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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Phil...Very eloquent presentation of your position and experience on these two DACs. It is greatly appreciated! What are your feelings of how the reproduction aspect is affected in an Orchid having the S2 double crown 1541 chip when compared to a stock Orchid?  Any other cents worthiness out there? Thanx! Jeff
Ozzy. Would you be so kind as to reveal the "heavy" modifications done to your Pagoda? And did GrannyRing perform them? Thanx! Jeff