{"product_id":"dcs-bartok-dac-and-streamer-black-consignment","title":"dCS Bartók DAC and Streamer, Black - Consignment","description":"\u003ch2\u003edCS Bartók DAC and Streamer - Consignment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Used. Excellent, still includes plastic film on display, \"power\" button text paint has chipped away (See photos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes: Power cable only (No box)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSN: BSD59732\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlease Note : Non-Apex Version (Can be upgraded to Apex)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003edCS\u003c\/em\u003e Bartók DAC is first and foremost a state of the art network streaming DAC that uses technology developed for the Rossini range. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis single-box digital music player features the legendary \u003cem\u003edCS\u003c\/em\u003e Ring DAC™ and signal processing platform, plus a custom high performance UPnP music streamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBartók plays music through an array of industry-standard USB, AES or S\/PDIF digital inputs. It can stream over Ethernet from a NAS drive or online music services such as TIDAL™ or Spotify™, and from Apple devices via Airplay™. The network interface can perform full MQA™ decoding and rendering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the outputs can be set to one of 4 maximum levels to enhance system compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBartók DAC uses the powerful Mosaic user interface, plus a custom control app that lets listeners manage their music playback from any source in an elegantly simple way – accessing iRadio channels, digital and UPnP sources all from one control point. The Bartók app provides easy access to the DAC settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edCS Digital Processing Platform brings signal processing and flexibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edCS Ring DACTM fitted, as used in the dCS Vivaldi digital playback system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital inputs support UPnP, asynchronous USB and Apple Airplay sources, plus AES and S\/PDIF digital audio streams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreaming services supported include TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Deezer and Internet Radio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts encrypted SACD data from dCS Transports via Dual AES inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-stage DXD oversampling design with switchable DSD upsampling; user-selectable PCM and DSD filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto clocking system improves ease of use and minimises jitter.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmware-upgradeable for future functionality and performance upgrades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType  Upsampling Network DAC\u003cbr\u003eColour  Silver \u003cbr\u003eDimensions  444mm \/ 17.5” x 430mm Allow extra depth for cable connectors.\u003cbr\u003eWeight  16.7kg \u003cbr\u003eConverter Type  dCS proprietary Ring DAC™ topology.\u003cbr\u003eDigital 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 \u0026amp; AIFF at up to 24 bit 384kS\/s native sample rate, plus DSD\/64 \u0026amp; DSD\/128 in DFF\/DSF format. Other formats include WMA, ALAC, MP3, AAC \u0026amp; 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 \u0026amp; 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 \u0026amp; 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\u003cbr\u003eAnalogue Outputs  Output levels: 0.2, 0.6, 2V 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).\u003cbr\u003eWordclock I\/O  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.\u003cbr\u003eMQA  Full decoding and rendering of MQA data from the Network and USB2 inputs. Final rendering of unfolded MQA data only from the other inputs.\u003cbr\u003eResidual Noise  24-bit data: Better than –113dB0, 20Hz - 20kHz unweighted. (6V output setting)\u003cbr\u003eL R Crosstalk  Better than -115dB0, 20Hz – 20kHz\u003cbr\u003eSpurious Responses  Better than -105dB0, 20Hz – 20kHz\u003cbr\u003eFilters  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.\u003cbr\u003eConversions  DXD as standard or optional DSD upsampling\u003cbr\u003eSoftware Updates  Download and update functionality available via Mosaic App\u003cbr\u003eLocal Control  dCS Mosaic app for unit configuration and playback. 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