MUSEATEX CDD

A mere six hours of break-in is probably too early to make an eval. You should let the thing stay on for at least 24 hours continuously as well. How did you come by a NOS unit?

I got a great result with a used CD-D running into either a Bidat and Idat, both modded by John Wright. I still own both DACs. I can't tell you about the CDD separately since I never used it with a non-Museatex DAC.

Unfortunately, my CDD failed, and these units can't be repaired since there are no longer any replacement drives available. I think you are lucky to have a NOS one, and you might want to try a Museatex DAC with it before drawing any final conclusions.

PS. I second Darkmoebius' recommendation of a Moray James digi cable, esp with a Museatex DAC.

Right now I don't have access to a Bidat. I played it quite a while last night, and it is really starting to open up! I also e-mailed John Wright, he thinks with mods it will better my Audio Note! It was purchased from a Gent that had recieved it as a gift and really wasn't into audio enough to do the 2 box thing.
The only dig cables I have are a Pure Note Paragon terminated with Cardas RCA's and an Audio Metallurgy Gold alloy terminated with WBT Nextgens.
Sheldon

Hey, what mods was John going to perform? Might have him hotrod my CD-D, if possible.

He replaces all the tired old caps with new/better ones including a few Black Gates in key locations. There is some shielding and power supply and grounding changes as well as a reclocking update. He also installs an IEC inlet and changes out the RCA female for one of better quality. You can send him your choice of IEC and RCA if you want. He charges $350 plus shipping. Sounds like a good deal to me!