The Accuphase is fascinating not just for what it does, but for how it’s configured. There is no volume control, very few inputs, and I’m not sure if it even has convenient source switching. With its ADC and DAC, it seems designed to go between preamp and amp. That is a very traditional, analog-centric view (which may appeal to Accuphase’s customers).
If an owner uses the digital in and out, they have paid for a lot of circuitry they are not using. Would the DG-68 even be usable in that configuration with more than one source?
The DAC-Preamp with DSP seems to be an emerging form factor, one that makes sense for many. The Accuphase definitely is not in that mold!
If an owner uses the digital in and out, they have paid for a lot of circuitry they are not using. Would the DG-68 even be usable in that configuration with more than one source?
The DAC-Preamp with DSP seems to be an emerging form factor, one that makes sense for many. The Accuphase definitely is not in that mold!