[David222]

I have the Audial S4 and the Atlantis. Love both immensely. They offer a different presentation and both keep impressing me. I ve had the Atlantis for almost 3 years now. The S4 only for 6 months. The mhdt offers one of the best three dimensional sound stages I have came across. I feel super involved with the music. The S4 has a cleaner very calm and relaxed presentation. I really love both. I use an audio note CD zero as source (coaxial). The cd zero itself has a very good dac but both the atlantis and S4 are a clear improvement. I don't enjoy the sound I get from my macbook pro via usb. I tried audio Nirvana and it did improve things a great deal but still far from the sound quality I get with the audio note as cd transport. I love the flexibility of the atlantis in terms of inputs. I also have an ak300 dap which i often use with my atlantis with outstanding results.

Nice Audio Note gear!!

This is super helpful, thanks for sharing. From what I've read, I get the sense that S4 or S5 might be (somewhat) more resolving (vs. MHDT)... but the improved resolution comes at the cost of (possibly) less musicality or "thereness" ....most specifically with vocal tracks... the MHDT line seems to still be the analog champion (within the relative price range).

I should clearly point out that I've never heard S4/S5, so this is speculative and based on your post (above) and a few articles I found in the basement of the internet

Keep us posted as you get further into your S4

 

[fcdvpds]

Nice Audio Note gear!!

This is super helpful, thanks for sharing. From what I've read, I get the sense that S4 or S5 might be (somewhat) more resolving (vs. MHDT)... but the improved resolution comes at the cost of (possibly) less musicality or "thereness" ....most specifically with vocal tracks... the MHDT line seems to still be the analog champion (within the relative price range).

I should clearly point out that I've never heard S4/S5, so this is speculative and based on your post (above) and a few articles I found in the basement of the internet

Keep us posted as you get further into your S4

you are welcome.

I did a video of the S4, you can find it here:



if I manage to borrow a decent mic I will try to make a comparison and post it here.

One thing with the mhdt is that it has higher output voltage and seems to manage to drive poweramps without pre amplifier

cheers

 

[David222]

you are welcome.

I did a video of the S4, you can find it here:



if I manage to borrow a decent mic I will try to make a comparison and post it here.

One thing with the mhdt is that it has higher output voltage and seems to manage to drive poweramps without pre amplifier

cheers

No way...I watched that yesterday (no joke). It was the only Audial video I could find on YouTube.

Great system and setup!!

 

[viggen]

I just received my order of SR Orange fuse from:

https://www.partsconnexion.com/srfuses.html

There's a sale on Orange and Blue.

I ordered a 1a fuse as that's what the manual states the dac uses. But, Bill Dion who used to mod this dac actually recommends 1.6a. I tried to change my order after I placed it but they ignored me so going to stick the 1a fuse in the Orchid after I get a good feel of the AM SHD fuse I just installed in my amp.

 

[Pharmaboy]

How does one go about changing the fuse on the MHDT Labs Orchid? There isn't one of those typical unscrew-the-cap fuse slots in the back.

Assuming the cover must come off to change the fuse--it is inserted in the usual 2 X 2 prong fuse-holder?

 

[Ichos]

It should be the same.

 

[Pharmaboy]

More dumbass questions:

1 - "Large/fast blow"? Or something else?

2 - Which is a better sounding fuse in this application? Orange? Purple? Something else?

(I need my head examined to even ask these questions--but I needed that even before asking)

 

[viggen]

small slow 5x20 1.0 or 1.6 amp

 

[Pharmaboy]

the basement of the internet

MATRIX sequel #11?

 

[David222]

How does one go about changing the fuse on the MHDT Labs Orchid? There isn't one of those typical unscrew-the-cap fuse slots in the back.

Assuming the cover must come off to change the fuse--it is inserted in the usual 2 X 2 prong fuse-holder?

Hi --> check out my post #547 in this thread. I dropped in a photo/diagram.

Yes, cover off. Fuse is unobstructed...over on left side and pops right out. Check out my diagram so you get the circuit flow correct when replacing.

 

[Pharmaboy]

Hi --> check out my post #547 in this thread. I dropped in a photo/diagram.

Yes, cover off. Fuse is unobstructed...over on left side and pops right out. Check out my diagram so you get the circuit flow correct when replacing.

Damn, that's amazing. Very helpful. I can still screw this up (it's in my nature), but you've just made that less likely.

I really should go back and read the 35+ pages I missed in this thread. It's full of goodies!

 

[David222]

Damn, that's amazing. Very helpful. I can still screw this up (it's in my nature), but you've just made that less likely.

I really should go back and read the 35+ pages I missed in this thread. It's full of goodies!

Glad it was useful!

It's fun to read the full thread - since not super long. I found Luckbads posts really insightful. It's interesting to read through the history / product evolutions.

Also, check out my post #604, I list a set of 6922 types that I recently acquired. Admittedly, I've been very slow to roll them ... I've been enjoying the Mullard CV4108 /7308 so much that I've left it in... I'll get to the rest sooner vs. later

 

[Pharmaboy]

Glad it was useful!

It's fun to read the full thread - since not super long. I found Luckbads posts really insightful. It's interesting to read through the history / product evolutions.

Also, check out my post #604, I list a set of 6922 types that I recently acquired. Admittedly, I've been very slow to roll them ... I've been enjoying the Mullard CV4108 /7308 so much that I've left it in... I'll get to the rest sooner vs. later

More fascinating info. Thanks! Didn't realize you could use a 6922 type tube w/an adapter in the Orchid.

I'm currently using an NOS Mullard military CV5331 tube, which has the best sound of the 3 I've tried. But I do have a couple NOS Sylvania 7308s kicking around.

I'm assuming this is the Garage 1217adapter I'll need:

 

[David222]

More fascinating info. Thanks! Didn't realize you could use a 6922 type tube w/an adapter in the Orchid.

I'm currently using an NOS Mullard military CV5331 tube, which has the best sound of the 3 I've tried. But I do have a couple NOS Sylvania 7308s kicking around.

I'm assuming this is the Garage 1217adapter I'll need:

That's it. Really great build quality/adapter. One thing to be mindful of when rolling --> this adapter is so well built and the pin grip is rock solid --> so, use a free hand to hold the adapter (gently) down when removing/rolling tube...so not to pull up the entire circuit board from under it. You'll see what I mean once you have it in the socket. Go slow as always

 

[Pharmaboy]

That's it. Really great build quality/adapter. One thing to be mindful of when rolling --> this adapter is so well built and the pin grip is rock solid --> so, use a free hand to hold the adapter (gently) down when removing/rolling tube...so not to pull up the entire circuit board from under it. You'll see what I mean once you have it in the socket. Go slow as always

Excellent suggestion. I already puzzled that out for myself in past tube rolling (no adapter involved, but same logic).

It was so much easier to remove the current tube if the cover is off & I can hold down the socket as I pull the tube.