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Offered is „DC 1000“ by Accuphase as second-hand device from the category „D/A Converter“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 5902156927 ends on 31.10.2026 at 16:32 o'clock.
Compared with a newer DAC at this money, this Accuphase asks for more, but the used market says it’s only moderately ambitious: €14,900 sits above the €13,454 75th percentile and well over the €12,008 median, so it’s not a bargain. That said, it’s not wildly out of line for a flagship-level Accuphase piece if the condition is genuinely good and the sale is complete.
What makes it worth considering is the DC-1000’s reputation for refinement, effortless resolution, and that unmistakably polished Accuphase presentation. If it’s a clean example with box, remote, manuals, and proof of careful ownership, the upside is buying a top-tier DAC that should still feel special in a serious system. At this price, though, I’d want confidence on originality, service history, and functionality, because the premium only makes sense if the unit is well preserved.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Accuphase Laboratory, Inc., founded in 1972 in Tokyo by brothers Nakaichi and Jiro Kasuga, emerged from their departure from Trio-Kenwood, the company they had co-established decades earlier. Dissatisfied with mass-production compromises, the Kasugas formed Kensonic Laboratories—later renamed Accuphase Laboratory—and relocated to Yokohama in 1973. The brand name, blending "accurate" and "phase," reflected their commitment to precision audio reproduction amid the 1970s hi-fi boom. Their debut products, the P-300 power amplifier, C-200 preamplifier, and T-100 tuner, immediately earned acclaim, including Japan's Compo Grand Prix for the P-300.
Accuphase specializes in high-end electronics, renowned for integrated and power amplifiers, preamplifiers, tuners, CD players, and digital sources like DACs. While their core strength lies in meticulously engineered amplifiers celebrated for phase accuracy and reliability, the lineup extends to digital components, mains filters, and room correction units. Hand-assembled in Yokohama with top-tier parts and innovative circuits, these products prioritize sound purity over volume, eschewing speakers, turntables, headphones, or cables.
Positioned firmly in the ultra-premium high-end market, Accuphase commands reverence among audiophiles for its timeless build quality, engineering excellence, and enduring performance. Synonymous with Japanese hi-fi mastery, it stands as a reference benchmark, appealing to discerning buyers seeking components that deliver uncompromised musical fidelity and last for generations.
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