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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    I’m also surprised. I’ve been thrilled with it. Ordered some adapters to run 300B tubes in it, will be interesting to compare to the jumbo tubes. Depending on the model and options $784 to $1,744+ USD.
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    I read this entire thread before I received my new GA TRP. I’ve also skimmed and searched more than I care to admit. I took a different direction for rectifiers. I email Lukasz asking if it was okay to use a very unconventional rectifier device. He said yes, so I placed an order for a...
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    Holo May vs Lampizator

    I was really happy with the MAY DAC. I still will suggest it to someone looking in that price range for sure. Adding the STR-1002 was a larger jump than going from the MAY to the TRP. As I said before rolling tubes can radically change the sound of the TRP so going in the direction I want...
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    Holo May vs Lampizator

    I had a Holo MAY KTE for ~3 years. I really enjoyed it. End of last year I placed an order for a GA TRP so it has engine 11. I prefer the TRP in every aspect except, I don't feel comfortable leaving it on 24/7 which is a very minor issue. The MAY did take a long time with signal going through...
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    SET amp owners thread

    What are some 845s that you have had a good experience with?
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    'BEST' Garden hose

    I usually check Project Farm for that type of stuff.
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    Aliexpress Isn't Messing Around.

    This sold me: "The weight of up to 130 catties, plus the volume of 270mm wide, 600 ㎜ height and 500mm deep, making it look full of momentum." I then saw they wanted almost $2,000 USD for shipping so I'm going to pass.
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    Pure Audio Project upgrades and tweaks

    Using Isodamp on the entire surface area where the baffle meets the frame adding washers so the bolts don't sink into the baffle is a big step up. Brought everything into focus tightened up the sound offering more detail from top to bottom. It was also the first and cheapest upgrade. Large...
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    USB cable recommended?

    I received the Ediscreation Reference Silver USB Cable yesterday @Golum did a great and accurate run down of the cable, thank you! The first song was impressive. I was expecting to play a few songs then transfer the cable to the living room system to burnin for a week or two then bring it back...
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    Pure Audio Project upgrades and tweaks

    I have not heard or seen in person the PAP upgraded cables. I went with the Snake River Audio Signature Series which is a combination of copper silver and gold.
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    Pure Audio Project upgrades and tweaks

    The NoRez is easy to remove once applied. Save the waxed paper to put back on the sticky side. It's also easy to tune by adding and removing pieces. The big difference from the first time I completely lined the inside of the frames and the second time was the room and amount of room treatment...
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    Pure Audio Project upgrades and tweaks

    Is this for the woofers? 1.4mm seems really thin for woofers. I guess if the DCR is close on both worth a shot.
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    Pure Audio Project upgrades and tweaks

    @Kingrex I emailed Dan directly and he added it to my order. I bought a few brass weights and footers from him. I could peel the Isodamp off if I wanted too no problem. Using the NoRez I had the following experience. I covered the inside if the frames from top to bottom on the inside. I wasn't...
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    Pure Audio Project upgrades and tweaks

    @Kingrex Sorry I missed this. I got a 12x24" sheet with adhesive from Eden Sound. When I first got the speakers Ze'ev did send me a horn1 to demo. I put a lot of time and effort to get it to sound as good as I could. Ultimately I ended sending it back. Everything sounded more cohesive with the...
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    Oh, Boy, does Roon suck big time! The high-end audio world needs a better solution!

