New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house

Clio09

The biggest single improvement was losing the cheap power supply (switching) that is build into the power cord. The Mojo power supply is linear and very robust. It improved the sound in a big, big way.

You are in for a treat once to do that. It would be fun building your own for sure!

Glory, I also did all the software mods listed in the book by Larry Moore.

I like the Amarra 2.5 version as the sound has nice warmth and texture. All the detail is there, but in a full bodied manner.

Bill, I can see where the PS upgrade would probably generate the biggest improvement. I would consider the Mojo but was not too enthused with some of the bickering I read between Mojo and Core Audio, so they were eliminated. That left Red Wine and Paul Hynes and neither are cheap so I figure why not try and build one. Who knows if it works maybe I can dress it up and sell it.

Did you find installing the PS to be straightforward? I understand that one of the reasons Nugent recommends the late 2009 is that the PS upgrade is easier to carry out. BTW - I also did the Larry Moore mods.

Personally the main difficulty in going down this road was the selection of the front end. So may servers, USB converters, wifi devices, etc. out there. One reason I settled on the Audiophilleo1 is it can be plugged directly into the SP/DIF input on the DAC thereby eliminating a cable. However, I have to say that the Sonore Rendu was a close second. Having the ability to run Ethernet or Ethernet to the Rendu and then connect to he DAC was intriguing. Going to keep my eyes on those Sonore folks.

I guess I have no idea what issues etc... went down between Core and Mojo. I hate that sort of thing and am ignorant of it in this case.

Ben at Mojo modifies the existing power cord so all I had to do was plug the power supply into the Mini using the same cord. Very easy and no issues at all. Worked perfectly!

He makes a very good power supply.

The USB input on the Lampy seems to be will implemented and sounds very good indeed.

Clio99
I didn't want to give my impressions of the file differences, but thought Grannyring would like to try and see which he may like better
Bruce

Abruce, , I will try that and compare.....