dCS 新旗艦：dCS Vivaldi

World Premier in 2012 HK SHOW

Hong Kong High-End Audio Visual show - dCS launches the Vivaldi Digital Playback System - a new four-box range which represents the pinnacle of their ‘no compromise’ approach to product design and sets a new standard for the future of digital audio playback.
Comprising separate Digital to Digital Upsampler, CD/SACD Transport, DAC and Master Clock in a powerful yet elegant industrial design, Vivaldi delivers unmatched sonic and measured performance by using the latest groundbreaking technology from dCS, including next-generation versions of their Ring DAC™, Digital Processing Platform, and Clocking System.


Vivaldi is designed to play music from any source and processes all high resolution PCM music formats up to DXD (24 bit data at 352.8 and 384kS/s), plus DSD. The optimised DSP filters and clocking architecture ensure listeners can extract every last nuance of musical detail and feeling while tuning the system to suit their personal preference.


Vivaldi DAC utilises the next generation of the state-of-the-art dCS Ring DAC™ which combines exceptional linearity with very high speed operation, enabling it to deliver true 24 bit performance even at low signal levels. The new dCS Ring DAC™ used in Vivaldi represents the most significant reworking of the design in its 20+ year history, and it incorporates a number of important technical advances that have resulted in enhanced dynamic range, reduced jitter, improved channel separation, and greatly improved musical realism.

Vivaldi Upsampler can access music from any digital source (PCM digital inputs, USB, UPnP network streaming, iPod™/iPhone™), converting the audio from its native sample rate to either high resolution DXD, DSD or standard high resolution PCM. The array of independently selectable digital inputs and filter options in Vivaldi elevates the performance of Red Book CD from CD Players or high resolution audio from digital streamers and servers to a previously unsurpassed level.

Vivaldi CD/SACD Transport has been designed to extract revelatory levels of detail from both CD and SACD. It features a Dual-AES output that supports DSD or DXD and a completely new chassis design that provides separate power supplies for digital processing and CD/SACD mechanism circuits as well as near-silent operation.

Vivaldi Master Clock features two banks of clock outputs capable of outputting different frequencies simultaneously, thereby improving ease of use while minimising jitter. Used as part of the Vivaldi digital audio playback system it improves on an already spectacular sound and takes it into an entirely new domain. Images snap into sharper focus, the music displays a substantially greater sense of authority and power, and most importantly offers noticeably higher resolution of fine detail.

2012 Worldwide Vivaldi System Premiers

Hong Kong > 10-12 August - RADAR @ Hong Kong High-End Audio Visual Show 2012

United States > 14-15 September - dCS North America @ Ears Nova, New York City

United Kingdom > 22-23 September - dCS Ltd @ National Audio Show 2012

Japan > dates TBD - Taiyo International - Tokyo


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除了DSD全面支援外
Upsampler還多了UPnP網路串流

看來,一堆dcs的愛用者又要破費了!!

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作者: 將軍

看來,一堆dcs的愛用者又要破費了!!

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將軍家裡的 CH 沒有那麼快上斷頭台吧！？

兄有沒有去聽過 Constellation 的前後級，聽了一下就覺得很不錯。

哈..CH沒那麼快啦!!
Constellation 聽過多次,是不錯.
但要將現役的紅獅子幹掉,是還有一大段路要走.
我個人的癖性要求:
功率線性不符合的,先淘汰!!

我覺得轉盤好大台, 好有wadia的fu.......

希望有打開的照片看一下裡面到底塞了甚麼需要這麼大一箱......

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作者: 將軍

哈..CH沒那麼快啦!!
Constellation 聽過多次,是不錯.
但要將現役的紅獅子幹掉,是還有一大段路要走.
我個人的癖性要求:
功率線性不符合的,先淘汰!!

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嗯，我覺得 CH 還有自家的 Clock 及外置電源未上場，進步空間還是令人期盼的。

紅獅子嘛，回去真的要好好硏究。

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作者: chsiang

我覺得轉盤好大台, 好有wadia的fu.......

希望有打開的照片看一下裡面到底塞了甚麼需要這麼大一箱......

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會不會是因為缐路版是垂直擺放，像 Lindemann D680一樣？所以這麼高？

聽說是因為這個轉盤內部是上下兩層結構，但具體是那部分放在下面就沒有留意了

外型設計好像退步了，雖然終於可以疊起來，但外型好像比Paganini 還另類。

舊旗艦的外型比他強太多了，如果聲音沒有強太多，在這種景氣大概會很辛苦。

不曉得esoteric是否也要出新旗艦?

外觀並不特別吸引人!至少我就不想換!!

