Musetec 006 arrived this afternoon from official (?) German/European importer. It definitely needs breaking in; not unpleasant, but 'edgy' at the moment. Thanks all for the advice.
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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@dlevi67 Give it some time, keep us appraised. |
For years I have been on search for a DAC to upgrade my Qutests but have found none on my price range (below $5K) that I felt would result to significant gain. Not until past year or so when top quality CHIFI DACs started to come out. Had my eye on the Gustard X30 very highly reviewed and had been favourably compared with Holo May and Dave-Mscaler stuff. Was about to pull trigger till I read about Musetec brand which unlike the Gustard does not have any pro reviews. Had anyone a chance to compare the top Gustards - X30, R26, X26 Pro, A26 with either the 005 or 006. Thanks. Denali 6000V2 > Aurender N150 > Jeff Rowland C500 > Qutest 1 > Dynaudio C1 Triton V1 > Aurender N100H > Plinius Hautonga > Qutest 2 > Harbeth P3 40th Anniversay
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@noelpastor I’m in south Florida in the winter where I have the 006. If you're nearby, I suggest buying the X-30 on Amazon, breaking it in, and bring it over to my house to compare. If the x30 lost the competition, you could return it within 30 days. I can also offer you this (tortured)reasoning. I extensively compared the Holo May to the 005. I concluded they were similar and in the same class. The 006 more resolving and closer to live music, the May more vinyl like and sweeter. The 006 is better than the 005. Therefore, if the May is equal to the x30, the the 006 should be better.
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@dbb Based on what I read on X30 and 006 I am pretty sure either would give me a sizable gain from my Qutest so I figure can't go wrong. My Qutests had been w/ me since its release 2018 at that time Chord FPGA based DACs had no competition at their price range. I am in Philippines little chance of me dropping by thanks for the offer though. I did read your take with the 005-May and it was one of the reasons I am seriously considering a 006. If there was a local dealer of the Musetec or Gustard I would had got one of these already but the only place I can get one is Shenzenaudio a bit of an unknown risk. I had bought something from them before an inexpensive Singxer DDC and it was smooth transaction.
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