Accuphase DP-85

Reminder to all Accuphase users. As the designs of these players are not internally balanced, the players will sound better through their unbalanced (i.e. coaxial) outputs. Of course this is only possible if the downstream component likewise has unbalanced inputs. My DP-75V also benefits from the use of an aftermarket power cord. To date I have found that all preamplifiers in the signal chain with my DP-75V resulted in some manner of compromised performance for this outstanding redbook player. If channel balance is not an important consideration, my recommendation is to connect the player directly to the power amplifier and use the player's own volume control.

i quite agree with linkster that the direct connection of the accuphase dp-75v gives the best sonic results. the only exception to this, in my experience, is running the analog output of the 75v through a boulder 2010 pre (one might expect this, of course, from a $36k component). -cfb

Does anyone know if it's possible to adjust the volume on a DP 85 without using the remote?