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dCS Bartok DAC Headphone Amplifier

dCS Bartok DAC Headphone Amplifier

The new dCS Bartók DAC brings together dCS’s past, present and future. It is first and foremost a state of the art network streaming DAC that uses technology developed for the Rossini range. With the addition of the unique headphone amplifier it brings the extraordinary dCS digital experience to both headphone and stereo listeners.

  • Tech Specs

    • type

      Upsampling Network DAC with Headphone Amplifier

    • colour

      Silver or Black

    • dimensions

      444mm / 17.5” x 430mm / 17.0” x 115mm / 4.6“. Allow extra depth for cable connectors.

    • weight

      16.7kg / 36.8lbs

    • converter type

      dCS proprietary Ring DAC™ topology

    • digital inputs

      Network interface on an RJ45 connector – acts as a UPnP™ renderer in Asynchronous mode, streaming digital music from a NAS or local computer over a standard Ethernet network, decoding all major lossless formats including FLAC, WAV & AIFF at up to 24 bit 384kS/s native sample rate, plus DSD/64 & DSD/128 in DFF/DSF format. Other formats include WMA, ALAC, MP3, AAC & OGG. Some formats are limited to lower sample rates. Supports Apple AirPlay at 44.1 or 48kS/s. Network Loop Out connector on a second RJ45 connector. USB 2.0 interface on a B-type connector operating in Asynchronous mode, will accept up to 24 bit PCM at up to 384kS/s plus DSD/64 & DSD/128 in DoP format. Operates in Class 1 or 2 mode. USB-on-the-go interface on type A connector operating in Asynchronous mode, streams digital music from a flash drive at up to 24 bit 384kS/s plus DSD/64. 2x AES/EBU on 3-pin female XLR connectors. Each will accept PCM at up to 24 bit 192kS/s or DSD/128 in DoP format. Used as a Dual AES pair, it will accept PCM at up to 384kS/s, DSD/64 & DSD/128 in DoP format or dCS-encrypted DSD. 2x SPDIF on 1x RCA Phono and 1x BNC connectors. Each will accept PCM at up to 24 bit 192kS/s or DSD/64 in DoP format. 1x SPDIF optical on a Toslink connector will accept PCM at up to 24 bit 96kS/s

    • analogue outputs

      Output levels: 0.2, 0.6, 2 or 6V rms for full-scale input, set in the menu. Balanced outputs: 1 stereo pair on 2x 3-pin XLR male connectors. These outputs are electronically balanced and floating. Output impedance is 3Ω, maximum load is 600Ω (10k-100kΩ is recommended). Unbalanced outputs: 1 stereo pair on 2x RCA phono connectors. Output impedance is 52Ω, maximum load is 600Ω (10k-100kΩ is recommended).

    • headphone outputs

      1 stereo balanced pair on 1x 4-way male XLR connector. 1 stereo unbalanced pair on 1x 6.35mm (1/4”) 3-pole jack. Full-scale output levels are 1.4W rms into 33Ω, 0.15W rms into 300Ω. Output levels are 0, -10, -20, -30dB, set in the menu. Minimum headphone impedance is 33Ω.

    • Wordclock I/Oworldclock io

      2x Word Clock Inputs on 2x BNC connectors, accept standard word clock at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192kHz. The data rate can be the same as the clock rate or an exact multiple of the clock rate. Sensitive to TTL levels. Word Clock Output on 1x BNC connector. In Master mode, a TTL-compatible word clock appears on this output.

    • MQA

      Full decoding and rendering of MQA data from the Network and USB2 inputs. Final rendering of unfolded MQA data only from the other inputs.

    • residual noise

      24-bit data: Better than –113dB0, 20Hz - 20kHz unweighted. (6V output setting)

    • l r crosstalk

      Better than -115dB0, 20Hz – 20kHz

    • spurious responses

      Better than -105dB0, 20Hz – 20kHz

    • filters

      PCM mode: up to 6 filters give different trade-offs between the Nyquist image rejection and the phase response. DSD mode: 4 filters progressively reduce out-of-audio band noise level.

    • conversions

      DXD as standard or optional DSD upsampling

    • software updates

      Download and update functionality available via Bartók App

    • local control

      dCS Bartók app for unit configuration and playback. RS232 interface (controlled by a 3rd party automation system). dCS Universal IR remote control is available as an optional extra.

    • power supply

      Factory set to either 100, 115/120, 220 or 230/240V AC 50/60Hz.

    • power consumption

      30 Watts typical / 50 Watts maximum.

  • Features

    • Latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform brings state-of-the-art signal processing and flexibility.
    • dCS Ring DACTM fitted, as used in the flagship dCS Vivaldi digital playback system.
    • Digital inputs support UPnP, asynchronous USB and Apple Airplay sources, plus AES and S/PDIF digital audio streams.
    • Headphone amplifier with balanced and unbalanced outputs, suitable for high and low impedance headphones.
    • Streaming services supported include TIDAL and Spotify Connect.
    • Accepts encrypted SACD data from dCS Transports via Dual AES inputs.
    • Multi-stage DXD oversampling design with switchable DSD upsampling; user-selectable PCM and DSD filters.
    • Auto clocking system improves ease of use and minimises jitter.
    • Multi-stage power regulation and twin mains transformers to isolate the DAC section from the headphone amplifier.
    • Firmware-upgradeable for future functionality and performance upgrades.
Rp280.000.000,00Price
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