hey guys, hoping you can chime in.
Im definitely decided to go with the GA Dac as my dac of choice.
I currently have a Berkeley REF Dac in my system A and have decided t0 order a GA for my 2nd system.
Both of my systems are actually balanced.
System A has a pre-amp going into a power amp. System b in which I plan to use the Lampi will have its own vol control direct to a power amp which can do both balance and single ended.. And at times ill use an integrated amplifier.
I was rally bent already on doing the balance Lampi with VC. However,
One of my good friend here recommended that I go single ended with the Lampi for the following valid reasons:
a.) tube rolling with 4 match tubes is expensive especially when you get to NOS = which I agree!
b.) no sonic difference between balance and single ended connection ( my longest interconnect run is 2m only so I tend to agree.)
c.) save a good EURO1500-EURO2000 going single ended over balance option.
For many years most of my source have the option of going balance and single ended but I always choose balance as I have many good XLR cables..
Is there a good reason for me to stay with a balance Lampi Dac with VC or I can just get away with single ended and save $ on tube rolling with two tubes instead of 4 tubes ?
I have a few days to decide on this before placing the final order...
Im hoping that by going single ended , there is no sonic deterioration in sound.
My power amp includes a Mcintosh solid state, Vac tube amp = both are fitted with single ended and balanced.
Merry xmas & looking forward to some insights....
best.
C
Im definitely decided to go with the GA Dac as my dac of choice.
I currently have a Berkeley REF Dac in my system A and have decided t0 order a GA for my 2nd system.
Both of my systems are actually balanced.
System A has a pre-amp going into a power amp. System b in which I plan to use the Lampi will have its own vol control direct to a power amp which can do both balance and single ended.. And at times ill use an integrated amplifier.
I was rally bent already on doing the balance Lampi with VC. However,
One of my good friend here recommended that I go single ended with the Lampi for the following valid reasons:
a.) tube rolling with 4 match tubes is expensive especially when you get to NOS = which I agree!
b.) no sonic difference between balance and single ended connection ( my longest interconnect run is 2m only so I tend to agree.)
c.) save a good EURO1500-EURO2000 going single ended over balance option.
For many years most of my source have the option of going balance and single ended but I always choose balance as I have many good XLR cables..
Is there a good reason for me to stay with a balance Lampi Dac with VC or I can just get away with single ended and save $ on tube rolling with two tubes instead of 4 tubes ?
I have a few days to decide on this before placing the final order...
Im hoping that by going single ended , there is no sonic deterioration in sound.
My power amp includes a Mcintosh solid state, Vac tube amp = both are fitted with single ended and balanced.
Merry xmas & looking forward to some insights....
best.
C