ACCUPHASE DG-58
Digital sources
The Accuphase DG-58 is a 4th generation 'voicing equalizer' of Japanese manufacturer. The device won me over with its impeccable finish, top notch operation and a friendly user interface. It comes in traditional satin gold with high gloss wood side panels. The most importantly, it changes the sound for better and it does so in a very sophisticated way.
Function and form
The Accuphase provides two options to deal with the sound. You can use one or another, yet I highly recommend using them both in the order that is recommended by the manufacturer for the results are the best.
| VOICING |
The voicing is a routine similar to the Lyngdorf RoomPerfect's Focus mode. It is easy to perform it as Accuphase made an automated process for it - take the supplied microphone, position it at the level of your ears in the listening seat and press a button. The DG-58 generates series of warbled tones across the whole frequency spectrum and generates a desired response...[...]
| EQUALIZING |
The DG-58's digital equalizer provides 80 (!) adjustable bands that can be manipulated within +/- 12dB. Choose any of the saved voicings. I bet you choose the flat one which is the real reference but usually misses one important thing: the life. So, grab your favorite music selection and while listening to it feel free to modify, band by band, the sound until you hit the one you like. Again, you can use the stylus or the remote...[...]
Bass management
Clarity & delicacy
Tonal accuracy
Spatial resolution
Auditioning the Accuphase DG-58 is a defining moment. It is the first and only audio component that might receive 100% rating in Audiodrom's charts. For the trick with the DSD I cut back a bit, to 98%. Still, it is the best rating we ever granted.
The complete review of the Accuphase DG-58 voicing equalizer, including the screen examples and a guideline for improving your sound, is available in our SPECIAL EDITION REVIEWS section.
Recommended resellers
Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078
Manufacturer's website: http://www.accuphase.com
Associated components
- Sources: Accuphase DP-720
- Amplifiers: Accuphase A-70
- Interconnects and speaker cables: Cardas Clear, Audioquest Redwood, Audioquest Wild
- Loudspeakers: Bowers & Wilkins 802 Diamond
- Power conditioning: Nordost Thor (modified), Nordost Valhalla, Block Audio Snakeblock
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ACCUPHASE DG-58
The Accuphase DG-58 is a 4th generation 'voicing equalizer' of Japanese manufacturer. The device won me over with its impeccable finish, top notch operation and a friendly user interface. It comes in traditional satin gold with high ...
Recommended resellers
Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078
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