DP-78 vs McIntosh MCD500
The MCD500's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the DP-78's 114 dB and its thd 0.002% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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About the DP-78
The Accuphase DP-78 is a premium SA-CD/CD player renowned for its separate transport and digital processor sections, enabling independent use and upgrades via option boards like HS-Link. It employs a single lens/twin pickup high-speed access mechanism, dedicated DSP for digital servo, and an advanced MDS++ D/A converter using six Analog Devices AD1955 delta-sigma converters in parallel per channel for superior performance (improvement factor of √6 ≈ 2.4). The player supports high-resolution formats including 2.8224 MHz/1-bit DSD and 192 kHz/24-bit PCM, with digital inputs/outputs for external sources. Additional features include text data display (disc title/artist), strong precision-machined chassis with high-carbon cast iron insulator feet, and the RC-100 remote control. It excels in SACD playback with exceptional sound quality, though some users note it performs best with SACD over standard CDs.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD128
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- AD1955
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 114 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.5V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 50Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 2.5V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- Coaxial, Optical
- Digital Outputs
- Coaxial, Optical
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 465 × 150 × 397 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 18.4 kg (41 lbs)
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