[hyperdanny]

in what way? I mean, you can always update and refine, which seems to me what Garry is doing, but I thought that actually the MP's overall design is very interesting and well thought.

 

[m-i-c-k-e-y]

The physical design he might be talking.

Previous posts indicated a Master Clock input also.

 

[hyperdanny]

If that is what he meant I'd have to agree: the non standard cubic box of the previous one is kinda difficult to accomodate, but I doubt It is going to change. It is only a mk3 not a new model

 

[Tubeburner]

Has anyone heard of a projected price for the MK III?

 

[marvda1]

garry said about the same price.
here's my question. I have the mk1, so if you have the stock mk1 with ak4490 chip and the stock mk3 with ak4490 chip playing the same song, is it worth the cost/trouble buying the new one and then trying to sale the old mk1.

 

[hyperdanny]

Frankly I believe it's going to be worth it: some of the changes Garry hinted at,
directly improve sonic performance, like I2s , option of femto clock and improved voltage regulation. If It actually will be around the same price range I will consider It extremely seriously.

 

[marvda1]

here's garry's answers.
Hi Marvin,

I am glad to answer your questions. The benefits of using MK3 are worth to upgrade.


1. You can use ES9038pro modules which sounds way better than Ak4490, and more DAC chips support in the future.

2. Even if using the same AK4490 chips, mk3 sounds better than mk1 since the usb module and motherboards have many upgrades and improvements.


Thanks,

Garry

 

[darcman]

Does anyone have any experience with the ifi Audio Nano iGalvanic3.0 USB Isolator

I bought one today, I should have it in a week or so, just wondering if anyone tried it with the MP-D2
I was quizzing Gary about these USB isolator devices, well I specifically asked him about the Intona USB Isolator
Gary seemed to think the Intona would provide some improvements.

Maybe it was a dumb Idea to buy the Ifi iGalvanic3.0, I guess I will find out...it sure gets some good reviews. I am always skeptical though

Oh by the way I put a HiFi Tuning Supreme fuse in my MP-D2...not a night and day improvement, but everything counts right

 

[Holypal]

The new USB board for MK3 is out now. I guess the MK3 is not far away.

The board is also capable with MK1, MK2. So with this, @darcman doesn't need a usb isolator.

 

[marvda1]

Where did you see this?
Nothing new on the website.

 

[marvda1]

So you only get 1 usb, what's the other input?

 

[darcman]

I noticed only 1 USB too (I only use one anyways) I was more worried about it being completely plug and play with no case mods

 

[Dave 868]

In China, this USB Board is already sold and it has two versions . It costs about $ 90 - 150 .
Music Hall The latest MP-D2 MK3 USB upgrade module for MP-D2 MK1, MK2, MK3 DAC US Linear LT3045 0.8uV global minimum ripple noise linear regulator chip power supply. The clock comes standard with the US SiTime low phase noise clock and is available with the US Crystek femtosecond clock. The I2S output is equipped with a digital isolator to prevent computer USB noise interference. Using the latest XMOS XU208 main chip, the computing speed is twice that of the previous generation. An external clock input SMA interface is provided to further increase clock accuracy using an external OCXO or atomic clock. Gold-plated USB terminal, Immersion USB USB board

 

[darcman]

@Dave 868 so the USB board that Holypal posted a picture of is a version 1 board

and a version 2 board has an external adapter/clock with I2S...sorry I am a little confused

Could you post some pics of each board with the external thingamajig

 

[gkr7007]

Looks like the new units and boards are available on site. Here we go!