dCS Lina Network DAC | Standalone Desktop DAC

Decades of DAC Refinement Come Together in the dCS Lina DAC dCS Ring DAC technology with ultra-black background Elevate any headphone or two channel system Network streaming with the dCS Mosaic platform - supports Hi-Res streaming via Roon, Spotify, TIDAL, UPnP, and more! Now available in Black and Silver finishes Note This is for the dCS Network DAC unit ONLY. You can check out our page for the full dCS Lina Stack System here. You can also check out our review for the complete Lina System here. Mosaic 1.42 and Lina 2.0 dCS has further improved the power and capabilities of Lina with software update 2.0. Lina 2.0 adds two new Mapper settings, DSD128 Upsampling, and new DSD and PCM filters, and Balance controls. It also provides two important accessibility improvements: text size adjustment, and support for a broader range of remotes.  Mosaic 1.42 enables you to control these new features through the app, and improves support for online radio stations to give you more music discovery options. Update Notes: Lina updates are facilitated via dCS Mosaic. Make sure Lina is connected to your network, and on Mosaic, navigate to Support -> Versions -> Check for Updates. Please allow 30 minutes for the update to complete. Do not power off Lina during the update. A New Beginning Built on a Long History of DAC Technology The Lina Network DAC is both a continuation and a new beginning. Its design combines renowned dCS technologies with new innovations developed for headphone listeners, resulting in a bold new interpretation of the dCS experience, and a complete reimagining of form and function. With the Lina Network Streaming DAC, dCS has taken core playback technologies, including the dCS Ring DAC™ and Digital Processing Platform, and added new innovations developed for headphone listeners. These include their first ever touch-screen display, a streamlined user interface for easier navigation, and a powerful flex-rigid circuit board which allows for the delivery of all the features you’d expect from a dCS DAC but in a much smaller chassis. Stunning Results The result is a powerful, supremely capable product designed for use in a wide range of environments, from living rooms to studios and workspaces. With its wide dynamic range, crisp and clear playback, expansive soundstage, and tonal neutrality, it provides a deeply natural, highly detailed, and profoundly musical sound that encapsulates dCS' singular approach to audio. Add unique headphone optimization technology, an elegant and tactile design, and a high-performance streaming platform, and you have a hugely versatile source that delivers spectacular sound however you choose to listen. Designed to inspire, inform and entertain, it will give you a whole new perspective on the artists and recordings you love. Specifications Dimensions: 4.78" (H) x 8.66" (W) x 13.35" (D) (121.5mm x 220mm x 339mm) Weight: 16.3 lbs (7.4kg) Finish: Black or Silver machined aluminum with crystal LED display Network Interface: RJ-45 ethernet Electronics dCS Ring DAC and Digital Processing Platform on flex ridged PCB Stream Unlimited S800 Automatic voltage switching Digital Inputs (x2) AES/EBU on 3 pin XLR 44.1-384kS/s (x1) S/PDIF BNC Coax 44.1-192kS/s (x1) S/PDIF on RCA 44.1-192kS/s (x1) Toslink 44.1-96kS/s (x1) USB Type B 44.1-384kS/s, PCM and DSD, DSDx2 in Async Mode (x1) USB Type A connector for mass storage devices (navigated using Mosaic) Streaming Compatibility UPnP Qobuz Deezer Tidal Internet Radio Spotify Apple AirPlay 2 (support at 44.1 or 48kS/s) RoonReady Sample frequencies and formats 44.1-384kHz DSD 64, 128 Native DSD + DoP (input dependent) FLAC, WAV, AIFF, MQA Analog Outputs (x1) Stereo pair 3 pin Balanced XLR (x1) Stereo pair RCA Upsampling Multi-stage DXD oversampling with switchable DSD Will clock to 44.1-192kHz Word Clock: (x2) Word Clock inputs on 75 Ω BNC connectors Filters PCM mode: 2 filters + MQA DSD mode: 4 progressive filters Crossfeed Settings Standard crossfeed dCS Enhanced crossfeed (E1) dCS Enhanced crossfeed (E2) Power IEC inlet & power switch on rear panel 90-120v & 220-240v, 50/60Hz nominal Automatic voltage switching Power Link (on/off synchronization across other components): (x2) RJ45 Frequency Response (on filter 1) Fs = 44.1 or 48kS/s +/-0.1dB, 10Hz-20kHz Fs = 88.2 or 96kS/s +/-0.1dB, 10Hz-20kHz -3dB @ >38kHz Fs = 176.4 or 192kS/s +/-0.1dB, 10Hz-20kHz -3dB @ >67kHz Fs = 352.8 or 384kS/s +/-0.1dB, 10Hz-20kHz -3dB @ >100kHz DSD64 +/-0.1dB, 10Hz-20kHz -3dB @ >90kHz DSD128 +/-0.1dB, 10Hz-20kHz -3dB @ >100kHz Residual Noise (6v output) 16-bit data: Better than –96dB0, 20Hz-20kHz unweighted 24-bit data: Better than –113dB0, 20Hz-20kHz unweighted Spurious Response: Better than –105dB0, 20Hz-20kHz L-R Crosstalk: Better than –115dB0, 20Hz-20kHz In the Box dCS Network DAC (x1) Mains cable, 6.6' (2m) (x2) XLR cables, 1.64' (0.5m) (x1) Ethernet cable, 6.6' (2m) (x1) Power Link cable, 1.64' (0.5m)