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    German Physiks Unicorn: An alternate take on single driver speakers. Did you ever have a chance to audition it? What did you think?

    I´m allways surprised how little known the German Physiks speakers are for their unique technology and superb sound and craftmanship. My German Physiks PQS 302 and Ypsilon Aelius Monos are a match made in heaven. I love both very much and the input tube in the Ypsilons preserve the inner soul of...
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    Season´s greetings

    My best wishes to all of you all over the world!
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    Lampizator announcement: launch of our all new TOTL HORIZON DAC

    Just found this in the manual: "Fuse Change (...) The fuses are 2A (or 3,15A for USA/Japan/Taiwan) they are slow blow, and overrated by the factor of 2. Therefore it is impossible for the fuse to blow without a specific reason - a failure inside the player. Consequently, if the fuse burns, it...
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    Lampizator announcement: launch of our all new TOTL HORIZON DAC

    Has anyone tried a Synergistic Research Purple Fuse in the Horizon? If so, which value did you choose (preferably for 230V), one to one replacement or higher (SR are said to blow easyly)? What was your result soundwise? I might be going that way... Thank you!
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    Lampizator Valve / Tube Rolling Review Thread

    Are there any suggestions to improve on the 4 Tungsol KT 170 in the Horizon?
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    Lampizator Valve / Tube Rolling Review Thread

    In my Lampizator Horizon DAC the Sophia Electric 274B Aqua sounded a little harsh and smeared sibilance in comparison to my Psvane Acme 274B. Perhaps 50 hours of use was not enough burn in time for the Aqua. The Psvane has been running for a year and beat the KR Audio RK 5U4G the Horizon came...
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    Lampizator announcement: launch of our all new TOTL HORIZON DAC

    So here is my first take on the Lampizator Horizon DAC: I am running it directly into Ypsilon Aelius II mono blocks (https://ypsilonelectronics.com/aelius-monoblock/ ) which drive a pair of German Physiks PQS 302 speakers (https://www.german-physiks.com/pqs-302-loudspeakers). The DAC is fed via...
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    Lampizator announcement: launch of our all new TOTL HORIZON DAC

    Thank you! I will tell more when I tried some tubes.
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    Lampizator announcement: launch of our all new TOTL HORIZON DAC

    Finally, since yesterday my Horizon is here and running quite nicely. Right now I will only say I like it ;)
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    Lampizator announcement: launch of our all new TOTL HORIZON DAC

    (OT) Just found out that of September 1st there is a new Lampizator digital board out named "Engine Eleven." "ENGINE ELEVEN is retrofit- compatible with all our older DACs as a complete installation package. Due to time and labor constraints: we will accept requests for upgrades only for the...
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    Various DAC Audition Impressions

    Let me second the thanks to the original poster and to Ron. Their efford is more valuable as they give all necessary caveats and stay polite in their criticism. I don´t mind dealers, distributors or designers giving their replies as long as they openly state their bias and interest. Some do that...
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    Lampizator announcement: launch of our all new TOTL HORIZON DAC

    Maybe for my next birthday...
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    Lampizator announcement: launch of our all new TOTL HORIZON DAC

    Waiting by my side: 1 Set of 4 Tung-Sol KT170 1 matched pair CSF 5687S (used, measured 120% + 115%; Woo Audio Adaptors) 1 matched pair Sylvania JAN-CHS-6SN7W 2-hole "BB" Plates Heavy Chrome Dome "Tests NOS" 1 PSVANE Acme 274B (in use in my Pacific right now)
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    Lampizator announcement: launch of our all new TOTL HORIZON DAC

    According to my inquiry Horizon No. 40 is being assembeled right now and I will have to wait for my No. 50 another four weeks or so. Waiting like a kid for christmas...
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    Various DAC Audition Impressions

    I would add Lukasz Fikus aka Lampizator for one to the list ...
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