dCS LINA X Network Streaming DAC
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dCS LINA X Network Streaming DAC
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dCS LINA X Network Streaming DAC
When first exposed to dCS' LINA headphone stack, a thought struck me - the compact streaming DAC was better than a lot of full sized chassis offerings. Connecting the original LINA to a proper hi-fi rig confirmed my suspicions - the streamer was exceptional.
When demonstrating the compact LINA to customers, the size worked against it - more than a couple of comments suggested that the streamer just didn't look "serious" enough on a rack with other full size components.
Enter LINA X.
Hand-assembled at dCS' Cambridgeshire headquarter in the UK, the new LINA X model uses the same key technologies, like Ring DAC and Digital Processing Platform, as the original but with an addition rotary volume control and IR remote, in a full sized chassis.
Both the clock and headphone amp from the original LINA lineup can also be integrated with the X model.
Features
• Built in streamer supports hi-res streaming from all major platforms - including Spotify, Qobuz, TIDAL & QQ Music
• Extensive range of digital inputs supports playback from TVs (via TOSLINK), computers, servers, CD transports & more
• Flexible output voltages and volume control allow connection to any type of amplifier, including directly to power amplifiers or active speakers
• Flexible architecture provides unlimited scope for new features, upgrades and enhancements
• Single flex-rigid PCB design – unique to dCS in audio, and also seen in the dCS Varèse Music System – ensures clean signal path and optimal performance
• dCS Ring DAC™ preserves all aspects of musical signal - including low-level detail - whilst reducing noise and distortion to vanishing levels
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