elan120 Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 7 minutes ago, AudioDoctor said: @elan120 I hope you have budgeted for tubes... ;-) There are a near unlimited variety of tubes that the Amber 4 can accept, and they run from cheap to expensive NOS. Good point. I have some of the tubes used in Amber 4 in my parts bin, such as 12AT and ECC82, but no equivalent tubes for rectifier, but since Lukasz will "hot-rod" the tube section (using NOS tubes), I will see how that goes before thinking about tube rolling. To your point, yes, tube budget is planned. Link to comment
Popular Post Blake Posted June 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2022 16 hours ago, elan120 said: I will find out when I get the Amber 4. Excellent choice! You won't regret it. Just be forewarned, it is a slippery slope once you've had the Lampi experience. Next thing you know, you'll be ordering a Horizon 😃 AudioDoctor and elan120 2 Speaker Room: Lumin U1X | Lampizator Pacific 2 | Viva Linea | Constellation Inspiration Stereo 1.0 | FinkTeam Kim | dual Rythmik E15HP subs Office Headphone System: Lumin U1X | Lampizator Golden Gate 3 | Viva Egoista | Abyss AB1266 Phi TC Link to comment
elan120 Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 20 minutes ago, Blake said: Next thing you know, you'll be ordering a Horizon 😃 After all, its only money...😜 Link to comment
Blake Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Looking forward to your report once you have had a chance to live with it for a while. elan120 1 Speaker Room: Lumin U1X | Lampizator Pacific 2 | Viva Linea | Constellation Inspiration Stereo 1.0 | FinkTeam Kim | dual Rythmik E15HP subs Office Headphone System: Lumin U1X | Lampizator Golden Gate 3 | Viva Egoista | Abyss AB1266 Phi TC Link to comment
elan120 Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 6 minutes ago, Blake said: Looking forward to your report once you have had a chance to live with it for a while. What seems to be the burn-in time? Two weeks at 24x7? Link to comment
AudioDoctor Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 54 minutes ago, Blake said: Excellent choice! You won't regret it. Just be forewarned, it is a slippery slope once you've had the Lampi experience. Next thing you know, you'll be ordering a Horizon 😃 I am trying to resist the urge... No electron left behind. Link to comment
Blake Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 16 minutes ago, AudioDoctor said: I am trying to resist the urge... Yes, you are already one level deeper in the rabbit hole dungeon than I am with your Pacific! The generous Lampi upgrade program is calling your name. I just purchased another GG2 so I can have one in my headphone system and one in my speaker system. I just couldn't resist and as @elan120 wrote... "it's only money". I too often found myself wondering "hmm.. this sounds very nice but perhaps I should go move the GG2 over to this system because life would even be better". Speaker Room: Lumin U1X | Lampizator Pacific 2 | Viva Linea | Constellation Inspiration Stereo 1.0 | FinkTeam Kim | dual Rythmik E15HP subs Office Headphone System: Lumin U1X | Lampizator Golden Gate 3 | Viva Egoista | Abyss AB1266 Phi TC Link to comment
jcbenten Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 24 minutes ago, AudioDoctor said: I am trying to resist the urge... Wait until the Fed raises interest rates... QNAP TS453Pro w/QLMS->Netgear Switch->Netgear RAX43 Router->Ethernet (50 ft)->Netgear switch->SBTouch ->SABAJ A10d->Linn Majik-IL (preamp)->Linn 2250->Linn Keilidh; Control Points: iPeng (iPad Air & iPhone); Also: Rega P3-24 w/ DV 10x5; OPPO 103; PC Playback: Foobar2000 & JRiver; Portable: iPhone 12 ProMax & Radio Paradise or NAS streaming; Sony NWZ ZX2 w/ PHA-3; SMSL IQ, Fiio Q5, iFi Nano iDSD BL; Garage: Edifier S1000DB Active Speakers Link to comment
AudioDoctor Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 13 minutes ago, Blake said: Yes, you are already one level deeper in the rabbit hole dungeon than I am with your Pacific! The generous Lampi upgrade program is calling your name. I just purchased another GG2 so I can have one in my headphone system and one in my speaker system. I just couldn't resist and as @elan120 wrote... "it's only money". I too often found myself wondering "hmm.. this sounds very nice but perhaps I should go move the GG2 over to this system because life would even be better". I don't even want to hear a Horizon, as hearing the Pacific playing some gorgeous music was what did me in the first time. My ear problem may also save my wallet as that is ongoing. 6 minutes ago, jcbenten said: Wait until the Fed raises interest rates... How would that help? I do know the hits my retirement accounts are taking currently is putting a damper on my spending. No electron left behind. Link to comment
elan120 Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 11 minutes ago, AudioDoctor said: I don't even want to hear a Horizon, as hearing the Pacific playing some gorgeous music was what did me in the first time. My ear problem may also save my wallet as that is ongoing. I am trying hard not to listen to a Taiko Extreme for the exact reason. genvirt 1 Link to comment
