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PLEASE CHECK AVAILABILITY BEFORE CONFIRMING YOUR PURCHASE! Our stock can change any minute – we sell through various sales channels.Brand New! – Closed BoxWe are authorised dealers of the finest audio gear and musical instruments.Note 1: Free shipping within EU. Shipping price to any other country is an estimate. Please message us for specific shipping price to your particular location.Note 2: This product is custom ordered, please check availability and/or eventual shipping delay.Note 3: This product is factory set for 230V. Note 4: We sell without taxes anywhere outside Europe and to valid VAT ID companies inside Europe. Please ask us your price without Tax in those cases.Note 5: We can quote any kind of bundle with our products at the most convenient prices. Just visit our store and ask for it.ACCUPHASE DC-1000 - PRECISION MDSD DIGITAL PROCESSORAccuphase celebrates 50 years of manufacturing with the DC-1000, a digital processor developed to deliver the ultimate in performance and sound quality. It is equipped with the ES9038 PRO (ESS Technologies) processor: an 8MDSD (DSD signal) / 8MDS++ (PCM signal) type D/A converter that drives 8 channels in parallel to deliver almost 3 times more performance than single channel converters. Low-noise technologies refined during development of the amplifiers, like amplification of ANCC and internal signals and parallel arrangement of power circuits, allow the DC-1000 to deliver unprecedented levels of emotion.Key FeaturesMDSD / MDS++ D/A converter driving 8 parallel channels using ANCCDual Direct Balanced Filter with completely separate line and balanced signalsSeparate toroidal transformers for analog and digital circuitsSeparate low noise power supply circuits for analog and digital circuitsDisplay with sampling frequency and number of quantization bitsOutput level adjustments that can control different outputs from other playersDigital interface for Accuphase Voicing EqualizerAbundant digital inputs like USBs, etc. to connect with computers (HS-LINK, USB, OPTICAL × 2, COAXIAL × 3, BALANCED)Digital outputs that can be used in digital recording (OPTICAL, COAXIAL)2 (BALANCED, LINE) analog outputsPhase selector that can invert the balanced outputActive filter amplifiers use glass cloth fluorocarbon resin substrate with low dielectric constant and minimum lossNatural grain wood case with a mirror finish crafted by artisans using carefully selected virgin wood8 mm thick machined aluminum bottom plateAdvanced high-carbon cast iron insulatorsHigh quality audio cable ASL-10BFor full technical specifications, please refer to manufacturer´s website.
The Accuphase DC-1000 is a revered Precision MDSD digital processor known for its exceptional 123dB signal-to-noise ratio and ability to handle DSD256, making it a top-tier DAC for serious enthusiasts. At US$21,834, this listing is ambitious, sitting well above the 75th percentile of US$17,887 from your recent comparable database and exceeding the median of US$13,940 by nearly US$8,000. While new retail estimates hover around US$24,975 to US$28,000 depending on region, the asking price leaves little discount for a used unit unless it includes rare accessories or original-owner provenance.
This DAC remains a worthwhile buy for its ultra-linear sound and robust build, but the price demands confidence in the condition. If the unit is pristine, includes the original power cord, and has no service history gaps, it could still be a solid opportunity for those seeking flagship performance without the full new cost. However, without verified condition or included extras, the premium over market median feels heavy; a fairer entry point would align closer to the US$14,000–US$16,000 range.
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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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