First impressions of new MH-DA006, Musetec flagship

Thanks, sns, these are very interesting conclusion and may well cost me some money!

As I've said previously, I settled many months ago on feeding my 005 through I2s using the LKS usb 100 with matching power supply as my DDC.  It beats usb in my system, which is quite incredible.  But, I sense there is more available and I may buy a Gaia after returning from an international trip I am taking next week.  That may be followed by an 006.

Please continue to offer you impressions as you listen more.  Your reports are much appreciated.

The LKS 100 uses relatively low level femto clocks, power supply meh, doubt the usb isolation really that good, you can do better. Still I could see a cheaper alternative to Gaia working if the i2s internal clock in 006 is of sufficient quality. I don't see this as long term solution, 006 deserves the best you can feed it, still it could provide some financial relief in short run if finances are a question. It wont apply to every situation, but I'll try local clock next time I listen, thus far only slaved/sync to Gaia clock.

I'm sure I can do better than the lks 100.  It provided a very happy stopping point a couple years back.  But, now that we are moving into the winter, and I am developing an itch to see about improving the system, I will likely get the Gaia.  I learned long ago that there getting a lesser quality alternative always costs more in the end. 

@car123 Totally agree with last sentence.

Simply escaped me, too much on plate at the moment, but for those staying with 005 my ratings didn't take into account 005/Gaia combo. I haven't tried it since 005 boxed up and ready to go, but I'd bet on that being very, very nice. Hermes at lower price point as well.

sns how do you sync the 006 to the Gaia clock?