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Bartók APEX DAC

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Crafted by the skilled engineers at dCS, the Bartók APEX has been designed to inform and inspire. Its exceptional transparency sets a new standard for audio reproduction, allowing the system to reveal the finest details, textures, and subtleties that are often overlooked by other systems.

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Overview

The latest iteration of the Bartók APEX takes the listening experience to new heights. Building upon the original’s powerful, dynamic, and detailed soundscape, the new Bartók APEX incorporates elements of resolution and refinement that were previously only attainable with the Rossini or Vivaldi APEX.

Crafted by the skilled engineers at dCS, the Bartók APEX has been designed to inform and inspire. Its exceptional transparency sets a new standard for audio reproduction, allowing the system to reveal the finest details, textures, and subtleties that are often overlooked by other systems.

From the broadest dynamic swings to the most delicate shifts in tone, the Bartók APEX effortlessly uncovers every aspect of a recording with a sense of control and refinement. Its meticulous craftsmanship and obsessive attention to detail are evident in every aspect of its design and assembly, which takes place by hand at the company’s headquarters in Cambridgeshire, England.

In short, the Bartók APEX represents a relentless pursuit of musical purity and a reimagining of the limits of sound reproduction. It is a masterpiece of audio engineering that is sure to delight even the most discerning audiophile.

-Latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform brings state-of-the-art signal processing and flexibility
-dCS Ring DACâ„¢ fitted, as used in the dCS Vivaldi digital playback system
-High-quality streaming from TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer and internet radio via the dCS Mosaic Control app
-Roon Ready, AirPlay, Spotify Connect and UPnP compatible
-USB, AES, Dual AES and S/PDIF digital audio inputs
-Headphone amplifier with balanced and unbalanced outputs, suitable for high and low impedance headphones
-Accepts encrypted SACD data from dCS Transports via Dual AES inputs. Oversampling design with switchable DSD upsampling; user--selectable PCM and DSD filters
-Multi-stage DXD oversampling design with switchable DSD upsampling; user-selectable PCM and DSD filters
-Auto clocking system improves ease of use and minimises jitter
-Multi-stage power regulation and twin mains transformers to isolate the DAC section from the headphone amplifier.
-Firmware-upgradeable for future functionality and performance upgrades
Converter Type: dCS proprietary Ring DACâ„¢ topology
Digital Inputs:
1x Ethernet network port
1x USB 2.0 interface (B-type)
2 x AES/EBU inputs
1 x SPDIF on RCA Phono connector,
1 x SPDIF on BNC
1 x SPDIF optical on TOSLINK

Analogue Outputs
1 x pair balanced outputs on 2 x XLR connectors.
1x pair unbalanced outputs on 2 x RCA connectors

World Clock Inputs: 2 x Word Clock Inputs on 2 x BNC
Weight: 16.7kg
Dimensions: 444mm x 430mm x 115mm

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.