Accuphase dac 60

@lalitk 

I see, makes sense now. It’s not a bad dac at all. Sound is better the longer it runs and actually more bass now. Just the volume difference between the two something I’m not used to. If I didn’t have the ps audio here to compare it to, I would probably think totally different. The actual clarity and quiet background is great. Actually when I crank the volume with the ps audio I can start to here a little distortion and have to back it off. With the dac 60, it’s crystal clear as loud and safe as far as I feel comfortable taking it.

First time with me personally ever noticing a change with burn in, which I was never a believer in. Now I am. 

@duke89061 First time with me personally ever noticing a change with burn in, which I was never a believer in. Now I am.

Ha! This has been a learning experience. Burn-in for many components is most definitely real phenomenon. I’m not surprised that the Accuphase DAC 60 is steady improving its sound quality (And will continue further). The substantial difference in voltage output was/is off putting as a new experience. I’m not surprised that the DAC is beginning to emerge as more clear, pure and resolved.

Charles

@duketbrd88 

The burn-in process is very real and it applies to both *new* cables and electronics. There is a reason you love E-380 and the DAC60 is no exception, its designed to work seamlessly and if I may say so, beautifully with E-380. Be patient until it’s fully broken-in before you make any decision. I have AD50 phono module ($1K) and it has bested outboard phono costing as much as $4K in my system. 

Thanks everyone, sure is a learning experience the higher up you go in the craziness.