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Has anyone experimented with switching the Havana

Has anyone experimented with switching the IC chips that come standard with the MHDT Havana for the PCM56P-K version for example, and if so what was your findings? I am interested/curious in regards to any benifits that may be had in the doing of such. Thank you!!
jd_df
jd_df OP
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Peter, excuse me I misunderstood. I'm prsently using the PCM56P-K chip with very good results. Having purchased four for $20, ( from outsource.net ) the results far out weigh the cost an time. But of coarse YMMV. Cheers.
peter_s
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Sorry - I must be confused. I thought the original DAC comes with PCM56P-K chips... When I have a chance, I'll have to open mine up to see what is in it.
jd_df OP
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I thought the same also, upon inspection my DAC had the PCM56P chips. So after a little research I discovered that the -K was a better sounding and more linear chip. Once in place though, there was an immediate difference in my system, difference being a more inviting soundscape and sound.
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mapman
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I'd be curious if anybody knows any similar inexpensive tricks to try for the mhdt Paradisea or Constantine DACs?
onetwothreego
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Yes, it is not the chip model that changes. It is the grade of the same chip. The ones in mine originally were "L" grade. They can be bettered by the "J" grade and the best is the "K" grade. They are the same chip but when they are made they are tested and sorted by performance.
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