Big 5 vs Aqua La Scala MKII Optologic
The La Scala MKII Optologic's max sample rate is 384 kHz against the Big 5's 385 kHz, its width 450 mm against 440 mm, and its height 100 mm against 130 mm. Both share dsd support (DSD128).
AI-generated product photo — not official manufacturer imagery.
DigitalDACsDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$3,712.87
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Big 5
LampizatOr Big 5, also referred to by LampizatOr as Level 5 / The Big Five, is a large-format tube DAC from the company’s 5th-generation lineup. It is described as a bigger, more elaborate version of Level 4, with a much larger power supply, space for extensive options such as balanced circuitry, volume control, remote preamp functions, DSD module, and analog preamp inputs. It appears to be part of LampizatOr’s current product family rather than a discontinued legacy model.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Max Sample Rate
- 385 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD128
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- AES/EBU, SPDIF
- Analog Outputs
- balanced, single-ended
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 440 × 130 × 500 mm (W × H × D)
Never published
- Analog Output — the maker never published this. Checked 15 sources on 7 Sept 2026
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