Accuphase DP-550

[Lesnik]

Does anybody can say something about this player and compare it for any others?

[BlueDoor]

+1

[jororupp]

I've got a DP-410 in December 2013 after my dealer had convinced me to stick with CD instead of having music only on a NAS.
A great CDP with an useful USB interface. However, it didn't play SACD/DSD.
So I've compared DP-410 and DP-550 in January 2015.
Beneath the SACD/DSD capability, DP-550 delivers more details and a broader stage. For e.g. a system with a DG-58, it also provides a HS-Link interface (which I couldn't test so far).
Due to lucky circumstances I own a C-3850 now, so I'm considering to upgrade to a DP-720 or get a DC-37.

[Harris4crna]

I have the C-3850 and I went with the DC-37 versus the DP-720. The DAC are similar in both units. It all depends if you listen to SACDs or computer audio. I do not listen to SACDs and I already had a CD transport, thus I went with the DC-37. I'm happy with my choice. Since you have a great CD transport than go with the DC-37 unless you are fixated on SACDs. Of course you can also get around and listen to SACDs via an Oppo or PS3.

[BlueDoor]

The dc37 "is" the dp720 without the transport?
So in theory dc37 is "better" than dp550?

[Harris4crna]

Yep

[BlueDoor]

Hum, so a dc37 say, with a Oppo 103 as transport, would surpasse the performance of the dp550? I know we are entering in a very subjective analysis (different tastes; perception; systems and all), but maybe someone can share some thoughts.

[jororupp]

The DC-37 digital section exceeds the DP-550 according to a test report in a German magazine.This is why i consider to get a DC-37 and keep the DP-550.

I wouldn't use a PS in my stereo, even if it plays SACD...

[BlueDoor]

Originally Posted by jororupp

The DC-37 digital section exceeds the DP-550 according to a test report in a German magazine.This is why i consider to get a DC-37 and keep the DP-550.

I wouldn't use a PS in my stereo, even if it plays SACD...

You mean PlayStation?

I might have a dilemma here, getting the DP550 and have the possibility of spinning CDs and SACDs (using the USB port to stream some files with the computer) or a DP37 (which supposedly have a better digital section than the DP550) and buy a Oppo to play some discs when I feel the need.

[Lesnik]

Originally Posted by BlueDoor

You mean PlayStation?

I might have a dilemma here, getting the DP550 and have the possibility of spinning CDs and SACDs (using the USB port to stream some files with the computer) or a DP37 (which supposedly have a better digital section than the DP550) and buy a Oppo to play some discs when I feel the need.

Its depends if you need cd transport. If yes-OPPO is not best companion for DP37.
If not-OPPO is a beautiful piece of equipment to play any type of disc and (with custom firmware) streaming BD,DVD, SACD files and folders.
It is very comfortable.

But if you want to use cd's- DP-550 way better. And you can upgrade it with DC37 or according to user manual of DP-550 -901. Accuphase probably considering even this option