820 S vs Accuphase DP-78
The DP-78's signal-to-noise is 114 dB against the 820 S's 120 dB, its weight 18.4 kg (41 lbs) against 13.5 kg (30 lbs), and its height 150 mm against 134 mm. Both share thd (0.001%).
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The Lindemann 820 S SACD player is a premium audio device designed for high-quality playback of SACD, Hybrid-SACD, CD, CD-R, and CD-RW formats. It utilizes a Burr-Brown converter and features a frequency response of 0 - 38,000 Hz for SACD and 0 - 22,000 Hz for CD. The player includes both balanced and unbalanced analog outputs, as well as digital outputs. It supports SACD text and CD-Text, but does not support MP3 playback. The 820 S also includes a preamplifier function with an analog volume control, allowing it to drive power amps or active speakers directly.
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The DP-78's signal-to-noise is 114 dB against the 820 S's 120 dB, its weight 18.4 kg (41 lbs) against 13.5 kg (30 lbs), and its height 150 mm against 134 mm. Both share thd (0.001%).
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