dCS Vivaldi CD/SACD Upsampling Transport

Type: Upsampling CD/SACD Transport
Colours: Silver or Black
Mechanism: Dual laser CD/SACD mechanism (TEAC VRDS NEO™ VMK3)
Dimensions: 444mm x 435mm x 196mm. Allow extra depth for cable connectors
Weight: 23.2kg
Digital outputs: 1 x Dual AES Pair on 2 x 3-pin male XLR connectors (AES1+2). While a SACD is playing, the interface outputs DSD/64 data. While a CD is playing, the Settings > Upsample Mode menu page sets the interface to output either encrypted DSD data (1 bit at 2.822MS/s) or DXD data (24 bits at 352.8kS/s) or DSDx2 data (1 bit at 5.644MS/s); 1 x AES interface on 3-pin male XLR connector (AES3), outputs 16/44.1 data, whether a CD or SACD is playing; 2 x SPDIF interface on 1 x RCA Phono and 1 x BNC connectors, each outputs 16/44.1 data, whether a CD or SACD is playing; 1 x SDIF-2 interface on 2 x BNC connectors, outputs 16/44.1 data whether a CD or SACD is playing

Upsampling rates: CD data may be upsampled to DSD/64, DXD (24/352.8) or DSD/128
Wordclock I/O: 1 x Word Clock Input on BNC connector, accept standard Word Clock at 44.1, 88.2 or 176.4kHz. Sensitive to TTL levels. Lock range is +/-300ppm; 1x Word Clock Output on 1 x BNC connector. With the Transport in Master mode, a TTL-compatible Word Clock is output
Clock accuracy: Better than +/-10 ppm when shipped (not temperature compensated)
Software updates: Updates are loaded directly from CD-R
Local control: dCS Universal Remote handset is supplied with Vivaldi DAC. RS232 (controlled by a Vivaldi Upsampler / app or a third party device)
Power supply: Factory set for 100, 115, 220 or 230V AC, 50-60Hz
Power consumption: 28 Watts typical / 40 Watts maximum

Compatible with all high-resolution music formats, the Vivaldi is a system that can flex to serve whatever mood or music you ask it to. Whether you’re streaming or spinning discs, it offers superlative sound and an effortless listening experience. And with its wide range of settings and filters, its performance can be tailored to suit your music collection and audio setup.

The Vivaldi DAC features AES3, Dual AES, SDIF-2 and S/PDIF inputs, along with an asynchronous USB 2.0 interface. Its enhanced digital volume control allows direct connection to a power amplifier, removing the need for a separate preamp, and its maximum output can be set to one of four levels to suit a range of amplifier and speaker combinations.

Thanks to its high-performance UPnP streamer, the Vivaldi upsampler provides instant access to audio from a wide range of streaming services, including Roon, TIDAL, Spotify, Qobuz, Deezer and Internet Radio, as well as external devices and storage drives. Add a CD/SACD Transport and you have a system that delivers extraordinary sound from any digital source.

Playback is easily managed via our Mosaic platform, which allows you to browse music from multiple libraries and adjust the settings on your dCS system through a single mobile app. Available on all Android and iOS devices, it provides endless choice and complete control over your listening experience through a simple, intuitive interface.