dCS Vivaldi CD/SACD Transport II

39000 €

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Our Mark II Transport ensures Vivaldi listeners experience the finest sound from their silver discs. It combines proven dCS technologies and a dual wavelength laser mechanism in a meticulously crafted aluminium chassis

Overview

dCS Vivaldi owners once again have the option of adding a dedicated CD/SACD Transport to their system, with the release of their new Mark II design. dCS strives to create flexible audio systems that support a multitude of use cases and provide an outstanding musical experience for all listeners – whatever their preferences and tastes.

This includes doing all they can to support various forms of digital playback – from streaming to spinning discs. Whilst digital streaming is now ubiquitous, we know there are many audiophiles who prefer listening to Super Audio CDs in their native DSD format (a format that is not currently available through any streaming service). We also know there are many listeners who have amassed collections of rare CD recordings, which are not presently accessible on streaming platforms.

dCS believe these listeners should be able to continue revisiting their desired recordings, and listening in their preferred playback format, for many years to come. When developing the Vivaldi and Rossini ranges, dCS went to great lengths to engineer dedicated Transports that could extract astonishing levels of detail from silver discs, and ensure listeners experienced the best possible sound from their CDs and Super Audio CDs.

The original Vivaldi Transport was designed using a TEAS Esoteric Neo Mechanism – an excellent component selected for its rigid construction and near-silent operation. Unfortunately, this component is no longer available. This means they have been unable to produce the Vivaldi Transport in its original form. After extensive consideration, dCS have developed what we feel is an excellent solution: a Mark II Transport that combines the visual stylings of the Vivaldi series with proven and tested dCS hardware.

The Vivaldi Transport Mark II features the same distinctive sculpted wave finish seen throughout the Vivaldi range. As with all Vivaldi components, it is encased in aerospace-grade aluminium, and is available in an anodised silver or matt black finish. It benefits from the latest dCS software and is compatible with all devices in the Vivaldi range. Inside, it features a dual laser mechanism, and hardware developed following the launch of the dCS Vivaldi – meaning it benefits both from breakthroughs made as part of the Vivaldi’s development and advancements made since.

With the launch of the Mark II, dCS are once again able to offer Vivaldi customers the option of adding a dedicated CD/SACD Transport to their system. The Mark II has been meticulously engineered and exhaustively tested to ensure it delivers an exceptional performance, and provides the same levels of quality, longevity, and reliability as the rest of the dCS Vivaldi range.

Key features

Utilises the latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform for state-of-the-art measured performance and unrivalled musical experience

Plays Red Book CDs in their native 16/44.1 format and simultaneously upsamples the data to either DSD, DSDx2 or DXD

Plays SACDs in their native DSD format and simultaneously downsamples the data to 16/44.1 format

Configuration Menu provides option to save / restore settings while EasyPlay feature improves ease of use

Improved power supplies give lower running temperature and superior tolerance to AC supply variations

Multi-stage power regulation ensures sensitive clock / PLL circuitry is unaffected by digital interference

Aerospace-grade machined aluminium chassis fitted with tuned acoustic damping panels reduces magnetic effects and vibration

Specifications

Type
Upsampling CD/SACD Transport

Mechanism
Sound United D&M SACD mechanism

Dimensions
444mm/17.5” long x 435mm/17.2” deep x 178mm/7.0” high. Allow extra depth for cable connectors. Allow space for air flow around the unit

Weight
23.0kg/50.7lbs

Digital outputs
1 x Dual AES Pair on 2 x 3-pin male XLR connectors (AES1+2). While an SACD is playing, the interface outputs encrypted DSD data. While a CD is playing, the Settings > Upsample Mode menu page sets the interface to output either encrypted DSD data (1 bit at 2.822MS/s) or DXD data (24 bits at 352.8kS/s) or DSDx2 data (1 bit at 5.644MS/s); 1 x AES interface on 3-pin male XLR connector (AES3). Outputs 16/44.1 data, whether a CD or SACD is playing. 2 x SPDIF interface on 1 x RCA Phono and 1 x BNC connectors. Each outputs 16/44.1 data, whether a CD or SACD is playing

Worldclock I/O
1 x Word Clock Input on BNC connector, accepts standard Word Clock at 44.1, 88.2 or 176.4kHz. Sensitive to TTL levels. Lock range is +/-300ppm. 1 x Word Clock Output on 1x BNC connector. With the Transport in Master mode, a TTL-compatible Word Clock is output

Clock Accuracy
The calibration accuracy when shipped is +/-10ppm, (not temperature compensated)

Software updates
Updates are loaded directly from CD-R

Local control
dCS Universal Remote (supplied with Vivaldi DAC as standard) via the Mosaic app, RS232 app or a third party device

Power supply
Factory set to either 100, 115/120, 220 or 230/240V AC, 50/60Hz

Power Consumption
16W typical / 50W maximum. Consumes less than 0.5W when powered down from the front panel