為什麼 舊旗艦 Scarlatti 連出個Mk2 都沒有，就出 了新旗艦呢？

不要又說這是 dCS 目前現階段能想到最好的音樂解決方式？？！！！所以推出了 Vivaldi

因為上次推出超貴的 Scarlatti 時就說過了。

希望不要過了一段時間後，又跑出了另個新旗艦， Mahler 什麼的。

Mozart 、 Beethoven 天王級的作曲家名字都還沒出現過，所以機會還是有的。

dCS 東西很好，但當大家是........嗎？

科技不斷進步，尤其是數位的，我從前年就期待他推出新的旗艦

這速度我還覺得慢了 (當然是因為我也買不起啦)

dCS Scarlatti好像是2007年左右發表的

等進一步資訊嘍~~~

看看聲音技術提升了多少

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作者: 小葉

科技不斷進步，尤其是數位的，我從前年就期待他推出新的旗艦

這速度我還覺得慢了 (當然是因為我也買不起啦)

dCS Scarlatti好像是2007年左右發表的

等進一步資訊嘍~~~

看看聲音技術提升了多少

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之前dcs最令用家稱道的是可以透過軟體的更新,將聲音表現隨著數位科技的進步跟著提升!
至於外在機殼的大改款週期反而不是特別頻繁,這也給用家一種安定感!!
如今不過距上次大改款才五年?!看來廠商的理念似乎有所改變.
至少我就不欣賞!!

五年我是覺得很久了啦............@@

我一直嫌scarlatti這麼久還沒更新

目前比較專門生產訊源的，其實都一直有在換與更新呀

像Esoteric 01系統也早該換了，下級機都已經技術進步到另一個水平了

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作者: 小葉

目前比較專門生產訊源的，其實都一直有在換與更新呀

像Esoteric 01系統也早該換了，下級機都已經技術進步到另一個水平了

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的確!數位訊源的更新週期應該算是最快的!!
相對之下擴大機的更新週期就慢得多,像是mbl　６０１０＆Ｇｒｙｐｈｏｎ後級都算長青款，往往一出就是十年以上，頂多內部微調！
只是覺得內容可以與時俱進，讓用家可以不斷升級的話最理想，一但大改款就只能砍掉重練了，而數位訊源的折舊又最傷！！

dCS Vivaldi Transport

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Vivaldi Transport is designed to extract revelatory levels of detail from both CD and SACD and is the ultimate machine for silver disc replay. All signal processing in Vivaldi Transport is controlled by electronics designed by dCS. It uses the TEAC Esoteric VRDS Neo™ mechanism which provides a brushless motor with heavy flywheel for stable disc rotation and super rigid construction.

The powerful digital processing platform of Vivaldi Transport is based around Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) chips, Digital Signal Processing (DSP) chips and a microcontroller system. All of these use code developed and maintained in-house by dCS. Vivaldi Transport represents true state-of-the-art in digital audio by offering twice the logic capacity of previous generations, delivering unmatched sonic and measured performance.

In order to enhance the cleanness of the power supply and isolate the mechanism from the electronics Vivaldi Transport features a completely new chassis design that has separate power circuits for the digital processing and CD/SACD mechanism sections. This has resulted in near silent operation.

Vivaldi Transport features a Dual AES output that supports dCS-encrypted DSD (1 bit data at the rate of 2.822MS/s) to a dCS DAC from CD or SACD. Vivaldi Transport also offers the option of upsampling CD data to DXD (24 bit data at the rate of 352.8kS/s) and transmitting this data over the same Dual AES interface. SACDs are played in their native DSD format, again using the Dual AES interface. Native CD data is available from 4 PCM outputs (1x AES/EBU and 2x SPDIF, 1x SDIF-2), as is down-sampled SACD data.

Vivaldi Transport is intended to be used with the matching Vivaldi DAC or with any suitable industry standard DAC. The unit may be run either in Master mode or with the DAC as the system clock. Performance will be enhanced further by adding Vivaldi Clock to the system.

The dCS ‘soft’ approach to programmable logic makes it extremely easy for users to update Vivaldi Transport software, whether adding new features, installing performance upgrades or adapting to changes in digital formats.

Used as part of a complete Vivaldi digital audio playback system Vivaldi Transport gives a performance of effortless realism each and every time.


Key Features

Utilising the latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform which offers stateof- the-art measured performance and unrivalled musical experience.

Plays Red Book CDs in their native 16/44.1 format AND upsamples the data to either DSD or DXD.

Plays SACDs in their native DSD format AND downsamples the data to CD format.

