Yes I recall Frank the CD Transport "Guru" at Theta was the first to implement his "Opti-Gue"(sic)! for application to the Optical lead connectors before insertion. I've still got some somewhere
I think.BruceD
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I think.BruceD
Are there any tricks to disconnecting the MPS-X Plink cable from the MPS-8? Mine was stuck in very tight, and although I was very careful to pull straight back, I still managed to break the tip off, and can't remove it. Is the optical gel a lubricant to make it easier to insert or remove the Plink cable?
Yes - I turned it to unlock it, and pulled straight out, but it would pull out, and when I pulled harder, I broke the tip off.
Thanks - I might have pressed it in too hard the first time I connected it. I can't remove the broken tip now, so I'm using the AES input. I'll probably need to ship it back to PBD to get the tip removed.
You are very calm regarding what happened, I would be very upset and annoyed by now if I was you. (At self of course not at PBD)
The important thing to realize is that it does not take a lot of strength to connect and disconnect.
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It has been a rough ride with the MPS-X. I did read the manual carefully but I have had a couple of problems that might have been prevented with better instructions in the manual. So no, I am not mad at myself because I did carefully follow all of the instructions in the manual.
I'm also having problems with songs stuttering or stopping abruptly. It might be caused by my internet service, but it seems like the MPS-X should have enough internal buffering to prevent this. I have this problem streaming Qobuz with both BubbleUPnP/Android and JPLAY/Apple.
I'm going to try a Grimm MU2 to see if I get the same problems.
May I ask a question?
According to the PD homepage the Merlot DAC is discontinued.
Is there a PD entry level DAC upcoming as a replacement?
Thank you
At this time I do not believe there is a plan to introduce a Merlot replacement. I was aware of MPD6 about 6-8 months before it was released.
The Meitner MA3 or Bricasti M3 and M1 are best options IMO at a lower price if you like Playback.
Periodically Merlots do end up on the used market. I have one coming in shortly.
The Meitner MA3 or Bricasti M3 and M1 are best options IMO at a lower price if you like Playback.
Periodically Merlots do end up on the used market. I have one coming in shortly.
On the MPS-8, when the unused inputs are switched off, there are discernible sonic improvements.
Hello All,
I've just acquired a MPD8 Dac, fantastic peace of gear!
The firmware version of my MPD-8 shows 021 - 011.
Is this the latest version or do I need to upgrade ?
The reason I am asking is that I saw from the website that the current version is 19.
I've just acquired a MPD8 Dac, fantastic peace of gear!
The firmware version of my MPD-8 shows 021 - 011.
Is this the latest version or do I need to upgrade ?
The reason I am asking is that I saw from the website that the current version is 19.
does your pre-amp sound better with higher, or lower source signal level input?
the playback designs dac/player allow users to select 5 different output level from -6dB to 0dB to +6dB
which output level sounds best with your pre-amp and the whole system?
the playback designs dac/player allow users to select 5 different output level from -6dB to 0dB to +6dB
which output level sounds best with your pre-amp and the whole system?
Coming closer to the 500 hours milestone...
Been running almost 24/7 with a streaming source. A lot of sonic changes since it was taken B-N-O-O-T-B. Now, the bass is like it's almost too much, even with the bass-shy Sony SS-M9EDs.
I am still undecided which is better - the player on variable output and the pass labs XP20 pre-amp at max volume, or the player on 0dB fixed output and the pre-amp at around the 40/50s vol level. I also tried the player at -6dB fixed output and pushing XP20 up another 10 clicks. They all have very different spectral/soundstaging presentation!
Been running almost 24/7 with a streaming source. A lot of sonic changes since it was taken B-N-O-O-T-B. Now, the bass is like it's almost too much, even with the bass-shy Sony SS-M9EDs.
I am still undecided which is better - the player on variable output and the pass labs XP20 pre-amp at max volume, or the player on 0dB fixed output and the pre-amp at around the 40/50s vol level. I also tried the player at -6dB fixed output and pushing XP20 up another 10 clicks. They all have very different spectral/soundstaging presentation!
Just got news that the MPD-8 will get a few upgrade this September.
First is the analogue stage, which will get an all new circuit design. This is due to certain components in the current analogue stage going to be out of production soon. PBD is taking this opportunity to change/improve the analogue stage.
Secondly, PBD will add 2 analogue inputs into the MPD-8, which then will be renamed MPD-8AI. One set of XLR and one RCA input will be added.
Retail price will be higher because of the more expensive production costs.
First is the analogue stage, which will get an all new circuit design. This is due to certain components in the current analogue stage going to be out of production soon. PBD is taking this opportunity to change/improve the analogue stage.
Secondly, PBD will add 2 analogue inputs into the MPD-8, which then will be renamed MPD-8AI. One set of XLR and one RCA input will be added.
Retail price will be higher because of the more expensive production costs.
The Edelweiss series will stay the same. So will the MPS-8 (CD-player).
/ Marcus, www.perfect-sense.se
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