Comments on: Accuphase DP-470 CD Player Arrives as U.S. CD Sales Surge 16%

By: Ian White

Ian White — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:59:47 +0000

Steve,

The DP-470 supports DSD through its USB DAC section, and the supplied RC-150 remote includes an SA-CD/CD button that is used across their other players. But the DP-470 itself is not an SACD player.

Accuphase lists the DP-470’s compatible disc format as CD only, and its transport uses a 790 nm laser for CD playback. The DSD support applies to digital files fed into the player through USB, not SACD discs. The 22.5 MHz/1-bit DSD figure on the display relates to the DP-470 functioning as an external DAC. Its USB Type-B digital input accepts DSD at 2.8, 5.6, 11.2 and 22.5 MHz.

By: Steve Tippex

Steve Tippex — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:19:11 +0000

“The DP-470 remains a CD-only player. It does not play SACDs, which Accuphase reserves for models such as the DP-570S higher in the range.” So why does it have “SACD/CD” as one of it’s selectable input options and also say “precision mdsb sa-cd player” on the front fascia?

By: ORT

ORT — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:34:04 +0000

I own a Marantz CD60. It is gorgeous and plays my CDs just fine. The Accuphase is also gorgeous and were it as affordable as the Marantz I might well add one to my modest setup in my bedroom. But…I doubt it will be. Not sour grapes, just the reality of living in the real world means to me. It means I will probably buy a CD70 next. The Model 70 Integrated Amp? If it becomes available maybe, maybe not. I am more than satisfied with my (two) Denon Home Amps.

Shallow ORT