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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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gdnrbob
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I heard the Codex at Audioconnection and ended up getting two used ones (Sorry, Johnny). 
Like mr_m, one of my better purchases.
I'd be curious as to how the Lampizator stacks up to the Codex- 
And, the Brooklyn DAC, too.
I also own a Schiit Gungnir, and it comes pretty close to the Codex.
Bob
gdnrbob
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I was at Audioconnection a week ago and Johnny had an Aurender connected to the Codex (after running the Bluesound Node with the Codex).
In short, I was amazed at how much cleaner the sound (esp. Bass), was.
I contacted Aurender to find if I can hook up two of their units and play them synced (like Bluesound), they said there will be a new unit for sale soon, as well as software. Though it seems it will be limited to only 2 systems, according to the website.-Which is good enough for me.
I am still messing around with The Memory Player Mini, which I need to have Sam sort out.
In short, if things go well, I may have an interesting shoot out coming up.
Bob
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