{"product_id":"dcs-bartok-apex-dac","title":"dCS Bartok APEX DAC","description":"\u003cp\u003edCS built the Bartok APEX DAC as a single-chassis system combining a DAC, music streamer, upsampler, and preamplifier, with an optional Class A headphone amplifier version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is dCS's entry point into its high-end ecosystem while using the same patented Ring DAC architecture, now upgraded with Ring DAC APEX hardware for improved dynamics, rhythm, and timing, as the brand's flagship products, hand-assembled and tested at dCS's UK headquarters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe standard APEX DAC connects to a wide range of amplifiers and speakers; the headphone version adds an integrated Class A headphone amplifier delivering 1.4W rms into 33 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEither can take the Lina Master Clock if you want to go further; ask us to add one, since it's sold as part of the Lina DAC configurations rather than its own listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverter: dCS Ring DAC, APEX hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital inputs: Ethernet, USB 2.0 Type B, USB Type A, two AES\/EBU on XLR, dual AES pair, S\/PDIF on RCA and BNC, TOSLINK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue outputs: balanced XLR at 3 ohms, unbalanced RCA at 52 ohms, levels 0.2V to 6V rms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord clock: two inputs on BNC, 44.1 through 192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidual noise: better than -113 dB at 24 bit, 6V setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrosstalk: better than -115 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMQA: full decoding and rendering from network and USB inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpsampling: user selectable to DXD, DSD or DSDx2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone outputs (headphone version): balanced 4 pin XLR and 6.35 mm jack, 1.4W rms into 33 ohms, 0.15W rms into 300 ohms, minimum 33 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 444 x 430 x 115 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl: dCS Mosaic app, RS232, optional remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: not published by dCS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"dCS","offers":[{"title":"DAC","offer_id":67603455246653,"sku":"DCS-BAR-DAC","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"DAC with Headphone Amplifier","offer_id":67603455279421,"sku":"DCS-BAR-DAC-HP","price":24100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/5741\/8813\/files\/image_64073f15-ef72-4458-847a-2bc3f7b7a4b4.jpg?v=1790712628","url":"https:\/\/audio-concepts.com\/products\/dcs-bartok-apex-dac","provider":"AudioConcepts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}