Lampizator announcement: launch of our all new TOTL HORIZON DAC

[John T]

@Willgolf: Thank You, Not really concerned, I was more curious than anything. I have never seen or heard a component such as the Horizon with such high accolades. John

 

[Steve Williams]

John
The tubes are the least of your concerns. They will last a very very long time in the Horizon. If you get the tube rolling disease, it still won't cost you a lot of money, especially compared to the $44K Euro price of the Horizon. They can range from $75 dollars to $1.3k for the likes of a Western Electric 274B tube.

FWIW a WE 274B is now running $2200-$2400

 

[Steve Williams]

What is the cost to replace the tubes that come with the Horizon? John

Depends on the tubes you purchase.Some can be quite expensive

 

[plasmod3]

What improvements do you hear over the Pac?

Realism goes up quite a few notches for me. It's a very believable voice with layers of texture. For eg the pac might have 2 inflections in a singing voice, this gives us double the no of inflections. You see more into the sound as an emotional source.

Else mostly the same. Soundstage I had was really good anyway so that's the same for me. Ditto with 3d imaging and timing. Frequency response was more even in the mids compared to the Pacific as well I feel

 

[plasmod3]

Depends on the tubes you purchase.Some can be quite expensive

And trust me you don't want to just use the stock tubes...it will be a waste..

I see a lot of interesting tubes here as well. www.nostubes.com.au

 

[mr.gregdee]

A few photos of Munich high-end by courtesy of
Sveda Audio:

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Nice ones, Arek has a good eye, He knows how to catch the momentum and use the focus to create images with depth and involvement. LF's portrait is nice as well and has a lot of character

 

[mr.gregdee]

Here is my new Horizon in the lower left hand corner. My Doshi preamp is hidden by the center speaker. Interesting that both Michael and I have horns, although mine are a lot older, 20+ year old Avantgarde Duos. I'm also heavily into analogue, these days really into tape. First listen to the Horizon shows a significant step up from my Pacific, which I really liked. Started listening with the stock tubes (while the Pacific had upgraded PX25s and RK Lampi Anniversary 5U4G rectifier). Just switched to the RK Lampi rectifier and there was another noticable step up. I'll be listening more and comparing to my master and other tapes. Larry
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That' a nice man cave Larry

 

[John T]

All this input gives (especially someone who has only been involved with Solid State) a better overall perspective, a clearer understanding of what dynamics lie ahead...In regards to which flavor (color). The top on the Silver and mouse Pearl: I wish the photography was better to show each individual Horizon Color. I cannot tell the shade of the white top, I do like the copper top on the Duracell. One should be happy with the Aesthetics. If anyone can shed some light into the 4 color schemes I would be grateful...John

 

[Golum]

Will send you pics of my mouse gray via PM

 

[thomask]

It sounds nice.

I sent message to DSG, exhibitor of Lampi in Pacific Audiofest whether they will show Horizon or not but no reply yet.

It will be nice if I can have chance to listen to Horizon over there.

As you may know, I have more than 60 different kinds of 6sn7 tubes and variants including 8 paiir of 6f8g, 7f7.

Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes

I will have shootout between TS BGRP, RCA vt231, KR vt231, Syl vt231, Raytheon vt 231 and "Bad boy" next weekend. If I get MELZ 6N8S 6SN7 Metal Base next week, then I will also include it in shootout RCA5691, Psavne Acme 300B, Psavne Acme 805 are also being used in Line Magnetic 508...

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It will be fun to do tube rolling in Horiizon.

 

[Steve Williams]

All this input gives (especially someone who has only been involved with Solid State) a better overall perspective, a clearer understanding of what dynamics lie ahead...In regards to which flavor (color). The top on the Silver and mouse Pearl: I wish the photography was better to show each individual Horizon Color. I cannot tell the shade of the white top, I do like the copper top on the Duracell. One should be happy with the Aesthetics. If anyone can shed some light into the 4 color schemes I would be grateful...John

Go with the copper top. It has a great appearance

 

[John T]

Thanks Steve! I'm looking and filling my head with more new stuff! As if I don't have enough pollution in there already! John

 

[Sampajanna]

I am thinking real copper as well. Does the real copper have any sonic impact or is it just aesthetic?

 

[John T]

@Sampajanna: I wouldn't think so, this is all about aesthetics. So your looking at Duracell? John

 

[Steve Williams]

I am thinking real copper as well. Does the real copper have any sonic impact or is it just aesthetic?

I’ve not heard anything adverse with the horizon nor with the Pacific as I had a copper top as well

 

[John T]

@Steve Williams: Steve do you have the copper top with the Matt Black or the Duracell? I have never spent this much time evaluating color schemes...John

 

[John T]

Check that Steve, I see now. The top distinguishes the name...

 

[DSG Rob]

It sounds nice.

I sent message to DSG, exhibitor of Lampi in Pacific Audiofest whether they will show Horizon or not but no reply yet.

It will be nice if I can have chance to listen to Horizon over there.

As you may know, I have more than 60 different kinds of 6sn7 tubes and variants including 8 paiir of 6f8g, 7f7.

Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes

I will have shootout between TS BGRP, RCA vt231, KR vt231, Syl vt231, Raytheon vt 231 and "Bad boy" next weekend. If I get MELZ 6N8S 6SN7 Metal Base next week, then I will also include it in shootout RCA5691, Psavne Acme 300B, Psavne Acme 805 are also being used in Line Magnetic 508...

www.whatsbestforum.com

It will be fun to do tube rolling in Horiizon.

Hi Thomask,

We'll have two Horizons at the Pacific Audiofest. One in the Von Schweikert room and one in the Acora room. Fred and I will be happy to explain all the features, and demo the DAC for you in person. Look forward to meeting you!

 

[Holli82]

Will send you pics of my mouse gray via PM

Can I get those photos too?

 

[Steve Williams]

Can I get those photos too?

Rodney, are you undecided still re color