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Ayre Codex vs. Lampizator Amber II

I am using the Ayre Codex as a stand-alone dac in my 2 channel system right now, and it sounds great.  I am now interested in the Lampizator Amber II dac and wondering how both dacs compare in terms of sound quality.  Has anyone ever heard of both dacs?  Thanks.
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tomic601
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 @drew_k Thanks so much - that opens up a world of possibilities for that fine unit.
thanks
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  1.  @drew_k  unclear to me with no digital outs on your sony , how are using the Lampizator DAC with  it ????
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tomic601
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Lampi and Ayre both musical w magic midrange...

The Lampi is in brothers system in Florida, otherwise I would borrow a Codex and do a quick side by side listen.
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tomic601
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Ayre DACs have a listen and measure switch for a reason
try them out before passing judgement on the fruits of an incredible engineering team, who are also nuts about music.
As for Lampizator, another genius engineer who loves music.
hard to go wrong with either.
disclosure: I own an Ayre A2D and. Lampizator DAC, along w others...
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thankful

what did that run $$$$ if you dont mind me asking
did the DAC have to go to Poland for the mod or ?????
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i have an Amber II and the considerably more expensive Aesthetix Pandora Sig with a brace of very nice tubes....the Lampi gets very close and like the Pandora errs on the side of musicality.. An incredible value....no doubt...
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