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MHDT Havana owners.....question

Just received my Havana today. I have it running in but was curious what owners have heard once this think breaks in? I think it sounds pretty good out of the box, but my TRL modified Sony is pacing it neck and neck. Thoughts?

Shakey
shakeydeal
eugene81
269 posts
 
What tube? It makes a big difference. You will probably get the most recs for Bendix 2c51 and Western Electric 396a. In my experience thev are indeed the best. WE bigger soundstage, more extended, Bendix richer and more tonally pure. Let it break in and enjoy! It's a really great DAC.
gregfisk
118 posts
 
Hey Shakey,
I posted here yesterday but it didn't show up.

I agree with Eugene81, the tube makes a big difference in the sound. I personally like the WE396a, to me it brings out a realistic lush tone to the vocals and instruments.

enjoy!
Greg
shakeydeal OP
979 posts
 
Thanks for the replies. I will certainly investigate the WE tube.

Shakey
eugene81
269 posts
 
I just replaced the PCM56P chips with the K grade versions for a solid improvement.

$13.56 each + shipping here:
http://components.arrow.com/part/detail/84608S9189437N7713

No soldering required, just pop and plug!

Recent thread on this here:
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1270885459&openfrom&1&4#1

This is also discussed in the huge Havana thread on Head-Fi along with a host of other, more advanced, mods, the most common being upgrading output caps.
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