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 (Dual AES), coaxial (BNC, RCA), optical, Ethernet, USB storage
dCS Lina DAC X
Experience music like never before: the dCS Lina DAC X impresses with award-winning sound, boundless streaming freedom and flawless British craftsmanship.
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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 (Dual AES), coaxial (BNC, RCA), optical, Ethernet, USB storage
dCS Lina DAC X
High-End Network DAC & Streaming DAC
A deeper connection to your music
The Lina DAC X is designed to reveal the full impact of your music. It presents every detail of a recording — from individual sounds to the finest timing nuances and spatial cues that create depth and scale — with exceptional clarity. The result is a gripping, captivating listening experience.
Effortless streaming and hi-res playback
The Lina DAC X embodies our goal of combining outstanding sound with maximum ease of use. It streams high-resolution music from all leading platforms and plays audio from a wide range of digital sources — including computers, network storage, and CD transports.
Award-winning performance
Lina DAC X is the latest addition to a product range that has earned numerous awards worldwide for its sound quality. It delivers everything music lovers expect from dCS: exceptional resolution and fidelity, uncompromising build quality, and a wide choice of inputs and streaming options — for outstanding performance and effortless integration into any audio system.
Flexible, future-proof design
We see dCS products as long-term investments: new features and enhancements are delivered regularly via simple software updates. The flexible architecture offers exceptional upgradeability, ensuring you benefit from the latest innovations and enjoy peak performance for years to come.
Designed, hand-built and tested in the UK
Every Lina DAC X is assembled and tested by hand at our facility in Cambridgeshire. Using specially developed test equipment, we verify performance in countless configurations and subject each unit to multiple inspections to ensure the highest standards of manufacture and operation.
Technical Data & Features
| Dimensions / Weight | 122 mm (H) × 444 mm (W) × 356 mm (D); 14 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 (3-pin XLR, 44.1–192 kS/s, dual AES up to 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 (menu selectable)
Streaming & Formats
- UPnP, Qobuz, Deezer, Tidal, Internet Radio, Spotify, QQ Music
- Roon Ready
- 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 (6V output): 16-bit: < –96 dB0 / 24-bit: < –113 dB0 (20 Hz–20 kHz unweighted)
- Upsampling: Multi-stage DXD with switchable DSD/DSDx2 upsampling
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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 (Dual AES), 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)
- Headphone outputs
- No
- Pre-amp output
- Yes
- Weight
- 14 kg
- Product type
- DAC
