DPS/Ayre Turntable does anyone know anything

The website for DPS is here:

DPS website

Very nice table and excellent design. Last time I talked to Willi (the designer of the table) the judgement was still out whether the Ayre's solution is actually better than the current, very excellent (but expensive) power supplies.

Already the current version of the DPS plays in the top class of tables, and I have no doubt that it favorably compares to a Verdier, Galibier, Brinkman or other top tables, I heard so far.

Mike,

I guess I really can't tell the difference between the German and English anymore. I can read both fluently ;)

Anyway, that is the official website. Soundscape in Singapore has some pretty good info up as well:

Soundscape DPS info

US$9000 is pretty good if this includes Ayre's 3-phase powersupply. The DPS 2 sold before for around $7000 with 2 phase powersupply and modded Rega arm and for around US$11500 with 3-phase powersupply.

The only change seems to be Ayre's powersupply, the rest of the table used to be available in this form already. The Rega arm is pretty good modification, although I do prefer a Schroeder arm on the DPS, which will up the price by another few $k.

Hope this helps.

Charles, thanks for the helpful update. And again congratulations on picking one of the best tables around for your lineup. Everyone I have had over to listen to the DPS was always highly impressed.

I am looking forward to hearing your 3 phase power supply. Any chance it will be offered as an upgrade option separately?

With best wishes,

Rene

Nice review of the Ayre/DPS by Art Dudley in the latest Stereophile...