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First impressions of new MH-DA006, Musetec flagship

I have received the 006 almost a week ago and have been breaking it in. The price at Shenzhenaudio is $3,900.00 USD, $600 more than the 005. The ad copy states:

"DA006 is a new generation of flagship DAC developed by Musetec over three years and launched in 2024. During this period, it has undergone more than ten revisions and adjustments.

Compared to the previous DA005, the listening experience of DA006 has been improved in all aspects. DA006 has clearer and richer details, a stronger sense of texture, a more stable sound base, better detail control, a wider soundstage, fuller and more powerful, smoother and more natural. . ."

Some brief listening during break in has been very very positive. I will report back when it has run at least 300 hours.

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flkin
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Agreed with the post above, the USB format still offers SOTA sounds. I have owned all 3 of them and from my listening, I found this in order of preference for the Pink Faun bridges:

1. Ultra USB bridge (built in OCXO and UC power)

2. USB v2 bridge (with the new firmware)

3. USB v1 bridge with OCXO card plug-in

 

I've also listened to the PF i2S bridge too but not in the same system. I think it slots in around the 2 level. i2S is good but is apparently very sensitive to connection disturbances. 

 

To get the most out of USB, one has to experiment with external power and cabling, both of which makes a difference.

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