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dCS Bartók APEX DAC with Headphone Amplifier High-performance DAC and headphone amplifier in one refined chassis. The dCS Bartók APEX combines cutting-edge digital-to-analogue conversion with an exceptional headphone amplifier. This delivers a uniquely immersive and transparent listening experience. Built on dCS’s renowned Ring DAC™ APEX architecture, Bartók APEX offers outstanding detail retrieval, tonal accuracy, and musicality – whether you’re driving your reference headphones or connecting to your stereo system. Precision engineering. Intuitive control. Pure musical expression. With the latest dCS APEX upgrade, Bartók reaches new heights of performance, providing enhanced dynamics, reduced distortion, and greater fidelity to the original recording. Its robust aluminium chassis ensures vibration resistance and thermal stability, while the elegant interface allows seamless integration into any high-end setup. Bartók APEX supports all major file formats, streaming services, and digital inputs. It can be operated via the dCS Mosaic Control app, offering effortless access to your entire music library. From TIDAL and Qobuz streaming to local files, every track is reproduced with breathtaking clarity and realism. For headphone enthusiasts, the integrated Class A headphone amplifier drives demanding headphones with ease, offering powerful output while maintaining ultra-low distortion and noise. Whether listening through your flagship dynamic or planar magnetic headphones, Bartók APEX ensures a deeply engaging and lifelike presentation. Key features: dCS Ring DAC™ APEX for unparalleled sound quality Built-in high-performance Class A headphone amplifier Multi-stage power regulation for minimal noise and maximum dynamics Roon Ready, UPnP, TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, and AirPlay support USB, AES, S/PDIF, and network streaming inputs Controllable via dCS Mosaic app for iOS and Android Precision-machined aluminium chassis with anti-vibration design Firmware upgradeable for future enhancements The complete dCS experience. Bartók APEX with headphone amplifier is the ideal all-in-one solution for discerning listeners who demand reference-level performance from both loudspeaker and headphone systems. Designed and handcrafted in the UK, it embodies dCS’s pursuit of engineering excellence and pure musical reproduction. dCS Bartók APEX DAC with Headphone Amplifier Specifications Type Upsampling Network DAC with Headphone Amplifier Finish Silver or Black Dimensions 444mm / 17.5” W x 430mm / 17.0” D x 115mm / 4.6” H (allow extra depth for cables) Weight 16.7kg / 36.8lbs Converter Type dCS proprietary Ring DAC™ topology Digital Inputs Ethernet (RJ45): 24-bit 44.1 – 384kS/s PCM, DSD64 & DSD128 USB 2.0 (B-type): 24-bit 44.1 – 384kS/s PCM, DSD64 & DSD128 (DoP) USB OTG (A-type): 24-bit 44.1 – 384kS/s PCM, DSD64 & DSD128 2 x AES/EBU (XLR): 24-bit 44.1 – 192kS/s PCM, DSD64 & DSD128 (DoP) Dual AES pair: 24-bit 88.2 – 384kS/s PCM, DSD64 & DSD128 (DoP) SPDIF (RCA/BNC): 24-bit 44.1 – 192kS/s PCM, DSD64 (DoP) SPDIF Optical (TOSLINK): 24-bit 44.1 – 96kS/s PCM Analogue Outputs Balanced XLR pair: 0.2V, 0.6V, 2V, 6V rms; Output impedance: 3Ω Unbalanced RCA pair: 0.2V, 0.6V, 2V, 6V rms; Output impedance: 52Ω Headphone Outputs Balanced 4-pin XLR Unbalanced 6.35mm (1/4”) jack Output: 1.4W rms into 33Ω, 0.15W rms into 300Ω Minimum impedance: 33Ω Wordclock I/O 2 x Inputs (BNC): 44.1 – 192kHz 1 x Output (BNC): TTL-compatible Word Clock MQA Full decoding and rendering from Network and USB2 inputs; rendering from other inputs Residual Noise Better than –113dB0, 20Hz - 20kHz unweighted (6V output) LR Crosstalk Better than -115dB0, 20Hz – 20kHz Spurious Responses Better than -105dB0, 20Hz – 20kHz Filters PCM: up to 6 selectable filters DSD: 4 noise filters Filter 5 for improved transients Conversions User selectable PCM upsampling to DXD, DSD, or DSDx2 Software Updates Available via dCS Mosaic Control app Local Control dCS Mosaic app, RS232 (3rd party control), optional dCS Universal Remote Power Supply Factory set: 100, 115/120, 220 or 230/240V AC 50/60Hz Power Consumption 30W typical / 50W maximum
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