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Reimyo vs Audio Note 3.1X vs Lampizator DAC ?

This is my second thread on this topic. I am trying to upgrade from a Reimyo DAP777. My budget is $2500 used. Unfortunately I do not have the option to listen to any of the DACs I am listing here. I just want to get a hold on the pulse of what people think and accordingly will try to take a decision.

Reimyo is a nice DAC. It is not as airy and natural as some of the well implemented tube DACs. Audio note 3.1X comes to my mind first. But I have never heard them. I have just heard of them and couple of times I have got this feedback that AN is not detailed as Reimyo. Would like to gather some feedback here from experienced Audiogoners.

Then comes the latest sensation, the Lampizator DAC which is being raved about in the community. I would like to give some credibility to this guy because he has done a lot of work in this area over the last 5 years. But again, no reviews or direct feedback available. Would want to listen from you guys about it if any of you have heard the Lampizator design.

Apart from these I have on offer the following DACs:
1. Exemplar Extant DAC
2. 3-Dimension DAC 18SE

But again not much info available about these in the internet. Guys please help me here. I dont want to give up the Reimyo without some due research. Fortunately or unfortunately I like the Reimyo. It is just that last degree of naturalness that I am looking for.
pani
wisnon
700 posts
 
First pro review:

http://stereomojo.com/Lampizator%20Level%204%20DAC%20Review.htm/LampizatorLevel4DAC.htm
rpv
4 posts
 

I can share some insight into the Lampizator dac as I am a reseller found at HDAudio.ca I will try and be as unbiased as possible.

There are 3 words that best describe their sound:

LIVE Natural Clarity.

The level 3 and 4 share the same overall personality. They both have the same basic DNA using an all tube power supply and output stage. The sonic difference lies mainly in the chipset used and it's voicing. The level 4 is basically about 10% better than the level 3 with a blacker background and better 3D imaging. 40% buy the level 3 and 60% the 4. Once people see how good the level 3 is 90% want to step up to the 4 and are happy. You can tell the difference between the two in one switching.

The first thing one notices is how live the sound is. Instead of a static, or lifeless, sound there is this expressive, lively, bloom emanating from the instruments. This makes it very engaging. Other things one notices are a great deal of detail retrieval, a sense of ease and flow as in real music, and excellent imaging.

Instead of a stark black background you get more of a clear one. Kind of like some Audio Research gear I have heard. Instruments and performers are spot lighted nicely. All of this adds up to going from great hifi to a real performance.

The sound is very addicting and has had me planted in my listening chair not wanting to turn off the tunes.

All in all, they are a very nice addition to the high end audio arena in my books.

Rocket_Ronny
rpv
4 posts
 

I need to edit the third paragraph as it is not clear. I am not talking about the difference between the level 3 and 4 there but between the Lampizator dacs in general compared to most.

It should have read like:

The first thing one notices about the Lampizator dacs is how live the sound is. ...

Rocket_Ronny
knghifi
1,668 posts
 
Rpv, any experience with a level 5 and the amount of improvement over a level 4?
wisnon
700 posts
 
From what I understand is that the Level 5 is more a custom job, not specific improvements, but depends on the exotic nature of the parts chosen, etc...
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