Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC
@metaldetektor You can get the 005 on a 30 day or 45-day trial period from Shenzhenaudio or Apos L.K.S Audio MH-DA005 ES9038 Pro x 2 DAC Coaxial OPT AES EBU Flagship (shenzhenaudio.com) Musetec Audio (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 ES9038 Pro x2 DAC – Apos Audio Shipping back to China with Shenzhenaudio is about $125 USPS. Which I did with another DAC. Apos maybe in the USA.
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Thank you for your offer to review my DAC, but I would decline. If you want to evaluate the DAC you'll have to buy one like everyone else. As yyzsantabarbara comments it comes with a 30 day return privilege. Who knows, that may cost you less than the round trip of mine. Yes, the gentleman who rated the Musetec above the Mola-Mola Tambaqui makes cables, but he also makes the respected Eno Ethernet Filters. He is quite knowledgeable when it comes to a DAC's place in a system. Now I remember my comment about the Sonnet; actually it was not about the Sonnet. My point was simply about the value of an accommodation purchase by the Stereophile reviewer and the A+ category there. IMO, not much value. So I looked at the Sonnet. Seems you "owned" it for less than a month. Really? Not much good hardware there IMO. More expensive than the Holo Spring 3, but the Spring shows a far better insides than the Sonnet. As between the two I would choose the Spring. That is explained by its European manufacture; they simply can't do it. And, of course nothing inside approaches the Musetec. |
I don't post online much. I'm adding a data point for those considering the Musetec 005 DAC. I have been using a May Holo KTE DAC for 5 months and ordered the Musetec 005 DAC thru Shenzhen Audio based on the enthusiasm around. The unit arrived 12/6, was burned in continuously for a week and after 3 days evaluation, I decided to return it. It's a personal choice, and I know people will ask why? what's the difference? what I like and don't like, etc... I just feel like the May Holo connects me with the music better. I'm not good at dissecting what I hear in words, so I'll leave it at that. That's not the reason for my post. When I emailed Shenzhen Audio to request for return authorization, this is the reply I received after 2 days: "Yeah, you can return it back to us, friend. You should know that 1. The returned shipping cost and duties(if have) should be covered by you 2. We might charge 10% restocking fee if the usage time beyond 7days, and 20% restocking fee if the usage time beyond 15days but less 30days! 3. Be sure it's in good condition with all the accessories included, no damage, no lost, or we might charge extra 50% damage fee, and the cost of accessories will be deducted if lost. 4. Shipping address: Consignee: Cloris Guo Telnumber: 0086-17512019171 Address: Longguang Jiuzuan 5A- 2608, Longteng Rd, Minzhi St., Longhua District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, 518131 ..." The "10% restocking fee for 7 days of usage, and 20% after 15 days" is not expected, and Cloris confirmed multiple emails the 30 day no reason return policy on their website states "....we can arrange a partial refund...." means that. I'm just passing on the data and will not post any more.
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Wow! Thank you for sharing the information @pt999 I was ready to pull the trigger on the 005. The plan was do compare it to my Luxman and return if it didn’t cut the mustard. Surprised no one else bothered to mention this important fact. |
