Hi
I have a MPS-5 and it is excellelent.
I run it into a BAT VK52se pre and ATC active aniversary 50s.
I used a dcs puccini in my system and the playback is better. I also had the opportunity to extensively audition a dcs 3 box Paganini in a pretty high end system.
The MPS sounds better imo, more base definition and less digital quality to the sound. I have not found it particulaely lean. It has excellent image, depth and focus with a generous sound stage.
I am a big vinyl fan (kuzma XL4 and ARC ref2 phono) the MPS playing CD pushes the vinyl close.
SACD is even better but have not been able compare with similar vinyl. Large scale orchestra and solo instruments are as good as I have heard.
I have not been able to improve on the internal disc player by using an external source such as a lap top into the DAC. Probably need to experiment further in this area.
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