Lampi pacific in the House

[wisnon]

Damn, the TAKS are fine. Only EML mesh tubes are more gorgeous.

 

[Willco]

I have two questions about the Pacific. One simple, one not so simple

First, are there less shiny chassis options? The glittering gold look is just a little too Penthouse at the TrumpTower looking for me. It is pretty though...

Second, the volume control option. Any educated opinions on whether this is a superior route to sq as opposed to a quality pre-amp in an integrated amp? One amp I am am considering is the Mastersound evo 300b integrated, but I guess I'd like an idea if this dac's volume control is particularly good compared to an integrated pre-amp. Thanks

 

[Alrainbow]

The pacific is comming up with other less bling Options
naa for a volume control on any dac. The lampi uses a volume control
option that does not degrade the sound
as for a preamp my beliefs are always a preamp used whike many or even most don’t
my reasons for a preamp is a preamp is a very difficult device to make and a well made one
gives a better Match to many more amps
hope my answer helped

 

[Mr Peabody]

My friend who has had several levels of Lampi, not sure if he is at Pacific yet, has always continued to use a preamp. I know that's his preference, he only uses digital source.

 

[Willco]

The pacific is comming up with other less bling Options
naa for a volume control on any dac. The lampi uses a volume control
option that does not degrade the sound
as for a preamp my beliefs are always a preamp used whike many or even most don’t
my reasons for a preamp is a preamp is a very difficult device to make and a well made one
gives a better Match to many more amps
hope my answer helped

Al, just to make sure I understand: you’re saying while the Pacific Vol control does not degrade the sound, you believe a pre amp is better for the job— even if it’s an integrated pre. Thanks

 

[Alrainbow]

Yes
its not that’s it’s better it’s gives a better chance at for the amp to fit sonically in the system
this is not a pacific need it’s for any dac or separate audio device. Many don’t fully understand the need of a oreamp.

 

[wisnon]

THE VOL Control option gives the remote control possibility of input switching and dac engine switching (if you have say chipless DSD option). I, myself would always get the remote control option.