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PS Audio Direct Stream
FSmithJack,Why not just get a properly designed tube Dac?? Adding just a random tube output stage wont compare well to a designed from ground up tube Dac like Lampi, VAD or Aesthetix.Or just a iFi Audio iTube for even less money? 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Glory's L5, which he replaced with the Phasure? That was a Gen 3 L5 with Ming DSD, not the new Chipless DSD from Lukasz. Not even close to being equivalent to a Gen 4 L5 with Lukasz DSD. Strange that HiFiAL says that the Meitner beat the Lampi DSD... 
PS Audio Direct Stream
Matt,First off thanks for you fun thread. If you get a chance, email me at wis97non at yahoo.co.uk, if you dont mind.2nd, I agree the DS is a very interesting Dac, but I also know you are RBCD focussed via PC server. The DS is really a DSD based D... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
The Lampi L7 is the first tube Dac on the market using DHT tubes (since Nov 2013). It is flattering to them that Allnic is comign out with a DHT Dac now. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Anyone here tried the Lampi tubed SBox transport with a Big 6? I have heard good things about this combo, especially going Ethernet vs Wireless.Lampis also undergo continuous tweaking, so I suspect the current Big7 may be even better that older de... 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
Lampi DSD:Bruce Brown was vary favourable with the prototype in his Mojo review a few months ago. See what he says about the upgraded Duelund/Balanced version here:http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?14676-Lampizator-DSD-DAC&p=266858#... 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
Andrew,That seems sensible.Mattn,You may consider getting a Fikus Transport (Squeezebox based) and connecting it via ethernet, rather than wifi. 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
Wstam,try this email for Rob and Fred:lampizatorna@gmail.com 
DAC help For my tube rig
Of the list and suggestions given so far, My vote would be for the Lampi (with DSD) or the PS Audio D-Stream.If you hear the Lampi, I suspect you will jump in with both feet! 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
New Lampi forum .http:// www.audiocircle. com/index.php?board=158.0 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
If you like Tube Dacs, check out the DHT tube Lampi L7:This Dac is a serious piece of musical equipment. http://parttimeaudiophile.com/2014/05/09/axpona-2014-vapor-audio-purity-audio-and-lampizator/comment-page-1/#comment-19338 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
More great positive feedback:http://parttimeaudiophile.com/2014/05/09/axpona-2014-vapor-audio-purity-audio-and-lampizator/My favourite, though unheard is the Big 7!!!!Most intriguing concept. 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
No problem guys,Up to speed now. Thanx 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
Al Porter? Who is that? 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
Andrew,I am jealous!!!!!