Thank you for your help in my question for Willgolf.
My interest was specifically whether the HDMI INPUT (the only input on any DAC to support raw SACD information, and improved-sounding Red Book CD's), was used in the comparison, at the private home reveal. Not only would both units sound better, but (provided the Pacific accepts HDMI), regardless of which unit sounded better at the house, both units should have revealed an additional level of sonic performance to the host and maybe some of the attendees.
I still would like to hear from Willgolf if he knows anything about the aforementioned??
Again, many thanks for both parties that have responded, so far. Just wonderful that our audio community shines (rather than some of the unnecessary IMHO comments that Willgolf was agitated by).
Regards to All,
-Craig