Elegant, Sleek Design
The dCS Bartók APEX DAC Headphone Amplifier features a sleek and modern design, with a solid chassis that ensures durability and minimizes interference. Available in silver or black, you can choose the color that best complements your audio setup. A large volume knob, display screen, and playback buttons adorn the front of the unit, along with two headphone jacks—a balanced 4-pin male XLR output and an unbalanced 6.35mm output. Connectivity is a breeze with the plethora of digital inputs and analog outputs on the rear panel with an input for an external word clock. Please see the specifications section for an entire list of I/Os. At 36.8lbs the Bartók APEX DAC Headphone Amplifier is a sturdy unit with four feet that stabilize the unit.

Upgraded Technology for a more Profound Experience
The Bartók APEX DAC Headphone Amplifier’s performance has been enhanced with the addition of dCS’ proprietary Ring DAC technology. The Ring DAC system employs a discrete, multi-bit architecture to ensure high-precision digital-to-analog conversion. Note: Existing Bartók owners can upgrade their unit using downloadable software on dCS’ website.

Headphone Listening Reimagined
The Bartók APEX DAC Headphone Amplifier was built for the discerning headphone listener who demands the very best from their gear. With

The Bartók’s analog output stage maintains benchmark amplifier performance with true Class A operation through the amp’s balanced and unbalanced outputs. The headphone amp was specially engineered to handle a vast range of headphones regardless of efficiency or impedance. Drive anything from dynamic headphones to demanding high-impedance planar magnetic headphones with ease. With a choice of four adjustable gain settings, you can adjust performance to suit your setup and tailor your listening experience even more through the Mosaic Control app, dCS’ dedicated app.

Bartok APEX DAC Amplifier back panel by dCS on a black background
The amplifier design also features dedicated power supplies for analog and digital processing, which are isolated from the DAC section of the system for enhanced precision with minimal crosstalk and noise. This unique architecture allows for a powerful and transparent performance that uncovers the unique character and potential of your headphones.

The Bartók APEX DAC features a unique processing platform called Expanse that reimagines how sound is optimized for headphones. Expanse is an optional feature that can be engaged with a wide range of stereo recordings to provide a greater sense of realism, space, and depth. An internal master clock improves ease of use and minimizes jitter for a pristine sound reproduction every time you listen

Music on Your Terms
The Bartók APEX DAC Headphone Amplifier delivers exceptional sound quality, with a highly detailed, transparent, and natural presentation. It offers a wide soundstage, excellent dynamics, and a deep, well-controlled bass response.

The Bartók APEX DAC Headphone Amplifier can adapt to serve whatever mood or music you ask it to. With its wide range of inputs and outputs, high-performance UPnP streamer, and extensive choice of filters, it offers limitless capabilities and an effortless listening experience.

Compatible with all major file formats, the Bartók APEX DAC Headphone Amplifier provides instant access to music from a wide range of streaming services, including Roon, TIDAL, Spotify, Qobuz, Deezer, and Internet Radio—just to name a few. As a Roon Ready device, it seamlessly integrates into your Roon ecosystem so you can easily enjoy music from your digital library. The Bartók APEX is also capable of playing audio files directly from personal devices or storage drives via USB, AES, or S/PDIF inputs, as well as Apple devices using Apple AirPlay.

Orders ship Sunday through Friday from our offices in Dubai, UAE.

In-stock products typically ship within 48 hours and should be expected to arrive in 3-4 business days. Orders outside of the UAE should be expected to arrive in 5-7 business days.

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If you would like to place a custom order, chat with our specialists for a guided shopping experience. Once your order has been placed, a timeline will be provided depending on your order details.

- Free delivery within the UAE
- Shipping charges will be calculated upon checkout for orders outside of the UAE (Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia & Qatar).
- Taxes and duties are calculated according to the applicable laws of the state or country an item is shipped to and are the customer's responsibility.

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Installation charges are applicable and can be paid upon delivery for our clients based in Dubai.

- Installation Charges: AED 450 Per Hour
- Speaker Cables: AED 32 Per Meter
- Trunking: AED 10 Per Meter

For clients based outside of the UAE, please contact our specialists and we will share an estimate based on your requirements.