jcbenten Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 12 hours ago, AudioDoctor said: I don't even want to hear a Horizon, as hearing the Pacific playing some gorgeous music was what did me in the first time. My ear problem may also save my wallet as that is ongoing. How would that help? I do know the hits my retirement accounts are taking currently is putting a damper on my spending. If the Fed raises rates, the dollar gets stronger, the number of Euros purchased by that dollar goes up. Yesterday was 0.96 Euros/$. If the Fed raises rates 0.75% then I would look for 1.07+ Euro/$. Sorry...it was a half-assed joke. Economics is called "The Dismal Science" for a reason:-) AudioDoctor 1 QNAP TS453Pro w/QLMS->Netgear Switch->Netgear RAX43 Router->Ethernet (50 ft)->Netgear switch->SBTouch ->SABAJ A10d->Linn Majik-IL (preamp)->Linn 2250->Linn Keilidh; Control Points: iPeng (iPad Air & iPhone); Also: Rega P3-24 w/ DV 10x5; OPPO 103; PC Playback: Foobar2000 & JRiver; Portable: iPhone 12 ProMax & Radio Paradise or NAS streaming; Sony NWZ ZX2 w/ PHA-3; SMSL IQ, Fiio Q5, iFi Nano iDSD BL; Garage: Edifier S1000DB Active Speakers Link to comment
zerung Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 I would go Mola Mola Tambaqui all the way for a new DAC at that price range. I love my Lampi GG, but somewhere along the line the MMT leaves this behind. Qnap NAS (LPS) >UA ETHER REGEN (BG7TBL Master Clock) > Grimm MU1 > Mola Mola Tambaqui /Meridian 808.3> Wavac EC300B >Tannoy Canterbury SE HP Rig ++ >Woo WES/ > Stax SR-009, Audeze LCD2 Link to comment
zerung Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Also. Your sell preamp. As you dont need this any more.....I have a Wavac PRT1. Qnap NAS (LPS) >UA ETHER REGEN (BG7TBL Master Clock) > Grimm MU1 > Mola Mola Tambaqui /Meridian 808.3> Wavac EC300B >Tannoy Canterbury SE HP Rig ++ >Woo WES/ > Stax SR-009, Audeze LCD2 Link to comment
AudioDoctor Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 9 hours ago, jcbenten said: If the Fed raises rates, the dollar gets stronger, the number of Euros purchased by that dollar goes up. Yesterday was 0.96 Euros/$. If the Fed raises rates 0.75% then I would look for 1.07+ Euro/$. Sorry...it was a half-assed joke. Economics is called "The Dismal Science" for a reason:-) I see, I never liked Economics all that much. I think what turned me off was the idea that people behave rationally in the markets. Reality shows that to be false. No electron left behind. Link to comment
jcbenten Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 1 hour ago, AudioDoctor said: I see, I never liked Economics all that much. I think what turned me off was the idea that people behave rationally in the markets. Reality shows that to be false. Ummm...."Rational" is subjective... AudioDoctor 1 QNAP TS453Pro w/QLMS->Netgear Switch->Netgear RAX43 Router->Ethernet (50 ft)->Netgear switch->SBTouch ->SABAJ A10d->Linn Majik-IL (preamp)->Linn 2250->Linn Keilidh; Control Points: iPeng (iPad Air & iPhone); Also: Rega P3-24 w/ DV 10x5; OPPO 103; PC Playback: Foobar2000 & JRiver; Portable: iPhone 12 ProMax & Radio Paradise or NAS streaming; Sony NWZ ZX2 w/ PHA-3; SMSL IQ, Fiio Q5, iFi Nano iDSD BL; Garage: Edifier S1000DB Active Speakers Link to comment
opus101 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 3 hours ago, AudioDoctor said: I see, I never liked Economics all that much. I think what turned me off was the idea that people behave rationally in the markets. Reality shows that to be false. Austrian economics doesn't start with that assumption, probably one of the reasons it isn't taught. If it was, perhaps economics would begin to lose its dismal reputation. Link to comment
jcbenten Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, opus101 said: Austrian economics doesn't start with that assumption, probably one of the reasons it isn't taught. If it was, perhaps economics would begin to lose its dismal reputation. Probably a good idea. What was rational in the 18th century does not apply in 2022. the FedEx commercial of 30+ years ago says it best: QNAP TS453Pro w/QLMS->Netgear Switch->Netgear RAX43 Router->Ethernet (50 ft)->Netgear switch->SBTouch ->SABAJ A10d->Linn Majik-IL (preamp)->Linn 2250->Linn Keilidh; Control Points: iPeng (iPad Air & iPhone); Also: Rega P3-24 w/ DV 10x5; OPPO 103; PC Playback: Foobar2000 & JRiver; Portable: iPhone 12 ProMax & Radio Paradise or NAS streaming; Sony NWZ ZX2 w/ PHA-3; SMSL IQ, Fiio Q5, iFi Nano iDSD BL; Garage: Edifier S1000DB Active Speakers Link to comment
Account Closed Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Shouldn't this thread be in the Digital to Analog Conversion section. More people will find it there. Link to comment
elan120 Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 8 minutes ago, bobflood said: Shouldn't this thread be in the Digital to Analog Conversion section. More people will find it there. Absolutely. I was hoping @The Computer Audiophile could help moving this thread to the DAC section in my earlier post, but he likely is busy on other priorities thus far, and I am sure he will eventually move it. Link to comment
elan120 Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 @The Computer Audiophile, Thank you, Gracias, 谢谢，Arigatōgozaimashita (ありがとうございました）, Merci. 😊 The Computer Audiophile 1 Link to comment
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