dCS Varèse Transport – the Finishing Touch to the Complete Varèse System
dCS has introduced the dCS Varèse Transport CD/SACD transport, the final component of the Varèse Music System. Together with the Varèse Core control unit, two mono Varèse DACs, and the Varèse Master Clock, they form a complete reference-level digital system.
The dCS Varèse Transport CD/SACD transport features a new chassis machined from a single block of aluminum with a forced-damping system. The optical disc drive mounts are also machined from solid aluminum, eliminating the need for additional connections or fasteners. This design ensures exceptionally accurate disc reading.
The dCS Varèse Transport connects to the Varèse Core via the proprietary dCS ACTUS digital interface using a single cable. This ensures bit-perfect digital audio signal transmission and automatic synchronization with the master clock signal via Core or Varèse Clock. Control is via the Varèse Core user interface, Varèse Remote, or the Mosaic ACTUS app.
The dCS Varèse Transport plays CDs in 16-bit/44.1 kHz format without digital signal processing (as well as SACDs in DSD format). This model is based on the same drive as the Vivaldi Transport II and Rossini Transport, but differs in its new drive mounting technology, which further reduces vibration. The dCS Varèse Transport SACD/CD transport will be available at the end of September 2025 for £35,000.
Specifications
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
CD / SACD players and transports — dCS Varèse Transport
Model name
Varèse Transport
Transport
Yes
Player
N/A
SACD support
Yes
Engine
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for SACD) (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
Dynamic range (for CD) (dB)
N/A
Dynamic range (for SACD) (dB)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (for CD) (dB)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (for SACD) (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for CD) (%)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for SACD) (%)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
N/A
Weight (kg)
N/A
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