dCS 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.

Ayre 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

dCS Rossini APEX DAC - 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. 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.

dCS 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

dCS LINA Network DAC/Streamer

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

dCS Bartok APEX DAC/Streamer

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. Bartók APEX is a distillation of dCS' past, present, and future—30 years of innovation in a single beautiful, flexible, and futureproof chassis embodying the essence of dCS. Combining a DAC, Music Streamer, Upsampler, Pre-amp, and (optional) Headphone Amplifier, the Bartók APEX offers a singular experience for headphone and stereo listeners. Now with the APEX Ring DAC, their next-generation DAC hardware, they've once again redefined the state-of-the-art for digital audio. This upgrade allows us to take Bartók world-leading measured performance to a new level—technology that provides an even more immersive musical experience. Key Features: Latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform brings state-of-the-art signal processing and flexibility dCS Ring DAC™ fitted, as used in the dCS Vivaldi digital playback system 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 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

dCS Bartok APEX DAC/Streamer/Headphone Amplifier

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. Bartók APEX is a distillation of dCS' past, present, and future—30 years of innovation in a single beautiful, flexible, and futureproof chassis embodying the essence of dCS. Combining a DAC, Music Streamer, Upsampler, Pre-amp, and (optional) Headphone Amplifier, the Bartók APEX offers a singular experience for headphone and stereo listeners. Now with the APEX Ring DAC, their next-generation DAC hardware, they've once again redefined the state-of-the-art for digital audio. This upgrade allows us to take Bartók world-leading measured performance to a new level—technology that provides an even more immersive musical experience. Key Features: Bartók APEX DAC with Headphone Amplifier Key Features Latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform brings state-of-the-art signal processing and flexibility dCS Ring DAC™ fitted, as used in the dCS Vivaldi digital playback system 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 Headphone amplifier with balanced and unbalanced outputs, suitable for high and low impedance headphones Accepts encrypted SACD data from dCS Transports via Dual AES inputs. Oversampling design with switchable DSD upsampling; user-selectable PCM and DSD filters 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

HiFi Rose RS250A Streaming DAC Preamplifier

The RS250A is a high-performance network streamer, DAC, and pre-amplifier with an output stage optimised for true audiophile performance. Thanks to the coveted Rose OS operating system, intuitive touch-screen control and its extensive list of features, the RS250A opens up a wide world of high-quality digital music.  Key Features: 8.8” wide multi-touch touchscreen  Support for digital audio playback up-to 32-bit / 768KHz (PCM) and DSD512 (Native DSD)  New ES9028 PRO DAC chip and 100MHz Femto oscillator  New HiFi Rose Discrete OPAMP-based output stage  Stream music from your network or attached devices through the built-in Rose OS MUSIC app  Airplay, Roon Ready and Spotify Connect streaming included  Integrated apps for Qobuz, Apple Music and Tidal services  MQA certified device (full decoding)  Bespoke Rose OS apps give access to video services, podcasts, and radio playback  Playback or rip CDs from external optical drives, connected by USB (drive not included)  Manually adjust output settings to suit the RS250A to your needs  Special linear power supply configuration minimises electrical noise  HDMI output for 4K video output to a connected TV (via Tidal, Rose Tube or Video apps)  Wi-Fi, ethernet and Bluetooth 4.0 (AD2DP SINK, AVRCP v1.3) connectivity  Bluetooth remote control included, and free "Rose One" control apps available

ATC CDA2 CD Player DAC Preamplifier

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. Combining very high performance and versatility, the CDA2 combines a CD player, pre-amplifier and high-resolution DAC within a compact and elegant chassis.  Acting as the source or combined with a streamer and/or external phono stage, it can partner with active speakers to form an exceptional system with minimal ‘box-count’. Alternatively, the CDA2 can combine with a power amplifier such as the ATC P2 to drive passive loudspeakers with stunning results.  Key Features: All-discrete class-A pre-amplifier with balanced and unbalanced outputs. Two analogue inputs via RCA/phono and one via 3.5mm mini-jack. High performance CD Player. Premium AKM 32-bit DAC. USB digital input supporting up to 384kHz PCM data and native DSD256.* Headphone amp featuring discrete output stage. Roon Tested Certification Handmade in England. 6 year warranty.** *DSD256 support via PC only (up to DSD128 via Mac).** TWO years on CD mechanism.

dCS Rossini APEX DAC

Please Note: 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.

Ayre QX-8 Digital Hub/DAC/Headphone Amplifier

The QX-8 Digital Hub provides a total solution for state-of-the-art digital music reproduction. An Ethernet cable, USB source, or most any digital component connected to the QX-8 will allow you to enjoy a vast digital music library. You can also simply plug-in your favorite set of headphones and enjoy a musical experience that invigorates your soul. Built around Ayre’s exclusive innovations, the Ayre QX-8 includes fully-balanced, zero-feedback (real-time) circuitry throughout for natural musicality. Available Versions: Digital Base (S/PDIF Inputs Only) USB (Asynchronous USB Added to Digital Base) Net (Ethernet Added to Digital Base) Full (Both USB and Ethernet Added to Digital Base)

Ayre QX-5 Twenty Digital Hub/DAC/Headphone Amplifier

Linking all of your digital media together with every conceivable digital input and the most popular streaming services, the QX-5 Twenty provides unlimited flexibility and convenience at the highest level. Available Versions: Digital Base (S/PDIF Inputs Only) USB (Asynchronous USB Added to Digital Base) Net (Ethernet Added to Digital Base) Full (Both USB and Ethernet Added to Digital Base)

Audio Research DAC 9 Tube DAC

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. The DAC9 digital-to-analog converter decodes most current formats with state-of-the-art vacuum tube technology. Five digital connections – USB, RCA, BNC, AES/EBU, and Toslink – provide connectivity to all of your digital sources. Quad DAC architecture provides a balanced digital signal, wide dynamic range, and decoding resolutions from red book CD up to 384 kHz and native DSD sampling rates. A pair of 6H30 vacuum tubes are the heart of the analog circuit. Both balanced and single-ended connectors are provided for output connectivity. Native-rate upsampling and selectable digital filters allow customization of the digital signal. Audio Research is pleased to introduce the Foundation Series. From the same engineering and design team responsible for the award-winning Reference Series, the Foundation family of vacuum tube components has been created to provide incredible musical experiences. Spatial definition, dynamics and detail abound while providing the most natural musical experience.

