At a glance
- Device type
- Network DAC
- DAC architecture
- Ring DAC (discrete)
- D/A converter
- dCS Ring DAC
- Analogue outputs
- XLR, RCA
- Digital inputs
- USB-B, 2× AES/EBU, coaxial (BNC, RCA), optical, Ethernet, USB storage
dCS Lina Network DAC
The dCS Lina Network DAC blends cutting-edge technology and elegance, delivering breathtaking sound and a truly moving experience.
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At a glance
- Device type
- Network DAC
- DAC architecture
- Ring DAC (discrete)
- D/A converter
- dCS Ring DAC
- Analogue outputs
- XLR, RCA
- Digital inputs
- USB-B, 2× AES/EBU, coaxial (BNC, RCA), optical, Ethernet, USB storage
dCS Lina Network DAC
The digital heart of a modern high-end audio system
The dCS Lina Network DAC is the digital hub for modern high-end headphone and hi-fi systems. It combines network streaming, D/A conversion, clocking, and digital processing in a compact, solid aluminium chassis — concentrating core dCS technologies in a single component. The patented Ring DAC™ and dCS Digital Processing Platform deliver an exceptionally low noise floor, outstanding linearity, microscopic resolution, and a natural, credible presentation across the full frequency spectrum.
Connected streaming & long-term future-proofing
Lina streams high-resolution audio via Roon, Qobuz, TIDAL, Spotify, Deezer, Apple AirPlay and Internet Radio — conveniently controlled using the dCS Mosaic app. The intuitive touchscreen interface provides direct access to settings, filters, and output levels. Thanks to flexible firmware, Lina stays current over time: new features and improvements are delivered regularly via software updates — with no hardware replacement required.
Solid build, uncompromising control
The chassis is compact, substantial, resonance-damped, and built in true high-end fashion. dCS manufactures and verifies to standards that go far beyond conventional hi-fi — including automated testing methodologies originally developed for military specifications. Lina avoids gimmicks and “sound cosmetics”: the goal is accurate reproduction, absolute integrity, and musical insight.
Reference-level sound
Lina delivers a spacious, transparent, effortlessly natural presentation. Fine detail, micro-structure, and dynamics are rendered without hardness or artificiality. Paired with the Lina Headphone Amplifier, it becomes an uncompromisingly pure, high-resolution headphone source — approaching studio mastering quality while fully exploiting even the most demanding headphones.
35 years of dCS innovation in one component
The dCS Lina Network DAC distills 35 years of digital development, innovation, and manufacturing excellence into a single reference component for listeners with the highest expectations.
Technical Data & Features
| Dimensions / Weight | 121.5 × 220 × 339 mm (H × W × D); 7.4 kg |
| Chassis | Precision-milled aluminum, resonance-damped |
| Power consumption | 30 W, 90–127 V / 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
Digital & Analog Connections
- 2 × AES/EBU (XLR, 44.1–384 kS/s)
- 1 × S/PDIF BNC (44.1–192 kS/s)
- 1 × S/PDIF RCA (44.1–192 kS/s)
- 1 × Toslink (44.1–96 kS/s)
- 1 × USB-B (44.1–384 kS/s PCM & DSD, DSDx2 Async)
- 1 × USB-A for storage devices (navigation via Mosaic)
- 1 × stereo XLR output (3 Ω, max load 600 Ω)
- 1 × stereo RCA output (52 Ω, max load 600 Ω)
- Output levels: 0.2V, 0.6V, 2V, 6V rms (selectable)
Streaming & Formats
- UPnP, Qobuz, Deezer, Tidal, Internet Radio, Spotify
- Apple AirPlay 2 (44.1 / 48 kS/s), RoonReady
- Supported formats: FLAC, WAV, AIFF, MQA
- Sample rates up to 384 kS/s / 24 bit
- DSD/64, DSD/128, native DSD & DoP (input dependent)
Sound & Measurements
- Frequency response (Filter 1):
44.1/48 kS/s: ±0.1 dB, 10 Hz–20 kHz
88.2/96 kS/s: ±0.1 dB, 10 Hz–20 kHz, –3 dB @ >38 kHz
176.4/192 kS/s: ±0.1 dB, 10 Hz–20 kHz, –3 dB @ >67 kHz
352.8/384 kS/s: ±0.1 dB, 10 Hz–20 kHz, –3 dB @ >100 kHz
DSD64: ±0.1 dB, 10 Hz–20 kHz, –3 dB @ >90 kHz
DSD128: ±0.1 dB, 10 Hz–20 kHz, –3 dB @ >100 kHz - L-R crosstalk: better than –115 dB (20 Hz–20 kHz)
- Residual noise: 16 bit: < –96 dB0 / 24 bit: < –113 dB0 (20 Hz–20 kHz unweighted, at 6V output)
- Upsampling: DXD/DSD upsampling, multi-stage, switchable
DCS-LINA-NET-DAC
Data sheet
- Device type
- Network DAC
- Built-in DAC
- Yes
- DAC architecture
- Ring DAC (discrete)
- D/A converter
- dCS Ring DAC
- Digital inputs
- USB-B, 2× AES/EBU, coaxial (BNC, RCA), optical, Ethernet, USB storage
- Max. resolution
- PCM 384 kHz/24 bit, DSD128
- Analogue outputs
- XLR, RCA
- Output level
- 0.2 / 0.6 / 2 / 6 V selectable, variable
- Streaming/network
- Yes (network, Roon Ready, AirPlay 2)
- Headphone outputs
- No
- Pre-amp output
- Yes
- Weight
- 7.4 kg
- Product type
- DAC
