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  1. DeadWax

    Takatsuki Tubes

    I agree with your hypothesis and conclusion on the Lampi DACs. Furthermore, I'm really satisfied with the sound that even the more "pedestrian" rectifiers provide in the DAC. Just thought I'd share my experience as a data point. Thanks for weighing in.
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    Takatsuki Tubes

    Just had a Taki 274B die on me with less than 1000 hrs so I ran a quick forum search to see if this was a fluke. Looks like not a completely isolated incident.
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    Do we know if LampiNA has resumed offering these upgrades? The last I check (1-2 months ago) they responded to my inquiry saying these upgrades were not resuming yet.
  4. DeadWax

    Shindo Owners Past and Present - Cable Choices

    A Shindo dealer near me suggested that replacing switchcraft posts be performed every 10 years as routine maintenance. I try to just leave a dedicated Shindo or A23 IC in place indefinitely figuring that would obviate the need to perform such measures.
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    Lumin X1: Enabling an Even Simpler Yet Better Sounding System

    Lumin recently released a firmware update for USB. I'm using a U1 streamer and connect via USB to my Lampi DAC. The sound seems a bit smoother and organic but perhaps I'm imagining it. Anyone else evaluating this update too? Not exactly sure what the update was expected to do.
  6. DeadWax

    VPI Prime ground loop

    For diagnostic purposes, have you tried lifting the ground, first on the table, and then each of your other components on the same circuit? At least this may isolate which component is creating the loop.
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    Did you upgrade an existing TRP or buy a new one configured to Engine 11? I ask because in US it seems Lampi hasn't resumed the upgrade service based on my last inquiry to LampiNA.
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    Luxman EQ-500

    Thanks. Your input is consistent with other's experiences I'm learning. I agree on the SUT synergy and am currently using an A23 SUT configured for EMT carts - it's amazing and sounds much better than using the EQ-500 MC stage with the EMT cart. I keep receiving rave reviews on the Leben and I...
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    What does Nominal Impedance mean?

    I've always wondered whether manufacturers actually calculate the average (eg best fit analysis) or they are just eyeballing and perhaps even tipping the spec towards their marketing aspiration. It's also important to understand where in the frequency range the amp is seeing the most...
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    Luxman EQ-500

    Just noticed this post a year later - wasn't flagged since there was no @ in front of my name. The referenced loading is the cart's internal. The actual loading is much higher - ~110 ohms for MC High, and ~50 ohms for MC low. Explained pretty nicely on page 32 of this pdf...
  11. DeadWax

    Kuzma 4 Point 9

    I realize this is an old thread but I was curious about any non-Kuzma tables that pair well with the 4Point9. Any experiences to share? I'd like to upgrade my table but want to retain the 4Point arm. I'm obviously also considering Kuzma tables but was curious about all options that could make...
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    When do you stop upgrading?

    What's wrong with endeavoring to continuously upgrade our lives in general? You only go around once so you should try to gain as many experiences (including ones of the musical variety) and extract every ounce of joy possible. Provided that I'm not behaving irresponsibly with my money or with...
  13. DeadWax

    Identification of members

    Agreed! Sounds like you're aiming to strike the right balance.
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    Identification of members

    Be careful going to this path. While I understand your intent, this type of "gatekeeping" can be perceived as not being inclusive and generally off-putting to folks wanting to participate at all which would be contrary to the site's "mission" of sharing.
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    Turntable Recommendation ~ $10K

    This is exactly what I decided to do a few years ago. Adding the 4Point9 to the Stabi S was a major upgrade over the original Stogi arm - with impact beyond what I was expecting. With this said, I'd love to upgrade the table to the Stabi R at some point but it's become less of a priority.
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    I assume this means upgrades to Engine 11 are also suspended for now? I have not kept current on this thread for a long time and am just getting back up to speed. All of the comments on the Engine 11 performance have been very helpful!
  17. DeadWax

    The Banshees of Inisherin

    But the impact of the Irish Civil War left Irish society divided and embittered for generations. This unrelenting nature was portrayed in the film...as well as the moments of kindness despite it all - as individuals strived to be good people, even while at "war". Yes, self-mutilation was hard...
  18. DeadWax

    The Banshees of Inisherin

    Since a primary theme of the movie was the allegory related to the Irish Civil War as applied to individuals, I'm not sure what other than self-mutilation would have risen to the degree of impact that a Civil War has on humans. I thought the movie was very clever myself.
  19. DeadWax

    Done with digital

    I prefer the sound and experience of listening to vinyl, which to me provides more impact and texture and nuance. With that said, I listen to digital more often simply because it's so convenient and allows me to explore new music, all while still sounding extremely good. I feel that my Lampi...
  20. DeadWax

    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    I have not tried that combo but that's a good idea.
  21. DeadWax

    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    Thanks for the feedback on the EML and USAF 596 rectifiers. I have the white base KR 5u4g. Right now I'm running the Sophia 274B with Sophia EL34's and feel it's pretty decent. Honestly I just like experimenting with different flavors. I enjoy rectifiers that provide some heft and extension...
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    @Ed_K Thanks for the feedback on the EML leading to your final destination of the USAF 596. I have not tried that rectifier and may look into it. I have the Psvane 274, KR 5u4g, and Sophia 274 among others.
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    @perfusionist Any impressions yet of the Sophia KT88's? On an unrelated note, does anyone have experience running the EML 274B in this DAC?
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    Just as a quick follow up I'm happy to report that the treble edge completely left my Sophia EL34's after about 80 hrs of run-in. I was a bit skeptical that the tube characteristic would change much but you guys were spot on. Thanks for all the input!
  25. DeadWax

    What can you learn from looking inside an amp ?

    You're absolutely correct in that his title was quite innocuous and seemingly was teeing up a really interesting question worthy of exchanging ideas. But when the narrative devolves into: ...this more than just hints at a value judgment that perhaps the public is getting fleeced. Hence my...
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    What can you learn from looking inside an amp ?

    Would the OP be more impressed if I randomly stuffed $30K worth of high quality parts into a box? I guarantee it would sound awful but how impressive it would look with the top off! So many consumers don't give enough credit to the R&D investment needed to simplify the signal path in a manner...
  27. DeadWax

    Positive Feedback

    In today's world we are all apparently just one mouse click away from being out of business. ;)
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    Interesting on the Sophia KT 88's - I would never have guessed they would be such a good match. I have tried new production GL KT88's in the TRP and really didn't like the sound at all so I (prematurely maybe) had written off KT88's in the DAC. Good to hear from yet another person that the...
  29. DeadWax

    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    I've been running the Sophia EL34's for the past few hours with a Psvane ACME 274B and it sounds MUCH better! Perhaps the Sophia's pair better with a 274B for some reason?
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    Interesting as I've found the regular KR 5U4G to have a firm low end yet agreed in it's neutral tone. Perhaps I will try the Sophia EL34's with a couple of rectifiers and see how they respond while also burning them in more thoroughly.

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