Accuphase DP-470 CD Player
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Accuphase has unveiled its DP-470, a premium CD player and DAC that brings technologies from the flagship end of the range to those not yet ready to give up on physical media. The DP-470 is to replace the outgoing DP-450. This new model also doubles as a serious digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) and borrows selected engineering from the company’s higher-ranking DP-570S SACD/CD player. It can operate as a standalone hi-res DAC via USB Type-B, coaxial, and optical digital inputs, while coaxial and optical digital outputs let it operate as a transport for an external converter. The model measures 465 x 151 x 393mm, the same as the outgoing DP-450, and weighs in at 13.7Kg (30.2lb). US pricing is $9,999.00.
The internal electronics is designed around an ESS ES9026PRO 32bit Hyperstream II 8 channel DAC arranged in Accuphase’s four-circuit parallel MDS+ architecture, with four DAC circuits working in parallel to improve noise performance, distortion, and linearity compared with a single-circuit layout. While the DAC and power supply layouts have been optimised, keeping the analogue and digital sections on separate supplies to reduce interference.
Additional noise reduction is provided by Accuphase’s Noise Cancelling Circuit (ANCC), used in the current-to-voltage conversion stage as used in the DP-570S. The circuit uses a secondary amplifier to cancel noise and distortion generated by the main amplifier.
Rear panel analog connectivity includes; 1 x stereo XLR and RCA line level outputs that are level adjustable (0dB to -60dB in 1dB steps) with phase inversion support for the XLR outputs. Digital input connectivity includes; 1 x coaxial I/O, 1 x optical I/O and 1 x USB input plus 1 x coaxial and 1 x optical transport outputs.Features At A Glance:
- High-grade CD drive.
- MDS+ type D/A converter with four parallel circuits using ANCC.
- Direct Balanced Filter with completely separate line and balanced signal paths.
- Programmable playlists that can change track order.
- Sampling frequency and quantization bit display.
- Transport outputs and digital inputs.
- Digital interface with USB input.
- Digital connection with an Accuphase voicing equalizer.
- Balanced output phase selection.
Specifications:
- Inputs:
- 1 x coaxial – 192KHz/24bit
- 1 x optical – 96KHz/24bit
- 1 x USB B – PCM playback up to 384KHz/32bit kHz and DSD up to 22.5MHz using ASIO Native, with DSD up to 11.2MHz supported via DoP/ASIO
- Outputs:
- 1 x stereo XLR – with phase reverse
- 1 x stereo RCA
- Transport:
- 1 x Optical and Coaxial: 44.1KHz/16bit
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 120dB
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 151x465x393 mm
- Weight: 13.7Kg (30.2lb)
- Remote: RC-150
- Warranty: 5 years
Pricing:
- UK: £TBA
- US: $9,999
- EU: €TBA
- JPN: ¥528,000
For more information visit the Accuphase web site.
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