My Lampizator 211's are here ....

"What kind of power does the new GM70 produce?"

Hi Joe, Thank you. I'm not sure and Lukasz did not say that the figures had changed, but now you have me wondering so I shall call him tomorrow and ask.

You are no doubt aware that the LamizatOr site quotes - Power: 22 WPC single ended class A - Power consumption: 180 WPC on idle per mono.

My previous experience was that the GM70s produce ample power to handle my Spendor S100 [100W 89.5db] speakers, comparable power to my far more powerfully rated back up Marantz PM14 MKII KI Signature and with several orders of magnitude more sublime delivery than the Marantz, which is a fairly respectable amp in its own right. They were previously capable of giving my Victorian house a good shake, certainly capable of party volume, I never needed to turn them up to the maximum setting, three quarters would blow my head off and they were distortion free at every level. It is due to my former experience that I did not hesitate to purchase them, presuming they would be quite adequate. One never says no to extra power, but with my equipment, I don't seem to need it.

I will report back once I have spoken to Lukasz.
 
Thank you so much Angelo. So glad you are happy.
 
joeinid said:
Congratulations Angelo,

What kind of power does the new GM70 produce?
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Hey Joe,

I called Lukasz for the details today. The power 22WPC and consumption specs 180WPC have remained the same. The major change that seems to have taken the reliability of the units to a new level has been the use of a silicone bridge rather than a tube rectifier. Apparently in the past if the rectifier tubes failed it caused havoc. Lukasz reports that the changes have been overwhelmingly positive with a better-controlled bass and an expanded 3D image, but a marginal degradation of timber for example when listening to the violin. This is the new design for all LampizatOr amplifiers. I shall try to go more in depth with my review that with any luck will be complete within the month.
 
That's great info Angelo. Lukasz seems to be constantly moving forward. Can't wait for more updates.
 
joeinid said:
That's great info Angelo. Lukasz seems to be constantly moving forward. Can't wait for more updates.
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My pleasure Joe, I believe that your 211 twin towers utilise the silicon bridge and the transformer updates I mentioned, it is a little confusing as they and the GM70s both seem to have the rectifier valves, but I guess they are there for other tasks. I make the observations in comparison with the original version GM70s.

Nevertheless you are correct, relentless progress is the nature of Lukasz for as long as I have known him. You should have seen some of the rough and ready early units, the excellent sound quality was always there, but the finish and the new enclosures are a very nice step forward.

We need not be concerned about progress for its own sake, I will not be buying his new Komputer for example as there is no sound advantage over my old faithful LampizatOr TranspOrt. In truth, I have no urgent need to upgrade past my Prototype LampizatOr Big6, I will, but it is really an indulgence, the combination of my GM70s+Big6+Transport results in sublime ultimate reference sound reproduction that is a privilege.

I think My ultimate red book Big 6 DAC has essentially been on 24/7 for the last 3 years, without a hiccup, the only thing is I am eager to try out DSD now that I have procured a large pile of it, otherwise the GM70's might have been my last move. From my encounters DSD is like level 10 so that just has to be done.
 
Hi Angelo,

The idea of the Komputer or any computer based modern server is to dish up DSD and high rate PCM, otherwise if you stay in Redbook territory, I expect the Transport is still hatd to beat.

With computer servers and dedicated playback software you can get into the high rate DSD upconversion game and use things like HQP and BugHead Emperor.
 
wisnon said:
Hi Angelo,

The idea of the Km[uter or any computer based modern server is to dish up DSD and high rate PCM, otherwise if you stay in Redbook territory, I expect the Transport is still hatd to beat.

With computer servers and dedicated playback software you can get into the high rate DSD upconversion game and use things like HQP and BugHead Emperor.
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Thank you Norman, I hope to begin exploring DSD territory next year. I have already made an agreement with Lukasz to go for a Golden Gate later next year and I guess that will be ideal for DSD playback. At this point, I have developed my own iMac 1Tb SSD 'server' with 2 further 4Tb drives connected that I rip my CD's to and I have the software Audirvana+ that can probably up-convert, [I am guessing that means turn my PCM files to DSD to be played on a DSD machine] but am I not limited at this point due to my LampizatOr Big6 being a strictly PCM machine?
 
More limitations, so far only PC does DSD256. Mac and Linux are limited to DSD1258 with Lampi. However, very soon Linux will break the 128 barrier and will have DSD256 with ALSA. Ask Lukasz.
Linux may soon become the new black.
 
Actually, Auralic Aries can deliver DSD256 on paper. However, I have to admit that I never like it feeding DSD to my big 7, not up to my expectation. I am very satisfied with aries when playing redbook though.
 
wyan said:
Actually, Auralic Aries can deliver DSD256 on paper. However, I have to admit that I never like it feeding DSD to my big 7, not up to my expectation. I am very satisfied with aries when playing redbook though.
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I know Wyan, but streamers and servers like Lumin/Auralic/ Aurender use a version of Linux with their own dedicated drivers.

I ws talking about general purpose computer servers tht can use any of the commercial software players (to get best in class).

Do you use the Aries ethernet wired or wireless?
 
Hi, Norman,


Wireless. But a good 5.8GHZ wifi capable router is needed. I always think I will try wire later but never try it. Shame.

Anyhow, aries is a very good product with good architech. Too bad Auralic did not intend to design it as a high end product. They were targeting towards much bigger entry-level market and have apparently reach their goals.


WYAN


wisnon said:
I know Wyan, but streamers and servers like Lumin/Auralic/ Aurender use a version of Linux with their own dedicated drivers.

I ws talking about general purpose computer servers tht can use any of the commercial software players (to get best in class).

Do you use the Aries ethernet wired or wireless?
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Hey Joe - did you ever try the GE 211's in your twin towers? I am considering going Lampy balanced with both GG and 211 amps. Curious if the GE's are a minor "tweak" to an already outstanding amp or are they more meaningful to the connection with music?

Thanks,

Jordan
 
Hi Jordan,

I did, they really are an upgrade to the Psvane. Certainly sweeter, more musical and less grainy. Worth the price of admission. The combo of GG and the 211's is outstanding, the GE 211's add another dimension.
 
How do the GE211 compare to the RCA or the ELROG- I have the Ge 211 in my Wyetech topaz but was thinking of trying the ELROG but holding back due to price and I heard they had reliability issues- any thought would be appreciated-thks
 
Hello Lampizator fans! Because all of You, soon I will be proud member of Lampi's society :) with mine 211 fully balanced mono blocks , tubes - KR 211. Audiophile regards, Georgi!
 
Congrats - hope you are enjoy the amps. What speakers will you be powering them with and what is the rest of your system?
 
Thank You, Bill!
The system is quite unusual: active tri-amping with processor and custom made 3-way speakers (15" bass, 12" full range and 3.2" tweeter); Monos will be connected to mids (full range ), for bass is Magnum Dynalab 309 and Lindemann 885 will drive the tweeters. Source T+A D 10-2, preamp T+A P 10-2 and a lot of cables :) plus PS Audio line filter.
 
Congratulations on the 211's. Can't wait for your update.
 
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