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DAC: Before I jump in...
Sorry for the typo.  Meant to say “up to  $4,000”.   
DAC: Before I jump in...
The MHDT Orchid is the easy best buy.  Easy.  I have one and it sounded better than dacs costing up to $4 in my system. It is just wonderful sounding. Love this dac!  
Top Ten "Definitions of an Audiophile"
Enjoys both the music and gear that makes it happen.  
KLE Innovations Technical Paper
KLEI plugs are the best sounding in my experience vs all the big dollar stuff I have tried. Great product line. I use them for all my builds. I never thought they were pure silver and glad they are not.   
Aqua hifi La Voce s3.....anyone audition it yet?
One final post on my work today. I installed some very nice flat stacked 2.2uf Jupiter copper foil in wax caps on the outputs of the Orchid that were already broken in. Oh my, another nice jump in performance across the board. Keeping this baby!  
Aqua hifi La Voce s3.....anyone audition it yet?
Well after full break in and an upgraded Western Electric Tube the MHDT Orchid bests the Aqua La Voce S2 in my system.  The Orchid offers improved bass, pace, dynamics, intimacy, resolution and also has all the warmth and midrange bloom of the S2.... 
The Six Moons.com review on the Mhdt Labs Orchid DAC just went up
BThis Orchid is the real deal. Sounds fantastic! I purchased one and like it very much. I have the upgraded Western Electric tube and the music flows in such a natural and enjoyable manner. Smooth as silk with wonderful tone.  
Is integrated the future for 2 channel audiophiles?
Yes.  Integrated with dac, streamer, wif, DSP and more. This is indeed the future.  
Aqua hifi La Voce s3.....anyone audition it yet?
I agree with you on these points and do fully understand.   
Aqua hifi La Voce s3.....anyone audition it yet?
Yes the S3 sounds better and we agree. I will post my results regardless of your agenda. The upgrade to the S3 costs hundreds more than the cost of a new Orchid. Then there are the shipping costs and not having your dac for a couple of weeks. We A... 
Aqua hifi La Voce s3.....anyone audition it yet?
@facten I did an initial comparison between a fully broken in Aqua La Voce S2 with upgraded current usb input board and the MHDT Orchid with 2 hours of playing time. Both dacs are fantastic. I will give a more complete comparison this weekend afte... 
Tammy Holt ......She's what holds it all together.......Never gives up
Yes I agree 110%.  She is the best! I appreciate you Tammy!  
Aqua hifi La Voce s3.....anyone audition it yet?
It is not silly to compare the MHDT Orchid to the S2. Not sure why you would say that as it is simply not true. We will see which dac is best in my system. I am sure you know the Orchid has many professional and user reviews stating it bested othe... 
Aqua hifi La Voce s3.....anyone audition it yet?
I will compare before cap upgrade and report back!  
Aqua hifi La Voce s3.....anyone audition it yet?
Have an S2 here, as you know, and will compare to the $1100 MHDT Orchid. That will be interesting. If the S2 is warmer and more tolerant of poor recordings vs the S3, then it might be the better dac to some. I like resolution to a point. I think t...