The Lampi USB Transport is something to treasure. I've owned one for a couple of years now. Recently I purchased Uptone Audio's REGEN to see what all the fuss was about and see if it could make USB sound as good as the USB Transport. The short answer, no. The USB Transport brings more body and soul to USB but still not up to the USB Transport's standard. Next experiment? REGEN into the USB Transport. The verdict? The addition of the REGEN made the Lampi Combo of The Big 7 and USB Transport sound even more natural and musical.
I love what the Big 7 can do with DSD. I've experimented with jRiver converting PCM to DSD. This combo does sound very good. I hope to soon try HQ Player.
So what do I find myself listening to DSD or PCM?
If the choice was USB DSD vs PCM I'd choose DSD.
But throw the Lampi USB Transport into the mix, I'll take the trio of the Lampi Big 7, Lampi USB TranspOrt, and REGEN anytime.
Lampi DAC owners, if you haven't heard your GG, Big 5, 6, & 7s, and Model 4s without a Lampi USB TranspOrt you haven't got the most out of your DAC yet.
I love what the Big 7 can do with DSD. I've experimented with jRiver converting PCM to DSD. This combo does sound very good. I hope to soon try HQ Player.
So what do I find myself listening to DSD or PCM?
If the choice was USB DSD vs PCM I'd choose DSD.
But throw the Lampi USB Transport into the mix, I'll take the trio of the Lampi Big 7, Lampi USB TranspOrt, and REGEN anytime.
Lampi DAC owners, if you haven't heard your GG, Big 5, 6, & 7s, and Model 4s without a Lampi USB TranspOrt you haven't got the most out of your DAC yet.