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MSB Diamond DAC V

Looking to try a MSB Diamond V Dac with Diamond Power Base Volume Control and Renderer. As a side note I have had the opportunity to enjoy the Lampizator Pacific, Esoteric Grandioso K1 my 2 favorites, DCS Vivaldi, Chord Dave but never tried the MSB. I was told that it's is a must listen to before I pull the ultimate trigger.

Please feel free to comment on your thoughts regarding what i can expect from the MSB Diamond DAC V.

Thanks. 
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blumartini OP
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@tomic601 

Yes, I did. 
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blumartini OP
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Spoke to Fred at Lampizator and he says that the Big 7 is the way to go. Ballanced, volume control direct to the amp and call it a day. Its a tempting proposition but afraid it won’t be the Pacific and the other drawback is i love ethernet.
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@gregm 

Thank you for that input. Totally not what I would want to be surprised with hence the question to you guys for real answers before I waste time and money. 

Thanks again. 
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I am surprised by the lower octave- nothing I have experienced in listening to 3-4 MSB DAC reflects a lack of punch and drive in lower registers I will say as an Aesthetix Pandora Sig and Lampizator owner, I prefer them. I have heard a Pacific in a top flight system - certainly very very nice :-) sounds like maybe the MSB might be due for a checkup ????
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@tomic601

Please describe your experience as i am shocked that a piece that cost that kind of money would have holes in the upper and lower octaves. Its not easy grabbing a used piece like this demoing it so that mention definitely raises a flag.
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