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dCS Lina System | Headphone DAC, Amp, and Master Clock
Regular price $32,300.00
Tax included.
dCS Lina, the Ultimate Headphone System
- Lina uses dCS Ring DAC technology for total black background
- Lina Amp delivers power and dynamics with tonal transparency
- Master Clock fixes timing inconsistencies caused by digital conversion and data transfer, enhancing the clarity of digital audio
- Combined, the full dCS Lina system provides an unrivaled experience
- Now available in Black and Silver finishes
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Bloom's Take dCS has been at the forefront of digital audio, pushing the boundaries of evolving technology for over 30 years to deliver some of the finest DACs throughout the eras of digital to vinyl and back. dCS has reached the pinnacle of digital audio perfection with the Lina. The Lina is comprised of three individual components: the Lina DAC, Lina Amplifier, and Lina Master Clock. Each is available separately, but the design intention is to combine all three into the ultimate trifecta of audio bliss. The package is intimidating, so prepare yourself for a bit more than a typical DAC / amp setup. The material design is rewardingly premium with high attention to detail, yet refreshingly simple. The features and specs are broad with compatibility and accessibility for today’s arsenal of modern audiophile solutions, particularly network streaming and high-quality sample frequency and format playback. And with the ability to increase the output gain, no worries driving the harder end of the headphone spectrum. Sonically, the full Lina system sounds as if it’s not there at all: it’s simply the most transparent audio stack we’ve ever heard, like plugging your headphones directly into the studio mixing board. Every minute detail, no matter how small, is heard, and the perception is perfectly natural and neutral with detail and imaging, but without any exaggeration. It’s just so lifelike. After several comparisons and combinations of other DAC / amp setups, nothing we tried matched the simple balance of realism and transparency that Lina delivers. We now get why dCS’s slogan is “Only the Music.” |
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 Bold Vision
Lina began with a desire to create a system that reveals the full potential of your chosen headphones, plus the full breadth of detail, artistry and emotion in your music. Drawing on their extensive experience of pioneering audio products like the award-winning dCS Vivaldi, Rossini and Bartók headphone DAC, Lina set out to engineer a new series that embodies their singular approach to sound reproduction.
Rooted in Heritage
Lina is made possible through 3 decades of innovation, a tireless pursuit to advance the standard of sound reproduction and bring people closer to the music they love. Tempered by 35 years of development, Lina combines state-of-the-art hardware and software with a technical lineage traced back to the advent of digital audio, and the creation of the world’s first ever high-res digital converters.
A Custodian of Sound
Offering technical precision, transparency, and musicality in equal measure, Lina reproduces each aspect of a recording, from the subtlest of sonic details, to the sense of rhythm, movement, and harmonic flow, with absolute integrity. Whatever track is chosen, it delivers a performance that feels vividly detailed, effortlessly natural, and emotionally compelling. Always faithful to your music, it brings a new level of realism and purity to playback.
Specifications
Full Stack Specs
Full Stack Dimensions: 14.5" (H) x 8.7" (W) x 13.4" (D)
Finish: Black or Silver aluminum (DAC has crystal LED)
Power: 90-120v & 220-240v, 50/60Hz nominal
Lina Network DAC (Full DAC Specs Here)
- Network: RJ-45 ethernet
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Digital Inputs
- (x2) AES/EBU, 3 pin XLR
- (x1) S/PDIF BNC Coax
- (x1) S/PDIF, RCA
- (x1) Toslink
- (x1) USB-B
- (x1) USB-A (mass storage)
- Streaming Compatibility: RoonReady, Tidal, Qobuz, UPnP, Deezer, Internet Radio, Spotify, Apple AirPlay 2
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Sample frequencies and formats
- 44.1-384kHz
- DSD 64, 128
- Native DSD + DoP
- FLAC, WAV, AIFF, MQA
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Analog Outputs
- (x1) Stereo pair 3 pin Balanced XLR
- (x1) Stereo pair RCA
- Upsampling: Multi-stage DXD oversampling
- Word Clock: (x2) BNC
Lina Master Clock (Full Clock Specs Here)
- Word Clock Outputs: (x2) BNC
- Clock Accuracy: Better than +/-1 ppm
Lina Headphone Amp (Full Amp Specs Here)
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Analog Inputs
- (x1) Stereo pair RCA
- (x1) Stereo pair unbuffered Bal XLR
- (x1) Stereo pair buffered Bal XLR
- Frequency Response: 1Hz-100kHz better than +0/-3dB
- THD+N: <0.005% @ 1kHz 6Vrms
- SN/R: 110dB 20Hz-20kHz A-weighted
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Headphone Outputs
- Dual 3-pin balanced XLR, R and L channel
- (x1) Single 4-pin balanced XLR
- (x1) Single 6.3mm headphone jack
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Power Output
- (x2) Bal 2W / 30Ω
- (x2) Bal 0.48W / 300Ω
- (x2) 1.6W / 30Ω
- (x2) 0.2W / 300Ω
In the Box
- Network DAC
- Master Clock
- Headphone Amp
- (x3) Mains cable
- (x3) Power Link cables
- (x2) XLR cables
- (x1) Ethernet cable
- (x2) BNC cables
dCS Lina Network DAC | Standalone Desktop DAC
Regular price $14,400.00
Tax included.
