Mhdt Labs Steeplechase 2 Tube DAC

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eventhorizon

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Mhdt Labs Steeplechase 2 Tube DAC
« on: 20 Feb 2017, 02:43 pm »
Great sounding DAC with USB, Toslink and Coaxial inputs.  Comes with the factory GE5670 tube and 2 hard to find and highly recommended Western Electric 396A tubes which bring it to a different level.   It is still in LIKE NEW condition as close as 10/10 as is possible.

This is very substantial feeling DAC and looks really sweet from the front as it's semi-transparent with the tube lit up. 

It is a 24/192 capable DAC on all inputs.
Asynchronous USB 2.0, does not need drivers, this is totally plug and play.

Only selling because I recenly bought a Bluesound Node2 DAC.

These were initially being offered at $695 factory-direct as a promotional sale a year or so ago.

http://dhost.info/mhdtlab/

WE 396A Tubes have a value of ~$60-80 each and are included. 

Ships in the original box, and will be double boxed.

Asking $350

Shipping extra, paypal please add 3.5%.











Specifications:

Digital Receiver CS8416

D/A converter AK4396 (delta sigma)

I/V OP: AD847AQ

Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (± 2dB)

Tube buffered output, tube instocked GE5670

Tubes that can be used: 5670, 2C51, 396A, 6385, 6CC42, 6854, 6N3,

6854, CV2575, CV4013, CV5894, CV8247, CV2381

115V

Output impedance:  32 ohms

Output level:  2.8 Vrms

All inputs support 16/24 bits/ 32 kHz up to 192 kHz

Dimensions 28cm(L) x 15cm (W), 7.5cm (H)

Weight 1.8Kg (3.5lb)

rajacat

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Re: Mhdt Labs Steeplechase 2 Tube DAC
« Reply #1 on: 20 Feb 2017, 03:42 pm »
Somebody steal this quality DAC! :eyebrows:

eventhorizon

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Re: Mhdt Labs Steeplechase 2 Tube DAC
« Reply #2 on: 21 Feb 2017, 09:09 pm »
Thanks rajacat.  It truly is! I just compared it to some really top performing DACs at a recent audio club meet and it compared favorably to them. The new owner will certainly be pleased :)

eventhorizon

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Re: Mhdt Labs Steeplechase 2 Tube DAC
« Reply #3 on: 27 Feb 2017, 08:16 pm »
Still available. 

wangch32

Re: Mhdt Labs Steeplechase 2 Tube DAC
« Reply #4 on: 27 Feb 2017, 09:31 pm »
pm

eventhorizon

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Re: Mhdt Labs Steeplechase 2 Tube DAC
« Reply #5 on: 3 Mar 2017, 02:49 pm »
Replied.

JakeJ

Re: Mhdt Labs Steeplechase 2 Tube DAC
« Reply #6 on: 4 Mar 2017, 04:20 pm »
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eventhorizon

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Re: Mhdt Labs Steeplechase 2 Tube DAC
« Reply #7 on: 8 Mar 2017, 03:25 pm »
All PMs replied, still available.  Would like to see this go to a good home :) Now accepting offers.  Can sell without WE tubes for a better price.

Thanks

eventhorizon

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Re: Mhdt Labs Steeplechase 2 Tube DAC
« Reply #8 on: 14 Mar 2017, 04:41 pm »
Still available.  I'd accept $260 shipped for the DAC w/out the tubes.  Thank you

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Re: Mhdt Labs Steeplechase 2 Tube DAC
« Reply #9 on: 16 Mar 2017, 03:46 am »
PM Sent

HiGHFLYiN9

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Re: Mhdt Labs Steeplechase 2 Tube DAC
« Reply #10 on: 16 May 2017, 03:30 am »
Still available? Interested! OP your PMs are full!

davidgrace

Re: Mhdt Labs Steeplechase 2 Tube DAC
« Reply #11 on: 12 Dec 2018, 02:39 am »
Just a flying leap of faith...
Is this still available?
Posting doesn't say it's sold yet.
Thanks.
David