash around the vocals that I could do without.

So, I’m wondering.

Thanks
Toolbox
teajay OP
1,700 posts
 
Hey Toolbox,
 

I have heard your PS Audio DAC and the Orchid, tubed the right way, does everything better that you like, plus absolutely no hash around any instruments/vocals at all.
bsme85
151 posts
 
The Orchid is nice but not anything special. I actually prefer my PS Audio and Gumby dacs, which are more authoritative and precise without having digital brashness. (By the way, the Orchid is in no way brash!).
More to discover