wis97non Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 http://parttimeaudiophile.com/2013/10/22/lampizator-dsd-dac-first-listen/ and this hifial Re: LampizatOr Rave Quote ATTENTION ALL!!I was lucky enough to attend the RAVE at Deepak's, who is a hell of a nice guy, and I am also the guy who had Lukasz attend the NJ Audiophile's meeting on Sunday.Even though Deepak and others had three setups and tried very hard to have a variety systems with different Lampizator DAC's to listen to it might have been better served to have one system tried and true.Also as is typical at a RAVE equipment that others bring gets swapped in and out. This can make it hard to have a base for comparison.By chance one of the Metro NJ/NY Audio Clubs I belong too was having one of their monthly meetings the next day. I asked Lukasz if he would be interested in attending so he could introduce himself and his DAC to our members. I also told him there was a chance we might be able to hear his DSD DAC in the system at the meeting. He graciously accepted.Now I must say that it was very hard to tell how well the DSD DAC or even the BIG SIX sounded because we had no real reference point at Deepak.But at the NJ Audiophile meeting that would not be a problem. Not with a top EMM LABS DAC and Transport along with equipment matching the quality of the EMM LABS.This was my first time at this members house and one of the few times I was blown away by the sound I heard at a members house. It was a real treat when Lukasz first had a chance to hear Father Richards system. You could see his EYES pop open and his jaw drop. He knew right away that if we could put his DSD DAC in for a demo it was a system that would tell if he has the goods. Father Richards system has been compared to ones costing $500,000+ in sound. I will not at this time describe the details of the system.After several hours of listening to the system including DSD from SACD through the EMM LABS Father Richards was gracious enough in letting Lukasz put in his DSD DAC. I brought some DSD files that Lukasz could add to what he planed on playing.But before I describe what happens next let me tell you that Lukasz gave us a brief description of his work on DSD and thoughts on Audio. He also spent time in awe while listening to music through the system before we inserted his DSD DAC.It only took a few bars of music for EVERYONE in the room to be able to hear what Lukasz's DSD DAC could do for the playback of music. You could hear people all over the room surprised at how well both Lukasz's DSD DAC and DSD done right could sound. AWE STRUCK is not significant enough to describe it.Even Lukasz said he did not know it could sound that great.ALL felt it OUTCLASSED the EMM LABS.I am intrigued by the Lampizator. As some of you know it takes A LOT to impress my enough to be a FANBOY and post my enthusiasm. AS of now I need to first try the Lampizator PCM/DSD DAC in my system or one other that I am very familiar with.Until then I give Lukasz's DSD DAC a BIG almost FANBOY.By the way, the NJ Audiophile Society is planning on hosting a meeting for Lukasz,s Lampizator PCM/DSD in Jan of 2014.
wis97non Posted October 23, 2013 Author Posted October 23, 2013 I feel vindicated: http://parttimeaudiophile.com/2013/09/29/dsd-lampizator/
wis97non Posted October 24, 2013 Author Posted October 24, 2013 I wrote the original article at PTA and I am happy to see people agreeing with my initial findings.
Once was an audiophile Posted October 24, 2013 Posted October 24, 2013 Father Richards what system does he run?
wis97non Posted October 24, 2013 Author Posted October 24, 2013 Apparently its not expensive stuff, just extreme synergy and some personal mods. I saw the post somewhere, let me look it up... Here is all I have seen: Metralla, the details of Father Richards system is not as important as you think. I say that because unless you can hear it you would think the parts do not add up to the whole. Before I heard it I never thought it would sound that good just from the brands used for most of the system. For the most part it has well thought of brands, that are not expensive (Sonogy,Muse,Bash,etc), that have been modified mostly by Fr. Richards. He builds his own speakers like the one we heard with the Lampizator which goes flat to 14 Hz, capable of 115 dB @16 Hz, true measurement. The speakers drivers have their own amps, outboard crossovers, etc. Wires are by Kimber and K-Works.I can not imagine what Fr. Richards could do with more resources.I hope this gives you enough info because I am not going to get into any further details of his system.All I can tell you is your going to have to take it on faith how great sounding Fr. Richards system sounds. At least until you hear it for yourself.
Once was an audiophile Posted October 24, 2013 Posted October 24, 2013 I hope this gives you enough info because I am not going to get into any further details of his system. All I can tell you is your going to have to take it on faith how great sounding Fr. Richards system sounds. At least until you hear it for yourself. Thats a holy $h!T system i lost faith a long time ago....................
wis97non Posted October 24, 2013 Author Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) Sorry, that's all i saw. My kinda priest though.... Edited October 25, 2013 by wis97non
wis97non Posted October 25, 2013 Author Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) Thats a holy $h!T system i lost faith a long time ago.................... Got some more details on the Friar's setup. It seems to be less about components and more about an intelligent, refined setup. The room is good and poroperly treated, he has several several satellite 13inch midrange/dome tweeter speakers and subs with over 1,000wpc system power. He also uses active X-overs. I heard it sounds excellent. Edited October 25, 2013 by wis97non
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