dCS Bartok APEX Streaming DAC

dCS Bartok APEX supports streaming via Tidal, Spotify Connect, Qobuz, Deezer, internet radio, Apple AirPlay, UPnP, and Roon Ready integration, handling maximum audio resolutions up to 24-bit, 384kHz PCM, DXD, DSD128, and full MQA decoding. Serving as an uncompromising digital front end, it unites a network streamer, preamplifier, and proprietary dCS Ring DAC APEX architecture within an aerospace-grade machined aluminum chassis. Its re-engineered power supply and discrete Class-A analog output stage transform digital files into an organic, dynamic, and breathtakingly transparent performance.

Critical reception from premier hi-fi publications and audiophiles celebrates the APEX architecture as a benchmark in digital audio reproduction. Consensus reviews highlight its holographic soundstage, articulate bass control, and a natural, fatigue-free tonal richness that strips away digital glare. Listeners consistently praise its fluid midrange realism, effortless low-level resolution, and rock-solid operational stability, cementing the brand's sterling reputation for world-class British engineering and long-term reliability.

Investing in this unified system delivers genuine reference playback without the clutter and signal degradation of separate chassis and interconnects. By uniting peerless digital conversion with a masterclass streaming platform, it preserves pristine signal integrity directly to your amplification. Its reconfigurable FPGA processing also allows continuous software-driven enhancements, creating an enduring foundation for anyone seeking pure, uninhibited musical immersion.

Brand	dCS
Type	DACs
Component Color	Black
MSRP	$22,000.00
Serial #	BSD60233
Cosmetic Rating	8 - Very good condition with minimal visible cosmetic wear including a small nick on the front right of the top plate. This mark is not readily visible from listening position, and this DAC still looks great and functions perfectly.
Functional Notes	Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.
Age	4 years
Owners	2
Service History	None