Metner MA3 vs Playback Designs MPD-6


Sonically, as well as in certain architectural ways, these two DACs are fairly similar. In price, however, they are several thousand dollars apart. Is the MA3 the poor man’s MPD-6?

jmeyers

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We sell the MA3, however not the Playback Designs. The Meitner is extremely smooth, very detailed and has a wide soundstage. The upconvert to DSD, the fullness of the sound, and instrument separation are top notch. Very good build quality, volume control, and a nice remote. It helps to pair with a system that is very revealing and detailed already - think beryllium tweeters, Focal, Perlisten, Von Schweikert, or other brands with similar high frequency signatures. 

Hope that helps to describe what you get with the MA3.