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    Lampizator or PS Audio Directstream DAC Mk2?

    The rectifier delivered with my Atlantic 3 is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but I don't think it's the weakest link. If you want an easy improvement without a huge expense, order a set of the Sophia Electric EL34 tubes. At least in my system, they are considerably better than any of...
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    Lampizator or PS Audio Directstream DAC Mk2?

    Do you know if the DACs were fully broken in when you listened to them, and how long the Lampizator had been powered on before your session? If it was on for a full hour, that's probably best. If it was on for at least 30 minutes, I'd say you're solid on that test. But if it was a new demo...
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    Lampizator or PS Audio Directstream DAC Mk2?

    The stock valves are not bad. To use your analogy, think of the stock version as a turbo v6. Add a new exhaust and a tune, and you can markedly improve the performance. Were you disappointed with the factory version of the car? No - you paid good money for it, for a reason. Are you happier...
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    Lampizator or PS Audio Directstream DAC Mk2?

    It comes down to personal preference. I was waiting for the Mk2 to be released, then saw the teething pains - that I believe are now resolved - and in that time noticed a post comparing DACs by another PSAudio forum member. I'd never heard of Lampizator, but his analysis drew me to them and to...
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    Introducing the LampizatOr Poseidon DAC

    Pretty sure I'm going to be interested in hearing the Poseidon, but I'm using a "lowly" Atlantic 3 TRP as opposed to any of the models using DHTs. Are any of these in the wild yet, or are they all still demo product for the shows?
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    My Mola Mola Tambaqui Revuew

    Thank you for commenting about this. I'm seriously considering the Makua, possibly with the internal DAC just for a backup (and the fun of comparing it with my Lampizator), as well as some other contenders... but I keep thinking the Makua "feels" right to me. VTL's TL6.5 Series II is also a...
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    Amplifiers for MartinLogan Renaissance ESL 15A

    I emailed Ralph at Atma Sphere about stability into 0.5 Ohm on my 15As. He's not concerned. Pretty sure I'll try a pair of these to see how they sound, but not until I sort out a few higher priorities.
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    Reno Hi Fi Closing In 2024

    That's nice to hear. Even though I'm on the opposite side of the country, I'm glad someone has stepped in with a program similar to Reno Hi-Fi's.
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    Pacific dac: Lampizator's new top of the line dac

    I am *quite* interested in your comparison, as I think this might be a logical move for me too...
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    I already have my Atlantic 3 TRP, but this is really good feedback for anyone considering the Baltic and weighing whether or not the Atlantic is a material improvement. Glad it's working well for you... and helped you avoid a catastrophe in the process! (That potential short.)
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    $80K budget for Speakers

    Wow! Gorgeous, nicely priced - at least at the link provided - and one review I found simply raved about them. (And that was a reviewer who, like me, is biased towards electrostatics.) What's the catch? It seems too good to be true.
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    Unbalanced Interconnect length...

    Nice! And congrats. I've posted elsewhere that you may have read, but my experience with Iconoclast, Galen, Bob and the rest of the team has been nothing short of outstanding. I highly recommend testing them. They're certainly not inexpensive, but at all levels of the line they are...
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    Elon Musk on the effects of jitter on Tesla Autopilot

    @Steve Williams I'm revealing some demographics here, but how many of our readers understand your reference to an E-ticket ride?!! ;)
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    Cable Modems

    For anyone contemplating the SwitchX, the answer is it doesn't include the modules. Bill at GTT told me he prefers the Microtik modules, which should be under $30 per module. It's not a significant expense.
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    DAC comparison and recommendation request

    Per their website: The different between R-7HE MK2 and R-7HE MK3: Their different is the chassis and display , others just same.
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    Roon "Error"

    Did your Lampizator retailer walk you through installing any necessary USB drivers? If your computer is updated for that and you still don't have sound, I agree with the comment above about seeking support on the Roon community forum. (I strongly suspect USB, not Roon, configuration... but...
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    Roon "Error"

    Well, it would be informative to know if you're on MacOS, Windows, Linux, etc.
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    Roon "Error"

    Have you tried a few basics? (Sorry if these seem rudimentary...) Does USB input from a non-computer work? (Streamer / Transport) Do you have any other DAC to try accepting your computer output? What operating system is your computer? On my Lampi DAC, I don't use USB input...
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    Cable Modems

    Chris, if my WAP is located 30+ feet away from my audio gear and the rest of my networking equipment, does that adequately mitigate the RF effects from using a non-Aruba, well shielded WAP? Put another way: are the primary WAP noise issues airborne or over the wire?
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    Ideon Audio Absolute DAC - anyone heard it?

    Hi George, Is the Absolute your only DAC available with AES/EBU input, or is it optional on the Ion DAC as well?
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    Pacific dac: Lampizator's new top of the line dac

    My understanding is SPDIF and AES/EBU are the same channel, so I'd expect them to sound quite similar. That said, between the two I'd lean more towards AES/EBU *based on comments I've read in these forums and elsewhere.* Mark at Sablon Audio (@Sablon Audio) has a "demo" AES/EBU cable floating...
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    Hola from Taos, New Mexico

    That's stunning!!! You and your family should feel incredibly fortunate to have such a beautiful home with a tremendous view! Music in multiple rooms probably doesn't hurt either...
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    Hola from Taos, New Mexico

    Welcome! I know this is an audio forum, but I would *love* to see photos of your adobe abode!
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    LampizatOr Horizon - Tube Rolling Paradise

    I felt guilty about it, but I bought two of the Valvos from Ian…
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    Cable Modems

    Chris, Does the switch purchase include the SFP modules, or do we need to source those ourselves? And if the latter, have you tested for "best / preferred" modules for standard Gigbit / 100Mbit connections? I just ordered a wall mount rack and plan to move most of my network / broadband...
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    Sinéad O’Connor Dead at 56

    I know she was quite controversial, but this makes me sad.
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    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    This doesn't answer your question, but the link is to what I interpret as a fairly balanced article describing the type of comparison that Soundmann is describing. Since he seems highly polarized on the subject, this *may* be a bit less biased source of info (though note the article - not the...
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    LampizatOr Horizon - Tube Rolling Paradise

    This is probably the wrong way to ask this as it's somewhat off-topic and likely deserves its own thread, but what is it about the best NOS tubes that makes them so much better than the best new production tubes? Could a new tube match a NOS tubes' performance if they were given a...
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    Hmmm... I wonder what they get for that. If you find out, please let us know. And if you opt for the updates, please let us know if you think they're good value.
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    Suggestions for a new DAC

    I would LOVE to listen to one - especially if I could bring over my Atlantic 3 to someone local who has the Baltic so we could compare the two. I haven't heard one yet though. If you check posts by @Ron Resnick, you'll see his comments in a few threads on the forums discussing it.

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