dCS Bartók APEX DAC/Streamer

The Bartók began with a singular vision: to combine our past, present and future, distilling 30 years of innovation into a beautiful, flexible and future-proof design that embodies the essence of dCS. Combining a DAC, Music Streamer, Upsampler, Pre-amp and Headphone Amplifier, it offers a remarkable experience for both headphone and stereo listeners

Key Features

• Latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform brings state-of-the-art signal processing and flexibility
• dCS Ring DAC™ fitted, as used in the dCS Vivaldi digital playback system
• High-quality streaming from TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer and internet radio via the 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 design with switchable DSD upsampling; user-selectable PCM and DSD filters
• Auto clocking system improves ease of use and minimises jitter
• Firmware-upgradeable for future functionality and performance upgrades