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Lampizator evolution

3-4 years  ago, Lampizator DACs were all the rage and consumed a lot of space on this forum. Not so much today. What has happened?
The company now offers the Amber II model for just under $2;000. Did this DAC benefit from trickle down technology and become a great sounding, reasonably priced DAC?  Have any Lampi owners compared its sound to the earlier generations of Lampizator? Is the Amber II a no-brained purchase for someone (like me) wanting a killer DAC at a very reasonable price?
rockyboy
rockyboy OP
335 posts
 
My pre is tubed and monoblocks are solid state. Fred is familiar wth my gear and in fact owns gear from both designers/builders. I will look at both the Audio Magic and SR Blue. But will likely go with Fred’s recommendation.  
Assuming Fred told you to experiment with fuse direction. He found that it made a difference. 
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tomic601
13,247 posts
 
please do keep posting on your findings with the Amber II

rockyboy OP
335 posts
 
Should take delivery by end of month.  Will definitely give you my thoughts. 
thankful
225 posts
 
The size the size I purchased was 3.15 amp 250v Slow Blow 5 x 20mm.  I recommend confirming with Fred.  
respected_ent
190 posts
 
I really enjoyed my Amber II with tube rectifier while I had it.  Lampi dacs are excellent.  Very natural, organic, and musical sound.  I sold the Amber II yesterday due to moving up to Lite 7.  Lite 7 is definitely another step up from Amber II. 
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