Streamers — dCS Lina DAC X

The Lina DAC X is a network streamer with built-in DAC from dCS, a British manufacturer with a considerable reputation for reference-tier digital conversion engineering, part of the brand's well-regarded Lina range. The Lina DAC X brings dCS's meticulous engineering to a more compact position within its digital source catalogue.

Key specs that matter

A built-in DAC handles conversion, with DSD compatibility reaching DSD128 and PCM support up to 24-bit/384kHz. Frequency response spans 10Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Output impedance is 600 ohms on both balanced and single-ended connections. At 122 x 444 x 356mm and 14kg, the Lina DAC X maintains a substantial chassis consistent with dCS's broader reference-tier engineering standards.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean, detailed conversion reflecting dCS's broader reputation for reference-tier digital conversion engineering, evident throughout its professional and consumer catalogue.

Pairing

dCS's own amplifier and preamplifier catalogue, where applicable, forms a natural partner for this streamer within a fully dCS-based system.

Alternatives

dCS's broader digital source catalogue, including the MCD 16, offers alternatives for buyers wanting a different balance of features within the same reference-tier British engineering philosophy.