Bartok Upsampling Network Streamer - Black - Ex-Demo
Please Note: This listing is for an ex-demonstration unit that has been opened and used in-store. Photos are of the actual unit and Includes original packaging. This unit can be upgraded to APEX at additional cost. 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. This single-box digital music player features the legendary dCS Ring DAC™ and signal processing platform, plus a custom high performance UPnP music streamer. Key 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. 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. Firmware-upgradeable for future functionality and performance upgrades.
Codex DAC/Headphone Amplifier/Digital Preamplifier
Equally at home as a stand-alone DAC, headphone amp, or digital preamp, the Codex can unlock the potential of any system.
Codex DAC/Headphone Amplifier/Digital Preamplifier - Ex-Demo
Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections. Unlock the full potential of your digital music with the Ayre Codex. Drawing on Ayre's decades of high-end audio innovation, the Codex is a compact, versatile component that performs equally brilliantly as a world-class DAC, a powerful headphone amplifier, and a pristine digital preamplifier. Engineered with Ayre's signature commitment to sonic purity, the Codex delivers a rich, musical, and effortlessly natural sound that will transform your listening experience. Key Features: USB and Optical (Toslink) inputs Headphone outputs Two 3.5mm mini-phone jacks One ¼” phone jack 3.5mm mini-phone jacks configurable to balanced mode Asynchronous transfer mode for USB input DSD or PCM input over USB Minimum phase digital filter Single-pass 16x oversampling Ayre’s exclusive Diamond output circuit Linear analog AyreLock power supply Zero-feedback Fully-balanced discrete circuitry Equilock circuitry for active gain devices
DAC-Z10 DAC / Stereo Pre-Amplifier / Headphone Amplifier
The Eversolo DAC-Z10 is built on the brand's pioneering Fully Isolated Architecture (FIA), which completely separates the digital and analog domains to eliminate interference and preserve absolute signal purity. To deliver an ultra-low-noise listening environment, three independent linear power supplies individually drive the left channel, right channel, and system circuitry. Its high-end decoding architecture features dual sets of AK4191 + AK4499 DACs for dedicated left and right channels, flawlessly paired with a fully balanced analog preamplifier and a precise dual-channel R2R volume control network. This uncompromising configuration achieves superior DNR and ultra-low THD+N, unlocking the full, unadulterated potential of your music. In their standalone review, HiFi PiG praised its exceptional technical prowess, calling it: "An exceptionally clean, detailed, and spacious DAC... a master of fine detail retrieval, allowing you to hear every little nuance in your favourite tracks." Key Features: 8.8" Full colour touchscreen Dual Mono DACS - AK4191+AK4499 Fully Isolated Architecture (FIA), which completely separates the digital and analog domains Fully Balanced Preamplifier OCXO temperature-controlled crystal oscillator phase-locked loop technology 50 Ohm / 75 Ohm external clock support Clock reconstruction & IIS data shaping 2 x Coaxial in, 2 x Optical in, AES/EBU, IIS, ARC, Isolated USB B, 1 x RCA Analogue Input 1 x RCA Unbalanced, 1 x XLR Balanced Outputs Experience It For Yourself Reading about reference-level precision is one thing, but hearing it is another. The flagship Eversolo DAC-Z10 is available to audition now at HiFiSound in Stockton-on-Tees. Visit the showroom to test its capabilities firsthand alongside the full, award-winning Eversolo range to find the perfect match for your system.
Diamond is the perfect DAC and preamplifier for everyone who plays music exclusively from digital sources. Diamond offers connectivity for six digital sources and an external word clock. The superior VOLTAiR technology and the premium DAC with the unequalled DLP120 combined with an analog volume control allowing for highest resolution at any volume makes the Diamond an one-of-a-kind DA converter that delivers finest soundstages with an unrivalled analog feel. Key Features: Up to 6 digital stereo sources can via USB, Coaxial, Optical and AES. 2 x stereo output pairs (1 x XLR, 1 x RCA) for connecting power amplifiers or active loudspeakers. Clock source can be switched between clock or word. Highly acclaimed AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ premium DAC chip with a resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 768 kHz.
Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections, however, this is a particularly clean unit with photos 3 onwards being of the actual unit. Diamond is the perfect DAC and preamplifier for everyone who plays music exclusively from digital sources. Diamond offers connectivity for six digital sources and an external word clock. The superior VOLTAiR technology and the premium DAC with the unequalled DLP120 combined with an analog volume control allowing for highest resolution at any volume makes the Diamond an one-of-a-kind DA converter that delivers finest soundstages with an unrivalled analog feel. Key Features: Up to 6 digital stereo sources can via USB, Coaxial, Optical and AES. 2 x stereo output pairs (1 x XLR, 1 x RCA) for connecting power amplifiers or active loudspeakers. Clock source can be switched between clock or word. Highly acclaimed AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ premium DAC chip with a resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 768 kHz.
The central unit of the HiFi system is the preamplifier. With remote source selection and volume control, tape monitor path, retro-look-VU-meters, premium DA-converter and the all superior VOLTAiR technology, the Director Mk2 caters for musical blockbusters. Key Features: Up to 10 stereo sources (6 analog and 4 digital) can be connected to the Director Mk2. Two stereo output pairs (1 x XLR, 1 x RCA) for connecting power amplifiers or active loudspeakers. Built in DAC768 with a resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 768 kHz. Two mechanical VU meters visualize the input levels for the left and right audio channel. Volume control can be remotely controlled with any infrared remote control.