Pro-Ject Box Design DAC Box RS2 DAC

The DAC Box RS2 is based on the same design as Pro-Ject's EISA award-winning Pre Box RS2 Digital, with the pre-amplifier section removed, making it a high-grade DAC with phenomenal sound characteristics, ready to connect into any integrated or pre-amplifier. Key Features: Luxury DAC with full MQA support Dual Mono ESS Sabre DAC chip configuration Multiple digital inputs, including wireless Bluetooth connectivity Full MQA support over USB and when connected to a CD transport Roon Tested, for easy set-up in a Roon system Extensive digital filter options built-in Fully-balanced dual mono design for absolute audiophile performance Output stage switchable between 6922 tubes and solid state signal paths Ultra-linear and ultra low noise design throughout New high-quality display with responsive and fast UI design Aluminium IR remote included 

Audio Analogue AADac Digital to Analogue Converter

The new AAdac is the latest product of PureAA line. Just like the AAcento and AAphono, it is a product that perfectly fits in the Audio Analogue philosophy: its simple design, its remarkable sound performances and its great care for the finish and for the materials and parts selection, make it a perfect partner for your digital sources. AAdac has a wide variety of functions and entering the set-up it is possible to regulate the led intensity, to change the channels balance, to select one of the 7 different digital filters and to set it to volume regulated mode to let it work as a preamplifier.

Graham Slee Majestic DAC

Graham Slee has put every bit of his famous analogue audio technology into this DAC to make your music sound natural - not digital. That is what real high fidelity is all about. Hand made by true craftsmen in our Yorkshire workshops, the beautifully compact Majestic pre DAC is perfectly engineered to sit unobtrusively in your home and deliver great music on demand. What really sets the Majestic apart from similar pre-DACs is the lack of harshness in its sound. This is what makes it sound so naturally musical: Its digital chipset is run 2dB below full-scale to prevent the harsh sound of "clipping"; and its analogue filters work differently to other DACs.

Bryston BDA-3.14 External DAC/Streamer

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. Since Bryston began developing products for digital playback enthusiasts, one thing has been constant - separate components for streaming and D to A. That changes with their new BDA-3.14. Bryston have merged their BDP and BDA platforms into this one new product that starts with the BDA-3 and adds a high quality streamer internally connected with I²S - the most accurate digital interconnection method currently available. Additionally, 10 other inputs are available to make the BDA-3.14 your high resolution digital hub.

Chord Electronics Qutest DAC

Qutest is Chord's ‘pure’ DAC (it does not contain headphone amplification or rechargeable batteries like some of its range stablemates) and is designed to improve sound quality in the home. It is the latest evolution of their most affordable standalone DAC, the multi-award-winning 2Qute, which it directly replaces.

Bryston BDA-3 External DAC

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. Audiophiles often seek 'giant killer' components. The BDA-3 is one of these rare specimens. An extraordinarily well engineered DAC, the BDA-3 is compatible with virtually any digital source component and features measured performance that is very near the theoretical limit of the digital audio streams it can decode. Such a well executed DAC can resolve the finest details in your digital recording with aplomb. Besides it's superb measured performance, it's a total joy to use and listen to. It is operationally easy to understand and sounds better than anyone could expect. Regardless of your digital audio budget, this should be on your short list.

Ayre 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. 

Quad Artera Play+ CD Player & DAC

The Artera Play+ is the latest addition to the Artera range. The Artera Play+ Combines the sleek user interface with the latest high definition audio technology. The CD player and DAC is the perfect match for the high power drive of Artera Stereo, while you enjoy your music with ultra-high resolution playback up to 32bit/384kHz in addition to DSD64/128/256 files through the USB input.

Chord Electronics Hugo 2 Portable DAC/Headphone Amplifier

Hugo 2 can be used both at home and on-the-go, either with headphones or within a conventional audio system. Its line-level output and full-function remote control adds real flexibility in full-size and desktop systems. The device offers four digital inputs (optical, coaxial and HD USB) plus extended-range Bluetooth, with high-resolution file playback up to 768kHz and up to DSD512 (Octa DSD), via its HD USB input. Analogue outputs include 2x RCA, plus 3.5mm and 6.35mm headphone outputs.

Sugden Masterclass DAC-4 24/96 Converter

This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested please click on the Ask a Question button below.   The DAC-4 offers a well judged alternative to the plethora of other DAC's available in the current market. With sound quality top of the list, Sugden watchword 'Rescuing music from technology' could not be more appropriate.

Chord Electronics Dave DAC/Preamp/Headphone Amplifier

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. DAVE is the most advanced DAC Chord have ever made. It features the very best conversion technology available, using proprietary techniques never seen before, making DAVE the most advanced DAC/preamp amplifier in the world. DAVE stands for 'Digital to Analogue Veritas in Extremis', a moniker that best reflects the product's capability; a device so advanced and with so few compromises, that it is absolutely truthful in the extreme - a standard that all other DACs on the market simply cannot hope to match.