Lampizator Golden Gate

Blimey. A massive influx of golden gates. Looking forward to impressions. Hopefully mine will be here next week - please :woot:! My Monster Krell 750 monoblocks are due back here next week after a full rebuild so I should be up and running in gas soon...
 
sfox7076 said:
My GG arrived Wednesday. Will hook it up tonight. I think I will use el cheapo tubes for the first 10 hours or so, then on to WE 274B/300B or 101Ds. Fun stuff.
Click to expand...

Congratulations!

I was told the GG takes SEVERAL hundred hours to break in, 400-500 possibly so be prepared. Most of the break in should be done by 200 hours or so.

Audiophile bill said:
Blimey. A massive influx of golden gates. Looking forward to impressions. Hopefully mine will be here next week - please :woot:! My Monster Krell 750 monoblocks are due back here next week after a full rebuild so I should be up and running in gas soon...
Click to expand...

Congrats to you too Bill. Awesome! Looks like you'll be having fun.
 
Last edited:
First thing that I noticed was increased resolution and clarity. My Big 7 was no slouch so I am excited to hear what break in does. Separation seems increased as well. Wow! Another home run.
 
Mike said:
Congrats Adam. I should be getting mine today. Anyone want me to do a SE GG vs Balanced GG before I ship off the SE GG?

Oh, I have 4 NOS WE300b's sitting and waiting for the new Balanced GG. [emoji41]
Click to expand...

Yes, please!
 
Mike said:
Anyone want me to do a SE GG vs Balanced GG before I ship off the SE GG?[emoji41]
Click to expand...

Absolutely, Mike. I would love to read a comparison of the SE vs. Balanced GG. As I have mentioned before, my Soulution system is unbalanced from source to preamp but balanced from preamp to amps per Cyril Hammer. However, when I asked if I should use my Esoteric K-01's balanced outputs or SE outputs to my 520 preamp, he said I should use the balanced outputs because they most likely sound better than the SE outputs. So just when I thought I had this figured out (SE GG was the plan), the balanced GG comes back into the mix. I may not get all the benefits of a fully balanced system but if the balanced GG is a superior sounding circuit to the SE on its own, there may still be an advantage to going balanced.

Will you connect both the SE and balanced GG to the 211 mono amps for your comparison or try something different?

Thanks,
Ken
 
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1440804592.247329.jpg

Gentlemen, start your engines!

attachment.php
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Wow, 3-4 GGs to the Shark community, nice! Eagerly await listening impressions. Mucho congrats, guys!
 
Alpinist said:
Hi All,

Do you think the Lampi GG (Balanced or SE) will be at the NY Audio Show in November? This might be my best chance to hear one. Since my system is unbalanced from source to preamp and balanced from preamp to amps, I'm definitely leaning towards the SE and would spend the difference on some high-end tubes. However, I would love to give the balanced GG a listen to see what all the hubbub is about. If there are some advantages to the GG balanced over SE beyond normal balanced vs. SE differences, I would have to consider it.

Ken
Click to expand...

bonzo said:
You will end up not liking it if you hear it at a show
Click to expand...

Mike said:
View attachment 12634

Gentlemen, start your engines!

attachment.php
Click to expand...


I wish I was in Florida right now...
 
Mike...that is not fair..I been waiting for my Dac 4 week now and still not received...! And you have 2 ...ahrrggg:skeptical:
 
sonnyv727 said:
Mike...that is not fair..I been waiting for my Dac 4 week now and still not received...! And you have 2 ...ahrrggg:skeptical:
Click to expand...

I ordered my balanced GG in June, so don't feel too bad!
 
Last edited by a moderator:
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top