DCS LINA DAC X LAUNCHES AS LATEST NETWORK MUSIC PLAYER

The dCS Lina DAC X s a new network music player designed for high-end music systems.

This latest addition builds on the original dCS Lina Network DAC, offering improved usability and expanded features while delivering the brand’s hallmark performance and flexibility.

DCS LINA DAC X BRINGS NEW FUNCTIONALITY

The dCS Lina DAC X retains the core features of the original Lina Network DAC but adds several useful enhancements. These include a physical volume dial, infrared remote control, support for hi-res streaming via QQ Music, and connectivity for CD/SACD transports, broadening its appeal to users with physical media collections.

A full-featured network player, the dCS Lina DAC X supports hi-res streaming from major platforms including TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, and QQ Music. It also works with popular music management software such as Roon, Audirvana and JPLAY. Physical input options include TOSLINK for TVs, USB for computers, and digital inputs for CD transports and music servers, making it a highly flexible source component.

DCS LINA DAC X OFFERS DIRECT AMPLIFIER CONNECTION

The DAC X can be used with any amplifier, including direct connection to power amplifiers or active loudspeakers, enabling users to build a streamlined yet high-performance digital audio system. This flexibility supports a wide range of system configurations, from minimal setups to multi-component HiFi systems.

UPGRADABILITY AT THE CORE

A key part of the dCS philosophy, the Lina DAC X’s software-driven architecture allows for performance enhancements and feature additions via internet updates. These upgrades are provided free of charge to owners, ensuring longevity and continued relevance as technologies evolve.

PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY FOR PREMIUM SOUND

At the heart of the dCS Lina DAC X is the company’s proprietary Ring DAC and Digital Processing Platform. These technologies underpin the player’s sonic character, which is described as offering high levels of clarity, resolution, and musicality. The hardware also features advanced flex-rigid circuitry, designed for low noise and high reliability.

The Lina DAC X is housed in a full-width chassis machined from solid billet aluminium, a material choice that enhances both acoustics and durability. Its understated design allows it to integrate seamlessly into a wide range of interiors, from traditional listening rooms to contemporary living spaces. Each unit is hand-assembled and tested at the dCS headquarters in Cambridgeshire, ensuring exacting build standards.

DESIGNED TO COMPLEMENT THE LINA RANGE

The dCS Lina DAC X is intended as a standalone component or as part of the modular Lina range, which includes a dedicated clock and headphone amplifier. This modularity gives users the option to expand or tailor their system as their needs evolve, maintaining a consistent aesthetic and performance standard across the line.

DCS LINA DAC X AVAILABILITY AND PRICING

The dCS Lina DAC X dCS Lina DAC X is available in black or silver at an RRP of £13,500, with shipping commencing in June. (The original Lina DAC continues at £12,500.)

HiFi PiG Says: A high end modular option for HeadFi and HiFi fans.