[hyperdanny]

beautiful..and the list of the upgrades is really impressive, but I am kind of disappointed that the array of digital inputs is basically the same: maybe asking for a HDMI I2s is too much, but at least a true 75 ohm BNC could have been provided...

 

[aneep]

Looks like the new MP-D2 MK3 is in and can be ordered on the website. I have the MK1 and will defintely be upgrading this time. Project Christmas 2018!!

 

[Tubeburner]

I sold my MP-D2 MKII and the new owner says the coax from his source won't play. He tried the optical and it works. I only used usb, and I am the original owner. Anyone have any ideas here? He says his coax works on his old dac. I have an email in to Gary. The dac has been flawless on usb. Any help= will be greatly appreciated.

I ordered the MP-D2 MK3 and waiting for the new dac boards from manufacturing. Mine will arrive after Christmas.

 

[akltam]

The MP-D2 MK II coax does not work for any digital input above 24/48. This is a huge mistake by Paradise Music. I talk to their owner and he does not help much.

The Mk III should be better in this as it has got its own SPDIF receiver chip.

I hope they have better customer services.

 

[hyperdanny]

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are you serious ? that's crazy..I really hope it's been fixed in the MK3!

 

[akltam]

I am very serious. I complain about this a year ago. See my previous posting.

 

[Tubeburner]

Gary verified in an email that the coax is limited to 24/48. The MK3 will do 24/192.

My customer will be selling the MK2 I sold him. This has the AKM 4497 dac modules installed. Please contact me and I can get you in touch with him.

Ernie

 

[akltam]

Ernie,

The spec of MP-D2 MK II very specifically mention 24/96. That is why I bought it because I need 24/96. The problem is that these machines are shipped out from China. And if there is any thing wrong inherited in the design, there is nothing Gary can do about it. The cost of returning the unit is too high. And he is not providing support. And this is one good example about the service support of mainland Chinese brand.

Don't get me wrong, I like the MP-D2 MK II using the USB input. But this deficiency, shows the risk every one has to face to trade with mainland Chinese. They do not know the contractual obligation and the required moral standard as a responsible manufacturer as understand by the Western world. If he is listening, he should contact me for what he can do to follow up.

They still have a long road to the modern world.

 

[Tubeburner]

MP-D2 MK3 ES9038 Pro is in the house. I installed the Mundorf Silver/Gold/Oil caps that were in my MK2 AK4497 and the same exact tubes.
The dac has been playing for an hour and I notice a lot more air and bigger sound stage compared to the MK2. I can't wait for this to be fully broken in.

 

[rajacat]

How about an update?

 

[marvda1]

my mk1 sounds great, decided to grab a used one of these, no longer wanting a mk3.
https://www.amazon.com/MH-DA004-ES9038pro-Flagship-Coaxial-Upgraded/dp/B06XT3L6JL

 

[Tubeburner]

How about an update?

I've had the MK3 running for a full week now and this is a serious audiophile dac. The soundstage is immense, the notes are rich with detail and it makes me want to listen. The MK3 is a big step up from the MK2 IMO. The usb has never faultered to any material I have tried or missed a connection. Even my wife was impressed by the sound. Gary's claims of more bass is correct, but I feel the bass is more accurate and dynamic. The mids and highs are wonderful. Voice has all the nuances and feel they should. The highs are clean and have sparkle. Not goey, but accurate. The MK3 is easily worth the money.

 

[rajacat]

I've had the MK3 running for a full week now and this is a serious audiophile dac. The soundstage is immense, the notes are rich with detail and it makes me want to listen. The MK3 is a big step up from the MK2 IMO. The usb has never faultered to any material I have tried or missed a connection. Even my wife was impressed by the sound. Gary's claims of more bass is correct, but I feel the bass is more accurate and dynamic. The mids and highs are wonderful. Voice has all the nuances and feel they should. The highs are clean and have sparkle. Not goey, but accurate. The MK3 is easily worth the money.

Thanks! I now must look to sell my MK1 and save up a few $'s. I definitely don't want to go dacless for a few weeks.

 

[Zarastro]

I ordered the MK3, hope it arrives soon. Luckily i have a few NOS Rectifier tubes from my PrimaLuna preamp days.

I would like to upgrade the caps, does anyone know the value of the stock Obbligato caps? I mean how many uF are they exactly?

 

[gkr7007]

2.2....but you can vary plus or minus a little either way.