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    Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    Or should I say Pacific washes up onto the darTZeel harbour?


    It was a great Saturday some 3 weeks or so ago when Golum set up a day to hear what Herve has to offer in his basement demo room in a lovely residential area on the outskirts of Geneva (not too far from the French border).

    Last time I was at Herve with Thomas (2 years ago?), I didn't take my Lampi tube Dac and Herve was very curious to hear it, as he is totally a SS designer, but has an inquisitive and open mind. This time he expected to hear the GG, but I had a surprise in store for him and Golum. Herve's buddy Stephan also was invited. He was the fellow that redesigned the demo room for Herve and is also an enthusiastic audiophile.

    Golum somehow already figured it out and when he saw the larger flight case he shook his head! LoL. The Swiss Demo Pacific was here and they were the first to hear it. It will be moving on soon enough and I can ciut to the chase and tell you all trhat it will be missed. I will cry a tear, who will wipe it dry? LoL

    No tubes came with it, but I already had a pair of RK 300bs, Lampi EML anniversary mesh Globe 45 (AMG for short) and (I thought) a pair of KR242. All to be washed down with a few rectis, Golum's EML mesh 274b, my NOS Mazda double mica 5r4gy and the Chinese Shuguang 274b. I still don't have the KR or RK rectis in my stash, nor do I have the "holy trinity" of Takatsuki 300b and 274b that I heard at AL's place in NY...but then again, that is $3,500 retail, as much as a decent SS Dac!

    So, what started as a demo of Dart ended up being a preliminary check out of the Pac (with maybe 30 hrs on it in total) vs Herve's Danalog (LHC-208 integrated amp/Ethernet Dac) and his new prototype dual mono poweramp NHB-108 model 2 and the latest preamp (that too will be refreshed in due course). No NHB-268 around (pity) as he struggles to satisfy WW demand and cant even keep one for himself.

    After Herve regaled us with the overview of what changed from 458 to 468 and 108 model 1 to model 2, we set to getting stuff ready to play. To keep stuff simple and not waste precious time on ideal setup, we use simple Supra USB cable for the Pacific and fed both Dacs with JRiver 24 from a bog standard windows laptop. With the Pac, I was able to demonstrate the major differences between DHT tubes with the EML recti and the fun started when we changed changed rectis. The presentation fundamentally changed and we all preferred the cheap Chinese to the drop dead gorgeous EML mesh one. Indeed, Herve clearly preferred AMG 45 to the RK 300b at first (the former had better bass), with the Chinese they got closer and he only very slightly preferred the AMG. With the Mazda, again AMG improved and when I pout in the RK 300b, he loved it and then asked me to put back in the 1st set of tubes he didn't like so much. I had to then explain to him that they were in...the RK 300b totally changed for him! It could also be that by then all were warmer, but unlikely as we swapped every 10 minutes or so. Its note worthy that we spent approx. 2 hours listening to HALF a song. as Herve said, we audiophiles are good crazy! LoL

    We also swapped back and forth to his SS ac to note the differences and his conclusion (not a shootout as we were not setup for that and too many unfamiliarities) was that the PAC is a world class Dac with a different presentation and he was pleased with what he heard. He said that its a matter of taste at this level (of course), but what blew Stephan away was how the user can significantly tailor the sound on the fly by rolling tube combinations! He said "I totally get why there is a Lampi fan club, the Lampi Dac is an audiophile party in itself". SS Dac really only can change cables and FW (for the FPGA Dacs) and even then these are predetermined set configurations. Lampi owners can roll so many tube configurations that one can find a favourite for every genre and a Lampi rave can be about music, cables or tube rolling! A real party that can suck time like nothing else! From first hand experience, I can tell you that there is never enough time if even a few tubes are available. LoL

    The LHC-208 is also a very fine Dac and the unit is great value for money, as its an integrated amp and Ethernet streaming Dac all in one for $14K. However, its more a SS sound and I am biased. I could very very easily live with it as a desert island solution though. Herve did play around with is 50ohm interconnect (cant recall if he went to 75ohm or went from shielded to unshielded) but the resulting change had more mid bass and was more euphonic. He said it was false emphasis, but some may like it better.

    The new model 2 dual mono power amp drove the massive EA speakers with no problems at all. We didn't play that loud, but there was no sign of clipping, even with bass heavy material and the sound was heavenly....but that I love DarTZeel electronics anyway. I quite like EA speakers too.

    All in all it was a fun GTG (way too short) and we have to do it again in the future with a more refined Server/source and better interconnects. Picture to follow.....
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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    First set..
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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    2nd set
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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    3rd set

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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    Rectis I had and those I wish I had...

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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    4th set

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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    5th set

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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    Final set

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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    This is a combination of pictures that Golum and I took.
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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    NORMAN given you have given every known advantage to dart as follows
    no real sever
    no isolation usb
    no tube roll that would show varying views
    no 242 tubes one of my top 3 pics
    the list goes on yet he pacific the pacific held it’s own being what i feel was a loaded deck against it.
    Last weekend I was lucky to have this one day legendary dac back in my setup.
    Armed with new speaker positions
    new preamp ML NO26
    new amps ML NO33
    both Fred and I first played many songs on my GG head dac all pcm
    Fred was wondering what could the pacific bring haveing now heard the new improvements
    I had no doubt as in the 5 weeks I had the dac here it proved to me to be a massive jump in sound in many directions and seems to me to have no trade offs period.
    From the moment we played the first song and note �� it was an obvious leap.
    I would love to have been here with you guys. It must have been a monumental listening event. Glad you posted of it.

