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MHDT Orchid versus MHDT Pagoda..which one is best?...and why?

Interested in feedback as to which one between these two DACs are most preferred and why. They are both stock, except tubes installed are the WE 396A tube and the Orchid has TDA 1541A S2 crown chip upgrade. Although only the Pagoda passes 192kHz, that in itself is not being considered here in this thread...If any of my audio brethren have had the opportunity to experience/compare these two units side by side, please contribute. Speculation, although appreciated, is only a matter of opinion. 
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I believe at least a member or two on this forum has contrasted these. I have the Orchid and really like it but can’t comment on your question. But definitely search the forum for those keywords.

There's an Orchid group on Facebook, too. https://www.facebook.com/groups/orchiddac

Also, a friend sent me this:

Brighter: GE 5670 5-star (stock tube); a good tube.

Softer: Tesla 6cc42 (both Les and I run this now); great midpoint tube. 

Extra soft: Western Electric 2C51 / WE396

I hope that helps.
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