DSD Playback on non dedicated audio equipment

[audio.bill]

Winson - I defer to your expertise for all things Lampi related!

 

[mep]

Lampi DSD is a separate Dac in the same box in most models. In the DSD-only model, it cannot play back PCM at all and only accepts DOP. It's essentially a filter box and the sound is outstanding...see Bruce Brown's review at Stereomojo.com

I reviewed the Lampi Level 4 which does both PCM and DSD and was quite fond of it.

 

[wisnon]

I reviewed the Lampi Level 4 which does both PCM and DSD and was quite fond of it.

OK Mark, i thought it was a PCM only Lampi dac. My bad!

Actually Audio Bill, I have no clue about the L5…I have never heard one…nor the Amber Dac.

 

[mep]

OK Mark, i thought it was a PCM only Lampi dac. My bad!

Actually Audio Bill, I have no clue about the L5…I have never heard one…nor the Amber Dac.

I would love to hear the DSD only version of the Lampi.

 

[wisnon]

Actually Mark

The DSD Playback in the Big 7 is supposed to be even better! Its the DHT tubes…they make a big difference. I have one, but am yet to hook it up to my computer, so havent hear it at home yet. However, I did hear it this Summer and was impressed.

 

[mep]

Actually Mark

The DSD Playback in the Big 7 is supposed to be even better! Its the DHT tubes…they make a big difference. I have one, but am yet to hook it up to my computer, so havent hear it at home yet. However, I did hear it this Summer and was impressed.

I have no doubts it will sound better. Please let us know what you think after you have spent some time with it.

 

[Shadowfax]

As long as he is not the guy who sweats bullets at the prospect of an in-home trial and thinks shipping a DAC two states over will cost him a year's salary and his first born son.

Just curious who this shot was intended for, but pretty sure we know.

You know, some people live on a tight budget and don't have spare cash falling out of their butts like others do. Those people enjoy audio and like to discuss it, whether they have a HE system or a Sony Receiver or whether or not they can or choose to take a loss on shipping/restocking for in home trials