Balanced Lampi Dac - Joe you are famous now

I received my REGEN amber last night. I was able to listen for about 1.5 hour and with stock switching psu. Holy f**king sh*t. This is at least as good as improvement from going from a crappy Sovtek 2A3 tubes to EML or even more. I don't know if it'll sound even better with time. But I'm waiting for my linear PSU to arrive that I'll use to power the REGEN. According to feedbacks from computeraudiophile, linear PSU should further increase the sound quality.

As much as I love my Lampi, I don't think the amanero based USB input does justice to its capability. Maybe that's why REGEN has such an incredible positive impact if using USB input. But then again, everyone is reporting how awesome REGEN is with all sorts of dac. All I know that, anyone using Lampi should try the REGEN before reaching for the uber tubes.
 
Radiohead said:
I received my REGEN amber last night. I was able to listen for about 1.5 hour and with stock switching psu. Holy f**king sh*t. This is at least as good as improvement from going from a crappy Sovtek 2A3 tubes to EML or even more. I don't know if it'll sound even better with time. But I'm waiting for my linear PSU to arrive that I'll use to power the REGEN. According to feedbacks from computeraudiophile, linear PSU should further increase the sound quality.

As much as I love my Lampi, I don't think the amanero based USB input does justice to its capability. Maybe that's why REGEN has such an incredible positive impact if using USB input. But then again, everyone is reporting how awesome REGEN is with all sorts of dac. All I know that, anyone using Lampi should try the REGEN before reaching for the uber tubes.
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Can you describe the sonic differences you hear? Is it just reduced distortion?
 
There's no specific sound attribute that stands out with REGEN. I need to spend more time with it and listen critically to give you a meaningful answer. But what I've noticed is that there's of course reduced distortion, which lets me turn on the volume higher. Sense of ease and timing has improved. As a result, the music sounds more flowing and toe tapping. I also detect slightly more details while being smooth sounding. The dynamics has improved a little too. I didn't detect a change in sound stage though.
 
I will report back more impression when I listen more music this weekend and especially after receiving my linear PSU.
 
Custom single PC music server based on Windows server 2012 with all Paul Pang accessories and HQ Player connected via HiDiamond USB cable to REGEN to Lampizator Level 7 Dac with EML 45 solid Plate. I use the Lampi analog volume control; so no preamp. Amplification is Tube Research Lab ST-100 with KT-150 tube. Speaker is Daedalus Athena V.2. Cables are combination of HiDiamond, Triode Wire Labs.
 
Interesting, 3 Lampi users reported no improvement with the Regen (not amber). I.have the Regen but have to get the upgrade. Haven't tried yet.
 
Yes you, Elberoth and Marslo from WBF reported no improvement, and they had a PSU, but Adam is getting an amber so let's see if it's more effective in his system
 
I'll try it. What I've heard is that with a decent USB cable - especially one with built in filtration - you don't hear a difference.
 
Radiohead said:
I received my REGEN amber last night. I was able to listen for about 1.5 hour and with stock switching psu. Holy f**king sh*t. This is at least as good as improvement from going from a crappy Sovtek 2A3 tubes to EML or even more. I don't know if it'll sound even better with time. But I'm waiting for my linear PSU to arrive that I'll use to power the REGEN. According to feedbacks from computeraudiophile, linear PSU should further increase the sound quality.

As much as I love my Lampi, I don't think the amanero based USB input does justice to its capability. Maybe that's why REGEN has such an incredible positive impact if using USB input. But then again, everyone is reporting how awesome REGEN is with all sorts of dac. All I know that, anyone using Lampi should try the REGEN before reaching for the uber tubes.
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Told ya! Been telling everyone since April Regen green with Corning and stock SMPS. Waiting on Amber upgrade now…to test with standard USB cable.
 
Mike said:
I'll try it. What I've heard is that with a decent USB cable - especially one with built in filtration - you don't hear a difference.
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With the Green, Corning optical usb was needed…More bang for the buck that LPSU. Apparently, the Amber doesn't need or even like the Corning. All the Lampi rejecters only tried the green, Ambers are very new.
 
Mike said:
I'll try it. What I've heard is that with a decent USB cable - especially one with built in filtration - you don't hear a difference.
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Even if true, which such cable only costs $175?
 
Green is only the first 100 sold, been superseded by the Amber. Only Amber now sold…better than the Green.
 
Ok, thank you Ken/Norman. I am inline for the current model (Amber, I suspect). Cool!
 
Eurodriver reported jaw dropping improvement using the previous version of REGEN with big 7 on CA:

UpTone Audio Regen Listening Impressions - Page 10

I've definitely read feedback where someone mentioned improved sound quality using REGEN with totaldac d1 usb cable (which has filter).

My HiDiamond USB cable doesn't use filter but is considered one of the very best USB cable by few. Someone I know compared HiDiamond USB cable with the best offerings from Synergistics, Audioquest, Wireworld, Prana and HiDiamond came on top.

I guess something else might be at play here regarding REGEN and Amanero USB. Is it system synergy, source setup, personal preference -- no idea.
 
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