LampizatOr DAC Level 4 review now published on HIFI PIG ;-)

[gregdee]

http://hifipig.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/LampizatOr-VC-DAC_027_black800.jpg


We are proud to announce that
the first British review of our
LampizatO Level 4 has been
published on the independent
HiFi Pig website (link below) ;-)

http://hifipig.com/lampizator-dac-level-4-review/

All interested parties are welcome

to contact us and unit is ready
and waiting for auditions.


Any question ? Please Ask.
We'll get back to you really quickly.

[gregdee]

here are all Lampi links I spotted around so far:


http://www.lampizatorforum.com/level...sions-t13.html

http://stereomojo.com/Lampizator%20L...rLevel4DAC.htm

http://teufelultimax.info/lampizator...fordable.html/

http://www.audiotweak.co.za/index2.p...ry_id=57&pop=1

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php...937#msg1062937

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=97003.0

http://parttimeaudiophile.com/2012/0...r-level-4-dac/

http://www.theaudioeagle.com/columns...omparison.html

http://www.highfidelity.pl/@main-275&lang=en

http://hifipig.com/category/hifi-reviews/d-to-a-converters/

http://hifipig.com/lampizator-transport/

[zygote23]

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[gregdee]

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Hi Steve

basic Level 4 Dac is £ 3.800

complete price list on demand

txs

[Werner Berghofer]

Steve,


£?

quote from the website:

The standard Lampizator DAC level 4 with single coaxial input costs 4,200 € (£ 3,430.48). The bells and whistles level 5 unit lists at 6,000 € (£ 4,900.68).
Prices are taken from the Lampizator website plus 20 % VAT but no delivery charges are added

Don’t get me wrong: this device might sound good, but for a price like this I certainly would expect a much more tasteful housing. A different name also wouldn’t hurt, in my opinion. To my ears “Lampizator” sounds like some kind of nasty surgical device to fix venereal diseases. However, I’m very pleased to see that no delivery charges are added.

Werner.

[realysm42]

It's intersting to me that Lampizator provokes images in your mind but Schiit does not :ner:

[Werner Berghofer]

Martin,


Lampizator provokes images in your mind but Schiit does not

I simply knew that a comment like this would follow; just wasn’t sure how many minutes it might take :-)

Werner.

[gregdee]

Steve,



quote from the website:

The standard Lampizator DAC level 4 with single coaxial input costs 4,200 € (£ 3,430.48). The bells and whistles level 5 unit lists at 6,000 € (£ 4,900.68).
Prices are taken from the Lampizator website plus 20 % VAT but no delivery charges are added

Don’t get me wrong: this device might sound good, but for a price like this I certainly would expect a much more tasteful housing. A different name also wouldn’t hurt, in my opinion. To my ears “Lampizator” sounds like some kind of nasty surgical device to fix venereal diseases. However, I’m very pleased to see that no delivery charges are added.

Werner.

Txs for your input Werner

Just for your and interested parties information - VAT is 23% in Poland.

Brand's name is Lukasz's choice obviously.Some people likes it ,others might not,
but it is still no reason to put such a comment about as you already did.

That's my opinion of course but I guess most of us will rather agree with it.

[Werner Berghofer]

Greg,


it is still no reason to put such a comment about as you already did.

sorry, didn’t want to insult anyone. I’m pretty familiar with the linguistic origins of the name “Lampizator”, but I feel when talking about really very expensive, luxury gear like this the given name sounds a little strange. Listen to “Ferrari”, “Lamborghini” or “Maserati” – and then “Lampizator” to probably get an idea of what I tried to express.

Again: my apologies.

Werner.

[stupinder]

Greg,



sorry, didn’t want to insult anyone. I’m pretty familiar with the linguistic origins of the name “Lampizator”, but I feel when talking about really very expensive, luxury gear like this the given name sounds a little strange. Listen to “Ferrari”, “Lamborghini” or “Maserati” – and then “Lampizator” to probably get an idea of what I tried to express.

Again: my apologies.

Werner.Lamborghini started out making tractors didn't they? I suppose some words become associated with luxury despite their origins. I'm pretty sure Lamborghini also make central heating systems -or bits for them....i could of course be completely wrong...it has been known:)
While we're talking about cars, i always thought the name Gumbert was a little odd for a marque.
I think it was Ben Elton on one of his novels that called the car in the book the "Ford Crappee".
What do I know - I drive a Landrover "Discobiscuit"...and gave my web site an odd name.:ner:

[The Grand Wazoo]

Lamborghini started out making tractors didn't they?

They still do, Stu.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Nq7CKYaRdQ/SuxysZa487I/AAAAAAAAGHo/5Pm4FF_Uwcc/s400/lambo-vergleich-13847276-mbqf,templateId%3DrenderScaled,property%3DBild,hei ght%3D349.jpg

[gregdee]

I would say that this tractor looks qite ordinary.
How much is it ? ;-]

[The Grand Wazoo]

Well, it is quite ordinary. That was Stu's point, I think.

[gregdee]

Well, it is quite ordinary. That was Stu's point, I think.

I got it and so was mine ;-)
Hence asking for price.

