Pacific dac: Lampizator's new top of the line dac

[christoph]

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What tube is there in the position of the 6N6P?

 

[christoph]

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What do we call a fully adapted Pacific?

What tube is there in the position of the 6N6P?

 

[adamaley]

What tube is there in the position of the 6N6P?

First image is a Tung Sol Flat/Ladder/Ribbed plate D-Getter 5687 using a 5687 --> 6N6P adapter. Second is a Mullard ECC32 using a 6SN7 --> 5687 adapter connected to the 5687 --> 6N6P adapter. I just got a 6SN7 --> 6992 (same pinout as 6N6P) adapter so I can eliminate the first ( 5687 --> 6N6P ) adapter. I prefer the ECC32 to the Tung Sol. The Tung Sol is no slouch though.

 

[adamaley]

Upon further inspection, it may not be possible to use the 6SN7 --> 6992(6N6P) adapter because of how deeply set the tube socket is below the top cover of the DAC. Therefore, I'll be keeping the 5687 --> 6N6P adapter in play since it acts as a riser.

 

[adamaley]

@christoph before diving into the world oh 6N6Ps, I hope you are in touch with @takacs75 regarding the PT14 DHT tubes for your Pacific.

 

[Anyoldears]

First image is a Tung Sol Flat/Ladder/Ribbed plate D-Getter 5687 using a 5687 --> 6N6P adapter. Second is a Mullard ECC32 using a 6SN7 --> 5687 adapter connected to the 5687 --> 6N6P adapter. I just got a 6SN7 --> 6992 (same pinout as 6N6P) adapter so I can eliminate the first ( 5687 --> 6N6P ) adapter. I prefer the ECC32 to the Tung Sol. The Tung Sol is no slouch though.

Out of interest, where did you get the 5687 --> 6N6P adapter from?

 

[Anyoldears]

Anyone tried the new Sophia Electric 274b II?

Sophia Electric Aqua II 274B Rectifier Tube with Live-Like Sonic Performance

WE 274B, Aqua 274B, Western Electric 274B, RCA 45, RCA 2A3, 5U4, 5U4G, 5AR4, Sophia Electric 300B

sophiaelectric.com

 

[godofwealth]

Anyone tried the new Sophia Electric 274b II?

Sophia Electric Aqua II 274B Rectifier Tube with Live-Like Sonic Performance

WE 274B, Aqua 274B, Western Electric 274B, RCA 45, RCA 2A3, 5U4, 5U4G, 5AR4, Sophia Electric 300B

sophiaelectric.com

I have the Aqua v1. It’s a good sounding rectifier for the money. Not in the Western Electric 274B/422a class, but those are 5x more expensive.

 

[Anyoldears]

I have the Aqua v1. It’s a good sounding rectifier for the money. Not in the Western Electric 274B/422a class, but those are 5x more expensive.

Yeah I know they are good, considering getting one. I was wondering if the Mk2 version was significantly better or not though and worth the money or not

 

[godofwealth]

I have two versions of the Sophia. One is the Aqua, which is cheaper than the other premium clear glass mesh plate 274B version. I liked the latter better. I don’t know how it compares to the v2 Aqua.

Sophia Electric 274B Mesh Plate Tubes

Reviewed by Tone Audio (Issue 2) See User Reviews Pricing: Option 1: $299.99 per Princess 274B mesh plate tube with one year warranty. Option 2: $249.99 per Princess 274B mesh plate tube with 30 days warranty. Feedback from Mr. Fred Volz, Emotive Audio Your Sophia Electric™ mesh plate 274B is...

sophiaelectric.com

 

[marslo]

I upgraded my Pacific to Pac 2 specification and listened without any burning in for 2 hours . The DAC is audibly quiter, no hum whatsoever, darker background, I have also the impression it has a bit lower gain which is good in my effective system with Trio LE 26.

The next day I left for holidays and I will listen longer and more carefully after I am back home , but the first impressions are very good.

The JL engine makes possible to use again the Stavessence Apricity usb cable which I purchased when I have had B7. Then in Pacific with Amanero board it didn't work.


StavEssence Eunoia & Apricity – HiFi Knights

 

[2ndLiner]

Anyone tried the new Sophia Electric 274b II?

Sophia Electric Aqua II 274B Rectifier Tube with Live-Like Sonic Performance

WE 274B, Aqua 274B, Western Electric 274B, RCA 45, RCA 2A3, 5U4, 5U4G, 5AR4, Sophia Electric 300B

sophiaelectric.com

Yes, I found it delivered sonic beauty but the dynamics decreased too much, the overall presentation became too laid back.

 

[christoph]

I upgraded my Pacific to Pac 2 specification and listened without any burning in for 2 hours . The DAC is audibly quiter, no hum whatsoever, darker background, I have also the impression it has a bit lower gain which is good in my effective system with Trio LE 26.

The next day I left for holidays and I will listen longer and more carefully after I am back home , but the first impressions are very good.

The JL engine makes possible to use again the Stavessence Apricity usb cable which I purchased when I have had B7. Then in Pacific with Amanero board it didn't work.


StavEssence Eunoia & Apricity – HiFi Knights

Congrats on the PAC2
This is VERY tempting

 

[Anyoldears]

I upgraded my Pacific to Pac 2 specification and listened without any burning in for 2 hours . The DAC is audibly quiter, no hum whatsoever, darker background, I have also the impression it has a bit lower gain which is good in my effective system with Trio LE 26.

The next day I left for holidays and I will listen longer and more carefully after I am back home , but the first impressions are very good.

The JL engine makes possible to use again the Stavessence Apricity usb cable which I purchased when I have had B7. Then in Pacific with Amanero board it didn't work.


StavEssence Eunoia & Apricity – HiFi Knights

I saw that upgrade too. The issue I think that the problem Lampizator have is that for another 12K (depending on model) you can have a Horizon under their trade in policy. I would think that a lot of people would rather save up and wait..... Of course people who feel they are near their end game would probably go to v2

 

[adamaley]

Out of interest, where did you get the 5687 --> 6N6P adapter from?

I got it off eBay from user xulingmrs

 

[adamaley]

I saw that upgrade too. The issue I think that the problem Lampizator have is that for another 12K (depending on model) you can have a Horizon under their trade in policy. I would think that a lot of people would rather save up and wait..... Of course people who feel they are near their end game would probably go to v2

I don't think the trade-in program is still available. I believe it was for a limited period during the launch of the Horizon. I'd love to be wrong about that.

 

[Golum]

I saw that upgrade too. The issue I think that the problem Lampizator have is that for another 12K (depending on model) you can have a Horizon under their trade in policy. I would think that a lot of people would rather save up and wait..... Of course people who feel they are near their end game would probably go to v2

If you read the small print usually the poison is hidden there. Trade in policy P for H ended like on 1.10.2022

 

[Anyoldears]

If you read the small print usually the poison is hidden there. Trade in policy P for H ended like on 1.10.2022

Ah didnt see that - thx for the update

 

[marslo]

I do not know if I may but Lukasz told me at the reception of my Pac that in his private system he listen now to Pac 2 for the charme of DHT. I am also sensitive to this kind of distortion

 

[2ndLiner]

Yes, I found it delivered sonic beauty but the dynamics decreased too much, the overall presentation became too laid back.

But in your system it might be magical! PM me, if you like...