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Originally Posted by macr0w
But the other choices are Great River mp-2nv or a Phoenix or a Portico maybe. There are alot of choices. My question is: Would you choose a Pacifica over any of these other choices?
I hold the Pacifica in about the same regard as the DRS-2.
Both have a hi fi sound, with lots of depth. DRS-2 is a little more 3D, Pacifica stacks a little nicer in the mix. But these are inches, really.
i think altomusic.com has the best price on the Pacifica, $1550.
When it comes to "driving hard for tones", i think the DRS-2 edges the others out in this regard. The output level knob on the DRS-2, plus 70dB of ultra clean gain makes it easier to tune for tones like that.
i beleive lasvegasproaudio.com has a pretty flexible rental program for the Pacifica, and Mercenary has a flexible returns policy for the DRS-2 (maybe see what Front End Audio's return policy on the DRS-2 is as well). So i would try to get my hands on both at the same time if i were you, and A/B them with your own material and keep the one you prefer.