dCS Vivaldi APEX Upsampler

£28,900.00

The Vivaldi Upsampler is a high-end digital-to-digital converter (DDC) from dCS. It is designed to act as the hub of a digital audio system, and it will transform your listening experience, taking your music collection to levels you have not heard before.

It uses the latest groundbreaking dCS technology to upsample digital audio signals to higher resolutions. This results in a more accurate and detailed sound, with a wider soundstage and better imaging. The Vivaldi Upsampler can upsample digital audio signals from CD quality (44.1kHz/16-bit) to DSD128 (256kHz/1-bit), DXD (352.8kHz/32-bit), or any other resolution in between.

Category DAC
Country UK
Manufacturer dCS

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The Vivaldi Upsampler is a high-end digital-to-digital converter (DDC) from dCS. It is designed to act as the hub of a digital audio system, and it will transform your listening experience, taking your music collection to levels you have not heard before.

It uses the latest groundbreaking dCS technology to upsample digital audio signals to higher resolutions. This results in a more accurate and detailed sound, with a wider soundstage and better imaging. The Vivaldi Upsampler can upsample digital audio signals from CD quality (44.1kHz/16-bit) to DSD128 (256kHz/1-bit), DXD (352.8kHz/32-bit), or any other resolution in between.

Category DAC
Country UK
Manufacturer dCS

 
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  • Type

    Digital-to-Digital Converter.

    Colour

    Silver or Black.

    Dimensions

    444mm/17.5” x 435mm/17.2” x 125mm/5.0”. Allow extra depth for cable connectors. Allow space for air flow around the unit.

    Weight

    14.2 kg/31.3lbs.

    Digital Inputs

    Network interface on an RJ45 connector – Acts as UPnP™ renderer, streaming digital music from a NAS or local computer over a standard Ethernet network, decoding all major lossless formats including FLAC, WAV & AIFF up to 24 bit 384kS/s native sample rate or DSD/128 in DFF or DSF formats. Other supported file formats include ALAC, MP3, M4a, AAC, WMA and OGG. Some formats are limited to lower sample rates. Accepts data streamed from an iPod, iPhone or iPad via Apple AirPlay, 44.1 or 48kS/s only.

    USB 2.0 interface on a type B connector. Operates in Asynchronous USB mode, Audio Class 1 or Class 2. Class 2 mode will accept up to 24 bit PCM at up to 384 kS/s and DSD/64 or DSD/128 in DoP format.

    USB-on-the-go interface on A-type connector, streams audio files from a USB flash drive. Will stream up to 24 bit PCM at up to 384kS/s plus DSD/64 or DSD/128 in DFF or DSF formats and operates in asynchronous USB mode.

    1x AES3 on a 3-pin female XLR connector.

    4x SPDIF on 2x RCA Phono, 1x BNC connectors and 1x TosLink optical connector.

    1x SDIF-2 PCM interface on 2x BNC connectors + Word Clock.

    All electrical digital inputs will accept PCM data at up to 24 bit PCM at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kS/s & DoP.

    The TosLink input and SDIF-2 interface are limited to a maximum of 96kS/s.

    Digital Outputs

    2x AES3 on 3-pin female XLR connectors. Each outputs 24 bit PCM at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kS/s & DSD/64 in DoP format, OR as a Dual AES pair at 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384kS/s or DSD/64 or DSD/128.

    2x SPDIF on RCA Phono and BNC connectors. Each outputs 24 bit PCM at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kS/s & DoP.

    Upsampling Rates

    Data from any input may be converted to 24 bit PCM at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8 or 384kS/s or DSD/64 or DSD/128. The output sample rate must be equal to or greater than the input sample rate.

    Wordclock I/Oworldclock Io

    Word Clock input on 2x BNC connector. Accepts standard Word Clock at 32, 38.4, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192kHz. Sensitive to TTL levels.

    Word Clock output on 1x BNC connector. Outputs standard Word Clock at a frequency equal to the (single wire) output data rate, or 44.1kHz when set to output DSD.

    Spurious Responses

    Better than -100dB0 @ 20Hz-20kHz for Fs> 32kS/s, 20Hz-14kHz for 32kS/s.

    Filters

    A choice of anti-alias filters is available for 12 popular conversions.

    Software Updates

    Downloaded and installed from the internet via Mosaic App.

    Local Control

    dCS Mosaic App for Unit Configuration and Music Playback. dCS Premium Remote handset is supplied with Vivaldi DAC. RS232 (controlled by a third party device).

    Power Supply

    Factory set for 100, 115, 220 or 230V AC, 50-60Hz.

    Power Consumption

    15 Watts typical/18 Watts maximum.

    • Free Delivery within Mainland UK.

    • 30-Day Money-back Guarantee

    • Returns Policy

Vivaldi APEX Upsampler Key Features:

  • Utilises the latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform for state-of-the-art measured performance and unrivalled fidelity

  • Designed for maximum flexibility, both input and output configuration can be optimised for systems with various digital sources

  • Comprehensive clocking architecture to minimise jitter

  • 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

  • Auto clocking mode, Save/Restore settings, Universal Master Mode, the hiding of inactive inputs, DXD Lock and DSD Feed-through modes improve ease-of-use

  • Asynchronous Network and USB interfaces do not use the computer’s jittery clock

  • Improved power supplies give lower running temperature and superior tolerance to AC supply variations

  • Multi-stage regulation ensures sensitive clock and PLL circuitry is unaffected by digital interference

  • Aerospace-grade machined aluminium chassis fitted with tuned acoustic damping panels reduces magnetic effects and vibration

 
 
 

Watch: This film looks how the dCS flagship product Vivaldi was conceived, designed & engineered.