Lampizator DSD DAC
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My unit comes in the same cap and newly developed red pcb. Still running in, I heard, some have about 200 hours before this new duelund starts to open up.
Lukasz just announced this on his Facebook page:
One of the rarest tubes in current production - KR242. And the most expensive too. The main quality factors are: directly heated cathode, dual zirconium getters, great Telefunken design improved upon by KRON in Czech Republic. This tube is relatively small, very powerful, with high micro and macrodynamics. It makes lazy and boring systems jump to life like the adrenaline injection did in Pulp Fiction movie to Uma who OD'd. It is particularly suitable to balanced Big series DACS from Lampizator because it has the smallest heater current from all DHT tubes so it wont stress the heater PSU. Currently the waiting time for the next manufacturing slot is 1 year but we bought the entire stock to make tons of money this time around.
One of the rarest tubes in current production - KR242. And the most expensive too. The main quality factors are: directly heated cathode, dual zirconium getters, great Telefunken design improved upon by KRON in Czech Republic. This tube is relatively small, very powerful, with high micro and macrodynamics. It makes lazy and boring systems jump to life like the adrenaline injection did in Pulp Fiction movie to Uma who OD'd. It is particularly suitable to balanced Big series DACS from Lampizator because it has the smallest heater current from all DHT tubes so it wont stress the heater PSU. Currently the waiting time for the next manufacturing slot is 1 year but we bought the entire stock to make tons of money this time around.
This is from Lukasz, too:
The newest custom production run of PX-25 KRON tubes is finally here. It was worth the 3 month wait. This is fantastic output tube for any amplifier, also for our DAC from Big series : Lite7, Der Siebener, Golden Gate or Big 7. The PX25 is only for SE DACS and its variant PX-4 which is identical otherwise is suitable for balanced DACs. We own practically the entire World stock of this tube which is only 12 pairs at the moment ! plus 12 pairs of PX-4.
The newest custom production run of PX-25 KRON tubes is finally here. It was worth the 3 month wait. This is fantastic output tube for any amplifier, also for our DAC from Big series : Lite7, Der Siebener, Golden Gate or Big 7. The PX25 is only for SE DACS and its variant PX-4 which is identical otherwise is suitable for balanced DACs. We own practically the entire World stock of this tube which is only 12 pairs at the moment ! plus 12 pairs of PX-4.
Sujay, you reading this?
I feel an inch to try it though. LOL..only not sure how this Aesthetix Eclipse preamp can handle the extra 6 db.
Will get tomorrow from Lukasz a pair of KR PX4 , 242 had to much gain for me. Despite of that , only good things - transparency, speed , dark background and micro and macro dynamics.
Lukasz says PX 25 have the same gain as 242 but are suitable for the same settings as 300B whilst 242 work with those of 101D. In my setup with very efficient speakers I think PX 4 will be the best match with KR 5u4g Lampi Edition.
Lukasz says PX 25 have the same gain as 242 but are suitable for the same settings as 300B whilst 242 work with those of 101D. In my setup with very efficient speakers I think PX 4 will be the best match with KR 5u4g Lampi Edition.
For me macro dynamics concern the orchestral works with many instruments.
The sound is dynamic in micro scale when the sound of a single instrument is reproduced with close to natural dynamics , even in quiet passage for example pianissimo in piano concert.
Sujay, you reading this?
just got around to this. Traveling and hence intermittent connectivity! I wish I cud try the 242s. I still feel though that it's way too much of a 'good thing' for the balanced DAC unless probably the voltage is tweaked down in the DAC itself. As Lukas says, the 242s will bring a lifeless system up a few notches......I dare say, I'm already having a party with the px4s in a system full of life and dynamics. I am in uncharted territory now but I just think that the 242s driving a pair of SETs into med/high sensitivity speakers might just be a treat......but with high powered solid state, I'm not too sure!
On the other hand, I think the 101d will be superb on the balanced big 7 and I will be listening to these in a few days including the 242s if they arrive by then.
The other way to look at it is I cud run a pair of the 242s in SE mode.....don't know if that makes sense
Lots to look forward to!!
A friend told me that GG is wired for two different systems. The 101D / PX4 is a kinda solid state sound while the 300B is for tube sound. I am not sure. I am currently using PX4 and KR 274B. Once they've fully run in, I will see if I need to tweak something. I need more air..wet vocals.
I can understand why you hear that
A 300 b is a weighed tube as such is a bit slower more tuby in sound. Between faster 300b like the px25 are fast and yield more micro details. Now 101d is very fast and also much thinner more details but for me lacks enough weight to be musical. I used them for classical music that is complex and from afar it makes it closer
The other tubes I do not own
A 300 b is a weighed tube as such is a bit slower more tuby in sound. Between faster 300b like the px25 are fast and yield more micro details. Now 101d is very fast and also much thinner more details but for me lacks enough weight to be musical. I used them for classical music that is complex and from afar it makes it closer
The other tubes I do not own
I just wonder, I have so many tubes in my whole systems. Aesthetix Eclipse linestage has 8 tubes (2 6SN7, 2 12AX7, 4 6922. I bought all NOS from Brent Jesse). The linestage is powered by two separate power supply where each has another 8 tubes (2 EL34, 6 12AX7). For my preamp alone, there are 24 tubes. The Aesthetix Atlas mono each has single 6SN7. So overall, I have 31 tubes for DAC, Pream, amps. But so far, I still miss the mids. Yes I have the slam, the speed, the soundstage, the depth, realism, I am just need a tad more of the seductive mids.
Wow that is many tubes. So many to know what is best in sound. The preamp you have is very good.
I would not have gone hat route but as I am old I remember when I did. Heat in the winter for sure. Tubes somewhere always makes music over sound. Ok but I would think you would need fast tubes in your dac as it seems you have enough tube sounds
I would not have gone hat route but as I am old I remember when I did. Heat in the winter for sure. Tubes somewhere always makes music over sound. Ok but I would think you would need fast tubes in your dac as it seems you have enough tube sounds
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