Lampizator Level 7

[Yomanze]

Man I am just losing track of all the "levels" and options...!

[wisnon]

Well, with some Cunningham CX-345s on the way, it may interest some to know that Cunningham was a tube bootlegger around 1915-20!

Did you get the 245 or 345 Cunninghams? What is the difference?

[User211]

I think your Cunninghams may still have the best SQ. The 101ds will have more power. Check your email, i sent you a request for info yesterday.

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[User211]

Man I am just losing track of all the "levels" and options...!

Agreed - it is in a state of constant flux! Bascially if you buy one of these DACs you should do so in the knowledge that it may be superseded/changed/removed from the model line up in a short period of time.

Mind you other manufacturers do the same.

[wisnon]

Agreed - it is in a state of constant flux! Bascially if you buy one of these DACs you should do so in the knowledge that it may be superseded/changed/removed from the model line up in a short period of time.

Mind you other manufacturers do the same.

Like Apple!

LoL

The benefit of short lead time for development. Also, the Dacs can all be refurbed later on for reasonable cost due to the hand built nature...

[wisnon]

J,


Lukasz just confirmed to me that the 101d tube will work on ALL Big7/Level 7 dacs as a drop in replacement for the 45 triodes! The circuit is robust enough to accept both.

Only the 2A3 setup is different and unless there is a switch to throw, 45s and 101ds wont work in the 2A3 setup.

[wisnon]

Hm... I'm going to do some medieval tests on the Big 7... I'm thinking something and I'd like to see if the measurebating supports the perception.

The metal cased 7 is no more according to the website - orders, or 95% of them appear to be for the Big 7.

The B7 now seems to have a 101D option. So three output triodes are now available for use in this DAC. Excellent flexibility. I'm stuck with the choice of two being the first UK B7 owner. No problem, if I want to explore the 101D I'm sure it could be arranged. For a few dollars more...

No mods needed for 101d.

[User211]

I did compare 45 and 101D specs and thought "probably not", but if the man says so... thanks for that wisnon.

Hm... there's a pair of WE tennis ball type 101Ds on ebay USA for a mere $2,200 Actually I don't think those particular ones will fit as all four pins look to be the same diameter.

The Psvane replica looks interesting, but I'd be amazed if it beats the Cunningham's, which are just superb.

The TJs are probably good for the money I reckon. Let me know how the cheap Shuguangs compare to the Cunningham's when your Big 7 arrives If the Shuguangs win I'll fall off my seat!

[User211]

Hm. TJs not thought highly of here, but the Psvane re-issue is. Might give it a go at some stage.

[User211]

DSD rant and internal pics: http://www.tirnahifi.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=2966. Worth following the AudioCircle link at the end of the thread, too.