Accuphase dac 60

Several DACs available in different price ranges

@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….

@duketbrd88 

Keep an eye on this thread about DAC recommendation! 
 

@lalitk 

Thank you, appreciate it!

Way better bass, midrange and treble.

That's can't be true, its only illusion cause  PS DAC plays way more louder at the same volume level. As I said earlier, if you match the volume level I'm sure Accu. DAC 60 will wipe the floor with PS audio DAC.  

Would you have any ideas for a good dac around $1500 that would compare to the dac 60 card and be good with a bluesound node streamer, when I get one? 

If you can starch your budget I would look at the Holo Audio Spring DAC. It's R2R DAC measures very well and sounds amazing. For a bit less money the Denafrips Pontus II is also a great DAC.  And finally for roughly 750$ the Denafrips Ares II would be my last choice.