Previewed during our test of the DP-570 and DP-770 (VU#62 FR, Japan Special) and heard in Yokohama and then at the Tokyo International Audio Show (see our photo report), Accuphase’s new CD/SACD player is set to arrive in Europe in early 2026.
Even more stable, the mechanism incorporates some of the features of the DP-770, notably the rubber dampers, which reduce the transfer of vibrations from the transport section, itself mounted on a rigid three-layer base. On top, a longer five-layer plate covers the entire mechanism, while the tray, carved from a single block of aluminum, is finished with a satin anodized treatment and uses steel pins to open and close with minimal noise.
At the risk of causing confusion by not giving it a new number, but simply adding an S to its name, like all recent Accuphase models (E-800S, A-48S, C-3900S), the DP-570S retains the same ESS ES9028PRO conversion chip, used on its 8 DACs in parallel, or 4 per channel. However, while the digital-to-analogue conversion uses the proprietary MDS+ process, which refers to a current-to-voltage conversion amplifier, it now incorporates the excellent ANCC (Accuphase Noise and Distortion Cancelling Circuit) technology, which was not present in the DP-570.
Thanks to its new components, including two large 15,000 µF filter capacitors positioned after the shielded toroidal transformer, the new player manages to further improve its total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N) to around 0.0002%. Visually, the chassis remains almost identical, with the front panel elements in the same places and with the same shape (five round buttons and three rectangular buttons as before), but it features the angular drawer face of the DP-770, with a slight space between the input button and the open button. The information on the screen has been repositioned to make it easier to read.
In terms of digital inputs and outputs, the model is identical to its predecessor, i.e. coaxial, optical and HS-Link in both cases (the latter being the only one capable of supporting DSD), and a USB-Audio port to integrate the DAC. The analogue outputs remain a pair of RCA and a pair of balanced XLR, with a switch to select the output phase. Surprisingly, even though very few music files exist, the maximum playback rate remains at 384 kHz/32-bit in PCM, but rises to DSD512 for files transferred via USB, with HS-Link stopping at DSD128 for input and DSD64 (SACD format) for output.
Having already listened to it twice, this new Accuphase DP-570S, which is far superior in terms of noise reduction and fluidity, should remain at a price close to that of the DP-570, i.e. between 10 000 € and 11 000 €.
12/12/2025
