DCS Vivaldi CD/SACD Transport

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DCS Vivaldi CD/SACD Transport

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Description

DCS Vivaldi CD/SACD Transport

The Vivaldi Transport combines a TEAC Esoteric VRDS Neo mechanism with proprietary dCS signal processing to extract revelatory levels of detail from CD and delivering the ultimate in silver disc.

Vivaldi Transport is designed to extract revelatory levels of detail from both CD and SACD and is the ultimate machine for silver disc replay. All signal processing in Vivaldi Transport is proprietary to dCS.

Vivaldi Transport uses the TEAC Esoteric VRDS Neo™ mechanism which employs super-rigid construction and a brushless motor with heavy flywheel for stable disc rotation.

To enhance the purity of the power supply and isolate the mechanism from the electronics, Vivaldi Transport features a completely new chassis design that has separate power circuits for the digital processing and CD/SACD mechanism sections. This gives near-silent operation.

Vivaldi Transport features a Dual AES output that supports encrypted DSD (1-bit data at 2.822MS/s) to a dCS DAC from CD or SACD. Vivaldi Transport also offers the option of upsampling CD data to DXD (24-bit data at 352.8kS/s) or DSD/128 (1-bit data t 5.644MS/s) and transmitting this data over the same Dual AES interface.

SACDs are played in their native DSD format, again using the Dual AES interface. Native CD data is available from 4 PCM outputs (1x AES/EBU, 2x S/PDIF and 1x SDIF-2), as is downsampled SACD data.

Vivaldi Transport can be used with the matching Vivaldi DAC or with any suitable industry-standard DAC. The unit may be run either in Master mode or with the DAC as the system clock. Performance will be enhanced further by adding a Vivaldi Clock to the system.

The dCS ‘soft’ approach to programmable logic makes it extremely easy for users to update Vivaldi Transport software, whether adding new features, installing performance upgrades or adapting to changes in digital formats.

Used as part of a complete Vivaldi digital audio playback system, the Vivaldi Transport gives a performance of effortless realism each and every time.

Designed for the ultimate listening experience, the Vivaldi represents the pinnacle of our uncompromising approach to audio engineering. With a dedicated DAC, Upsampler, Clock and CD/SACD Transport, it separates the core aspects of the playback process to deliver a performance that is both technically precise and musically profound

With total precision and composure, the Vivaldi unravels even the most complex recordings with ease, projecting a sound that feels utterly natural and beautifully complete. Under its delicate hand and invisible touch, music comes alive, with each note unfolding to reveal an arresting performance and a panoramic view of a recording or mix.

There is an assured confidence that flows from Vivaldi. From the smallest inflections to the swiftest shifts in tempo and tone, it captures it all with a sense of perfect rhythm and flow. With its wide and far-reaching gaze, it uncovers not just the fine details in a recording, but the silences and spaces in between – the tension, drama and emotions that lie beneath.

Crafted for the purest musical expression, the Vivaldi is designed to disappear, leaving you absorbed in sound and immersed in the world that an artist creates. Its pioneering architecture builds on three decades of innovation to present our most ambitious product yet: a four-box system that offers unmatched processing power, almost limitless potential and absolute integrity.

With the Vivaldi’s launch, we set out to devise a blueprint for a new generation of digital playback systems. Through exhaustive research and development, we reimagined our core technologies – including our Ring DAC, clocking architecture and digital processing platform – developing a technical DNA that has shaped the creation of each dCS product since.

The unique technologies at the heart of Vivaldi allow us to deliver an unrivalled sonic and technical performance, and a listening experience that is unmatched in its musical expression and ability to communicate with you, the listener. A product of visionary thinking and fearless engineering, it redefines state-of-the-art and brings a new level of realism to digital playback.

Vivaldi has received huge critical acclaim the world over, winning numerous global awards for its sonic performance and ground-breaking flexible architecture. It remains the most revealing and lowest distortion playback system available, and as its design is flexible, we can continue to refine and enhance its performance over time via simple software upgrades.

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.C

Specifications : DCS Vivaldi CD/SACD Transport

CD/SACD Transport Key Features

  • Utilises the latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform for state-of-the-art measured performance and unrivalled fidelity
  • Plays Red Book CDs in their native 16/44.1 format and upsamples the data to either DSD or DXD or DSD/128
  • Plays SACDs in their native DSD format and downsamples the data to 16/44.1 format
  • Improved power supplies give lower running temperature and superior tolerance to AC supply variations
  • Multi-stage regulation ensures sensitive clock / PLL circuitry is unaffected by digital interference
  • Separate power circuits for the digital processing board and CD/SACD mechanism ensure clean power to these sections
  • Aerospace-grade machined aluminium chassis fitted with tuned acoustic damping panels reduces magnetic effects and vibration

Specifications

  • Upsampling CD/SACD Transport
  • Silver or Black
  • Dual laser CD/SACD mechanism (TEAC VRDS NEO™ VMK3)
  • 444mm/17.5” x 435mm/17.2” x 196mm/7.8”. Allow extra depth for cable connectors
  • 23.2kg/51.1lbs
  • 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
  • CD data may be upsampled to DSD/64, DXD (24/352.8) or DSD/128
  • 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
  • Better than +/-10 ppm when shipped (not temperature compensated)
  • Updates are loaded directly from CD-R
  • dCS Universal Remote handset is supplied with Vivaldi DAC. RS232 (controlled by a Vivaldi Upsampler / app or a third party device)
  • Factory set for 100, 115, 220 or 230V AC, 50-60Hz
  • 28 Watts typical / 40 Watts maximum

 

 

Informations complémentaires

Color

Black, Silver