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Au revoir, MHDT Orchid, you're a great DAC but...

I've decided to sell my beloved Orchid. Terry London and others on this forum really helped me into the best DAC I had ever heard with the MHDT Orchid, and the mods that Grannyring did made it really amazing. But as time wore on, I started to realize that having tubes in my DAC as well as in my preamp and amp was more than I needed. I had all the liquid top end control I needed with my preamp and amplifier.

I realize now what a major benefit the Orchid is for a solid state system, or for anyone seeking that "vinyl" sound. The NOS JW396 guarantees that (thanks to Brent Jessee for that great DAC tube).

Anyone interested in the DAC can find it easily, and anyone with questions is welcome to let me know.

I'm wondering if anyone else moved the tube DAC out of their tube system as I have? 

hilde45

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@hilde45

I know exactly where you coming from, too many tubes can lead to softness or mask the true characteristics (signature) of a component. A solid state DAC can restore the delicate balance you’re seeking in your system. My advice would be to consider a DAC with onboard streamer like Lumin D2. With a 14 days return policy, I think this would a good alternative to explore and streamline your digital front end, quite possibly a step up from your modified Node :-)

 

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