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Ayre Codex vs. Lampizator Amber II

I am using the Ayre Codex as a stand-alone dac in my 2 channel system right now, and it sounds great.  I am now interested in the Lampizator Amber II dac and wondering how both dacs compare in terms of sound quality.  Has anyone ever heard of both dacs?  Thanks.
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Lampi and Ayre both musical w magic midrange...

The Lampi is in brothers system in Florida, otherwise I would borrow a Codex and do a quick side by side listen.
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  1.  @drew_k  unclear to me with no digital outs on your sony , how are using the Lampizator DAC with  it ????
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@tomic601 The Sony HAP Z1 ES does indeed have a USB out.  For the first several years, this USB port was enabled only for auxiliary storage, but firmware changes a couple of years ago allowed this port to be used for a digital out to an external DAC.
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 @drew_k Thanks so much - that opens up a world of possibilities for that fine unit.
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@tomic601 With the digital out, it does make the Sony a compelling option as the DAP, especially with prices used hovering around $1,100.  The hard drive is easily replaced with a solid state version, if desired.  It sounds pretty good without a separate DAC, but the Lampizator has kicked it up a notch (especially with headphones).
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