All
DACs — dCS Varèse
Description, images, technical data and specifications
dCS Varèse
Image source — © dCS
The Varèse is a flagship digital-to-analogue converter from dCS, a well-established British manufacturer known for uncompromising, proprietary Ring DAC conversion engineering, built around dCS's distinctive proprietary architecture. The Varèse represents dCS's most ambitious current statement in digital source engineering.
Key specs that matter
The conversion engine uses dCS's proprietary Ring DAC architecture - a distinctive FPGA-based conversion approach dCS has refined across decades, differing fundamentally from conventional off-the-shelf conversion chips.
Sound and use context
Expect the exceptionally clean, precisely engineered character dCS's proprietary Ring DAC architecture is broadly celebrated for among digital-source enthusiasts, representing the brand's absolute current flagship engineering ambition.
Pairing
dCS's own ROSSINI APEX streamer and broader digital source catalogue offer natural, brand-coherent pairings for a fully dCS-voiced system.
Alternatives
dCS's own ROSSINI APEX offers a more accessible current alternative within the same broader Ring DAC-based catalogue.
Key specs that matter
The conversion engine uses dCS's proprietary Ring DAC architecture - a distinctive FPGA-based conversion approach dCS has refined across decades, differing fundamentally from conventional off-the-shelf conversion chips.
Sound and use context
Expect the exceptionally clean, precisely engineered character dCS's proprietary Ring DAC architecture is broadly celebrated for among digital-source enthusiasts, representing the brand's absolute current flagship engineering ambition.
Pairing
dCS's own ROSSINI APEX streamer and broader digital source catalogue offer natural, brand-coherent pairings for a fully dCS-voiced system.
Alternatives
dCS's own ROSSINI APEX offers a more accessible current alternative within the same broader Ring DAC-based catalogue.
Specifications
Model name
Varèse
Conversion type
N/A
Engine
Ring DAC
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
N/A
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Analog outputs
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
N/A
Weight (kg)
N/A
Official link
Related content
More components
DACs
dCS MCD 16