Lampizator Big 7 vs. Modwright Elyse

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dminches

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Has anyone has the opportunity to listen to these 2 DACs side by side? This would be PCM only since the Elyse doesn't do DSD. Every review on both DACs are excellent. Just curious if anyone has had them together in the same room.
 
dminches said:
Has anyone has the opportunity to listen to these 2 DACs side by side? This would be PCM only since the Elyse doesn't do DSD. Every review on both DACs are excellent. Just curious if anyone has had them together in the same room.
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I have heard the Modwright many times with one of my favorite speakers, Tune Audio Anima (horn). However, though I have never compared, what the Big 7 does in systems is, IMO. far, far greater. I was motivated to compare the Big 7 to Esoteric K01, Trinity, etc, but never to a Modwright which I could easily have
 
The ModWright Eylse DAC is outstanding and with tube upgrades even better, besting my old Burmester 089, Wadia S71 and McIntosh MCD500 in every way. I personally know the digital designer Alex, who also designs for Oppo and NuForce. Add ModWrights analog section and you have a sure winner. I also can't wait for the new ModWright SE tube amp.
 
While the Elise uses a big bottle 5v recti, the Big 7 uses that (indeed any 5v recti, either DH or IH) PLUS DHT output tubes and a huge selection is possible. The recti/dht combinations are mind bogglingly large.

I know the difference the DHTs make vs the small signal tubes (say a Level 4) and its simply not a fair fight...if I am allowed to extrapolate. Never heard the Elyse though.
 
The unit is sitting at my house while I am still at work. I will report back over the weekend.
 
MarinJim said:
Please explain, and what tubes were used. I am a big fan of the 6922 and the Siemens CCA's.
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Not sure of tubes I'm afraid as they are not easily identifiable other than the big one that sticks out of the top - I'm not sure which one was used there either. Each time I have heard one, it has been at a show. I have never heard it at home. It has been partnered with the Tune Anima speakers though, which I think are really poor so perhaps I might feel differently in a different system.

Also I own a Lampi so am biased :)
 
Audiophile bill said:
Not sure of tubes I'm afraid as they are not easily identifiable other than the big one that sticks out of the top - I'm not sure which one was used there either. Each time I have heard one, it has been at a show. I have never heard it at home. It has been partnered with the Tune Anima speakers though, which I think are really poor so perhaps I might feel differently in a different system.

Also I own a Lampi so am biased :)
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I can understand.:) But show conditions and gear used, does not a good review make.
 
If anyone lives in the Bay Area, I would love to compare my Elyse DAC to your Big 7 or Golden Gate. Not to see which is "better", but how they sound and integrate in different systems. My hats off to both the digital and analog designers of each company. But I have to add, I will never buy a component that has to be serviced outside the USA. If something needs to be serviced on my Concert Fidelity pre, I have to send back to Japan. When I had a Chapter Audio amp form England, it was a pain in the arse to send it back. And even for repair, US customs tried to tax me.
 
Jim,

Its not a problem. Lukasz has a DHL account and they do the pickup from you. Given the corp account, he gets very preferential rates that he either eats if its a warranty issue or passes on to you if its an elective upgrade. He rate is like a third of the commercial rate you would get.

In any case, only big issues go back to Poland…lesser issues get handled in the USA.
 
wisnon said:
Jim,

Its not a problem. Lukasz has a DHL account and they do the pickup from you. Given the corp account, he gets very preferential rates that he either eats if its a warranty issue or passes on to you if its an elective upgrade. He rate is like a third of the commercial rate you would get.

In any case, only big issues go back to Poland…lesser issues get handled in the USA.
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That is good to hear and thanks for the info.
 
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