Lina DAC X is the latest addition to the dCS product range: a network music player that offers convenient access to a vast catalogue of music.
Lina DAC X is designed for listeners who want the convenience of digital playback combined with a natural and immersive listening experience. It delivers the same range of features as the Lina Network DAC, along with some additional benefits, including a physical volume dial, IR Remote Control, support for hi-res streaming via QQ Music and the option to connect to CD/SACD Transports for silver disc playback.
A full-featured network player, Lina DAC X supports hi-res streaming from all major platforms including TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify and QQ Music, as well as music management software such as Roon, Audirvana and JPLAY. It also features a range of physical inputs to support playback from numerous sources, including TVs (via TOSLINK), computers, CD transports and servers.
The DAC X can be connected to any amplifier, including directly to power amplifiers or active speakers, to create a complete music playback system.
Its flexible architecture provides huge scope for future upgrades, allowing the maker to enhance performance and add new features over time. This is a core part of the dCS experience, with listeners receiving free of charge product upgrades through simple internet updates.
Sonically, it offers clarity and detail retrieval, says the manufacturer, made possible with unique dCS technologies including the Ring DAC – the brand’s bespoke Digital-to-Analogue conversion system – and Digital Processing Platform.
The DAC X is encased in a full-width chassis machined from solid billet aluminium, which serves to further enhance performance and uses flex-rigid circuitry for optimal audio quality and reliability.
Its understated aesthetic complements all manner of spaces and setups, from family living areas to dedicated listening rooms, whilst its build quality and craftsmanship reflects thre manufacturer’s attention to detail.
Lina DAC X provides a new addition to a product range that has won numerous awards worldwide for its sound, design and performance. The DAC X builds on the brand’s vision with Lina to create a versatile range of separates that can be used alone or together – allowing listeners to build the system and setup that best suits their needs.
As with all dCS products, Lina DAC X is hand-assembled and tested at the maker’s Cambridgeshire headquarters.
Lina DAC X is available to order from dCS retailers and distributors worldwide, with shipping to commence in June 2025.
Absolute Sounds is the sole UK distributor of dCS products.