Pre owned dCS Bartók 2.0 Network DAC non APEX DAC version without the optional headphone amplifier in silver finish and excellent visual and technical condition, 4 year old Supplied with the original packaging and owner’s manual. dCS Bartók 2.0 Upsampling Network DAC Pre owned dCS Bartók 2.0 in silver finish and excellent visual and technical condition, 4 year old. Fully tested and operating perfectly. This is the original non APEX DAC version without the headphone amplifier. Supplied with the original packaging and owner’s manual. The dCS Bartók is a high performance digital to analogue converter, network music streamer, digital upsampler and digital preamplifier, designed, assembled and tested in the United Kingdom. Built around the proprietary dCS Ring DAC architecture, Bartók is designed to deliver exceptional resolution, accurate timing, natural tonal balance and a spacious, precisely organised soundstage. The Bartók can be connected to a conventional preamplifier or integrated amplifier through its balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA outputs. Its digital volume control also allows it to be connected directly to a suitable power amplifier or active loudspeaker system. BARTÓK 2.0 SOFTWARE This unit operates with Bartók 2.0 software. The Bartók 2.0 update introduced three selectable Mapper settings. These allow the user to adjust how digital data is presented to the Ring DAC core. Mapper 1 and Mapper 3 operate the Ring DAC core at double speed, while Mapper 2 retains the classic dCS mapping arrangement. Bartók 2.0 also introduced DSD128 upsampling. When selected, a DSD128 upsampling stage is added towards the end of the PCM oversampling process before conversion to analogue. The update also introduced DSD Filter 5, which provides a relaxed roll off and smoother phase response while helping to reduce unwanted out of band noise. NETWORK MUSIC PLAYBACK The Bartók includes an asynchronous and galvanically isolated Ethernet network interface. It can stream music from a network attached storage device, local computer, compatible music server and supported internet music services. Network playback supports PCM files up to 24 bit and 384 kS/s, together with DSD64 and DSD128. The Bartók can be operated through the dCS Mosaic Control application. Supported network file formats include FLAC, AIFF, WAV, ALAC, AAC, MP3, DFF, DSF and DoP. The network interface also supports compatible streaming services and platforms, including TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify Connect, Apple AirPlay and Roon. USB CONNECTIVITY The USB Type B input operates asynchronously and is galvanically isolated. When configured for USB Class 2, it accepts PCM data up to 24 bit and 384 kS/s, together with DSD64 and DSD128 in DoP format. A separate USB Type A connection allows music to be played from a compatible USB storage device. The USB Type A connection supports PCM files up to 24 bit and 384 kS/s, together with DSD64 and DSD128. DIGITAL INPUTS The Bartók provides a comprehensive selection of digital connections for music servers, computers, CD transports, network devices and other digital audio sources. Two AES/EBU inputs may be used individually or together as a Dual AES connection. Each individual AES input supports PCM signals up to 24 bit and 192 kS/s, together with DSD64 in DoP format. When used as a Dual AES pair, the inputs support PCM data up to 24 bit and 384 kS/s, together with DSD64 and DSD128 in DoP format. Additional digital inputs include one RCA S/PDIF connection, one BNC S/PDIF connection and one optical TOSLINK connection. The RCA and BNC S/PDIF inputs support PCM signals up to 24 bit and 192 kS/s, together with DSD64 in DoP format. The optical TOSLINK input is guaranteed to support PCM signals up to 24 bit and 96 kS/s. BALANCED AND UNBALANCED ANALOGUE OUTPUTS The Bartók provides one stereo pair of electronically balanced and floating XLR outputs, together with one stereo pair of unbalanced RCA outputs. The balanced and unbalanced outputs operate independently, allowing each output pair to be connected to a different amplifier or system. Selectable analogue output levels of 0.2 V, 0.6 V, 2 V and 6 V RMS are available through the setup menu. This flexibility allows the Bartók to be matched with a wide range of preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers and active loudspeakers. ADVANCED CLOCKING Two word clock inputs allow the Bartók to be synchronised with compatible digital source equipment or an external master clock. A word clock output is also provided, allowing the Bartók to operate as the master clock for suitable connected equipment. The word clock inputs accept standard clock signals at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz. The Bartók uses dCS clocking technology and asynchronous digital interfaces to minimise the influence of source jitter and preserve timing accuracy. MQA SUPPORT The Bartók provides full MQA decoding and rendering through the network and USB Type A inputs. It also provides final rendering of previously unfolded MQA data through compatible digital inputs. SPECIFICATIONS Converter Type dCS proprietary Ring DAC topology Network Input 1 x RJ45 Ethernet connection Asynchronous and galvanically isolated network interface PCM support: Up to 24 bit and 384 kS/s DSD support: DSD64 and DSD128 USB Inputs 1 x USB Type B asynchronous and galvanically isolated input USB Class 1 PCM support: Up to 24 bit and 96 kS/s USB Class 2 PCM support: Up to 24 bit and 384 kS/s USB Class 2 DSD support: DSD64 and DSD128 in DoP format 1 x USB Type A connection for compatible storage devices PCM support: Up to 24 bit and 384 kS/s DSD support: DSD64 and DSD128 AES Digital Inputs 2 x AES/EBU inputs on three pin female XLR connectors Individual AES support: PCM up to 24 bit and 192 kS/s Individual AES DSD support: DSD64 in DoP format Dual AES support: PCM up to 24 bit and 384 kS/s Dual AES DSD support: DSD64 and DSD128 in DoP format S/PDIF Digital Inputs 1 x RCA S/PDIF 1 x BNC S/PDIF PCM support: Up to 24 bit and 192 kS/s DSD support: DSD64 in DoP format Optical Input 1 x TOSLINK optical S/PDIF PCM support: Up to 24 bit and 96 kS/s guaranteed Clocking Connections 2 x BNC word clock inputs 1 x BNC word clock output Supported word clock frequencies: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz Balanced Analogue Outputs 1 stereo pair on two XLR connectors Electronically balanced and floating Output impedance: 3 ohms Maximum recommended load: 600 ohms Recommended load: 10 kOhms to 100 kOhms Unbalanced Analogue Outputs 1 stereo pair on two RCA connectors Output impedance: 52 ohms Maximum recommended load: 600 ohms Recommended load: 10 kOhms to 100 kOhms Selectable Output Levels 0.2 V RMS 0.6 V RMS 2 V RMS 6 V RMS Frequency Response 10 Hz to 20 kHz, within 0.1 dB at supported sample rates Residual Noise 16 bit data: Better than minus 96 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unweighted 24 bit data: Better than minus 113 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unweighted Channel Separation Better than minus 115 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz Power Requirements Factory configured for 100 V, 115/120 V, 220 V or 230/240 V AC 50 or 60 Hz Typical power consumption: 25 W Maximum power consumption: 50 W Power consumption when switched off from the front panel: Less than 0.5 W Dimensions 444 x 430 x 115 mm, width x depth x height Additional rear clearance is required for cable connections. Weight 16.7 kg Finish Silver Country of Manufacture United Kingdom INCLUDED IN THE SALE dCS Bartók 2.0 Upsampling Network DAC Original packaging Owner’s manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION This is the original dCS Bartók 2.0 non APEX DAC version without headphone amplifier.
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