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    FTA (Final Touch Audio) Callisto USB cable

    Hello astrostar, How does the Matis FTA lan cable compares with other competitors in his price range, like Sablon Panatela or SotM cat 7 ?
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    Anyone using a SOtM tx-USBUltra with a Lampi

    Didn’t try a tx-USBulta with my Lampi, but tried before with my DS jr Dac and wasn’t impressed at all with the result... The isolator from jcat was way better...but doesn’t add really anything with my modded Siebener now. The only thing who can improve the usb output on my rig is to use a...
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    Waversa Wcore, WRouter, Streamer

    I already own the smarthub, which adds nicely to the SQ of my system. I will buy the wstreamer with John very soon...and I think also about the wcore, who would simplify considerably my system (I’m using Roon only). Waversa offers very high quality products, not cheap, but you can’t be wrong...
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    Network ethernet switch with a one-box server/streamer/renderer - recommended?

    ...I'm coming after the battle, but don't forget the Waversa Smarthub. Really better than any SotM product I heard at home. It's an ethernet filter, but you have also a very good usb reclocker/filter in the same box, specially if you're using a self powered usb input on your Dac side (not...
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    Next Dac...go Lampi ?

    ...two Lampi admirers more :) My two friends agree, the « silver gate » is at least two (high) steps higher than my directstream jr...it’s another dimension in fact. They told me I’m going to miss for a long time, because I won’t have anything to change in my system now...just hear music :p...
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    Next Dac...go Lampi ?

    My 2 « audiophile buddies » will come at home next Sunday...they still don’t know I have the Lampi. It will be a (great) surprise for them, and I think they will appreciate it as much as me...
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    Next Dac...go Lampi ?

    I'll certainly try at least the regular PX25 in the next weeks/months...same output level as the 300b ? Don't know if it's the place here to ask, but do you let your Lampi "on" all day long, or do you turn it off for the night ie ? Didn't ask also, as the sound is already marvelous without...
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    Next Dac...go Lampi ?

    Detailed listening impressions will come later, but I can already tell this Dac is a long time keeper, and exactly what I was waiting for in terms of holographic soundstage... My search is closed, now it’s time for music.
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    Next Dac...go Lampi ?

    ...now I think I’ll have to read all the tube rolling threads on this forum :p Did you say EML or KR ?
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    Next Dac...go Lampi ?

    ...just back to home after a nice trip through the French Alps. Lampi powered, and still cold, but already very impressive :
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    Next Dac...go Lampi ?

    ...Silver gate on the way to home :cool: More to follow, and a great thanks to Norman and Goran !!
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    Next Dac...go Lampi ?

    If all goes well, it should be a new operating Lampi’s base soon in the French Riviera...:) You’re of course welcome
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    Next Dac...go Lampi ?

    Work in progress with the "Silver Gate" :p
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    Next Dac...go Lampi ?

    I don’t need dsd. It’s nice if I get it, because I can upsample from my server, but I Only use PCM with usb in and rca out. No volume control needed also. A simple, minimalist Dac would do the trick,if very high sound quality of course. 220v also, as I live in Europe/France.
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    Next Dac...go Lampi ?

    ...so at the left :Amber 2 with tube rectifier, used 7, or the mysterious model from Chris :p ...and at right : aqua la voice+s3, or la Scala optologic

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