MDS SA-CD PLAYERDP-550

The DP-550 features an exclusive mechanism developed in-house by Accuphase and benefits in many ways from the advanced technology of the flagship models. It is a high-performance integrated SA-CD/CD player that represents the fruits of intensive research and many extended listening sessions.
The digital processor section of the DP-550 features an innovative method called MDS+ (Multiple Delta Sigma+) developed by Accuphase. The D/A converters in the DP-550 are the latest Hyperstream ™ types (ES9008 from ESS Technology Inc.).

• High-grade SA-CD/CD drive
• MDS+ type D/A converter with four parallel devices
• Support for playback of DSD discs in DSF file format
• Direct Balanced Filter with separate line and balanced signal paths
• HS-LINK and USB digital interface
• Transport outputs and digital inputs allow insertion of DG-58 into signal path for sound field correction
• Phase selector for balanced outputs
• Numeric indication of sampling frequency