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

@jjss49 

Why would I take, supposedly the best connection, a balanced xlr connection & switch it to a rca connection? Just to compare the two at a more consistent voltage output? I am using kimber hero xlr cables, not that it matters. I thought anytime you can use xlr connection, you should?

 I don’t like everything loud, in fact the opposite. Just once in awhile. I usually listen at more lower normal casual listening levels. The ps audio just has better midrange, treble and bass at lower levels. In fact to compare at lower volumes, I had to use the comp button on the e380 and dac 60 to boost the bass/ loudness at lower volumes and then shut it off at higher volumes. That is the closest I could get them to match.

maybe I indeed just got a faulty dac 60 card. I mean it is possible. IDK…, but something is just not correct with this dac 60 card and I would except something a lot better than that from accuphase. I’m starting to think that there is something wrong with the card.

 

 I think the biggest difference now is the bass at any volume level and the rel sub felt non existent with the dac 60 at lower levels.   Just odd….