dCS Lina Streaming DAC

The dCS Lina Network DAC supports resolutions up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM, native DSD128, DXD, and full MQA unfolding. It features streaming via the dCS Mosaic app for Qobuz, TIDAL, Spotify, Deezer, Internet radio, and AirPlay, and acts as a Roon Ready endpoint. Inputs include Ethernet, dual AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and USB, outputting to balanced XLR and RCA with adjustable voltages from 0.2V to 6V. This compact digital hub utilizes dCS's proprietary Ring DAC architecture to eliminate distortion. Equipped with a built-in digital volume control, this firmware-upgradeable streamer can drive power amplifiers directly, serving as a premium digital center.

Critics praise this DAC for its breathtaking transparency, precise holographic imaging, and zero sonic coloration. Reviewers emphasize its exceptional ability to retrieve micro-details and render complex acoustic passages with immaculate timing. Across multiple evaluations, experts note it brings an effortless, master-tape realism that eliminates listening fatigue, performing flawlessly whether driving a high-end headphone system or integrated into a premium two-channel loudspeaker layout.

Bringing this level of digital engineering into an audio system ensures a fundamentally authentic musical experience that defies planned obsolescence. The ability to seamlessly bypass a traditional preamplifier simplifies the signal path, letting the purest possible sound emerge straight to your amplifiers. Elevating a daily music collection to this standard of uncompromised clarity makes it the definitive centerpiece for anyone seeking true sonic realism.

Brand	dCS
Type	DACs
MSRP	$14,400.00
SKU #	96184
Serial #	0321B01
Cosmetic Rating	9 - Excellent condition with no notable blemishes.
Functional Notes	Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.
Age	Less than one year
Owners	1
Service History	None