[stupinder]

Well, it is quite ordinary. That was Stu's point, I think.
I live in rural Brittany and we were having a conversation recently about tractors and peasants (their word and not derogatory in any way) and it was mentioned that they see their tractors as being their "Rolls Royce"
They're not cheap! They are designed for a purpose, without the frills and frippery of their supercar namesakes.
I'd quite like a tractor, that way i may get round to doing something with all the land we have:doh:
Sorry for being completely and wholly off topic. Please delete as appropriate:)

[gregdee]

I live in rural Brittany and we were having a conversation recently about tractors and peasants (their word and not derogatory in any way) and it was mentioned that they see their tractors as being their "Rolls Royce"
They're not cheap! They are designed for a purpose, without the frills and frippery of their supercar namesakes.
I'd quite like a tractor, that way i may get round to doing something with all the land we have:doh:
Sorry for being completely and wholly off topic. Please delete as appropriate:)

you are not Stu !

as had been said ,with all the brands quoted,it is hard to call LampizatOr
"The Luxury" good in comparison,even with its full monty, price tag given

of course we're talking hereabout industral mythology and brands came
from the car industry,but it is not hard to find same prooving examples
on hi-fi market.

[bobbasrah]

I'd quite like a tractor, that way i may get round to doing something with all the land we have:doh:


Well Stu, you are already halfway there with the Discobiscuit.....

One of my favourite windups when helping out some mates is that I'll come round with the Lambo.
When I turn up, the wide eyed disappointment ends in laughter when I pull out the bright green genuine Lamborghini wood router.....

[realysm42]

Martin,



I simply knew that a comment like this would follow; just wasn’t sure how many minutes it might take :-)

Werner.

:eyebrows:

I'd love to demo this unit, I've read a lot of good things about it (including a brief history of it's creator and how he came to produce this dac), but I don't have the budget for it right now :(

[Jonboy]

They still do, Stu.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Nq7CKYaRdQ/SuxysZa487I/AAAAAAAAGHo/5Pm4FF_Uwcc/s400/lambo-vergleich-13847276-mbqf,templateId%3DrenderScaled,property%3DBild,hei ght%3D349.jpg

Saw my first Lambo tractor at the 1979 Smithfield Agricultual show, i think i still have the sales leaflet somewhere, just down to one tractor which is a little Grey fergie plus a few implements for nostalgic reasons, i did have 5 vintage tractors a few years ago but thats another story :mental:

[wisnon]

:eyebrows:

I'd love to demo this unit, I've read a lot of good things about it (including a brief history of it's creator and how he came to produce this dac), but I don't have the budget for it right now :(

Maybe not for a Level 3, 4 or 4, but maybe for these?
http://lampizator.eu/shop/viewcategory.php?groupid=9

[wisnon]

Greg,



sorry, didn’t want to insult anyone. I’m pretty familiar with the linguistic origins of the name “Lampizator”, but I feel when talking about really very expensive, luxury gear like this the given name sounds a little strange. Listen to “Ferrari”, “Lamborghini” or “Maserati” – and then “Lampizator” to probably get an idea of what I tried to express.

Again: my apologies.

Werner.

How do you think Burmest, Lavry, Datzeel, Baldelius, Bricasti, etc sound to anglophone ears? Nevertheless, these barnds have become successful, as the lasting association is with the quality, not the initial impact of the name.

To me "Lampizator" sounds more like a ray gun on the Star Wars Tie-fighter!

[Martinh]

From a marketing point of view, I think this brand has problems.

When I read his blog, I get the impression of a very keen, highly opinionated, egotistical but talented amateur. Perfect for those who like to have a go at a bit of DIY audio.

Then you click on the link and he's asking you to pay up to 4,200 euros (or more) for his high end DAC. Hmmm...

I can't see anyone parting with that much cash so easily.

On the other hand, his DIY kits and modules could be interesting.

Martin

[gregdee]

From a marketing point of view, I think this brand has problems.

When I read his blog, I get the impression of a very keen, highly opinionated, egotistical but talented amateur. Perfect for those who like to have a go at a bit of DIY audio.

Then you click on the link and he's asking you to pay up to 4,200 euros (or more) for his high end DAC. Hmmm...

I can't see anyone parting with that much cash so easily.

On the other hand, his DIY kits and modules could be interesting.

Martin

Martin Hi

Thanks for your opinion
and all of you guys,who
tooka part of this thread.

Let me explain something.

As the brand came from such an unusual background
it hardly can be compared with any regular company.
Still a diy herritage which brought Lukasz to his current
position of the market is a part of his legend, but can't
be recognised as a brand. He keeps going with things
on DIY section as it is simply a part of his personality.

But LampizatOr as a brand is completely another story.
It is professional achievemnet holding widely recognised
quality.As such it has to be listened to or auditioned to
like any other quality product must be.So far it proved
around the world that it can stand aganist first league
machines, often costing much more,with no shame.

Over 300 units had been sold so far around the world
and people who bought it simply trusted their ears .
No one forced them to part with their budget.They
chosen to buy it just for a sound quality,not for design,
prestige,or you name it ...

On the other hand,customers who can not afford buying
commercial Lukasz's product stil have a fair chance given
to use his kits to improve their system's sound as well as
can got part exchanged units which came from customers
who used our " 0 risk " policy ,for significantly less ,again
without loosing warranty or any other priviliges doing it.

It would me hard to be more fair to all customers than
he is in that case ,hope that you agree with me at that
point.

Just to say it one more time.The unit is ready for audition,
give it a run - it is the best way to gain a knowledge about
& build your self very own opinion based on listening test ;-)