Lampizator Valve / Tube Rolling Review Thread
- Thread starter Zero000
- Start date
Correct. SE, no VC.
One plausible explanation for not bothering with powering the clocks is, once the full analog section is powered and generating considerable heat, the unit enters another round of thermal stabilization anyway. Or, the clocks are set up in a unique way to self correct. Pure speculation.
Looks like we have a pattern here.
But that also means that Will needs the VC version to be able to switch the Pacific on and off via the front button or even more comfortable via the remote control.
I would chose the VC version anyways. Gives you so much flexibility with tubes
As another point of information, my pacific is SE with VC and remote. The button on the bottom in the front middle, seems to do the same thing as the on/button on the remote. When I switch pacific on/off with either remote or front/middle/bottom button, the pacific retains all volume settings from previous settings and no lights (inside/outside) are visible. So let’s call this stand by mode
If I use the on/off switch on back of pacific, I will lose all volume settings. Additionally, the pacific takes a bit longer to “boot up” when compared to “stand by” mode.
I would love to know if there is tube wear with stand by mode.
If I use the on/off switch on back of pacific, I will lose all volume settings. Additionally, the pacific takes a bit longer to “boot up” when compared to “stand by” mode.
I would love to know if there is tube wear with stand by mode.
Hello
I have also a Pac SE no VC. In my case , I have a on/off switch at the bottom of the PAC next to the IEC and a button on the bottom surface of the PAC ( close to the front) . This button is changing the gain of the DAC output ( 2V/6V)
Alex
Same here. Looks like the Remote VC models have that front center bottom button (what a word)
Yesterday evening in complete darkness, I peeked through the holes around the tubes and I couldn't see any lit LEDs in my Pacific in standby and also the tubes did NOT glow at all, not even the slightest.
So my guess (as @Alrainbow said) is that there is no tube wear in stand by mode but some other things are on.
One more reason to go for the VC
Hi Alex
Thanks for your answer.
And there goes my theory that only the VC models have that button
You can "only" change the gain with that button?
How old is your Pacific?
I guess brand new...
That looks like a new feature for the Non Remote models and makes the inside gain switch moot and accessible from outside, what makes a lot more sense IMHO
I vote for two buttons. One for digital powered standby; the other for output gain (for no VC models).
I really would prefer a tube off. I have no issue having my front end on for days... It's the tube filaments. I won't get into the debate re: whether you should burn your tubes constantly, but it would be nice to have the option of keeping the digital side online but the tubes off...
I think it is like that with the RVC units.
Absolutely now LEDs shining nor the slightest tube glow visible in stand by in complete darkness with my Pacific
Sounds like I need the VC model... Gotta sell my Lumin X-1 first.
Hi Alex
Thanks for your answer.
And there goes my theory that only the VC models have that button
You can "only" change the gain with that button?
How old is your Pacific?
I guess brand new...
That looks like a new feature for the Non Remote models and makes the inside gain switch moot and accessible from outside, what makes a lot more sense IMHO
My PAC is a bit more than one year old so pretty new yes. I can only change the gain with that button ( very convenient option by the way if you have no VC) and on my side I am always switching off my PAC when not in use. Only weekend I can keep it on all day long but I am switching it off during the night. To be honest, I did not notice that the Pac needs a long warm-up time ( assuming tubes are not brand new) . It’s very enjoyable from the first minute!
Alex
I’m aware that my PAC uses Crystek clocks. Don’t know what type of XO they are or their implementation. Often clocks are powered continuously for stability to reduce jitter. Typically an OCXO (oven controlled) takes over 30 minutes to stabilize. I’ve heard (and owned) of other types requiring 24 hours.
If you have additional information about the Pacific’s clock implementation and why or why not keeping power on the clocks is important, please share. Thanks.
My TRP does not have that feature and I have to rurn the TRP off completely with the hard switch on the back.
No issue for me.
My Pacific DOES have the stand by feature that makes sense to me and I use this for comfort with the remote control.
When I'm away on holidays or when I know I won't listen for several days, I also switch off the Pacific completely with the hard switch on the back.
Also no issue for me
This cool feature is really a big improvement over the gain switch INSIDE the unit, like it was before
Especially if you are rolling different tubes with widely varying gains and or want to listen at very low volume late at night (with very high efficiency speakers)
The rest of the system probably also needs time warm up for best performance
It is probably best to reach out to your dealer/seller for that info.
We can only speculate here
Similar threads
