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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
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charles1dad
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@lalitk

The DAC60 is a dedicated digital input board that simply decodes incoming digital signal and inputs directly into preamplifier analog section

That is why I am seeking affirmation. If it doesn’t have an output voltage (Of its own) and the only output voltage is via the preamplifier section, then that output is only 1.23V. That’s quite low voltage for a DAC. This would explain the current dilemma.

 

duketbrd88 OP
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dac 60 is in the second slot.

slot #2

duketbrd88 OP
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@charles1dad 

that is what my take is on it also

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charles1dad
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Yes, if in fact the situation is DAC 60 1.23v versus P.S.Audio 5.5V, that’d literally explain everything. The voltage output differential is huge. Surely Accuphase can answer the question regarding output voltage.

Charles

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@duketbrd88

The DAC60 option board should be installed in slot #1. The slot #2 is for optional phono board. Please make the swap and let us know if you hear any difference. Also what is your source and how it is connected to DAC60. 

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