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The Six Moons.com review on the Mhdt Labs Orchid DAC just went up

This morning the review on the superlative Mhdt Labs Orchid DAC was just posted on Six Moons.com.  It gives all the details why I have made it my reference DAC.  I also share my position, with flexibility, that all all the hype regarding high resolution formats as being superior sounding to 16/44.1 kHz or 16/48 kHz R-2R ladder DACs is just that "hype".  

Hope you enjoy the review.
teajay
viggen
838 posts
 

How easy is it to pop out the dac chip and stick in a different one? 

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lordmelton
877 posts
 

Nothing is impossible but I believe the new chip would need appropriate firmware and software.

viggen
838 posts
 

@lordmelton I don't think I'd need firmware update if I am switching from 1541A R which is stock in Orchid to single crown since they are the same exact chip just hand picked?

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lordmelton
877 posts
 

@viggen Well it should work then if you are sure it doesn't need to be flashed with firmware and it's exactly the same chip.

big_greg
6,561 posts
 

Pull chip out, insert new one, listen and enjoy. As far as I know the only thing the firmware does is establish a USB connection. You don't need to flash the firmware if you change to the same chip.

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