The heart of your Lina system, our powerful network streaming DAC delivers extraordinary sound from any digital source. The Lina Network Streaming DAC is both a continuation and a new beginning. Its design combines renowned dCS technologies and all of the benefits listeners have come to expect from a dCS DAC with a wealth of new innovations, including an all-new mechanical design, plus new technologies developed specifically for headphone listening. It is a complete reimagining of form and function, created with the same relentless focus and ambition as our world-renowned Bartók, Rossini and Vivaldi DACs. Key Features: Compatible with all digital audio formats Supports hi-res streaming from Roon, TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, Deezer, AirPlay & more Features our renowned dCS Ring DAC TM and Digital Processing Platform dCS Ring DAC™ system and Digital Processing Platform ensure audio is reproduced with absolute integrity, for a highly detailed, musical and deeply natural sound dCS Mosaic platform supports hi-res streaming via Roon, Spotify, Deezer, Qobuz, TIDAL, Internet Radio and Apple AirPlay Patented dCS Expanse technology offers enhanced headphone optimisation, for a more natural and immersive experience when listening to a wide range of stereo recordings Touch screen UI with customisable menu allows listeners to easily control playback and adjust system settings Flexible firmware provides unlimited scope for future upgrades, with new features and enhancements delivered via simple software updates All-new electronic and mechanical design delivers a vast range of features in a compact and elegant format, while digital volume control function removes need for separate pre-amp
LINA Network DAC/Streamer - Ex-Demo
Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections. Photos 3 onwards are of the actual unit - top unit, the LINA Master Clock (bottom unit) is available separately.This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. The Lina Network Streaming DAC is both a continuation and a new beginning. Its design combines renowned dCS technologies and all of the benefits listeners have come to expect from a dCS DAC with a wealth of new innovations, including an all-new mechanical design, plus new technologies developed specifically for headphone listening. It is a complete reimagining of form and function, created with the same relentless focus and ambition as our world-renowned Bartók, Rossini and Vivaldi DACs. Key Features: Compatible with all digital audio formats Supports hi-res streaming from Roon, TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, Deezer, AirPlay & more Features our renowned dCS Ring DAC TM and Digital Processing Platform dCS Ring DAC™ system and Digital Processing Platform ensure audio is reproduced with absolute integrity, for a highly detailed, musical and deeply natural sound dCS Mosaic platform supports hi-res streaming via Roon, Spotify, Deezer, Qobuz, TIDAL, Internet Radio and Apple AirPlay Patented dCS Expanse technology offers enhanced headphone optimisation, for a more natural and immersive experience when listening to a wide range of stereo recordings Touch screen UI with customisable menu allows listeners to easily control playback and adjust system settings Flexible firmware provides unlimited scope for future upgrades, with new features and enhancements delivered via simple software updates All-new electronic and mechanical design delivers a vast range of features in a compact and elegant format, while digital volume control function removes need for separate pre-amp
Mojo 2 4.4 Portable DAC Headphone Amplifier
Product of the year - What HiFi Awards 2025 The latest revision of the British-engineered Chord Mojo 2 brings significant upgrades focused on connectivity and user experience. A crucial change sees one of the original 3.5 mm outputs replaced by a 4.4 mm Pentaconn socket. This key improvement greatly expands compatibility with a wider range of high-performance headphones, while still retaining a convenient 3.5 mm connection for standard use. For added convenience, both the 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm outputs now feature independent volume memory. This allows users to precisely set and recall optimal output levels for different pairs of headphones. Responding directly to customer feedback, Chord Electronics has further upgraded the device with switchable USB-C charging. This simplifies the charging operation, as the existing USB-C input is now enabled for both data and charging. Key Features: New 4.4 mm Pentaconn Headphone Output: Unlock the full potential of a far wider range of high-performance headphones. Simplified USB-C Charging: The existing USB-C port now handles both data and charging, streamlining your power operation. 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm outputs now feature independent volume/DSP memory for perfect level-setting, no matter which port you use. Unrivalled digital audio processing; powerful 'FPGA' technology: more resolution, power and efficiency Fully transparent 'Ultra HD' digital signal processing EQ, tailoring the sound to you Take Mojo 2 wireless when adding the Poly streamer/server (1 TB+) Improved battery over the original Mojo: FPGA-controlled management plus improved capacity New menu function 'UHD' DSP: advanced EQ adjustment for headphones, file formats and personal taste Improved WTA filtering: 40 DSP cores for better transparency and lower noise
Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections. Photo 3 is the actual unit.This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. Designed for complete flexibility and unrivalled musical expression, the Rossini APEX DAC features dCS' pioneering Digital Processing Platform, a high-performance UPnP streamer and the latest generation dCS Ring DAC APEX. Key Features: Latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform brings state-of-the-art signal processing and flexibility dCS Ring DAC APEX, as used in Vivaldi playback system, delivers enhanced sonic and technical performance High quality streaming from TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer and internet radio via the dCS Mosaic Control app Roon Ready, AirPlay, Spotify Connect and UPnP compatible USB, AES, Dual AES and S/PDIF digital audio inputs. Accepts encrypted SACD data from dCS Transport via Dual AES inputs Multi-stage DXD oversampling design with optional DSD upsampling; user-selectable DSP and DSD filters. Auto clocking system improves ease of use and minimises jitter. Multi-stage power regulation and twin mains transformers isolate analogue, digital and clock circuitry. Firmware-upgradeable for future functionality and performance upgrades. Features a full MQA™ decoder. This MQA™ implementation is unique, as it is the first opportunity to enable a DAC which, by providing exact rendering to beyond 16x (768 kHz), matches the desired temporal response with very low modulation noise.