m SACD/CD Transport With Dedicated Digital Output m Digital
Processor Supports New Generation Formats m Compatible With
New Digital Interface: HS-Link m MDS Type D/A Converter
Assures Unsurpassed Precision
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Accuphase Opens Up Another Dimension in Pure Audio
Separate Type SACD Player
for a Superb New Medium: Super Audio CD.
DP-100 Application Examples
To connect the DP-100 to other equipment for wide
frequency range/wide dynamic range reproduction of a
SACD source, an HS-Link interface is required. Using
HS-Link, the DP-100 can also be connected to other
current Accuphase components besides the DC-101,
such as the Digital Preamplifier DC-330 and the DP-85,
DP-77, or DP-75V. By installing other option boards,
combination with components such as the Digital
Voicing Equalizer DG-28/DG-38 and the Channel Divider
DF-35 also becomes possible. This opens up a variety
of ways to enjoy high quality music media.
The HS-Link cable is supplied with the DP-100.
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Connection of DP-100 to DC-101 or DP-75V
DI2-HS1 installed as standard equipment
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in DC-101
DI2-HS1 installed in option board slot of
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HS-Link cable
DP-75V
HS-Link Input Board DI2-HS1
This board serves for input of the digital signal corresponding to the HS-Link interface.
• Installed as standard equipment in the DC-101.
• Serves for connecting the DP-100 to the DC-330, DP-75V, etc.
• Requires a dedicated HS-Link cable, such as the HDL-15 from
Accuphase.
• Uses two slots.
HS-Link Output Board DO2-HS1
This board serves for output of the digital signal corresponding to the HS-Link interface.
• By installing this board in the DC-330, the signal from the
DP-100 can be sent on to the DF-35 in digital form.
• Requires a dedicated HS-Link cable.
Connection of DP-100 to DC-330
DI2-HS1 installed in option board slot of
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DC-330
HS-Link Cable
HS-Link cable
Analog
output
or
DO2-HS1 installedin OUTPUTS slot
Preamplifier
Digital Connection of DP-100 to DC-330 and DF-35
Using the HS-Link, it is possible to keep the connection of DP-100 c DC-330
entirely in the digital domain until directly before the power amplifier.
DF-35
c
The various components are connected with HS-Link cable.
DI2-HS1 installed in option board slot of DC-330
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DO2-HS1 installed in OUTPUTS slot of DC-330
DI2-HS1 installed in option board slot of DF-35
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HS-Link cable
Analog output
(2-way configuration)
For 5-way
configuration
and higher:
additional
DF-35
Analog
output
Power amplifier
Power amplifier
Power amplifier
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Combination Example of DP-100 With DG-28
✽✽
✽For information on combination with the DG-38, see the catalog and
✽✽
documentation for that model.
The DG-28 can handle 48-kHz/24-bit signals and perform equalization up to
a threshold of 24 kHz. For high sampling frequency signals exceeding 48 kHz
such as from SACD, a "Wide Range Digital Input/Output Board for DG-28
Connection" is required.
Only the signal components in the audible range up to 24 kHz are sent to the
DG-28 for equalization. The signal components above 24 kHz are routed
directly to the output using a high-pass filter. The equalized signal from the
DG-28 is mixed to the bypassed components and then returned in digital form.
Wide Range Analog Input/Output Board for DG-28
Wide Range Digital Input/Output Board
for DG-28 Connection DIO2-DG1
Designed for installation in the EXT DSP slot of the DC-101,
DC-330 or DP-75V. Allows digital connection of DG-28.
• Uses two slots.
To DG-28
Delay Time
EXT DSP
slot
aa
a Digital connection to DG-28 (with DC-101 or DP-75V)
aa
Compensator
From DG-28
DIO2-DG
block diagram
DI2-HS1 installed as standard equipment in DC-
*
101
DI2-HS1 installed in option board slot of DP-75V
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DIO2-DG1 installed in EXT DSP slot
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Unbalanced connection:
AIO-DGU1
Balanced connection:
AIO-DGB1
Allows connection of DG-28 between analog preamplifier and power amplifier.
• Installed in option board slots of DG-28.
• Uses four slots.
From
preamplifier
Option
board
slot
To power
amplifier
AIO-DGU1/AIO-DGB1
block diagram
bb
b Digital connection to DG-28 (with DC-330)
bb
DI2-HS1 installed in option board slot of DC-
*
330
DIO2-DG1 installed in EXT DSP slot
HS-Link cable
Coaxial
or
DIO2-DG1 installed in
EXT DSP slot
(using 2 slots)
HS-Link cable
digital cable
Analog output
Preamplifier
c c
c Analog connection to DG-28
c c
DG-28 is inserted between preamplifier and power amplifier
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"Wide Range Digital Input/Output Board for DG-28 Connection" installed in option board slot
Note the ratio between signal and conversion
error. In the MDS output, the error is very
small in relation to the signal.
