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MHDT Paradesea Repair? New Tube?

I have a MHDT Paradesea+ DAC. I stopped working the other day. I tried another DAC and it worked fine. When i plug in the Paradesea i can hear a VERY faint sounds coming out of the speakers. I tried going USB, coax...no go. Could it be the tube died? If not, does anybody repair these things? Is it worth it?
streetdaddy
tubegroover
2,320 posts
 
I am really questioning what he told you. Just because a tube is lighting up doesn't mean it isn't introducing noise. I KNOW this is true because I've experienced this myself, several times. I trust Andy completely but I am at a loss as to why he told you this where in several of my experiences it just ain't so. I would try another tube. It MAY not be the tube but at least you could eliminate the doubt one way or another.
mechans
3,048 posts
 
You can buy a 5670 at the tube depot.com for $4.95 NOS I kid you not.
streetdaddy OP
349 posts
 
Update.. So i trucked it back to the system and fired it up... Tube lit up fine... Then i saw little light emissions over by the on/off switch....so... I have an email into us distributor for repair/trade in... Might not be worth repairing it.. Will see how much it costs.
tubegroover
2,320 posts
 
Keep us posted Streetdaddy.
streetdaddy OP
349 posts
 
Mechans,

Great find! For under $8 shipped i will be able to see if it's a tube issue. Will post back when i get it.
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