Accuphase · DP Series

Accuphase DP-770 SA-CD Player

$26,575

Accuphase · DP Series

The DP-770 is Accuphase's top single-box SA-CD/CD player: a machined-aluminum transport, eight parallel ES9028PRO converter channels in MDSD and MDS++ configuration, ANCC, and USB, HS-Link, coaxial and optical inputs that make it the DAC for a whole system.

Price is for one unit.

SA-CD / CD
plus USB, HS-Link, coaxial and optical inputs
8 channels
parallel D/A conversion, MDSD (DSD) and MDS++ (PCM)
121 dB
signal-to-noise ratio
63 lb
28.5 kg

Authorized Accuphase dealer · Delivery and installation by Pearl Audio · Trade-ins welcome

The story

The DP-770 is Accuphase's highest-performing combined player. The SA-CD/CD drive is a 15-pound machined-aluminum mechanism on a 7.5-pound bottom plate, spun by an outer-rotor brushless DC motor and isolated on elastic dampers of two hardnesses, so the disc is read cleanly before any correction is needed. Conversion uses eight parallel channels of an ES9028PRO in Accuphase's MDSD configuration for DSD and MDS++ for PCM, which averages out converter error, with ANCC cancelling the residual noise and distortion of the current-to-voltage stage. The result is 0.0004% distortion and 121 dB signal-to-noise.

As a DAC it accepts USB (PCM to 384 kHz/32-bit, DSD to 11.2 MHz), HS-Link version 2 from an Accuphase transport, coaxial and optical, and its transport outputs feed an external processor or a DG-series voicing equalizer. Balanced and line outputs at 2.5 volts have separate Direct Balanced Filter paths, with a digital level control in 1 dB steps and a polarity selector. Few players this complete are built this well; for a system that has moved past the CD player as an afterthought, the DP-770 is the one.

Key technologies

  • MDSD / MDS++ eight-channel conversion. Eight parallel D/A channels (ES9028PRO) in Accuphase's Multiple Double Speed DSD and MDS++ configurations, averaging converter error for 121 dB S/N and 0.0004% THD+N.
  • ANCC noise cancelling. The Accuphase Noise and distortion Cancelling Circuit uses a low-noise secondary amplifier to measure and cancel the residual noise and distortion of the main amplifier.
  • Machined-aluminum SA-CD drive. A 6.9 kg aluminum transport on a 3.4 kg bottom plate, outer-rotor brushless motor and two-hardness elastic dampers for a low center of gravity and quiet rotation.
  • Full digital input set. USB, HS-Link (ver. 1 and 2), coaxial and optical inputs plus HS-Link, coaxial and optical transport outputs; Direct Balanced Filter output stages.

Finishes

  • Champagne gold anodized aluminum front panel

Accuphase builds every component in a single finish, so there is nothing to choose. The champagne-gold front panel has been the house signature since 1972.

Specifications
Type SA-CD / CD player with digital inputs (MDSD / MDS++ D/A converter)
Disc formats SA-CD, CD, data discs (DSD and PCM files)
D/A conversion 8 parallel channels, ES9028PRO; MDSD (DSD) and MDS++ (PCM); ANCC in the I-V stage
Digital inputs HS-Link ver. 2: PCM to 384 kHz/32-bit, DSD 2.8/5.6 MHz; USB: PCM to 384 kHz/32-bit, DSD to 11.2 MHz (ASIO); coaxial: PCM to 192 kHz/24-bit; optical: PCM to 96 kHz/24-bit
Digital outputs (transport) HS-Link, coaxial (75 Ω), optical
Analog outputs Balanced (XLR) and line (RCA), 2.5 V, 50 Ω; digital level control 0 to −80 dB in 1 dB steps; polarity selector
Frequency response 0.5 Hz–50 kHz, +0/−3 dB
Total harmonic distortion + noise 0.0004% (20 Hz–20 kHz)
Signal-to-noise ratio 121 dB
Dynamic range 119 dB
Channel separation 118 dB (20 Hz–20 kHz)
Power consumption 30 W
Dimensions (W × H × D) 18.8 × 6.1 × 15.6 in (477 × 156 × 395 mm)
Weight 63 lb (28.5 kg)
Sold as Single unit

Accuphase DP-770 product page and specifications

Where it sits in the range

The top single-box player. The DP-570S is the smaller design with a four-channel MDS+ converter; above the DP-770, Accuphase splits transport and processor into the DP-1000 and DC-1000 (ask us).

  • Accuphase DP-570S: SA-CD/CD player with four-channel MDS+ DAC and digital inputs
  • Accuphase DP-770 (this model)

The DP-770 pairs naturally with the C-3900S or E-800S, and its digital inputs mean a streamer or server can share its converter.

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Plan your Accuphase system with Pearl Audio

Pearl Audio is an authorized Accuphase dealer in Portland, Oregon. We can help with system matching, delivery and setup, and arrange a listening appointment. Call (503) 222-2599 or email sales@pearlaudio.com.

The Pearl Audio experience

How we work with you

A system at this level should be heard, thoughtfully matched, and properly set up. From the first audition to long-term ownership, you work with the same people, in person.

  1. 01

    Listen first

    Hear the DP-770 SA-CD Player by appointment in one of our two purpose-designed demonstration rooms, with your own music and time to compare without pressure.

  2. 02

    Delivery and installation

    We deliver and install throughout the Portland area, taking care of placement, connections, ventilation and system configuration ourselves.

  3. 03

    Support for as long as you own it

    We support everything we sell for as long as you own it, whether the answer comes by phone, in your home, or through factory service.

  4. 04

    A path for what comes next

    Trade-in assistance and qualifying 100% Trade-Up options give you flexibility when your listening priorities or your system change.

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