Accuphase DC-1000 Processor/DAC

@fire_water congrats!! Waiting is the hardest part! 
 

Congratulations!

Just a warning to all Accuphase dac users (applies to CD/SACD players as well):

avoid hot swapping the USB cable, there's a risk it could damage the USB receiver.. Just turn off the dac first. 

Thx @donquichotte ! I’ll keep that in mind. That is an unexpected failure mechanism- usb interfaces are usually highly resilient to ESD and live insertion by design. Accuphase is also super conservative with their design execution. If you don’t mind my asking, what did you experience that led to this warning?

Thank you

@audiopacer : I asked an allegedly knowledgeable Accuphase service man in Poland about a USB input glitch in an Accuphase SACD player and he said it's the USB receiver that has been (slightly) damaged most likely due to hot insertion.

Also, I have read that at least the Accuphase DC37's USB input is prone to being damaged by quick power on/off cycling and such. Maybe other Accuphase machines are just as sensitive. Better safe than sorry. More details at the links below:

https://www.snakeoil-os.net/news/computer-audio/problem-with-accuphase-dc-37-usb

https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/29723-accuphase-dc-37-usb-port-problem/

I’m very pleased to report that I’ve picked up my new Accuphase DC-1000 DAC, and it is exceptional. The drive to Montreal was about 6.5 hours each way, but it was absolutely worthwhile. The scenery was outstanding and the French Canadians were genuinely warm and welcoming.

My previous Accuphase DC-37 was an excellent DAC but the DC-1000 is definitely a step forward. Everything the DC-37 does well, the DC-1000 does with greater refinement and ease. It feels as though a veil has been lifted, revealing greater clarity, separation, and natural detail—notes emerge more freely and with less obscuration.

Overall, it’s a remarkable upgrade and an outstanding piece of engineering and I couldn’t be happier.

I should point out that I've always loved my Klipsch LaScala AL5 speakers but now it's like I'm hearing an improved version of this speaker.  These big boxes have literally disappeared in my room and the music is so beautiful. This DAC is unreal so don't let anyone tell you that DACs and streamers are all the same. This thing is magical.