    I'm a lifetime subscriber, 3ish years so I became frustrated with Roon. Seemed every new release was a decrease in fidelity. I was also having connection issues where some days it wouldn't connect to the Rendu. I went with the Innuos ZENith MK3 and have been very happy.
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    @highstream Thank you, I'll keep them going. Earlier in the thread I thought you were referring to the burnin time of the TRP. My TRP is barely hatched and still needs a few months of regular use to settle, at 319 hours now.
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    Pure Audio Project upgrades and tweaks

    This speaker platform starts out good. A few tweaks and modifications and they really can come alive and provide an fantastic stereophonic sound spectacular. Adding Isodamp along the frame where it comes in contact with the baffle is the best improvement per dollar I experienced. It was less...
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    Is there a quick way to test to make sure the adapters are wired correctly? I ordered from that seller and they should be arriving today or tomorrow. For anyone who is running the Sophia KT88s How long did it take them to open up? at 47 hours I pulled them out. The top end was really soft and...
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    Any one have experience with Aric Audio?

    @Tuckia I'm using the Snake River Audio USB between the ZENith and TRP. I ordered a Ediscreation Reference Silver USB based on another forum members post. Should ship in 2 weeks. My brother has the Omega USB. It was in a different house and setup that I last heard it. I might have him bring it...
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    Wow! Thank you for sharing that! This is a great resource. @Souldriver Is the TRP new? how many hours? It look mine 200+ hours to open up. It was all over the place brittle and thin then it would be dark and highs were no where to be found. Currently running EML 274b with GL KT77s It has...
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    Any one have experience with Aric Audio?

    I received the Lampizator TRP a few days after the Transcend. The combination of the TRP and Transcend burning it was a wild ride. The last 5 days everything has more stable and is sounding incredible. 318 hours on the Transcend and 290 hours on the TRP. I’ve done a few over nights on the TRP...
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    Pure Audio Project upgrades and tweaks

    @Retk9doc I'm not exactly sure. My guess is 1/8th inch for the Isodamp. I ran a strip along the entire area that the baffle will touch. I forced the bolt through to punch a hole in the Isodamp. I removed the tan squishy washer. Putting NoRez on the base seems worth while. One of these days...
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    LampizatOr Horizon - Tube Rolling Paradise

    For me I've found a majority of the time SE sounds better than balanced XLR. When it comes to the technical stuff I'm starting to get out of my knowledge. That said this is my understanding. For short runs and if noise isn't an issue SE is a more pure signal. The design of balanced is that...
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    Lampizator or PS Audio Directstream DAC Mk2?

    I left mine on for 36-40 hours straight the first two days I had it. Once I started to cycle it on and off, burn in happened much faster. Fred from Lampiator NA recommended this and I've found it to help speed things along. Other manufacturers recommend letting the components sit off for a few...
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    Lampizator or PS Audio Directstream DAC Mk2?

    Dave, bummer you had so many issues. I received my TRP SE last week. At the 50 hour mark I was wondering if I made a costly mistake going with the TRP, it was sounding bad, two or three nights in the beginning I left the room and let it play, it was rough. 115-120 hours it's calmed down and and...
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    Lampizator Valve / Tube Rolling Review Thread

    I have Aqua IIs in the TRP and my amp. I've listened the original Aqua in an amp I was borrowing, that's what sold me on the Aqua II. I asked if he had listened to the Aqua II to get a better understanding of what he is hearing. Last night the TRP finally started to open up a bit at 100 hours...
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    Lampizator Valve / Tube Rolling Review Thread

    Jerry so you did get an EML 274b. I received mine. Haven’t put it in yet. Want to get to the 300 hour mark before rolling tubes. Have you tried the Sophia Electric 274b Aqua II? The burn in has been brutal on the TRP. Some times it sound straight bad. Fortunately my vinyl setup sounds...
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    5 way system, horns and more. From the beginning to now

    WOW! Thank you for for sharing your journey. I haven't had this much fun reading about hifi in a long time. The copious photos are much appreciated.
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    Silver cable break in

    @Geoffkait thanks for reminding me about the XLO CD. Also when you say not enough oomph what is “enough”? Is it voltage, current, frequency or a combination? What is a good voltage or current level? I recently got a new phono cable and have it hooked up between my DAC 3.5v and AVC to burn it...
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    Viv Lab Owners

    Thanks, that clears up your previous statement for me.

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