Accuphase DP-85


Anyone heard this ? its supposed to be one of the best out there (according to a recent french review), so i was wondering if anyone had compared it to the 'other' champs (Audio Aero, Linn, EMC1, etc....)?

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Reminder to all Accuphase users. As the designs of these players are not internally balanced, the players will sound better through their unbalanced (i.e. coaxial) outputs. Of course this is only possible if the downstream component likewise has unbalanced inputs. My DP-75V also benefits from the use of an aftermarket power cord. To date I have found that all preamplifiers in the signal chain with my DP-75V resulted in some manner of compromised performance for this outstanding redbook player. If channel balance is not an important consideration, my recommendation is to connect the player directly to the power amplifier and use the player's own volume control.
My preamp was a Jeff Rowland Synergy II with a battery power supply. This is the version of the Synergy before the most recent IIi designation with incorporates the new surface mount technolgy. DP-75V sounded better with direct connection (amplifier at the time was the Rowland Model 10). Speakers are Avalon Eidolon.