DSD DACs

ted_b · « **Reply #480 on:** 10 Nov 2013, 02:23 am »

Or you could use mine...

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgVhKcl_3lHfdFVyenBBNjNpQ2lieG81WGpqQTNfVUE#gid=0

poseidonsvoice · « **Reply #481 on:** 10 Nov 2013, 02:41 am »

Quote from: ted_b on 10 Nov 2013, 02:23 am

Or you could use mine...

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgVhKcl_3lHfdFVyenBBNjNpQ2lieG81WGpqQTNfVUE#gid=0

Best,
Anand.

wisnon · « **Reply #482 on:** 10 Nov 2013, 09:23 am »

Ted, the Lumin is $7K now.

The $4K price was a special introductory offer that is long gone.

ted_b · « **Reply #483 on:** 10 Nov 2013, 02:22 pm »

Good heads up, Norman. I knew that and yet forgot to update. It's actually $7200 and has been bumped up twice since the intro offer. Thx

Audioclyde · « **Reply #484 on:** 10 Nov 2013, 02:24 pm »

Ted, have you received the working Lampi yet?

Thanks,

Randy

ted_b · « **Reply #485 on:** 10 Nov 2013, 02:26 pm »

No, it will be later this week. I look forward to it.

PhilipAC · « **Reply #486 on:** 10 Nov 2013, 02:45 pm »

Ted

Which Lampi will it be? DSD only? Balanced or SE? Vol control? Which CAPs?

Thanks

wisnon · « **Reply #487 on:** 10 Nov 2013, 02:56 pm »

DSD only, single ended, no VC, Polyprop caps.

k6davis · « **Reply #488 on:** 11 Nov 2013, 03:22 pm »

Ted_b,

Regarding the Lampi DSD DAC, one little detail that I'm curious about that may not have made it to the review is the dimensions of the unit. That's the kind of thing you can find on the manufacturer's website of more mainstream products, but I didn't see it on the LampizatOr site.

When you review it, could you measure the size of the unit?

ted_b · « **Reply #489 on:** 11 Nov 2013, 03:23 pm »

Sure, although I think it's the same size as all of them? Guys? Norman? Fred?

wisnon · « **Reply #490 on:** 11 Nov 2013, 04:47 pm »

Yes, same size.

I can measure mine later and let KD know the dimensions.

wisnon · « **Reply #491 on:** 11 Nov 2013, 07:20 pm »

Level 4 (and DSD-only Dac) is :16 inches wide by 13 inches deep and just over 4.5 inches high.

Level 5 would be 2 such near identical boxes.

Russtafarian · « **Reply #492 on:** 11 Nov 2013, 08:20 pm »

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Has anyone used Benchmark DAC2 in this fashion, and what were your conclusions? Can anybody also comment on the volume control of Dac2 acting as a preamp?

That's exactly how I use it and it works very well. I use the DAC2 as a preamp and connect the following sources: Win7/Jriver PC to USB, Oppo 103 to SPDIF 1, SB Touch to SPDIF 2, Phono preamp to Analog 1, Sony multi-channel analog preamp L & R to Analog 2 set to HT bypass.

The sound of the DAC is well documented. What doesn't get a lot of attention is that the analog line stage (no digitization) is excellent. It sounds clean, clear, quiet, open, transparent, etc, etc, and its output stage will drive any combination of cables and amps connected to it. My phono rig took a significant step up in performance when I moved to the DAC2 as my preamp.

The main thing to keep in mind with the DAC2 is that it's tuned for neutrality. It doesn't do the whole tube, transformer, oil cap magical mystery tour thing. If that's what you want, run the DAC2 into tube gear to get the triode saturation point that you desire. My DAC2 feeds EL34 monoblocks and I love the combination.

Russ

findog3103 · « **Reply #493 on:** 11 Nov 2013, 08:48 pm »

I have found the preamp section of the lampi truly amazing. I auditioned the dac2 and it doesn't come close to the lampi.

PhilipAC · « **Reply #494 on:** 11 Nov 2013, 09:57 pm »

I agree.

It sounded better than my £12000 pre.

k6davis · « **Reply #495 on:** 12 Nov 2013, 04:58 am »

Quote from: wisnon on 11 Nov 2013, 07:20 pm

Level 4 (and DSD-only Dac) is :16 inches wide by 13 inches deep and just over 4.5 inches high.

Level 5 would be 2 such near identical boxes.

Very much appreciated, wisnon!

Deribas · « **Reply #496 on:** 12 Nov 2013, 02:04 pm »

Quote from: Russtafarian on 11 Nov 2013, 08:20 pm

That's exactly how I use it and it works very well. I use the DAC2 as a preamp and connect the following sources: Win7/Jriver PC to USB, Oppo 103 to SPDIF 1, SB Touch to SPDIF 2, Phono preamp to Analog 1, Sony multi-channel analog preamp L & R to Analog 2 set to HT bypass.

Thank you. That's the info I was looking for

jamesg11 · « **Reply #497 on:** 13 Nov 2013, 07:07 am »

Quote from: Deribas on 12 Nov 2013, 02:04 pm

Thank you. That's the info I was looking for

Russtafarian, with the HT bypass thru Analog 2, have you used & had lip synch issues with blurays? ie. audio getting ahead of image - or are you just doing pure audio?

Russtafarian · « **Reply #498 on:** 13 Nov 2013, 06:11 pm »

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Russtafarian, with the HT bypass thru Analog 2, have you used & had lip synch issues with blurays? ie. audio getting ahead of image - or are you just doing pure audio?

No video, just audio, so I don't know if there are sync issues.

holzohr · « **Reply #499 on:** 14 Nov 2013, 04:24 pm »

I wonder is there a (auto-muting?) DSD-ready DAC that doesn't "click" when switching from PCM to DSD and back? Also when switching between DSD64 and DSD128?

I am very happy with my Matrix X-Sabre but these clicks...

Also, the DAC is in PCM mode by default. It should remain in the last mode that was used.

Hmm.. when will I be satisfied?