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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    gosh, darTZeel + Lampi? why didn't I think of that?

    sounds like a fun session.

    it is a lovely combo. the sweet, smooth, refined dart sound complimented my GG for sure. not surprised that Herve full appreciated it.

    and interesting that Golum was the one who ended up buying all my left over GG tubes from my Lampi time.

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    So what did Herve say about the differences between old and new amps?

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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Lavigne View Post
    gosh, darTZeel + Lampi? why didn't I think of that?

    sounds like a fun session.

    it is a lovely combo. the sweet, smooth, refined dart sound complimented my GG for sure. not surprised that Herve full appreciated it.

    and interesting that Golum was the one who ended up buying all my left over GG tubes from my Lampi time.

    Your smaller twin setup .....

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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    Quote Originally Posted by Kingsrule View Post
    So what did Herve say about the differences between old and new amps?
    http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showth...l=1#post519155
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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    Quote Originally Posted by wisnon View Post
    This is a combination of pictures that Golum and I took.
    Great stuff ...!!

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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    Great stuff Norman.
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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    I have to admit I read the whole thing and still don't know what happened

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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    We had audiophile fun...the end.
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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    Quote Originally Posted by wisnon View Post
    We had audiophile fun...the end.
    That part I figured. Did you narrow down which tubes and recti (sounds kinda naughty, assume rectifier?) etc, etc. you might end up preferring in that particular system?

    cheers,

    AJ

    p.s. Is that a bog stock power cord going into the back of speaker I see? Was that an oversight?

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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    I read that. Nothing of substance there.

    Above, it seemed like u got specific details.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by AJ Soundfield View Post
    That part I figured. Did you narrow down which tubes and recti (sounds kinda naughty, assume rectifier?) etc, etc. you might end up preferring in that particular system?

    cheers,

    AJ

    p.s. Is that a bog stock power cord going into the back of speaker I see? Was that an oversight?
    In general, AMG 45 with Chinese recti or RK300b with Mazda. Perhaps the winning combos of the day.

    No idea about speaker PC.
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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    Quote Originally Posted by Kingsrule View Post
    I read that. Nothing of substance there.

    Above, it seemed like u got specific details.....
    No tech info...just general outline of topologies.
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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    Quote Originally Posted by wisnon View Post
    In general, AMG 45 with Chinese recti or RK300b with Mazda. Perhaps the winning combos of the day.
    Cool, thanks. Will be interesting to see if that holds in different setup.

    Quote Originally Posted by wisnon View Post
    No idea about speaker PC.
    Well, if I'm reading the specs correct, that's a 1000w rms internal bass amp. Gauge of that what appears to be stock iec cord, just caught my eye, is all.

    cheers,

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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    Norm thanks for the write up and posted pictures from this small gathering. What I would like to add is that my initial intention was to see/hear DarTzeel gear in person at Herve place as I did not have a chance to hear them anywhere before. Actually I did when I visited Stenheim demo room and the integrated DarTzeel was singing with Alumine 5.
    Anyhow as I love my GG DAC Norm somehow managed to completely shift my focus from Dart gear to Pacific as I was really eager to hear it in person specifically based on the review which Al made and posted here on the forum.
    I can't add more on what Norm already said except that there was IMHO very nice/great synergy between Dart and Pacific and that Pacific is something I would LOVE to have sitting on my rack.

    On top I need to say that Herve is one hack of the guy - very nice & pleasant and I'm looking fw visiting him again in the future and I thank him for welcoming us in his house.
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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    Just came across this.
    I also have the Evolution Acoustic MM3 speakers.
    Noticed on one of the pics showing the back of the MM3 speakers, you have the bass controls turned all the way down.
    What is the reason for this??
    Mine are typically at the mid 12 o'clock positions.

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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    Hi Fro,

    This is the Dartzeel demo room, so its a question for Herve when we see him next (month end). I would offer a guess positing that its likely because the room is in the concrete base ment and even despite extensive room treatment he needs to tame the bass?
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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    i'm a darTZeel <-> Evolution Acoustics + former Lampi GG1.5 owner (for 18 months)...….it's a very synergistic match as the humanity of the darts and EA really bring out the qualities of the Lampi sound.

    currently I use the MSB Select II with my dart/EA but the Lampi Pacific would be very nice. i'm also familiar with the dart Danalog digital which is a great value to consider. and Herve is a really terrific person and has such passion. sounds like a great session and fun was had by all. sessions like that don't really need any sort of conclusion...….the fun is in the doing. wish I was there.

    thank you Norman.

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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    Quote Originally Posted by wisnon View Post
    This is a combination of pictures that Golum and I took.
    Thanks for sharing Norman, I bet it was a lots of fun.


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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    Extreme fun, and it will be repeated in less than a month, but with only Dart equipment this time.
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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    Quote Originally Posted by wisnon View Post
    Extreme fun, and it will be repeated in less than a month, but with only Dart equipment this time.
    And this time with Lukasz Fikus on the spot - so it will be battle of the giants - > solid state vs tubes ...really looking fw
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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    Very cool, great pics too.
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    Re: Pacific sails into DarTZeel

    Quote Originally Posted by Golum View Post
    And this time with Lukasz Fikus on the spot - so it will be battle of the giants - > solid state vs tubes ...really looking fw
    That sounds like a marvelous challenge.


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