Lina Full System: Network DAC, Headphone Amp, Master Clock Bundle

With a dedicated Network DAC, Headphone Amplifier and Master Clock, Lina is the first dCS system purpose built for headphone listening. Designed to drive a vast range of headphones, and deliver spectacular sound, the Lina full system offers the ultimate sonic escape for music and headfi connoisseurs. Each unit works harmoniously to deliver a richly detailed, musical, and compelling sound for discerning audiophiles who demand the very best audio quality. Choose from a DAC, Headphone Amplifier, and Master Cock—available together or as separates—and experience spectacular performance. To celebrate the continued success of the dCS Lina system line, the Lina Network DAC, Headphone Amplifier, and Master Clock are available in two finishes—silver and black. The painted finish on the silver Lina Network DAC, Master Clock, and Headphone Amplifier is an exact match with the anodized finish seen on the silver Vivaldi, Rossini, and Bartók APEX components. The new silver finish provides listeners with the perfect option for those who wish to pair Lina equipment with other dCS products. Mix and match to your heart's (and ear's) desire! Dragon Cable Recommendation: We recommend investing in our Silver Dragon Audio Cables to connect your Lina full system. The Silver Dragon Network Cable will provide a stable ethernet connection to the Lina Network DAC for music streaming and data transmission. The solid-core silver conductors in the cable provide high speed, low latency, and low jitter-perfect bit rate communication between audio components. Our Silver Dragon Interconnect Cable can be used to connect the Lina Network DAC to the Lina Headphone Amplifier. Sold in pairs, our interconnect cables offer a remarkable solution where noise isolation is key. For connecting the Lina Master Clock to the Network DAC we recommend our Silver Dragon Coax Digital Cable with BNC connectors. You'll get the best possible digital transmission when timing matters the most. Lastly, our Silver Dragon USB Cable will provide the most stable connection for digital transmission between your source device and Network DAC. Our USB cables have been optimized for audio transmission of large high-resolution audio files, so you can enjoy your music with the utmost fidelity. Lina Network DAC $13,650.00 Learn More The dCS Lina Network Streaming DAC is designed for audiophiles who demand the best in sound quality, performance, and connectivity. Equipped with dCS Ring DAC technology and a Digital Processing Platform, the dCS Lina Network DAC delivers exceptional sound, regardless of what digital audio source you choose. The Lina Network DAC supports music streaming via RoonReady, Spotify, Deezer, Qobuz, TIDAL, Internet Radio, and Apple AirPlay from hi-res audio formats (MQA, DSD, FLAC). Use the dCS Mosaic app to control settings and upgrade the unit’s firmware. With a wide dynamic range, crisp, clear playback, and an open, expansive soundstage the Lina Network DAC provides a music sound quality. Lina Master Clock $7,750.00 Learn More The dCS Lina Master Clock delivers precise and stable reference signal for enhanced sound quality. Designed for maximum reliability and longevity, the Lina Master Clock is a silent but powerful component engineered to operate with precision and consistency. When used as a part of a complete Lina system, it enhances all aspects of sound, minimizing jitter and irregularities that can cause distortion. It allows the Lina Network DAC's internal clock system to be locked to a master signal for even greater precision and audio performance. Lina Headphone Amplifier $9,750.00 Learn More The dCS Lina Headphone Amplifier is a powerful solid-state amp capable of driving even the most demanding headphones and highly sensitive IEMs to their full potential. With a low noise floor, dynamic range, and excellent linearity, it delivers users a hi-fi listening experience that reveals the true sound and character of their music and headphones. The Lina Headphone Amplifier is dCS' first-ever standalone amp, built on their experience developing a custom Class AB headphone amp for the award-winning dCS Bartók Headphone DAC. Adaptive Design The dCS Lina full system provides the freedom to listen however you choose, without compromise. Together, the three units can be stacked or arranged horizontally, providing placement flexibility for users. dCS strives to create versatile, premium, and high-performing audio gear that complements all listening setups and spaces. Every element of the Lina full system's design from the touch screen UI to the aluminum chassis and tactile painted coating has been carefully considered and developed with headphone listeners in mind. With a range of inputs and outputs, a powerful streaming platform, and flexible settings, the Lina full system delivers a stunning experience in a sleek, modular design. High-End performance, small footprint The Lina full system uses state of the art circuitry, electronics and digital processing to deliver a huge range of features in a compact and elegant format. Its unique flexible circuit board allows dCS us to provide all of the functions you’d expect from a dCS system in a much smaller footprint, without compromising on sound or performance. The Lina full system can be used in wide range of environments, from shared offices to home studios, bedrooms and smaller living spaces. Effortless Headphone Playback The Lina full system reveals the full potential of your headphones and IEMs, plus the full breadth of detail, artistry, and emotion in your music. Designed with the headphone listener in mind, the Lina full system combines state-of-the-art hardware and software with technical lineage for a precise, transparent, and incredibly musical sound. The Lina full system reproduces every aspect of your recording so you never miss a tiny detail or nuance. Always faithful to your music, it brings a new level of realism and purity to headphone playback, serving as the ultimate headphone system. FAQ Do I have to buy the full Lina system or can I use the individual components separately?While the Lina Network DAC, Lina Master Clock, and Lina Headphone Amplifier are designed to be configured and used together as an entire system, you can purchase the units separately. However, the Lina Master Clock works best when paired with other dCS Lina components. Is the Lina fully system RoonReady?Yes, the Lina full system is RoonReady, meaning that when connected to the same network as Roon Core, the Lina Network DAC can be fully controlled for streaming. Is the dCS Lina full system compatible with streaming services like Tidal and Qobuz?Yes, the Lina Network DAC supports network streaming and is compatible with various streaming services, including Tidal and Qobuz, when connected to a network via Ethernet. What's the difference between dCS Lina and Dave?The dCS Lina Network DAC and the Chord Electronics Dave DAC Preamp Amplifier use two different approaches to digital-to-analog conversion. Both components use an FPGA chip as the engine to control the D/A process. Where they differ is the technology. The Lina Network DAC uses dCS' proprietary Ring DAC technology. On the surface, a Ring DAC looks like a Ladder DAC, but a Ladder DAC generates a smaller and smaller energy, while the current sources on the Ring DAC remain of equal value. The FPGA controls how these sources are turned on and off to generate the correct signal at incredibly low distortion values. The Dave uses an FPGA as well, but instead of large banks of resistor banks, it uses Flip-Flops and Crystal Oscillators. The circuit path is shorter and uses more filters within the algorithms controlled by the FPGA. It's fair to say the Dave uses more software-based control while the Lina uses more hardware-based control for the digital-to-analog conversion. There is no right or wrong to ether approach. Both offer reference signal conversion with different sound signature flavors.