Fig. 2 Ultra jitter-free PLL circuit
DAI input signal
Preamble
detector
Preamble signal
(pulse distortion removed)
Phase
compa-
rator
Loop
filter
Frequency
divider
Master clock output
Standard
equipment
Standard
equipment
The DC-101 is a digital processor incorporating latest digital technology to handle new generation formats such as SACD (2.8224 MHz/1
bit) or DVD-Audio (192 kHz/24 bit). From the
data supplied by these high-quality sources, the
DC-101 extracts a music signal of the utmost
purity.
The crucial step of turning the digital information
into analog form is handled by an MDS (Multiple
Delta Sigma) converter. This principle was first
developed for the DC-330 and affords absolutely
outstanding conversion precision. To assure
flexibility and allow future expansion, all inputs
to the DC-101 are handled by option boards.
An HS-Link input board and a regular digital
input/output board are provided as standard
equipment.
n Two sets each of balanced and unbal-
anced analog outputs, low dielectric
constant and low loss Teflon boards,
MDS D/A converter board (left &
right), DAI board assembly.
n Assembly with DAI encoder/decoder,
Ultra Jitter-Free PLL Circuit, and other
circuits
Versatile processor features HS-Link input as standard equipment, for
SACD reproduction without compromise. Compatible with latest
generation of super high quality sources such as SACD and DVD-Audio.
Revolutionary MDS (Multiple Delta Sigma) converter with 24-bit
resolution assures superior precision. Ultra jitter-free PLL circuit topology.
MDS (Multiple Delta Sigma) converter reduces distortion to theoretical limits and
assures outstanding S/N ratio
MDS (Multiple Delta Sigma) is a revolutionary
design which employs several delta sigma type
converters in a parallel configuration, resulting
in drastically improved accuracy. The
delta sigma principle
combines
oversampling with
noise-shaping (a kind
of digital feedback)
which projects the
amplitude information of the digital signal onto
a time axis for precise conversion.
Figure 1 shows several delta
sigma converters which are
fed with the same signal
and whose outputs are
combined to arrive at
the overall wave-
form. In the DC-101, six delta sigma convert-
ers are operated in parallel, resulting in
a performance improvement by a
factor of 2.45 (=√6 ).
Ultra Jitter-Free PLL Circuit
For the purpose of synchronizing operation of
the D/A converter with the digital audio interface
(DAI), a phase-locked loop (PLL) circuit is used
which generates a master clock to be used as
system reference.
As shown in the diagram, the Ultra Jitter-Free
PLL Circuit of the DC-101 consists of a
preamble detector
and a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO)
using a quartz crystal
element. The master
clock produced by
this PLL circuit is totally free from the effects of pulse distortion and
jitter.
D/A converter with printed circuit boards
made from Teflon (glass fluorocarbon resin)
with low dielectric constant and low loss
The D/A converter boards use a substrate of
glass fluorocarbon resin which has a stable, low
dielectric constant as well as superior heat resistance and high-frequency characteristics.
Using this material for the audio circuitry assures signal transmission with utmost purity,
resulting in a clear improvement in perceived
signal-to-noise ratio. In the DC-101, gold-plated
copper traces further contribute to sonic purity.
* Teflon is a registered trademark of DuPont USA.
n Ultra high performance optoisolators
(transmission rate 80
MBit/second) ensure
total electrical isolation of the digital and
analog sections, to
prevent unwanted
n Digital level control with wide adjustment
range (-
, -84 to 0 dB)
n Two sets of balanced and unbalanced ana-
log outputs
n User-editable al-
phanumeric input
position indication
mutual interaction
and to shut out noise interference.
Option Boards
Accuphase offers a wide range of digital and analog input and output boards. Up to five such boards can be installed in the
option board slots of the unit in addition to the boards provided as standard equipment. This allows the user to configure
the system to fit any need.
✻ For information on combination with the DG-38, see the catalog and documentation for that model.
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n HS-Link Input Board DI2-HS1 for connection to DP-100 provided as standard equipment
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Allows connecting the DP-100 to the DC-101 with an
HS-Link cable. The cable carries both the SACD and
CD signal for reproduction with optimal sound quality.
For copyright reasons, the SACD/CD signal supplied via
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the HS-Link input board does not appear at the output
connectors of other digital input/output boards (except
HS-Link), and cannot be recorded.
To record the digital CD signal from the DP-100, use the
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coaxial connection.
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n Digital Input/Output Board DIO-OC1 with optical and coaxial connectors provided as standard
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DI2-HS1
equipment
This board allows connection of equipment such as a CD transport, MD recorder, etc. for highquality reproduction.
The digital outputs carry the input source signal and allow digital recording (except for the HS-Link signal).
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n EXT DSP option board slot allows connection of DG-28
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By installing a digital input/output board in this slot, sound field compensation entirely in the digital
domain becomes possible.
The DG-28 supports signals with a sampling frequency of up to 48 kHz. For sources with higher sampling
*
frequencies such as SACD, the Wide Range Digital Input/Output Board for DG-28 Connection DIO2-DG1
(see separate page) is required.
mm
m Any option board can be used in any slot.
mm
mm
m All option boards designed for the DC-300,
mm
DC-330, DP-75V, DG-28, DF-35, etc. can be
used.