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
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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
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(x1) Stereo pair 3 pin Balanced XLR
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(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)
dCS Lina Master Clock | Audio Clock Synchronizer
Regular price $8,150.00
Tax included.
Achieve Ultimate Audio Optimization with the dCS Lina Master Clock
- Designed for the dCS Lina DAC, but compatible with other devices
- Provides often overlooked workload of digital audio clock synchronization
- Prevent small deviations in transfer rate and latency that impact clarity and dynamics
- Employs dual crystal oscillators offering unheard of musical refinement for the cleanest possible output
- Standalone design with dedicated chassis and electronics minimizes risk of clock signal interference
- Now available in Black and Silver finishes
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Note This is for the dCS Master Clock 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. |
Inspired by Dedication to Unrivaled, Superior Sound Quality
dCS brings over 30 years of experience developing master clocks for professional and home use, and the jury is out: listeners and audio experts agree they've achieved significant sonic benefits after adding a dCS master clock to their system.
Designed for use with the Lina Network DAC, it uses two crystal oscillators to deliver a precise and stable clocking reference for all audio formats and frequencies. When paired with the Lina DAC, it allows the DAC’s internal clock system to be locked to a master signal for even greater precision and enhanced audio performance.
Reliably Accurate, Unquestionably Precise
Its standalone design ensures sensitive clocking components are protected from factors that can cause interference. Each crystal oscillator is also oven-controlled to ensure its performance remains consistent, even under changing conditions and temperatures.
Designed for maximum reliability and longevity, it is a silent but powerful component engineered to operate with absolute precision and consistency, so you can experience the best possible performance from your system. Combined with the Lina Network DAC and Headphone Amplifier, it delivers an even more profound and immersive listening experience, and helps ensure the audio you hear sounds exactly as it should.
Specifications
- Clock Type: Grade 1 Master Clock, with oven-controlled crystal oscillators
- Dimensions: 4.78" (H) x 8.66" (W) x 13.35" (D) (121.5mm x 220mm x 339mm)
- Weight: 15.4 lbs (7kg)
- Finish: Black or Silver machined aluminum
- Word Clock Outputs
- (x2) Independently buffered TTL-compatible output on 75Ω BNC connectors
- Output 1: fixed at 44.1kHz
- Output 2: fixed at 48kHz
- Clock Accuracy: Better than +/-1 ppm when shipped over an ambient temperature range of +5°C to +45°C
- Power Link (on/off synchronization across other components): (x2) RJ45
- Power
- 90-120v & 220-240v, 50/60Hz nominal
- Consumption 10W
- Startup Time: Typically 10 minutes to rated accuracy
In the Box
- Master Clock
- (x1) Mains cable, 6.6' (2m)
- (x1) Power Link cable, 1.64' (0.5m)
- (x2) BNC, 1.64' (0.5m)
dCS Lina Headphone Amplifier | Standalone Desktop Headphone Amp
Regular price $9,750.00
Tax included.
