At that price I would consider other DAC's from manufacturers who specialize in DAC's. I’ve never heard an Accuphase DAC so I cannot claim any knowledge there. But from my experience with manufacturers (MAC, SimMoon in my case) that make everything, the DACs can be out preformed by companies who specialize in that. For this money you are into the top tier DAC’s and there is a lot to choose from. Unless you of course want to keep everything Accuphase then stay the course. I’ve yet to see an Accuphase DAC in the top listings of DAC’s.
Accuphase DC-1000 Processor/DAC
After a recent thread on streamers I decided to look into DACs, particularly the Accuphase DC-1000. Currently own an Accuphase DC-37 Processor/DAC . My Innuos Pulsar feeds the DC-37 via Innuos Phoenix USB out. The DC-37 feeds my Accuphase C2300 preamplifier via XLR. Seeing that streaming is my only source for music, I'm considering upgrading my DAC to the Accuphase DC-1000 and I'm wondering if this is an actual and noteworthy upgrade.
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@fire_water I see we are both Accuphase owners. I recently ordered a DP-770 SACD player which has a very similar DAC as the 1000; I will let you know how it goes. This will be my first Accuphase digital component. Accuphase has an excellent pedigree of digital design experience and products over its 50+year history. I have no doubt their SACD machines and DACs will standup to current state of the art digital components from many other manufacturers. Differences are expected, of course; some like Pinot Noir from Sonoma, others from Oregon, cabs from Napa vs Bordeaux region varietals. And these pairings can all be massaged with various cables and accoutrements. Cheers! |
@audiopacer hey congratulations. Accuphase is an incredible company. I'm very happy with my A48-S, C2300 and DC-37 but wow the P7500, A80, those A300 monoblocks, C3900 - what am I missing? Absolute hifi bliss! Please tell me how your DP770 turns out, it definitely won't disappoint! |
I have a DC-950, use it every day since 2019. Has not faulted or sounded 'off' other than the material going in, another story there. Superb rock solid imaging and details abound, use it for everything, Lumin U1, DSD from DP-720 SACD Player, coax, optical from FM Tuners, even lowly ifi Neo stream. Well worth the investment, it will pay back in spades! |
@rms456 wow I can only imagine how incredible your Accuphase Processor/DAC is! My DC-37 is doing a terrific job but seeing that I only stream music as my only source for music I really want to invest in an Accuphase DAC that betters mine. Have you ever thought of another brand? |
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