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    Holo May vs Lampizator

    The LTA gear is truly incredibly revealing... I have been auditioning a Z40+ Integrated recently and it is amazing. I'm just surprised that these two very different dacs sound so similar to you... that wasn't my experience even with less revealing gear.
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    Holo May vs Lampizator

    Possibly another bottleneck in your system cabling or components?
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    Holo May vs Lampizator

    A few years ago, I went from a Chord Qutest w/ LPS -> Holo May L2 -> Wells Audio Cipher -> Lampizator TRP2 in the span of probably about 6 months. I still have the TRP2, which says a lot! Each step in the upgrade chain was a big one, but the TRP 2 was most revelatory, particularly with rolled...
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    For anyone else who might be interested, Lukasz verified the outpt impedance of the TRP is approx. 2k ohms, kept high to maximize the musicality.
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    Unfortunately, that is not helpful to me.
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    Anyone know the output impedance of TRP2 w/ F2a output tubes (if the output tubes matter)?
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    Echole - a cable chronicle

    For what its worth, my own experience with Echole cables (purchased because I also have an Absolare integrated) was that they were good but over-rated. I had an Omnia XLR interconnect pair that ultimately was less satisfying (in my system) than a much less expensive pair of Black Cat Setsuna...
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    More sloppy naming conventions from Lampizator for the Atlantic? In my recollection, there was the Atlantic, then the TRP 2 was really the first TRP (which had engine 53), while TRP 3 is the latest (has engine 11). I remember having to sort out some of this confusion (because of conflicting...
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    Lampizator or PS Audio Directstream DAC Mk2?

    This is a very good DAC. You have many years of beautiful digital music ahead of you.
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    All New Daniel Hertz AMBER System Review : Why Pay More ?

    From this above-linked review: "BTW, I only write about what I absolutely love and would recommend 100% so the companies I speak of deserve the attention." This kind of reviewing stance is wonderful for manufacturers and dealers, not so great for everyday consumers, in my opinion. A truly...
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    LDMS Server

    I've had the upgraded power supply for my LDMS server/streamer for about a week now. After a few days of burning-in, the sound it makes is better across the board. Maybe more "clear" and "dimensional" if I had to be subjective about it. Well worth the investment in my opinion.
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    Single Ended. I'm using the PV2000/6000 (or whatever its called) right now. No strong preference between this one and other recent tubes I've used; absolutely no complaints, though.
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    As do I. But I probably don't obsess over my rectifiers as much as the average poster here, god bless them.
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    LDMS Server

    I have enjoyed an LDMS server/streamer w/ LPS for about 3 years now, I think, having talked to Lucas after reading some glowing recommendations on these forums. I think it would probably classify as a 'minimax' today, but back then it wasn't called that (and was cheaper too). It outputs only...
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    LampizatOr Baltic 3

    Just put this tube/adaptor in my Atlantic TRP and its really nice! Seems to equal more expensive NOS rectifiers in my experience.
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    Social Media and High End Audio

    That must be a recent change in gear for MoFi, then. In August '22 TAS interview, MoFi said: "Any title cut from DSD64 was captured from 2011 to January 2014, using the Meitner A/D. When better technology became available, we upgraded to the Merging Technologies Horus A/D which captures in...
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    Good mid-price audiophile switches

    Hows the fiberbox working for you?
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    Where did you get the adapter for that tube? I'd love to give that a try in mine.
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    Daniel Hertz M7 speakers -- my new favorites

    To my ear, the Hertz dac/integrated amp are not at the same level as the speakers. I auditioned the Maria with the M7s in my home and was not impressed, relative to my Absolare. Since Levinson insists that they be used together as a 'system' with his bare wire speaker cables, this may account...
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    Daniel Hertz M7 speakers -- my new favorites

    I did not ask this question directly from the local dealer who now carries the line, but no explanation was offered either... It is an interesting one.
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    Daniel Hertz M7 speakers -- my new favorites

    I had not auditioned the VOTU. I don't think I've ever heard of a pair being used in the USA. With my LS5/5s, I had to purchase them without an audition based on the location of the dealership and the general demand for them, and I would not have been willing to do that again with another...
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    Daniel Hertz M7 speakers -- my new favorites

    Dealer has M1s, which are $150k and sound extraordinary, and two smaller standmounts, one with horn tweeter and one with ribbon tweeter. Smaller one with horn, the Maxx, sounded VERY good too. Didn’t hear the ribbon one…
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    Daniel Hertz M7 speakers -- my new favorites

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    Daniel Hertz M7 speakers -- my new favorites

    The dealer is located in Santa Rosa, CA. Soundstage is exceptional, excellent even standing and immersive anywhere in the room. Imaging is realistic. Live music is just spine tingling.
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    Daniel Hertz M7 speakers -- my new favorites

    I recently sold my Graham Audio LS5/5s with the intention of replacing them with speakers that scale larger for my large listening area, and are more dynamic and immediate-sounding, hopeful not to sacrifice the beautiful coherence and tone of the Grahams. I was fortunate to be able to...
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    PS Audio Introduces the Aspen FR20 Loudspeaker

    I've got this speaker in-house at the moment for a demo. Exceptional sounding speaker... handsome but a little strange looking too.
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    I'm enjoying mine with F2a drivers and an old stock rectifier I can't recall the name of currently. Wonderful machine!
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    David Laboga Expression USB - reviews “significantly” beat all other top cables

    Sorry, I can't recall that. Made the change a few months ago. Message me directly if you'd be interested in purchasing the Laboga Sapphire USB to try out.
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    I have same setup. I think I ended up putting a screwdriver down into the sockets on the adapters to create more space for the pins. Worked great and they don't stick up anymore.
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    Good mid-price audiophile switches

    Purchased the standard SilentSwitch from Ediscreation on tip from this forum, received it yesterday, popped it into my system replacing a standard d-link switch, and I'd fully agree with the above description. One of my favorite high-value upgrades!

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