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Bartók Apex DAC
Bartók Apex DAC
Der dCS Bartók APEX DAC bietet modernste Digitaltechnik, Ring DAC™-Technologie und exzellente Streaming-Funktionen für kompromisslosen Klang und höchste Flexibilität in jedem High-End-Audiosystem.
dCS Bartók APEX DAC
The dCS Bartók APEX DAC is the ultimate high-end digital-to-analogue converter for music lovers seeking absolute purity, precision, and long-term investment security. In the APEX edition, dCS’s most advanced technologies and developments from the flagship Vivaldi and Rossini lines flow into a single, elegant device—designed and hand-assembled in England, created for the highest standards of sound, usability, and longevity.
Key Features & Technologies
- Latest-generation dCS Digital Processing Platform for state-of-the-art signal processing and flexibility
- Legendary dCS Ring DAC™ as featured in the dCS Vivaldi system, now further refined as APEX
- High-quality streaming: TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, and internet radio via dCS Mosaic Control app
- Roon Ready, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and UPnP compatible
- USB, AES, Dual AES, and S/PDIF digital audio inputs
- Accepts encrypted SACD data from dCS transports via Dual AES inputs
- Multi-stage DXD oversampling, switchable DSD upsampling, and user-selectable PCM and DSD filters
- Auto clocking system for ease of use and minimized jitter
- Firmware-upgradeable for future features and performance enhancements
Sound & Musicality at the Highest Level
The Bartók APEX DAC combines powerful dynamics, microscopic detail, and natural musicality. Its new APEX output stage further reduces distortion, increases linearity, and delivers greater refinement, drive, and control. Every musical aspect—from the broadest dynamic swings to the subtlest textures—is reproduced effortlessly and precisely. Tonal colors, timing, and soundstage depth captivate whether the DAC is at the heart of a classic stereo system or a cutting-edge digital setup.
Handcrafted in England – Built to Last
Each unit is meticulously hand-assembled in Cambridgeshire, England, where obsessive development and attention to detail are part of dCS’s DNA. The modular architecture and robust chassis ensure durability, reliability, and uncompromising performance—even after years of intensive use.
Intuitive Operation & Flexible Use
With the dCS Mosaic app, you control streaming services, sources, and system options intuitively from any iOS or Android device. The software-driven architecture allows for regular updates and continuous feature expansion. Supporting virtually all
Technical Specifications – dCS Bartók APEX DAC
| Type | Upsampling Network DAC |
| Colour | Silver or Black |
| Dimensions | 444mm / 17.5" × 430mm / 17.0" × 115mm / 4.6" Allow extra depth for cable connectors |
| Weight | 16kg / 35.3lbs |
| Converter Type | dCS proprietary Ring DAC™ topology |
| Digital Inputs | Ethernet network port (RJ45), up to 24-bit 44.1–384kHz PCM, DSD/64 & DSD/128 in DFF/DSF format USB 2.0 type B, up to 24-bit 44.1–384kHz PCM, DSD/64 & DSD/128 in DoP format USB On-The-Go type A, up to 24-bit 44.1–384kHz PCM, DSD/64 & DSD/128 in DFF/DSF format 2 × AES/EBU (3-pin XLR), up to 24-bit 44.1–192kHz PCM, DSD/64 & DSD/128 in DoP format Dual AES pair, up to 24-bit 88.2–384kHz PCM, DSD/64 & DSD/128 in DoP format SPDIF on RCA, BNC or Toslink, up to 24-bit 44.1–192kHz PCM, DSD/64 in DoP format |
| Analogue Outputs | 1 × pair balanced (XLR): 0.2V, 0.6V, 2V, 6V rms, menu selectable 1 × pair unbalanced (RCA): 0.2V, 0.6V, 2V, 6V rms, menu selectable Output impedance: 30Ω (XLR), 52Ω (RCA). Maximum load: 600Ω (XLR), 600Ω (RCA); 10k–100kΩ recommended. |
| Wordclock I/O | 2 × Word Clock inputs (BNC), accepts standard Word Clock at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192kHz. 1 × Word Clock output (BNC, TTL-compatible). |
| MQA | Full decoding and rendering of MQA data from the network and USB2 inputs. |
| Residual Noise | 24-bit data: Better than –113dB, 20Hz–20kHz unweighted (6V output setting) |
| L/R Crosstalk | Better than –115dB, 20Hz–20kHz |
| Spurious Responses | Better than –105dB, 20Hz–20kHz |
| Filters | PCM mode: Up to 6 filters, from sharp to slow, trade-offs between Nyquist image rejection and phase response. DSD mode: 4 filters, progressively reduce out-of-audio-band noise, plus Filter 5 (improved transient response) |
| Conversions | User selectable PCM upsampling to DXD, DSD or DSDx2 |
| Software Updates | Download and update functionality available via dCS Mosaic Control app |
| Local Control | dCS Mosaic Control app; RS232 interface (3rd party control); dCS Universal Remote available as an option |
| Power Supply | Factory set for 100, 115/120, 220 or 230/240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 25 Watts typical / 50 Watts maximum |
Der dCS Bartók APEX DAC bietet modernste Digitaltechnik, Ring DAC™-Technologie und exzellente Streaming-Funktionen für kompromisslosen Klang und höchste Flexibilität in jedem High-End-Audiosystem.