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

Multi-stage regulation ensures sensitive analogue circuitry is not affected by digital interference.

Features separate power circuits for the digital processing and CD/SACD mechanism sections to further enhance the power supply cleanness.

Aerospace grade machined aluminum chassis fitted with tuned acoustic damping panels reduces magnetic effects
and vibration.


Specifications

Type
Upsampling CD/SACD Transport.

Mechanism Dual laser CD/SACD mechanism (TEAC VRDS NEO™ VMK3)

Digital Outputs
1x Dual AES interface on 2x 3-pin male XLR connectors, outputs dCS-encrypted DSD data, whether a CD or SACD is playing. A menu setting changes the format to DXD (24/352.8) when a CD is playing.
1x AES/EBU on 3-pin male XLR connector, outputs CD format data (16 bits at 44.1kS/s), whether a CD or SACD is playing.

2x SPDIF on 1x RCA Phono and 1x BNC connectors. Each outputs CD format data, whether a CD or SACD is playing.

1x SPDIF optical on a Toslink connector, outputs CD format data, whether a CD or SACD is playing.

1x SDIF-2 interface on 2x BNC connectors, outputs CD format data, whether a CD or SACD is playing..

Clocking
Word Clock output on 1x BNC connector. With the transport in Master mode, a TTL-compatible 44.1kHz
Word Clock derived from the internal crystal oscillator is available on this output. The calibration accuracy when shipped is +/-10ppm, not temperature compensated.

Word Clock input on 1x BNC connector, accepts standard Word Clock at 44.1, 88.2 or 176.4kHz.
Sensitive to TTL levels.

Software Updates
Updates are loaded directly from CD-R.

Local Control
dCS Premium Remote handset is supplied with Vivaldi DAC.
RS232 (controlled by a third party device).
dCS-programmed Nevo Q50 Remote handset is available for the Vivaldi range as an optional extra.

Power Supply
Factory set for 100, 115, 220 or 230V AC, 49-62Hz.

Power Consumption
28 Watts typical/40 Watts maximum.

Dimensions
444mm/17.5” x 435mm/17.2” x 196mm/7.8”.
Allow extra depth for cable connectors.

Color
Silver / Black

dCS Vivaldi DAC

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Vivaldi DAC uses the latest groundbreaking technology from dCS including ‘next generation’ versions of the dCS Ring DAC™, Digital Processing Platform and Clocking System so that, as the hub of a digital audio system, an array of features guarantee amazing performance from any digital source.

The unique design of the legendary dCS Ring DAC™ combines exceptional linearity with very high speed operation enabling it to deliver true 24 bit performance even at low signal levels. The latest generation of our Ring DAC™ incorporates a number of important technical advances that have resulted in it offering enhanced dynamic range, reduced jitter, improved channel separation and greatly improved musical realism.

The powerful digital processing platform of Vivaldi DAC is based around Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) chips,
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) chips and a microcontroller system. All of these use code developed and maintained in the UK by dCS. Vivaldi DAC represents true stateof- the-art in digital audio by offering twice the logic capacity of previous generations, emphasised by its unmatched sonic and measured performance.

dCS were pioneers in the use of external clocks in digital audio systems and the redesigned multi-stage Phase-Locked-Loop (PLL) system used in Vivaldi DAC sets worldbeating standards for accuracy and control of troublesome jitter from the incoming audio stream.

Vivaldi DAC features standard AES3, Dual AES, SDIF-2 and SPDIF inputs in addition to an asynchronous USB 2.0 interface. The enhanced digital volume control allows direct connection to a power amplifier so that in the majority of systems there is no need for a separate preamplifier. Maximum output can be set at either two or six volts to suit different amplifier and speaker combinations.

Featuring a completely new interface designed to handle all high resolution musical formats up to DXD (24 bit data at 352.8 and 384kS/s) plus DSD, the optimised DSP filters available to Vivaldi DAC owners will ensure you can extract every last nuance of musical detail and emotion by tuning the system to suit your personal preference.

The dCS ‘soft’ approach to programmable logic makes it extremely easy for users to update Vivaldi DAC software, whether adding new features, installing performance upgrades or adapting to changes in digital formats.

Used as a standalone DAC or as part of a complete Vivaldi digital audio playback system Vivaldi DAC gives a performance of effortless realism each and every time.


Key Features

Utilising the latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform which offers stateof-the-art measured performance and unrivalled musical experience.

Designed for maximum flexibility by accepting audio data from a variety of digital sources.

Flexible output configuration can be optimised in systems with and without pre-amplifiers.

