They really need some hours on them, but I preferred the RK 242 and the PX25 over the RK 300b
Pacific dac: Lampizator's new top of the line dac
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Thanks, Ked.
What about other Music Genres than all-in orchestra?
Did you listen to different Music as well?
Well there were vocals. For other genres it is your preference, some might like it pushed forward and a closer stage. I prefer a more mid hall stage with linearity and less similarity across different tracks
Thanks for your experience
This is very interesting for me, because ears I trust tell me that the fugly Frankenstein (aka 596) is extremely good
The Chatham is the Potato Masher, right? IME very good, but not in the league of the RK KR 5u4g
Which tubes are folks matching the 596 with though? To be honest I only ever tried it with the 45's and the 101D's, and discounted it after that, so maybe I've not given it a fair crack of the whip.
Yep, the Chatham is the potatoe masher - I think its superb with the UK 300B's, there's not a lot to choose between that and the RK 5U4G. Again the RK 5U4G probably produces better results with other tubes.
With these things we also have to factor in that we all have different DAC's, not just different models, but also different variations within the same models, not to mention different pre-amps with different input impedances and different gain structures, not to mention different amps, speakers and rooms - it makes it really tricky to compare different experiences.
I'm in the UK. I think I'm maxed out on the tube and recti combos I want to try for now. I did also want to try the RK PX4 as Luckas recommended that to me, but again I need to be at a better baseline on the basic 101D's in terms of overall performance.
Once I can do that, I can then work up from their I think. and see where I gain improvements (and maybe look to thin down the number of tubes I have once I've settled on a number of favourites). At the minute I feel that base performance isn't where it needs to be, so I feel like I'm chasing my tail at the moment.
Is there an RK version of the 242 available now then? Last time I asked Eunice she said they didn't have plans to make any, so that's good to hear.
I happen to own not only the RK 242 but also the RK PX25
PS: the RK PX4 didn't move me at all
I happen to own not only the RK 242 but also the RK PX25
PS: the RK PX4 didn't move me at all
Oh yes, I've just found them on the Best300B website. Have you compared the RK 242's to the original KR 242's? Do the RK version produce the same very high output from the DAC?
The RK 242 has a little less gain than the regular KR 242.
I had the regular 242 and loved it. My favorite output tube in the GG and I then got the opportunity to swap for the RK Version which I did.
So no absolutely direct comparison but I would say the RK 242 is definitely not worse than the regular 242
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They won't change IMHO with more hours. At least mine didn't.
The one technically big advantage you get with RK tubes is less microphony. Tap your DAC when compared to other tubes with no sound going through your speakers and the gain up high. Even then, IMHO, they don't compare as well for microphony as some NOS offerings.
A lot of the personality Lampis exhibit comes from the fact that they are, in fact, technically crap. They work off the acoustic feedback feeding the inherent microphony of the valves installed right into the musical output of the DAC. Much like a record players, which are also crap for this same reason.
Just saying it like it is...
My EML AD1s are very microphonic. However when used with all tube amplification they sound fantastic. Technically rubbish, though.
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Wookii, are you sure this unique 3D image was due to B7 p2p ?
On one hand, some say p2p is the best topology possible - ok.
On the other hand, you might be looking at the wrong direction. It was a long time ago when you've had B7 p2p and some major changes in your system occurred since that time.
Surprisingly, my new cables: ethernet and telephone (RJ11) provide better 3D image you refer to.
Anyway, just want to make you less confident about the reason why you don't have that 3D image.
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I've also found great synergy with the 242s and the Tak recti. On the other hand, the RK300B and the RK5U4G are great bedfellows. 242s and RK are a bit of too much of the same thing - details galore, but a little too strident if the rest of the system isn't tuned to complement them.
Winson, I bet some of us here would also like to hear your tuning advice tricks! Please share.
I'm using the VC on the Pacific and think it's great. I really don't feel the need for a pre amp. I am curious to sometime try Al's suggestion to use in conjunction with Roon dip vol control. Controversial, but I'm curious.
I was very positively surprised by the VC of the Pacific.
Much better than I anticipated
But I would still give the edge to a very good tube preamp when a palpable deep soundstage is high on your wishlist
In all other aspects, the VC of the Pacific is just as good as my very good preamps
I was very positively surprised by the VC of the Pacific.
Much better than I anticipated
But I would still give the edge to a very good tube preamp when a palpable deep soundstage is high on your wishlist
In all other aspects, the VC of the Pacific is just as good as my very good preamps
Yes, I’m sure that’s true. Right now I can’t afford a high-end preamp, but someday I’d love to experiment!
That's the beauty of it.
The Pacific VC sounds so excellently that without comparison you won't miss anything.
If you get accustomed to the Pacific VC and sometime in the future are curious to try an excellent preamp, then do it but be sure you have the finances in place
The extremely seasoned and articulate Editor, Rafe Arnott, just published up an incredibly indepth and informative review of our Pacific DAC on Audiostream.
Here is a link: https://www.audiostream.com/content/lampizator-pacific-balanced-dac-review
Here is a link: https://www.audiostream.com/content/lampizator-pacific-balanced-dac-review
Listened to my friend David's Pacific DAC 2 days ago.
A Furutech 4.1 powercord with NCF power connectors was used on the Pacific.
Another friend brought a Vertere HB powercord to the gathering.
All people, particularly David were in awe!
The Vertere powercord brought out all the potentials of the Pacific!
Vertere may not be a popular cable brand in N Am but this is the best performance of the Pacific I have ever heard.
Fabulous!
A Furutech 4.1 powercord with NCF power connectors was used on the Pacific.
Another friend brought a Vertere HB powercord to the gathering.
All people, particularly David were in awe!
The Vertere powercord brought out all the potentials of the Pacific!
Vertere may not be a popular cable brand in N Am but this is the best performance of the Pacific I have ever heard.
Fabulous!
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