Introducing the LampizatOr Poseidon DAC
- Thread starter Lukasz "Lampizator" Fikus
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I know, but I follow Lukasz‘ recommendation for the moment and spend time for listening to music
It‘s a brand new device with approx. 50-70 h burn in time during Munich HighEnd show. So the status is similar to my demo unit back in Jan. I‘m really pleased with the SQ of the Poseidon, definitely a different league compared to the very good TRP3. At the moment I simply enjoy listening to some favorite tracks. I changed the input tubes to Siemens PCC88 NOS tubes, will see what improvements are possible.
i did already a lot of tube rolling with the TRP2 and TRP3, At a time I decided to invest more in records, than in tubes. I ended with my favorite RK 5U4G as a recti. I run the comparison between Poseidon and TRP3 both equipped with RK. With the PCC88 I got a hint from another owner.
But all is relative: Lukasz‘ commented in Munich, when I asked for tube recommendations for the Poseidon, that I can be confident, that the Poseidon is not exhibited with poor tubes
Just commited on a Poseidon. This will be my first Lampi Dac too. Pulled the trigger after reading this thread! Haha Looking forward to tube roll as well!
I love the Posidean. It is one of the best values in the high-end. Best of luck!
How would you position the Poseidon sonically in relation to the Pacific2 and the Horizon?
I had the Pacific 1: a gorgeous-sounding, lush DAC with colors. Posdean is decidedly more neutral, but if you love the sound of SETs...... The Posidean does not lack body or tone density but is decidedly more neutral to my ear.
I'll refrain from directly comparing Poseidon and Horizon, although my experience separately with both would say they sound more similar than alike, a nice compliment to the Poisdean.
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On a GG upgrade from E-11 to Poseidon board (11-P), the improvement in many dimensions is substantial, but I’ve also found it more to the neutral side with the same set up. Working on getting back a touch of warmth.
I'm looking forward to getting a Poseidon as well. Are you getting yours from Architectural Audio? How long is the lead time?
I am interested in a solution for Poseidon, what exactly can you suggest?If anyone wants to experiment with tubes in the Posseidon or Pacific we discovered a new 6N1P substitution tube. Game changerUltra linear, ultra low noise and so much fun to listen.
As a rectifier we can use the same tubes as we do in any other Lampi dacs. Tungsram PV4200 barium is a great option or any other old 4V tubes. Instead of the 6n1p you can use the Russian subminiature tubes. El6, 4644, el503 or e55l can be used with adapters instead of the 6j5.
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I was warned by a retailer for the distributor NOT to use adapter tube implementation. It may void the warranty. I have both a pre-amp and phono pre-amp which use 6 and 8 subminiature tubes, respectively. They are superb in my former application. Alternative rectifier tubes are stated as a prominent change in the sound with output tubes second. I'm not going to experiment with the input tubes. That's only my opinion.
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