Paradisea 3

Name: MHDT Laboratory Paradisea 3
Brand: MHDT Laboratory

MHDT Laboratory

Paradisea Series

DigitalDACs

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$710

About the Paradisea 3

The Mhdt Laboratory Paradisea 3 is a mid-level digital-to-analog converter (DAC) from Mhdt Labs, designed with a non-oversampling architecture using the Philips TDA1545A 16-bit DAC chip. It features a tube output buffer stage with a GE5670 vacuum tube paired with an LM4562 operational amplifier, providing a warm, musical sound with a deep soundstage and good detail retrieval. The DAC supports USB, coaxial, and optical digital inputs and is housed in a distinctive smoked acrylic case with metal sides, measuring 28 x 15 x 7.5 cm and weighing approximately 3.4 lbs. The Paradisea 3 emphasizes musicality over absolute accuracy, appealing to listeners who prefer a natural and organic sound. It is user-upgradeable in terms of the op-amp and allows tube rolling for tonal customization. The DAC does not use oversampling or digital filters, aiming for a realistic and natural sound reproduction. Originally

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