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to replace or not to replace accuphase DAC

Hi all, I would like to know your opinion regarding the following issue. I have an older Accuphase digital combo (DP-90/DC-91). This combo was considered to be no compromise state-of-the-art in 1992. In certain ways it is still no slouch compared to the current offerings of transports/DACs. Do you think it would worthwhile to replace the DC-91 DAC with a more contemporary one, like the Reimyo DAP-777 or Accustic Arts DAC? Or do you think it might be even better to replace the Accuphase combo (transport + DAC)? I would especially like to hear the suggestions of those who are familiar with the Accuphase combo or with Accuphase CDPs. Thank you.

Chris
dazzdax
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flg2001
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Chris:
I own an Accuphase 55V and was thinking to chanfe for euther a higher model from Accuphase or another CDP. I was lucky enough to hear some options in my system and finaly decided to stay as I was (and I am happy of taking that decision)

Clean your cable contacts, check your AC polarity and health, try some aurios feet and relax.

Fernando
dazzdax OP
599 posts
 
Thanks for your response Fernando. Which CDP's did you hear other than the Accuphase? What was the crucial factor for your decision to keep the DP-55V?

Chris
jayarr
117 posts
 
I can't respond to your request for Accuphase owners experience but I would like to share with you my own similar experience. I used to own a Levinson 36S/37 DAC/transport combo. After a complete system makeover (solid state to SET/horns) I replaced my Levinson digital gear last. I was not expecting a major change in sound. I assumed digital had peaked then plateaued in the mid to late 90's. Upon inserting the Reimyo CD player into my system, I was shocked to hear a significant change. I figured to hear a slightly different flavor but instead heard that everything was better. What surprised me the most was a new level of resolution and transparency which was supposed to be the Levinson's forte. I learned at that moment that digital has not stood still. My point in relating this is to suggest you listen to very recent state of the art digital gear. I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the advances digital has made in the past 13+ years. Can't hurt to listen.
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