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[BlakeT]

I'm guessing @Elect37 could also reference the Horizon tube rolling threads at WBF (tons of posts there), as they would prove somewhat similar in effect, but I haven't looked very closely at Poseidon, so @orrman would know best.

Yes, even at WBF, Poseidon info is still very light, minimal, but Horizon input is huge.

 

[Elect37]

I'm running my Poseidon stock since getting it, only replacing the rectifier to a RCA (minimal improvement but also very minimal investment).
I just moved from running it balanced to single ended and plan to begin rolling it soon. @Elect37 let us know what you end up discovering, the Poseidon specific information is still quite sparse online.

Yea I only have mine for a few months and still waiting on equipment to complete my system

Curious on the reason you’re going from balanced to Single ended?

 

[Elect37]

I'm guessing @Elect37 could also reference the Horizon tube rolling threads at WBF (tons of posts there), as they would prove somewhat similar in effect, but I haven't looked very closely at Poseidon, so @orrman would know best.

Yes, even at WBF, Poseidon info is still very light, minimal, but Horizon input is huge.

So I am new to all this “WBF”?

 

[orrman]

Curious on the reason you’re going from balanced to Single ended?

I'm splitting my rack to two side by side shorter height racks and needed longer interconnects so I figured I'd use the opportunity to move from XLR to RCA and cut the number of tubes I need to roll by half (instead of 4/4/1 to 2/2/1 input/output/rectifier). My amp (Riviera Levante) is single ended internally anyway.

WBF is whatsbestforum. In their digital forums section there's a dedicated Lampizator tube rolling thread, Poseidon thread and Horizon thread. Plenty of content to get you reading for days.

 

[Elect37]

I'm splitting my rack to two side by side shorter height racks and needed longer interconnects so I figured I'd use the opportunity to move from XLR to RCA and cut the number of tubes I need to roll by half (instead of 4/4/1 to 2/2/1 input/output/rectifier). My amp (Riviera Levante) is single ended internally anyway.

WBF is whatsbestforum. In their digital forums section there's a dedicated Lampizator tube rolling thread, Poseidon thread and Horizon thread. Plenty of content to get you reading for days.

Thank you!!!

 

[Designsfx]

I'm splitting my rack to two side by side shorter height racks and needed longer interconnects so I figured I'd use the opportunity to move from XLR to RCA and cut the number of tubes I need to roll by half (instead of 4/4/1 to 2/2/1 input/output/rectifier). My amp (Riviera Levante) is single ended internally anyway.

WBF is whatsbestforum. In their digital forums section there's a dedicated Lampizator tube rolling thread, Poseidon thread and Horizon thread. Plenty of content to get you reading for days.

Orrman-
I’m interested in knowing more about the Poseidon as I’ve only heard it once. What dac/preamp were you using before the Poseidon and did you notice any tonal or performance difference when switching from balanced to single ended?

 

[orrman]

Orrman-
I’m interested in knowing more about the Poseidon as I’ve only heard it once. What dac/preamp were you using before the Poseidon and did you notice any tonal or performance difference when switching from balanced to single ended?

I was using a Rockna Wavedream Signature Balanced before the Poseidon and a Wavedream Edition before the Signature.. at times I had a LTA preamp but I've mostly had either headphones amps or integrated amps here.
I did not notice any differences moving from balanced to single ended. Less heat from the tubes counts?

 

[Designsfx]

I can’t say I’ve noticed any differences due to heat but with my system it definitely shortens my listening! One thing that may make a slight difference is polarity as Lampi’s invert upon output. You’d have to check all the way to your speakers though in order to know if it will make a difference in your setup but it did make a difference in mine (fully symmetrical/balanced circuit). Either way- congrats on your new dac!

 

[number1sixerfan]

Congrats on the Poseidon!

I'm guessing there is a 99.9% chance you've already surfed it, but, if you haven't, WBF Poseidon/Horizon forum threads are really the best source for this discussion. This thread is fairly dormant, with only small signs of life popping up now and then, like a small green plant breaking through in the middle of a desert, LOL!

I often forget this thread even exists..

I watch this thread from time to time. I don't have much to add simply because the Pacific has been a piece a gear I added that I could just relax, thoroughly enjoy and never think about again. Similar to the Dave/Mscaler I used before it for so long.

And I try to stay away from WBF because it's a tube rolling addiction waiting to happen lol (even though I'm just not a huge, natural tube roller)

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As far as the tube vs. balanced, I only have limited experience but in it I didn't notice sonic differences between running quads and pair tubes.. and even though I'm not a huge tube roller, I needed to in order to land on tubes that I really loved. I couldn't have done that rolling if I tried to stick to balanced.. and not even just because of price, but availability is just so scarce for quality/in demand tubes.

 

[Designsfx]

I watch this thread from time to time. I don't have much to add simply because the Pacific has been a piece a gear I added that I could just relax, thoroughly enjoy and never think about again. Similar to the Dave/Mscaler I used before it for so long.

And I try to stay away from WBF because it's a tube rolling addiction waiting to happen lol (even though I'm just not a huge, natural tube roller)

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As far as the tube vs. balanced, I only have limited experience but in it I didn't notice sonic differences between running quads and pair tubes.. and even though I'm not a huge tube roller, I needed to in order to land on tubes that I really loved. I couldn't have done that rolling if I tried to stick to balanced.. and not even just because of price, but availability is just so scarce for quality/in demand tubes.

I can relate to that- I run a balanced TRP and use quads only. In my system running SE sounds different enough that it’s worth paying the extra $$$ but it gets a little ridiculous when you have to factor in adapters that in some cases equal the cost of the tubes though I know I’m preaching to the choir on this

 

[DJJEZ]

Got to hear the posiedon on the weekend paired with HM1, AIC-10 and WA33 JPS Elite. Very very impressed.

 

[normie610]

Got to hear the posiedon on the weekend paired with HM1, AIC-10 and WA33 JPS Elite. Very very impressed.

Will it replace the WD?

 

[Spawn300Z]

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[DJJEZ]

Will it replace the WD?

For my preferences no as I lean into alot of electronic music but if I didn't and only listened to real music it would most likely be the dac I buy.

 

[DJJEZ]

I’ve finally paired the Playback Designs MPD-8 with my Riviera AIC-10. I only have about 140 hours on it. It’s been a match made in heaven and getting better. Can’t wait to fully break it in. The best I’ve heard the AIC-10.

My favorite piece in my setup right now.

What does this have to do with lampizator? Lol