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From the designer: I am so extremely happy to introduce to you our Lampizator’s brainchild - the Aphrodite. Thanks to a revolutionary chip technology, like nothing we ever saw before - it was possible to design a DAC that creates a class of its own. Never in the sixteen years since LampizatOr's founding have we taken on such an ambitious, expensive and labor intensive project. Even the Horizon is dwarfed by it. From new huge EI custom transformers, custom 4 layer PCB, 20 separate power circuits, ultra high end music conversion topology, customized “garbage” muting solutions, proprietary firmware and software, the chip that revolutionizes the industry, new tube scheme, new tube selection, TRP (tube rolling paradise setup), new CNC chassis, new heating scheme, new uber cool dual OLED display, elimination of knobs, elimination of LCD displays, new USB solution with super-clocking, anti-vibration CNC milled support for all PCBs, elimination of visible screws - everything about this DAC is exciting, re-thought and re-designed. The resulting DAC is a true flagship. We can say with full confidence that you are getting a unique masterpiece of craftsmanship that will redefine what you believed possible and may even never be surpassed.
OVERVIEW
Very Good condition Pre-Owned Lampizator Aphrodite DAC
Original Box, Original Packaging, Manual, Power Cable, Remote
Rated 8/10 for minor cosmetic wear consistent with age and use.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Zero-feedback, zero-op-amp analog signal path
• No silicon devices in the signal path after D/A conversion
• Fully dual-mono power supply architecture
• Femto clock for ultra-low jitter performance
• Advanced temperature control system
• Tube hours counter for maintenance tracking
• Eight user-configurable digital filter/modulator profiles
• Built-in XDMI / Taiko interface and LAN endpoint capability
• Tube output stage using pentodes as DAC output converters
• Compatible with KT66, KT88, KT90, KT120, KT150 output tube families
• Tube complement: 1 × 5U4G rectifier, 2 × 6SN7GT, 4 × EL34 (or compatible)
• Digital inputs: USB, S/PDIF RCA, AES/EBU, TOSLINK, 3 × I²S, Taiko XDMI
• Analog inputs: 1 × RCA, 1 × balanced XLR
• Analog outputs: RCA, balanced XLR, dedicated XLR subwoofer output
• Output level: 4 V peak per phase (8 Vp-p balanced)
• Silver internal wiring and copper sheet-metal capacitors
• CNC-machined no-screw aluminum chassis
• Dimensions: 440 × 550 × 170 mm (without tubes), 290 mm height with tubes
• Weight: 33 kg (70 lb) net
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please call 734.662.3595 and ask for Richard if you have any questions about this product.
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LampizatOr emerged from the DIY audio scene in Poland, founded by Łukasz Fikus in July 2010. Born in Warsaw in 1965, Fikus began as a self-taught enthusiast in the 1980s, earning the nickname "Lampizator"—a playful fusion of the Polish word "lampa" for vacuum tube and The Terminator—through his innovative designs shared in online communities. By 2010, he formalized the operation with a dedicated workshop in Warsaw, now employing 12 staff and numerous subcontractors, marking a shift from hobbyist roots to a professional enterprise with global reach.
The brand specializes in handmade, custom vacuum tube digital-to-analog converters (DACs), offered in tiers from Level 4 to 7 with options like volume controls, DSD modules, balanced outputs, and upgraded components. While DACs form the core—over 600 units sold worldwide—LampizatOr has expanded into niche products such as the VP4 Silver phonostage, emphasizing tube-based warmth and personalization over mass production.
Positioned firmly in the high-end audiophile market, LampizatOr commands a boutique reputation for exceptional sound quality and craftsmanship, earning near-universal praise from reviewers and enthusiasts. Its privately owned structure avoids investor influence, fueling steady innovation and worldwide distribution, though isolated customer service critiques occasionally surface in forums. For discerning buyers seeking tube-infused digital refinement, it stands as a Polish hi-fi standout.
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