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MHDT or Border Patrol

I've been switching between a DACmagic Pus with an LPS, and a Schiit Modi Multibit DACs and while the sound is decent/acceptable I would like to "upgrade" to a non-OS tube DAC just to see if it adds more body and texture to the music without losing detail. Has anyone had a chance to compare the MHDT and Border Patrol DACs and can comment on their sound quality?  I have Bluesound Node2 feeding the DAC, into an upgraded Aric Audio tube preamp, McIntosh MC2200, and Vandersteen 2Ci speakers. I'm actually looking for more texture in the low/high treble and mid/low bass. Aric's preamp gives plenty of body/texture in the midrange spectrum.
Thanks in advance.  
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audioman58
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For the record ,the Mhdt Pagota doesnot use the 16 bit 1541 Phillips chipset,
It  uses the classic true 20  bit Burr Brown 1704 dac which. Has better resolution .
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The Western Electric many say is the top best tube for the Pagoda.
anything Western Electric made was excellent and only $50 a tube , but do check out others  for your taste.
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Regarding the Mhdt Pagoda or their other dacs 
putting in a better fuse is a noticable gain , as well as good power cord 
inside get rid of all the 6 white capacitors and replace them with the exceptional 
Millflex Copperfoil poly paper in oil .very reasonably priced  and a Big step up 
in resolution and everything in between but take $3-500 hours to fully run in .
these are proven mods I heard them both side by side  no comparison with upgrades .sonic craft sell the caps ,and parts connecxion when they have in stock which is seldom lately.
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Reading and looking based on this thread. QUESTION: How is MHDT as a company for communication and service? Where are they made? I'm not against any company, location wise, but if shipping, repairs, service or company longevity are an issue, it helps me choose. Thanks.
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@hilde45 I bought my MHDT Labs Orchid second hand. USB was not working when I received it. I reached out to Jian at MHDT. He sent me a replacement board at no cost, knowing I wasn't the original owner. Maybe the best customer service I've ever experienced. I think they're made in Taiwan, but don't quote me on that. 
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