New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house

I just received my Level 4 a few weeks ago. It really is exceptional. Musical is the best way to describe it. I have made a series changes to my system since the spring including a TRL Dude preamp and then getting everything on Sistrum stands. Each of these changes was a significant improvement. But I have to say the Lampizator is transformative.

I have Agear's old Dude running through a KR Audio Kronzilla SXI. Speakers are Duke LeJeune's Audiokinesis Jazz Modules. I feel like I'm at a good point right now with the addition of the Lamp. Next step is to get a Mac Mini and a computer set up, but just trying to learn more about the best way to go about that.

So far I have my Lamp 4 hooked up with a cheap 6 ft Blue Jeans digital cable that I got for under $20. Sounds great even with it. Any suggestions for RCA coax for $200 or less that would improve on the Blue Jeans cable.

Also trying a few 6x5 rectifier tubes that I got for under $10 each. Tried a Tung Sol, Ken Rad and just but in a GE tube. All were an improvement, but so far liking the GE and I just put it in. Have a Sylvania and National Union on hand to try too.

Weatherb, if you are talking about the Lampizator, it does have an optional USB input.

Is the 5y3 interchangeable with the 6x5?
I was able to put my Lampizator on a sistrum rack by supporting it on a sistrum disk on the strip between the tubes and back of unit.

Don't know what the sistrum adds since I've only had the lamp on the sistrum.

Chatnoir, in response to your question about replacing the 5U4C with a Bendix, that should work. My Lamp had a 6x5 installed but also came with a 5U4C. I put a Bendix rectifier in my Lamp and it is wonderful. More palpable sound and images suspended at different depths, even more so than with the TungSol recti i had previously.

I don't think I have been happier with any single piece of equipment than the Lampizator 4. I hope I don't have to hear a Level 5 or 6 because I don't need to know there is anything better than the 4 and am pretty content with where I am and have spent enough this year.

Speaking of spending more money, has anybody compared the Lampizator Transport to a well set up Mac Mini system? Having said I dont want to spend any more, I do want to move to a computer based system. Using an Oppo 103 as a transport now but frustrating that it can't send high resolution SACD DVD through coax.

THanks Cal and Glory re: Mac Mini vs Lamp Transport. Not to muddy the water but what about the CAPS server vs these options?

In response to Steve's comment about the Antipodes, I heard one a few weeks ago playing through a Meitner DAC and then through my Lampi L4/G4 at the dealer. Sounded great with both DACs, although I preferred it with the Lampi. But really only had a brief listen, will spend more time with the Antipodes this spring I hope. I certainly value Steve's opinion on the Antipodes.