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Music Angel XD-SE 845 Class A SET with Lampizator Upgrades Power Amplifier Up for sale is a Music Angel XD-SE 845 with Lampizator upgrades done by the legendary Tim at TunedIn Audio in Hornsby NSW (1.5 years ago at significant cost) with Tim saying he "will make it the best example to date". Rest assured all internals and circuitry are A1+. (Note: This is now a power amplifier, not integrated - the volume control and input selection are disabled, but left in place should anyone ever wish to convert it back to an integrated amp) Class A single-ended 845 power amplifier outputting a powerful 2
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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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