[s1rrah]

The Havana DAC continues to rock my ****!! Especially with all my custom fuses and silver wiring and caps! It rocks me! 
 
(all tweaks included!)
 
Just like this parrot did to this documentary film maker. (seriously). JUST like this:
 

 
(check it; Havana style!)
 

 
LOL.

 

[eelekim]

I've got my PCM56P-K. Replaced the L-grade ones. After 24 hours of break-in, I found the result is better. Sharper imaging with more details and tighter bass. I especially like the tighter bass. I'm wondering what differences will be made with the forthcoming AD1856N-K.

 

[niamex]

So you are just confirming what I have written in my previuos post. The Japan made chips should be even better - even lpwer grades - J and nongrade. Some ppl in the net prefer no grade .after a lot of tests/. AD are said to be more digital but you can believe only your own ears.

 

[niamex]

There you can find real Japanese BB PCM56P stuff
 
NEC CD-810 2 x PCM56P-J KSS-123A
ONKYO DX-6640 2 x PCM56P ?SM5817AP KSS-152A
PIONEER PD-515 2 x PCM56P-J ?SM5807EP
PIONEER PD-7070 2 x PCM56P-J ?SM5807EP PWY
PIONEER PD-7100 2 x PCM56P-J ?PD0036 PWY1009
PIONEER PD-M700 2 x PCM56P-J PWY1009
SANSUI CD-a907 4 x PCM56P ? Magnetic
SANSUI CD-E910 2 x PCM56P
SANSUI CD-X701i 2 x PCM56P-S KSS-152A
SONY CDP-222ES 2 x PCM56P-J ?CX23034 KSS-151A
SONY CDP-490 2 x PCM56P KSS-240A
SONY CDP-590 2 x PCM56P KSS-240A
SONY CDP-670 2 x PCM56P ? CXD2550 KSS-210A
SONY CDP-770 2 x PCM56P ? CXD2550 KSS-210A
TECHNICS SL-P350 2 x PCM56P-J ?YM3404 SOAD 70
TECHNICS SL-P550 2 x PCM56P-J SOAD 70
TECHNICS SL-P770 2 x PCM56P-J + 2 x PCM56P SOAD 70
TECHNICS SL-P990 4 x PCM56P-J SOAD 70
TECHNICS SL-P999 4 x PCM56P-J ?SM5813AP SOAD 70A
TECHNICS SL-P1300 4 x PCM56P-K + 2 x MB671431 SOALP 1200
TELEFUNKEN HS895 2 x PCM56P ?YM3433 KSS-210A
VICTOR XL-Z521 2 x PCM56P OPTIMA-4
VICTOR XL-Z621 2 x PCM56P-J ?YM3414
VICTOR XL-Z711 2 x PCM56P-J
YAMAHA CDX-600 2 x PCM56P-J ?YM3414 TAOHS-JP3
YAMAHA CDX-700 1 x PCM56P-J MLP-7
YAMAHA CDX-710 2 x PCM56P-J ?YM3414 TAOHS-JP1
YAMAHA CDX-800 2 x PCM56P-J
YAMAHA CDX-810 2 x PCM56P-J ?YM3414 TAOHS-JP3
YAMAHA CDX-900 2 x PCM56P-J TAOHS-DG1
YAMAHA CDX-1000 2 x PCM56P-J ?YM3023
YAMAHA CDX-1100 2 x PCM56P ? YM3404 MLP-7
YAMAHA CDX-1110 2 x PCM56P-K TAOHS-HGI
YAMAHA CDX-2000 2 x PCM56P-K MLP-7
YAMAHA CDX-2200 2 x PCM56P-K ?YM3404 MLP-7
YAMAHA CDX-5000 2 x PCM56P-K MLP-7
YAMAHA CDX-10000 2 x PCM56P-K ?YM3404-Gold MLP-7
YAMAHA DX-U1 2 x PCM56P-K ?YM3623B DAC

 

[eelekim]

I'm satisfied with the current sound so much that I doubt I'll replace the PCM56P-K chips with AD1856N-K. It's pretty hard for me to take the chips out... 

May I know the easiest and safest way to do this? Thanks!

 

[niamex]

You have to make a so called "chip extractor". For tha Havana PCM it shoul be - no it is stupid to explain. I do not know how to upload a picture, otherwise I can mail you a pic of mine. Better give me yr e-mail and I'll attach it there

 

[upstateguy]

Quote:

The Havana DAC continues to rock my ****!! Especially with all my custom fuses and silver wiring and caps! It rocks me! 
 
(all tweaks included!)
.

LOL,  you're very funny.
 

 

[upstateguy]

Quote:

You have to make a so called "chip extractor". For tha Havana PCM it shoul be - no it is stupid to explain. I do not know how to upload a picture, otherwise I can mail you a pic of mine. Better give me yr e-mail and I'll attach it there

You can use a long nose pliers.  Just be gentle.
 
USG

 

[niamex]

 

[niamex]

Sending a photo of the extractor

 

[s1rrah]

Quote:

LOL,  you're very funny.
 

 

 

[suseeb]

Quote:     Hi niamex, this is my e-mail id, suseeb@indiatimes.com. please send the picture of "chip extractor" to me too.                              Thanks in advance.
               Regards.
               suseeb.

You have to make a so called "chip extractor". For tha Havana PCM it shoul be - no it is stupid to explain. I do not know how to upload a picture, otherwise I can mail you a pic of mine. Better give me yr e-mail and I'll attach it there

 

[niamex]

Hi Suseeb,
it is already there. Just disasemble one old blade from your car, take out the steel crap from the rubber plate and using a pliers bend it as you see at the picture. It really easy job. Than be carefull and pull gently the chip side by side untill it is out. That's all.
Best

 

[niamex]

 

[s1rrah]

I think I'm starting to like this guy.
 

 
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