The dCS Lina Headphone Amp, Your Ultimate Power Workhorse
- Designed from the ground up to deliver TOTL performance for TOTL headphones and IEMs
- Power and dynamics delivered with tonal transparency
- Low impedance for driving sensitive headphones and IEMs
- Delivers 2W of power for driving virtually any harder to drive Over-ear headphone
- Now available in Black and Silver finishes
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Note This is for the dCS Headphone Amplifier 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. |
Unrivaled Power and Flexibility
Whether you’re listening with custom IEMs or reference-level over-ears, the Lina headphone amplifier will ensure you experience the full impact of your headphones and your music. With its ultra-low output impedance, it confidently drives a vast range of designs and adapts to suit their unique requirements and characteristics for optimal performance.
dCS' first ever standalone amp, its design builds on decades-long experience working at the forefront of audio design and engineering, including development of the well-known, award-winning dCS Bartók Headphone DAC. Following the Bartók’s release, dCS set out to broaden their expertise in headphone amplification, specifically to engineer a standalone component that could be used separately or as part of a complete dCS head-fi system.
Gripping Power and Novel Innovation
Through exhaustive development, extensive testing, and creative thinking, dCS developed an all-new design that combines tried and tested features with novel innovations engineered to further enhance performance and efficiency.
The result is an exemplary headphone amplifier that delivers plenty of power and grip, while maintaining complete neutrality. With its low noise floor, wide dynamic range and excellent linearity, it delivers a compelling, dynamic experience that reveals the true sound and character of your music and headphones.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 4.78" (H) x 8.66" (W) x 14" (D) (121.5mm x 220mm x 356mm)
- Weight: 16.5 lbs (7.5kg)
- Finish: Black or Silver machined aluminum
- Power Link (on/off synchronization across other components): (x2) RJ45
- Electronics
- Pure analog design
- Automatic voltage switching
- Analog Inputs
- (x1) Stereo pair unbalanced RCA, input impedance 48kΩ
- (x1) Stereo pair unbuffered balanced XLR, input impedance 16kΩ
- (x1) Stereo pair buffered balanced XLR, input impedance 96kΩ
- Power: 90-120v & 230-240v, 50/60Hz nominal
- Frequency Response: 1Hz-100kHz better than +0/-3dB
- THD+N: <0.005% @ 1kHz 6V rms balanced output into 30Ω (80kHz bandwidth)
- Channel Separation
- Balanced input to balanced output into 30Ω.Better than 100dB @ 1kHz.
- Better than 80dB, 20Hz–20kHz.
- SN/R: 110dB 20Hz-20kHz A-weighted (referenced to 6V rms balanced input and output)
- Headphone Outputs
- Dual 3-pin balanced XLR, R and ;L channel
- (x1) Single 4-pin balanced XLR
- (x1) Single 6.3mm headphone jack
- Power Output
- (x2) Balanced 2W into 30Ω
- (x2) Balanced 0.48W into 300Ω
- (x2) Unbalanced 1.6W into 30Ω
- (x2) Unbalanced 0.2W into 300Ω
In the Box
- dCS Headphone Amp
- (x1) Mains cable, 6.6' (2m)
- (x1) Power Link cable, 1.64' (0.5m)
dCS Lina DAC X | DAC and Preamp
Regular price $15,500.00
Tax included.
Experience the Next Evolution of the dCS Lina DAC
- Features the same Ring DAC and streaming design as the origin dCS Lina DAC with a new form factor and added features.
- The new physical volume dial and IR Remote Control make Lina DAC X integrate seamlessly into your 2-channel system
- Expand your options with support for hi-res streaming via QQ Music, and the option to connect to CD/SACD Transports for silver disc playback.
Mosaic 1.42 and Lina 2.0 Out of the Box
Get the latest features right out of the box with no firmware update required. 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.
A New Beginning Built on a Long History of DAC Technology
Lina DAC X 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 DAC X, 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.
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
- Finish: Black or Silver machined aluminum with crystal LED display
- Network Interface: RJ-45 ethernet
-
Electronics
- dCS Ring DAC and Digital Processing Platform
- 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
- 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)
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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
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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 Lina DAC X
- (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)
- (x1) Aluminum Handheld IR Remote