to replace or not to replace accuphase DAC

Chris - I heard the Accuphase versus other cdps like Wadia, CEC/Benchmark my previous Metronome and lower scaled cdps like Creek, Rotel and mod-pioneers at friends setups.

I heard the Accuphase at the dealer site here in Mexico, and always liked the Accuphase sonic signature, great detail, musicality and the ability to conect it directly to the CJ amps (it is actually connected that way).

Regards

Fernando

Dazzdac (I like that name!),

The new series from Metronome are spectacular and the Kalista transport is nothing short of state-of-the-art. The Kalista has been reviewed as the most resolving/neutral transport out there and comparable to vinyl. Aesthetics and build quality is jaw dropping!

We will be showing the Kalista & its' matching C2A DAC (6922 output) at LA show - Salon 212 with Wilson & Lamm. We will also be introducing the new Gaia turntable - Metronome's design to be the absolute best TT.

Also, the Metronome CD3-Signature will be in #375 w/Rethm speakers, New Audio Frontiers 845 SET amp, Sound Engineering TT and Stealth cables.

Any questions, contact us through our website. Or just visit us at the Stereophile show.

Jim Ricketts
www.tmhaudio.com

The latest models are most of the time better. I was told that by a person who knows Accuphase well. The technology built into a CD or DAC now is much better than a few years ago, and a DP-67 will probably sound as good or even better than an expensive Transport/DAC combo a few years old.
The DP-67 got a 97% rating is the German Stereo Magazine(8/2004)
Since your transport will most likely need a new laser pickup also, I would suggest you get yourself a new Cd player (DP-67 or DP-78) and enjoy state of the art. It won't get much better no matter how much money you throw at it.
As I allways repeat, spend the savings on CD's and listen to music, which is what this hobby is all about.