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

[bonzo75]

Here's the latest set up, still work in progress My DAC was on a dolly as I was trying some configurations. I may end up moving the amps and DAC behind the wall (there's a closet on the other side), assuming thermal issues are not a concern. Trying to keep the front of the room really spare and empty if possible (except for the horns and subs of course!).

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Anil

You and @marslo now both have Pacific and the trios

 

[Anil Kalagatla]

You and @marslo now both have Pacific and the trios

That's true, that's why I was very interested in following his Trio journey as well. I just need to get some nice artwork, like he has

Anil

 

[christoph]

Here's the latest set up, still work in progress My DAC was on a dolly as I was trying some configurations. I may end up moving the amps and DAC behind the wall (there's a closet on the other side), assuming thermal issues are not a concern. Trying to keep the front of the room really spare and empty if possible (except for the horns and subs of course!).

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Anil

Oh my goodness.
How beautiful, I just LOVE that Orange

 

[Zero000]

Come on Norman pull the other one.

It's just a triode output stage DAC that can suffer the same afflictions as any other triode output stage DAC.

I am not saying a Pac isn't good when working properly please note.

No, I mean the fellow asked a Pac related question. Kinda hard to answer if you don't have one

 

[wisnon]

Here's the latest set up, still work in progress My DAC was on a dolly as I was trying some configurations. I may end up moving the amps and DAC behind the wall (there's a closet on the other side), assuming thermal issues are not a concern. Trying to keep the front of the room really spare and empty if possible (except for the horns and subs of course!).

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Anil

Lovely!

 

[wisnon]

Come on Norman pull the other one.

It's just a triode output stage DAC that can suffer the same afflictions as any other triode output stage DAC.

I am not saying a Pac isn't good when working properly please note.

Actually the design of the models are quite different. Pac has additional protection circuits compared to GG1 or old B7. Only a Pac owner can really help him with a direct comparison.

 

[Anil Kalagatla]

Oh my goodness.
How beautiful, I just LOVE that Orange

Thanks, though not as amazing as your set up and the view!!

 

[Alrainbow]

Here's the latest set up, still work in progress My DAC was on a dolly as I was trying some configurations. I may end up moving the amps and DAC behind the wall (there's a closet on the other side), assuming thermal issues are not a concern. Trying to keep the front of the room really spare and empty if possible (except for the horns and subs of course!).

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Anil

Nice Italian amp have you tried moving the dac outward of both amps 2 feet ? Have grounded dac to amps. Use same outlets

 

[Anil Kalagatla]

Thanks. I had already tried moving the DAC away from the amps (as a matter of fact, it's now behind the wall in the picture above) and the DAC is on the duplex outlet as one of the amps. Neither of these made a difference. However, I have not yet tried connecting the ground from DAC to the amps - any suggestions on how to do that? I see a ground terminal on the Pacific, but nothing on my amps (Viva Auroras). I've not tried the Isolation Transformer idea yet either, may end up purchasing one of those units Marty suggested.

Anil

 

[christoph]

Thanks, though not as amazing as your set up and the view!!

Thanks, I love my view but your room and system are also VERY very nice

 

[christoph]

Nice Italian amp have you tried moving the dac outward of both amps 2 feet ? Have grounded dac to amps. Use same outlets

Or move the amps between the fireplace and the lovely Trios.
Couldn't that also be beneficial?

 

[Zero000]

Actually the design of the models are quite different. Pac has additional protection circuits compared to GG1 or old B7. Only a Pac owner can really help him with a direct comparison.

So you think that's enough to stop hum, microphony and RF reception?

I think not.

Anyway, not going to argue it, it's pointless.

The best help won't come from another Pac owner if there's a real issue. It will come from an experienced engineer and the DAC in question in his hands.

 

[wisnon]

Justin, I didnt say that. I said the question was pointed...what did other PAC users experience. I dont pretend to know the solution sitting thousands of miles away.

 

[abeidrov]

Dear Pacific owners! What are your favourite colour schemes? I am thinking about all black, black with red top or Duracell. Any other interesting colour combinations you’ve come across? Also, the volume knob can be golden or black. What about the footers?

 

[christoph]

For me, it all depends on the rest of the gear in the system.

 

[abeidrov]

My gear is mostly black and will stay this way. Although the speakers are quartz (grey on the warm side). So the logical choice would be all black. It’s just a bit boring, that’s why I would like to explore other colours.

 

[abeidrov]

I plan to get an SE version with volume. Are there any other options when ordering Pacific I should consider?

 

[howiebrou]

Dear Pacific owners! What are your favourite colour schemes? I am thinking about all black, black with red top or Duracell. Any other interesting colour combinations you’ve come across? Also, the volume knob can be golden or black. What about the footers?

I love Iron Man and all red. Duracell is good too. Gold is a royal pain to keep clean.

 

[christoph]

My gear is mostly black and will stay this way. Although the speakers are quartz (grey on the warm side). So the logical choice would be all black. It’s just a bit boring, that’s why I would like to explore other colours.

Ask Lukasz if he can do the top in that color. That could be awesome

Otherwise I would opt for all-black in your situation.
@marslo also has it all-black iIrc which is very elegant and timeless IMO

I considered all-black as well but after my SuperKomputer is Duracell, it is obvious for me to go all Duracell in my situation

Black knob for me!

 

[wisnon]

I love Iron Man and all red. Duracell is good too. Gold is a royal pain to keep clean.

Truth!!