[John2e]

Must do DSD 
 
Would also like a balanced digital input but not a deal breaker
 
Any opinions are greatly appreciated!

 

[robm321]

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[John2e]

The Schiit looks hot but it stinks that it doesn't do DSD (sorry 

)
 
Just spent a large sum on DSD downloads

 

[crooner]

Very interested in suggestions as well. Would like to upgrade to a new DAC in this price range. DSD a must also!

 

[dew1]

hi

when you looking for real DSD ,you will need DAC  like  Lampizator or teac 503,there will be more....
.
a dac  with  volume Bypass,no SDM!
 
dew1

 

[John2e]

  hi

when you looking for real DSD ,you will need DAC  like  Lampizator or teac 503,there will be more....
.
a dac  with  volume Bypass,no SDM!
 
dew1

Thanks dew1,
 
http://www.whathifi.com/teac/ud-503/review  = Not for me
 
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews2/lampizator/1.html = I like this but my wallet just cringed.  For that kind of coin I'd get the DAVE
 
http://www.lampizator.eu/Fikus/DAC_AMBER.html       Maybe!! 1800 EURO  

 

[John2e]

I was invited to their factory by Mr Mytek.
 
Looks interesting Absolute sound called it the Most significant product of 2016 (probably due to the MQA streaming but what about the sound ?)
 
https://mytekdigital.com/hifi/products/brooklyn/
 
anyone familiar with it?
 
Lots of bells and whistles but sound is paramount for me.
 
https://mytekdigital.com/hifi/reviews/

 

[dew1]

hi
not the amber!
 
look for :http://www.lampizatorna.com/dsd-dac/
 
it's the same Price,but first with lampizator DSD engine
 
dew1

 

[John2e]

 
hi
not the amber!
 
look for :http://www.lampizatorna.com/dsd-dac/
 
it's the same Price,but first with lampizator DSD engine
 
dew1

Looks like its DSD only but very interesting indeed! I could use in conjunction with my existing dac.

 

[classfolkphile]

The Amber has been replaced by the Amber II:
 
NEW in 2016 Amber2 model:
•Completely new, better digital engine by Lampizator (versus Sabre kit previously)
•Better, Auto detect DSD and PCM on Amanero, not XMOS
•USB input plus RCA S/PDIF (versos Toslink previously) . 
•up to 128 x DSD, up to 385 kHz PCM with perfect muting of arterafcts
•better output - PureCopper Lampizator branded caps (versus Tin foil previously)
•Better Ecc802, Ecc99 and Ecc82 tubes
•Better improved Amber tube output stage (taken from our famous Level 4 DAC)
•fully Integrated, better digital section PSU
•New dedicated Toroid transformer designed especially for this model (bigger and better regulated)
•115 or 230 V or dual voltage versus fixed mains.
 
I just ordered one.

 

[crooner]

The Lampizator looks interesting. Website is hard to navigate though. Prices not clearly displayed. Lots of different models.

Mytek with MQA is tempting but I don't need the built in preamp with phono stage. Wish they offered a DAC that would focus on converting digital to analog and nothing else...

 

[classfolkphile]

Contact Fred Ainsley of the North American distributorship. Their website is: http://www.lampizatorna.com.
 
Or through the Lampizator circle on AudioCircle. He's very helpful.

 

[John2e]

  The Amber has been replaced by the Amber II:
 
NEW in 2016 Amber2 model:
•Completely new, better digital engine by Lampizator (versus Sabre kit previously)
•Better, Auto detect DSD and PCM on Amanero, not XMOS
•USB input plus RCA S/PDIF (versos Toslink previously) . 
•up to 128 x DSD, up to 385 kHz PCM with perfect muting of arterafcts
•better output - PureCopper Lampizator branded caps (versus Tin foil previously)
•Better Ecc802, Ecc99 and Ecc82 tubes
•Better improved Amber tube output stage (taken from our famous Level 4 DAC)
•fully Integrated, better digital section PSU
•New dedicated Toroid transformer designed especially for this model (bigger and better regulated)
•115 or 230 V or dual voltage versus fixed mains.
 
I just ordered one.

Sounds good
Thanks!! 
Price range?

 

[John2e]

The Lampizator looks interesting. Website is hard to navigate though. Prices not clearly displayed. Lots of different models.

Mytek with MQA is tempting but I don't need the built in preamp with phono stage. Wish they offered a DAC that would focus on converting digital to analog and nothing else...

They also have a Manhattan not sure of the difference
I read member Musicman59 mention it and he is very knowledgeable.

 

[classfolkphile]

 
Sounds good
Thanks!! 
Price range?

$1800 Euro, about $2034 currently.  Plus shipping. ($150 for DHL: 1-2 days depending on where in the US you are).