Optional boards
HPC Coaxial (BNC) Input BoardDI-BNC1
Digital Input/Output BoardDIO-OC1
HPC Optical (ST) Input/Output BoardDIO-ST1
AES/EBU Input/Output BoardDIO-PRO1
n The photograph shows the DC-101 with
separately available option boards
installed and with the shielding cover
removed.
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Super Audio CD Transport
HS-Link block diagram
SACD/CD transport with dedicated digital output and HSLink: the ultimate digital audio interface. Stationary optical
assembly with dual pickups assures absolutely pure digital
signal readout. Top loading principle with smooth sliding
door.
A new era is about to unfold in the history of
audio. The Super Audio CD offers a way to
experience music like never before. Accuphase
offers a no-holds-barred separate type player
solution that lets the new medium develop its
full potential: Transport DP-100 and Digital
Processor DC-101.
Whereas the conventional CD operates with a
sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz and 16-bit resolution, the Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD)
employs a 2.8224 MHz/1-bit format which enables it to hold four times more information. To
make optimum use of the wide frequency range
and dynamic range capabilities of this exciting
new medium, separate type components are
clearly the best approach. Accuphase presents
two components that can take SACD to the
heights it is designed for. And to make sure that
nothing is lost in the transfer stage, the two
components are linked by a new type of digital
DP-100 Features
n Digital output SACD/CD transport designed for ultra-precise signal readout
n Plays also regular CDs with optimum quality
n Stationary dual optical mechanism featuring separate pickups for SACD and CD
n Dedicated digital servo DSP for optical pickup and motor control
n Large display shows text data, operation status, and other information
n Compatible with super high quality digital audio interface HS-Link developed by
Accuphase
n Built-in HS-Link RJ-45 connector for SACD/CD signal output
n Built-in coaxial connector for CD signal output
n High-precision smooth sliding door shuts out external noise and vibrations
n Strong chassis with resonance and vibration resistant construction
n "High Carbon" cast iron insulator feet with superior damping characteristics further
enhance sound quality
n Dedicated HS-Link cable supplied as standard equipment
n Multi-function remote commander RC-27 supplied as standard equipment
interface called HS-Link. This interface standard developed by Accuphase is ideal not only
for new sources like SACD and DVD-Audio, it
also can benefit existing digital audio components such as CD players or MD and DAT recorders. Future possibilities are just now beginning to unfold, giving the true audiophile much
to look forward to.
The HS-Link interface uses a dedicated cable
which can carry both upstream and downstream
data. This makes it possible to use an
unobtrusive signal verification system that
assures full copyright protection for musical
material. Using HS-Link, the DP-100 can be
combined with other current Accuphase
components such as the Digital Preamplifier
DC-330 and the DP-85, DP-77, or DP-75V. In
conjunction with the Digital Voicing Equalizer
DG-38 or DG-28 (using wide-range option
boards for DG-28), sound field compensation
for wide-range sources is possible. By
configuring an HS-Link chain consisting of
DP-100 c DC-330 c DF-35, you can create
a multi-amped system that takes digital audio
to sonic heights such as never experienced
before.
n Assembly with HS-Link encoder, master clock
generator, power supply circuitry, etc.
n Digital output of DP-100
A Ground breaking New Digital Audio Interface
HS-Link — High Speed Link
HS-Link makes use of extremely sophisticated digital signal transmission technology. Accuphase developed
this standard in order to allow reproduction of digital sources with superb sound quality. A single cable is used
both to send and receive verification information for copyright purposes and to deliver the audio data stream
without the slightest deterioration.
n Capability to carry new signal formats
such as SACD or DVD-Audio as well
as conventional digital audio formats
such as CD, MD, DAT, etc.
n Transfer rate: 400 Mbps or higher (logical limit 1923 Mbps)
n Transfer signal format: Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) TIA/
EIA-644
n Send/receive clock fully synchronized
n Full bidirectional capability with simultaneous send/receive
n Full security capability with send/receive verification
n Cable type: Shielded twisted pair 8-conductor OFC cable
output) and coaxial connector
(CD output) assembly
Versatile DP-100 functions including direct
play, program, repeat, shuffle, etc.
m
DC-101 input switching and output level adjustment
HS-Link cable
n "High Carbon" cast iron insulator feet
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n FRONT PANEL
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DP-100
DC-101
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n FRONT PANEL
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n REAR PANEL
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a Disc lid open/close button
b Disc lid
c Play button
d SACD/CD button
e Power switch
f Text display
g Track indicator
h Index indicator
i Time indicator
Remarks★This product is available in versions for 120/230 V AC. Make sure that the voltage shown on the rear panel matches the AC line voltage in your area.
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The shape of the AC inlet and plug of the supplied power cord depend on the voltage rating and destination country.
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j Pause button
k Track search buttons
l Stop button
m SACD/CD digital output connector
(HS-Link)
n CD digital output connector (coaxial)
o CD digital output on/off switch
p AC power connector