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dCS ROSSINI APEX UPSAMPLING DAC
dCS ROSSINI APEX UPSAMPLING DAC
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Item Details
- Manufactured in 2019
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This item is in excelllent condition (9/10)
- Original packing, accessories manual included.
- Serial Number: RSD 57168
- Current retail price: £29,500
Specification
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | Upsampling Network DAC |
| Converter | dCS proprietary Ring DAC topology, operating at 6MHz (Map 1 or 3) or 3MHz (Map 2) |
| DAC Hardware | Latest generation dCS Ring DAC APEX hardware, as used in the flagship Vivaldi playback system |
| Digital Processing | Latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform for state-of-the-art signal processing and flexibility |
| Network Input | RJ45 connector — acts as a UPnP renderer in Asynchronous mode, streaming from a NAS or local computer over Ethernet, decoding FLAC, WAV, plus WMA, ALAC, MP3, AAC & OGG |
| Streaming Services | Roon, TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify, Internet Radio and Apple AirPlay via Mosaic control app; also Roon Ready, AirPlay, Spotify Connect and UPnP compatible |
| AirPlay | Accepts data streamed from an iPod, iPhone or iPad via Apple AirPlay, 44.1 or 48kS/s only |
| USB Input | USB 2.0 interface on a B-type connector, Asynchronous mode, accepts up to 24-bit PCM at up to 384kS/s plus DSD/64 & DSD/128 in DoP format |
| USB-OTG | Type A connector, Asynchronous mode, streams from a flash drive at up to 24-bit 384kS/s plus DSD/64 or DSD/128 |
| AES/EBU | 2x on 3-pin female XLR — each accepts PCM up to 24-bit 192kS/s or DSD/64 in DoP; as a Dual AES pair, accepts PCM up to 384kS/s, DSD/64 & DSD/128 in DoP, or dCS-encrypted DSD |
| S/PDIF | 2x — one RCA Phono, one BNC connector |
| SACD Compatibility | Accepts encrypted SACD data from a dCS Transport via Dual AES inputs |
| Filters | Six filters for PCM, four for DSD, and one for MQA; four standard PCM filters (Filter 1: sharpest roll-off/worst transient response, through Filter 4), plus Filters 5 & 6 offering different phase behaviour for 44.1kHz or high-res PCM |
| MQA | Full MQA decoder, rendering exactly to beyond 16x (768kHz) with very low modulation noise |
| Mapper Options | New (default) software, original 'Classic' code, and a third option running at higher processing speed |
| Analogue Output | Four selectable maximum output levels, from 0.2V to 6V, for compatibility with partnering preamps/power amps |
| Clock Input | Can be connected to an outboard master clock |
| Power Supply | Factory set to 100, 115/120, 220 or 230/240V AC, 50-60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 23W typical / 28W maximum |
| Local Control | dCS Mosaic App for unit configuration and playback; RS232 for 3rd-party automation; optional IR premium remote |
| Software Updates | Loaded via CD-R through PCM digital inputs or PC via USB; download/update also available via Mosaic App |
| Colour | Silver or Black |
| Dimensions | 444mm/17.5" (W) x 435mm/17.2" (D) x 125mm/5.0" (H) — allow extra depth for cable connectors |
| Design/Build | Designed and hand-assembled at dCS's headquarters in Cambridgeshire, England |
If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to us!
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