dCS Rossini Apex CD Player/Streamer - Consignment

dCS Rossini Apex CD Player/Streamer - Consignment

Condition: Used. Excellent, no obvious marks or damage

Includes: Remote, Original box 

SN: RPR61806

Made In UK

Overview

The dCS Rossini Apex CD Player/Streamer combines a CD player, network streamer and digital-to-analogue converter in a single chassis. 

dCS’ proprietary Ring DAC is central to the Rossini’s design, with digital processing and selectable upsampling options allowing PCM material to be converted to DXD, DSD or DSDx2, and adjusted to taste with multiple digital filters options. 

The Mosaic digital processing platform can be used to control both disc-based and streamed music, while the included remote control avoids constantly needing access to a phone. Compatibility with UPnP-based music libraries and high-resolution PCM files up to 24-bit/384kHz, alongside DSD64 and DSD128 is also offered. 

The range of digital inputs include USB, AES/EBU, coaxial S/PDIF and optical connections, allowing Rossini to serve as a DAC for external digital sources. 

Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue outputs are provided, with selectable output levels that allow integration with a range of preamplifiers and amplifiers. 

This APEX model incorporates a redesigned Ring DAC circuit board, an improved reference power supply, enhanced filtering and summing stages, and an entirely new analogue output stage.

Word-clock connections are also included for use with compatible external clocking equipment.

Specification

Dimensions  444mm x 435mm x 151mm. Allow extra depth for cable connectors
Weight  17.4kg

Converter Type  dCS proprietary Ring DACTM topology
Digital Inputs Network interface on an RJ45 connector–Acts as a UPnPTM 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 supported formats include WMA, ALAC, MP3, AAC & OGG. Some formats are limited to lower sample rates
Accepts data streamed from an iPod, iPhone or iPad via Apple AirPlay, 44.1 or 48kS/s only

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 or DSD/128
2x AES/EBU on 3-pin female XLR connectors. Each will accept PCM at up to 24 bit 192kS/s or DSD/64 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. 
Mechanism  Stream Unlimited JPL-2800 SilverStrike with aluminium tray

Analogue 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 (pin 2 = hot, pin 3 = cold). 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)

Wordclock 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

Residual Noise  16-bit data: Better than -96dB0, 20Hz-20kHz unweighted. 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
Upsampling Rates  DXD as standard or optional DSD upsampling

Local Control  dCS Rossini App for Unit Configuration and Music Playback. RS232 interface (controlled by a 3rd party automation system) 
Power Supply  Factory set to 230/240V AC, 50-60Hz
Power Consumption  26 Watts typical / 35 Watts maximum
Operating Systems  Windows Vista / 7 / 8.1 / 10, Mac OSX 10.10. dCS USB driver is required for Windows in Audio Class 2 Mode