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June 29, 2022, 04:52 PM
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Re: Lampizator alternative Rectifier tube (5U4G)
Cool listening impressions!
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May 16, 2022, 03:57 PM
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Re: Lampizator alternative Rectifier tube (5U4G)
I have a Lampi/KR Audio 5U4G I'm about to list for sale. Bought it in 2016 from Fred for use in my Big 7, but ended up preferring a U52 rectifier with my Tak 300B tubes in that DAC. Anyway, it has...
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August 15, 2019, 02:34 PM
Thread: The Truth Pre Amp
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Re: The Truth Pre Amp
I had a Truth pre for a few years, around 2011-2014 timeframe. Keep in mind it's not a passive pre. It's a photocell resistor coupled to an active buffer. The guy claims a massive input impedance...
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May 23, 2017, 03:15 PM
Thread: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
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Re: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
I use Daedalus DID's footers under all my equipment. Also, it's worth experimenting with ceramic vs steel bearings in them. In addition, a local buddy has made a range of alternate wood pucks for...
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April 6, 2017, 04:57 PM
Thread: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
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Re: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
I hope you realize that this quote was in reference to one specific attribute of the Bricasti vs Atlantic, and not an overall comparison. He was talking about pure detail retrieval in that...
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March 16, 2017, 01:18 PM
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on the virtues of tube flexibility (on a Big7)
Cross-posting from Audiocircle:
As with most audiophiles on these forums, my system is in a constant state of motion with minor and occasionally major tweaks and component changes. My latest... -
February 17, 2017, 05:30 PM
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Re: Which is better way to connect golden gate?
Interesting supply chain for your digits. I have also done a lot to supply digits with high quality power, and with significant benefits. Mine chain is:
DSL modem (linear power supply) > TPLink... -
January 19, 2017, 01:26 PM
Thread: What usb cables you use for your lampi?
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Re: What usb cables you use for your lampi?
That's great feedback - thanks for sharing. I may have an opportunity to upgrade to superclocks in the coming months, so it sounds like that would be a good step to take. Actually, regarding the...
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December 2, 2016, 02:44 PM
Thread: What usb cables you use for your lampi?
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Re: What usb cables you use for your lampi?
DanaUSB was significantly better than the Curious IMO and with others locally. But my buddy's new offering JMaxwell USB is significantly better than Dana and for quite a bit less $$. But with the...
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October 29, 2016, 08:55 PM
Thread: Mis-matched subs
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Re: Mis-matched subs
Yes, well that's where having REW and a mic at your ear position helps to determine what's working and what's not. I wouldn't want to try to dial in any two subs without this kind of tool. Or...
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October 26, 2016, 06:29 PM
Thread: Mis-matched subs
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Re: Mis-matched subs
Glad you're finding something that works, Randy. Actually, I do run mis-matched subs, and I'm a bit concerned about going matched down the road. In my case, it has to do with non-room symmetric...
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September 22, 2016, 12:30 PM
Thread: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
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Re: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
New update regarding tubes. Last night I played around with the 101D tubes on their normal setting, and on the higher 300B setting. On the normal setting, the 101D are indeed more threadbare, and...
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September 20, 2016, 11:34 AM
Thread: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
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Re: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
I need to offer a fairly significant wrinkle to the story. As I was going to swap in the new Lampi EML 45's yesterday after work, I found I had not switched the rear voltage setting from the 300B...
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September 19, 2016, 05:49 PM
Thread: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
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Re: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
I wouldn't say we found the optimal combination, but we certainly found the 101D a better fit than the 300B in my current system configuration. Story would have been different just two weeks ago,...
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September 19, 2016, 05:45 PM
Thread: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
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Re: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
We played PCM only, through our same R2R engines. I only have two DSD albums, and am using DLNA server to feed the microRendu. Plus, the F-1 USB/SPDIF converter into Lampi SPDIF input is...
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September 18, 2016, 07:47 PM
Thread: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
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Re: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
Well, HDPlex is pretty much off-topic. But I'll give a short reply since it's relevant to getting the full experience with the DACs. I have found the microRendu (and my previous Auralic Aries) to...
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September 18, 2016, 02:15 PM
Thread: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
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Re: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
Also keep in mind the additional chokes the B7 has in the power supply. These are a significant factor in the cost differential as well. I will add that my unit has had the optional anode choke...
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September 18, 2016, 12:20 PM
Thread: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
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Re: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
Yes, Atlantic is a very emotionally involving DAC. But the greater degree of inner resolution of the Big7 has the potential to be even more emotionally involving if the rest of your system is up to...
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September 18, 2016, 12:17 PM
Thread: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
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Re: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
We mostly played a number of cuts from a test compilation a friend of ours shared from back in 2006 from the NY audiophile Rave group. A few other key tracks I like to listen to critically and know...
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September 17, 2016, 11:07 PM
Thread: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
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Re: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
Ha, well, what can I say? I respect your opinion... :popcorn: :D
Yeah, a big surprise for me was when we put in the WE replica 101D's, and I didn't hate them like I had earlier. About a week... -
September 17, 2016, 10:07 PM
Thread: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
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Re: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
We have completed our session. I don't want to post much about my impressions at the moment, as I'd rather let Tom take first crack at it. What I will say right now is that the Atlantic is a very...
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September 13, 2016, 03:39 PM
Thread: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
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Re: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
I wouldn't be surprised if it's a fairly close fight. Looking forward to it!
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September 13, 2016, 03:38 PM
Thread: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
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Re: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
I've been thinking of trying one of these solid state rectifier drop in replacements in the Big 7 just to see what that sounds like. http://www.tedweber.com/wu4gb
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September 10, 2016, 06:56 PM
Thread: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
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Re: Atlantic DAC - Incoming
Ok, this was a magnificently descriptive review, but I think a bit disingenuous. He didn't comment on how the sound character of his chosen 101D tubes in the Golden Gate would have been impacting the...
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August 2, 2016, 03:28 PM
Thread: KR Audio PX25 vs 242 vs the rest...
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Re: KR Audio PX25 vs 242 vs the rest...
Thanks, Mike. Very helpful.
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Problem solved. You have to speicifical tag Various Artists for compilations with multiple artists. This was not the case with MinimServer. And by the way, I can confirm that the L2 is fantastic, it...
Lumin L2 not grouping album songs...