Heard the incredible Horizon last year Steve Williams sound palace but still love the magical sound my Pacific delivers using a Psvane Acme 274b and a pair of Takatsuki 300b’s…
I am still using Pacific. Have tried Horizon already 2 times, and while it is a fabulous dac I still prefer my Pacific with KR 242 and directly into Wavac 805m monos. Sounds fabulous to me and don't feel a need to upgrade. I love triodes!
What tubes were used in the Horizon?
You might have compared your Pac with the best matching tube combo for your system/taste against the Horizon with stock tubes?
What tubes were used in the Horizon?
You might have compared your Pac with the best matching tube combo for your system/taste against the Horizon with stock tubes?
Let me check on the tube set in Horizon and revert. I think first attempt was with stock tubes, but with second attempt (few months later) Lampi team has put some really top notch tubes in there (couple of different sets). As a result I have purchased KR5U4GRK and EML 5U4GM (Mesh version) for my Pacific, but not the Horizon
Both rectis are as good as Acme 274B from Psvane, but with slightly different signature. I would probably rate EML5U4G even slightly above ACME 274B.
Horizon for sure has some qualities that Pacific doesn't have, but on the overall basis I still prefer triodes .
I know how enchanting EL34 can be when properly applied (in tube amps), but I still prefer 805 or 845.
Agreed. But a very rare tube now, sadly. I rotate between UX-301s (very cheap and good sounding), 45s, and 300Bs. None have the dynamics of KR 242s, but that tube appears to be unobtanium. My favorite rectifier is the Western Electric 274B. Makes a fabulous if pricey combo with the KR 242s.
Is it possible to keep the volume set at a certain db after turning back on from Power Off mode, or does one need to adjust from -68 dB every time Power on (I have to adjust to -8dB)?
Dear All, I have reached out to KR Audio to check whether they would be willing to make a batch production of KR 242 tubes. This is the response, I have got. Seems like we can send our orders directly to Eunice from KR Audio, once she collects enough orders she will make a production run. I...
Dear All, I have reached out to KR Audio to check whether they would be willing to make a batch production of KR 242 tubes. This is the response, I have got. Seems like we can send our orders directly to Eunice from KR Audio, once she collects enough orders she will make a production run. I...
Is it possible to keep the volume set at a certain db after turning back on from Power Off mode, or does one need to adjust from -68 dB every time Power on (I have to adjust to -8dB)?
It should keep the vol setting if you turn it off or actually put into Stand by mode via remote control. If turned off via back flip switch (master on/off) then it does not keep the last volume setting used and volume needs to be cycled back upon turn ON.
Hi all, there is new pacific 2 dac with new engine eleven-p. Has anyone heard it ? Seems like new horizon engine paired with triode output might be a killer ? I am not a fan of horizon, sorry. Still prefer big triodes
Wow, great to know. I’m also a huge fan of the DHT sound of the Pacific. Looks like the upgrade to the Pacific 2 is 4000 Euros, which seems not unreasonable. You do lose the LAN input. It’s OLED display. Not sure if the volume control is a standard feature. Might consider sending mine.
"Any Pacific DAC no matter the age or variant can be upgraded to the "2" status for a fixed price of 4000 Euro. We replace the whole digital section and also the LAN input is gone - we remove the LAN input in favor of the AES/EBU, TOSLINK, SPDIF and USB.
Older USB cards get replaced with the newest JL-USB.
Shipping and customs fees are in addition to the 4000 Euro fee.
The upgraded DAC gets a 3 years warranty (excluding tubes).
Hi all, there is new pacific 2 dac with new engine eleven-p. Has anyone heard it ? Seems like new horizon engine paired with triode output might be a killer ? I am not a fan of horizon, sorry. Still prefer big triodes
YES - that Lukasz would take effort to upgrade the Pacific is remarkable and very appreciated.
DHL picked up mine for delivery to Lampizator factory today
YES - that Lukasz would take effort to upgrade the Pacific is remarkable and very appreciated.
DHL picked up mine for delivery to Lampizator factory today
, but not the Horizon 
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