New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house

Ok, Sorry don't know all the abbreviations or terms so I have questions.

1. By L5 chipset in a Big 6 box do you mean put put the dual box L5 in a Single big six box ok why? What is the advantage of single big box and 2 small boxes?

2. I was going to get DSD is that the DSD128?

3. What is the difference between output tubes ECC 182 and others?

4. Definitely getting dueland caps.

5. What is the difference in 5Y3 rectifier and stock?

If I'm going to spend money I want it all tricked out. I'm thinking of the Sonore Rendu instead of Lampiator transport any thoughts?

Anyone have misgivings about spending vast sums of $$$$ with a small company in a foreign country that could close at any time leaving buyers with unserviceable, dead end, unsaleable, equipment?

Thanks, Steven

The Sonore Rendu is on my list of things to buy. I am quite impressed with Sonore and the development of their products.

Won't splurge on a Lampi though. Can't justify that spend on digital no matter how good it is. I am an analog guy. Digital is the equivalent of my third string QB.

I must say though this computer audio has been kind of interesting to me of late.

Anyone have misgivings about spending vast sums of $$$$ with a small company in a foreign country that could close at any time leaving buyers with unserviceable, dead end, unsaleable, equipment?

I have zero qualms about engaging. Poland is not going to close anytime soon, although Amerika seems to be flirting with that reality. If a small company can deliver what many US-based manufacturers cannot, I say bring it on....

SGR,

I will do an article on this at PTAudiophile soon to sort out the confusion.

1)Correct. Some people prefer the big box rather than 2 separate smaller boxes and other prefer the inverse.

2)Plain vanilla DSD ( what is used as the format on SACDs is DSD64...ie ibit 2.8mhz). DSD128 is double rate DSD, ie double data rate 5.6mhz. Twice the size and a bit better SQ, probably due to the fact that the ultrasonic noise is pushed even further away from the audible frequencies.

3) ECC40 has great SQ, but is less robust that 182. I dont know the characteristics of all, but a buddy just switched from 40 to 182 and prefers the latter. 182 is more robust as well, but also more expensive.

4)I agree here.

5) He uses either 6x5 or 5Y3 rectifier tubes. Both kinds are supplied stock. I think there is more tube rolling possibilities with the 5Y and consequently more upside from tweaking. I have the 6x5 and am happy enough. I did find a few at Ebay to try rolling with.

SGR, some DSD Dacs can only do DSD64 ...at least for the moment. Chord Qute is an example.
There is a LOT more DSD64 material out there than DSD12, bt there are a few albums out there you can buy online and some people are ripping their vinyl collections to DSD128!!!!!!