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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
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grannyring
6,504 posts
 
BThis Orchid is the real deal. Sounds fantastic! I purchased one and like it very much. I have the upgraded Western Electric tube and the music flows in such a natural and enjoyable manner. Smooth as silk with wonderful tone. 


morganc
255 posts
 
Thanks guys.  

Quick question:  what output are you using for the Orchid?  Is it optimized for one vs another? I've typically used USB outputs for my MHDT Canary Dac and I have an Orchid on the way and I'm considering using the orchid with a Lyngdorf 2170  and Tekton electrons.  However the lyngdorf is used and doesn't have USB input. I think @grannyring that you used this combo before?   What output did you use and what was your experience?   Thanks for your reviews @teajay  

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grannyring
6,504 posts
 
I used the USB only.  The Coax and BNC also sound great according to owners! ! 
devilboy
1,176 posts
 
BNC over here. Wish I had info of comparisons with other inputs for you but I don't. 
viggen
838 posts
 

How easy is it to pop out the dac chip and stick in a different one? 

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