Accuphase dac 60


 

New guy posting here, lurking for awhile. I have a new Accuphase e380 integrated and love it. Thinking of getting the dac 60 card that goes with it. Thoughts, opinions please. Right now I have a ps audio digital link iii dac that is still going strong. What can I expect from a new modern dac?

 

not sure if this is the correct place to post this. TIA…

duketbrd88

Another +vote for adding the Accuphase DAC 60 module.

 

Happy Listening!

Thanks guys! Just hoping I get a good sonic improvement like I did when I traded my Classé delta pre pro towards the Accuphase e380. I have the older B&W 804S towers and this accuphase really made a big difference in sound, for the better. I had the Classé cp500 preamp and ca2200 amp and it was great, but decided I needed a change after 16yrs and took the plunge to accuphase. It sounds better on all levels. I was actually shocked, because Classé delta gear is great and all I’ve really know for a long time. Way more musical now.

I have a CD player and probably going to start streaming with qobuz and a bluesound node, so figured I mines well change the dac while I’m at it.

It is draining trying to read up on all these new dacs and to many to choose from. Just kind of figured I can’t go wrong with the dac 60 card. From the limited research I have found, everyone seems to say it is great. I listen to just about anything, so I guess I’m leaning towards the more warmer musical sound of things the older I get.

 

Hey, congratulations on your new Accuphase. I’m smitten too by the sound, the build quality, and the sheer aura of my E-480. I have the DAC-50 in mine and when I listen to music it’s just..... musical like it should be. Not only does Accuphase have a long history of state-of-the-art digital engineering, but the DAC card will of course have perfect synergy with the E-380. No ground loops, no extra IC’s or power cords to worry about, and nothing to distract from the sheer beauty of your new stereo component. I also have the AD-40 phono-card and it too is sublime.

Regards, ~Oran

We have the DAC-60 installed in a E-280 in one of our demo systems. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with the DAC-60. It is very well balanced and a great value. You get a lot of sound quality for the money by not paying for a chassis, etc. Plus, no extra interconnects or power cable either. Go for it! You won't be disappointed.

@duketbrd88

I think you’ve received very good recommendations from knowledgeable members responding to your inquiry. Accuphase has a long, vast and successful track record regarding digital audio sound quality. I feel very confident that you will experience significant improvement with your digital replay by obtaining the DAC 60 card.

Charles