$30K DAC in a $70K system - wise or ridiculous?


Specifically, I'm looking at a Lampi Pacifica DAC for $30K. 

My system is:
Focal Kanta 3 with dual GoldenEars SuperSub X
PS Audio BHK 300 monos
PS Audio BHK preamp
Rotel 1072 CDP (modded)
Fidelizer Nimtra Signature server
Modwright/Oppo Sonica DAC with LPS
Anti-Mode 2.0 Dual Core with LPS
AQVOX AQ Network Switch SE

Cables, misc:
Synergistic Research, Wywires, Wireworld, Shunyata, Curious Cables, DH Labs, SoTM, IsoAccoustics, Herbie's

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Showing 1 response by charles1dad

I can easily accept one’s opinion that they would prefer the DCS Rossini over the Lampizator Pacific. I would not accept it as a stated given or fact simply because it isn’t. Both are highly regarded and no doubt there are happy owners of both esteemed DACs. I would not be surprised if they sound quite different from each other (Th
ey certainly have very different design concepts and philosophical bases). These choices are based on pure subjectivity and desires/goals for a particular presentation of music and sonic character. This is like comparing a Soulution amplifier to an Aries Cerat amplifier. They will attract very different types of listeners.


there is no proclamation that says one is without question or debate superior to the other. Both I believe are superb DACs with their very unique/distinct sonic signature. Each will appeal to various listeners ba
sed on the broad spectrum of individual taste.

Charles