ACCUPHASE DP85

let us not get personal. why has the dp85 not attracted any attention as the separates combo,it is a newer model so the innards shud be the same or better than 100/101.does the accuphase convert dsd to pcm before output./sunil

As a dealer I concur that it is important to disclose that status in posts to discussion groups.However, I cannot accept the implication that a dealer's advice should be rejected or deemed unworthy because the dealer may have a financial interest in some of the recommended products.As a practicing Attorney for the past 24 years I frequently advise clients to take actions that may benefit me financially , to wit: legal fees resulting from a recommended course of action.The same is true of surgeons,
tax planners, mechanics and countless others .The key is to find someone trustworthy and then rely upon their opinion coupled with independent analysis and common sense.
BTW- I auditioned the Accuphase DP-75V with the thought of carrying the line, as well as the dCS Purcell/Elgar combo and found the dCS far superior to my ears. I found the Accuphase DP-75V to have much of the syrupy sonic signature ascribed by Jtinn to the Accuphase DP-85.For different reasons I sell neither brand and opted to carry the Audio Aero Capitole and GamuT CD-1. Alan

Hey alan,

was wondering if the Audio Aero capitole was doing well on your side of the atlantic ?

Cause the weird thing is its just starting to get known over here in france, its country of origin.

Cheers
Bad

Hey Bad-Lest I be criticized for heaping praise on a product - check out the current issue of the Absolute Sound #135-page 41 for Jon Valin's comments on the Rockport/Tenor system with the Capitole front end (pictured on the stand).Much of the credit should go to the French made Capitole player.
Regards. Alan

Audio_tweakers: Were you at the show? Did we meet? While I love the Audio Aero Capitole, your statement of "Much of the credit should go to the French made Capitole player" is a bit exaggerated. I think it played as important a role as the Tenor amps, the Jena Labs cables and the Hyperions. I carefully selected each peice to be used and they all are exceptional.

Best Regards,

Jonathan