Comprehensive clocking architecture plus an auto-clocking mode used in Vivaldi range improves ease of use and
minimises jitter.

USB interface allows easy connection to a computer, accepting PCM data at up to 24/192 and DOP (DSD over PCM). The interface runs in Asynchronous USB mode, which makes the DAC immune to jitter from the typical computer’s noisy clock.

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

Multi-stage regulation ensures sensitive analogue circuitry is not affected by digital interference.

Features separate power circuits for the digital and analogue sections to further enhance the power supply cleanness.

Aerospace grade machined aluminum chassis fitted with tuned acoustic damping panels reduces magnetic effects
and vibration.

Specifications

Type
Digital-to-Analogue Converter.

Converter Type
dCS proprietary Ring DAC™ topology.

Analogue Outputs
Output Levels: 2V rms or 6V rms on all outputs for a full-scale input, set in the menu.

Balanced Outputs: 1 stereo pair on 2x 3-pin male XLR connectors (pin 2 = hot, pin 3 = cold). These outputs are electronically balanced and floating, the signal balance ratio at 1kHz is better than 40dB. Output impedance is 3Ω, maximum load is 600Ω (a 10kΩ-100kΩ load is recommended).

Unbalanced Outputs: 1 stereo pair on 2x RCA Phono connectors. Output impedance is 52Ω, maximum load is 600Ω (a 10kΩ-100kΩ load is recommended).

Digital Inputs
USB 2.0 interface on a type B connector. Operates in asynchronous mode, will accept streamed PCM data up to 24 bits at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 & 192kS/s and DOP (DSD over PCM). Can operate in USB Audio Class 1 or Class 2 mode.

4x AES/EBU on 3-pin female XLR connectors. Each will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 & 192kS/s OR 2x Dual AES pairs at 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8 & 384kS/s or dCS-encrypted DSD.

3x SPDIF on 2x RCA Phono and 1x BNC connectors. Each will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 & 192kS/s.

1x SPDIF optical on a Toslink connector, will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2 & 96kS/s

1x SDIF-2 interface on 2x BNC connectors, will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2 & 96kS/s or SDIF-2 DSD (auto-selected). If the unit is not in Master mode, this interface requires a compatible Word Clock input, locked to the data rate.

Word Clock I/O
3x Word Clock inputs on 3x BNC connector, accept standard Word Clock at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192kHz. The data rate can be the same as the clock rate or an exact multiple 0.125x, 0.25x, 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x) of the clock rate. Sensitive to TTL levels.

Word Clock output on 1x BNC connector. In Master mode, a TTL-compatible 44.1kHz Word Clock is available.

Residual Noise
Better than -113dB0 @ 20Hz-20kHz unweighted (6V Setting).

L-R crosstalk
Better than -115dB0, 20-20kHz.

Spurious Responses
Better than -105dB0 @ 20-20kHz.

Filters
A choice of filter responses give different trade offs between Nyquist image rejection and the phase response

Software Updates
Loaded from CD-R or via USB interface.

Local Control
dCS Premium Remote is supplied as standard.
RS232 (controlled by a third party device).
A dCS-programmed Nevo Q50 is available for the Vivaldi range as an optional extra..

Power Supply
Factory set for 100, 115, 220 or 230V AC, 49-62Hz.

Power Consumption
23 Watts typical/30 Watts maximum.

Dimensions
444mm/17.5” x 435mm/17.2” x 151mm/6.0” high.
Allow extra depth for cable connectors.

Color
Silver / Black

dCS Vivaldi upsampler

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Vivaldi Upsampler is designed to act as the hub of a digital audio system and will transform your listening experience, taking your music collection to levels you have not heard before.

Operating as a digital-to-digital converter Vivaldi Upsampler accesses music from any digital source and converts the audio from its native sample rate to either high resolution DXD (24 bit data at 352.8 or 384 kS/s), DSD (1 bit data at 2.822 or 3.07MS/s) or standard high resolution PCM (24 bit data up to 24/192kS/s). The results gained from Vivaldi Upsampler are extraordinary – a more vibrant, 3-dimensional, transparent and effortless performance.

Vivaldi Upsampler features a wired network connection and can stream high resolution audio files stored on a computer or on network storage via UPnP™. The additional asynchronous USB input on Vivaldi Upsampler also allows direct connection of a PC and supports high resolution audio up to and including 192kS/s and DSD over USB. The USB interfaces run in an Asynchronous USB mode, which makes Vivaldi Upsampler immune to jitter from the typical computer’s noisy clock.

Vivaldi Upsampler is Apple Authenticated and supports playback of iPod/iPhone-stored digital media, bypassing the iPod/iPhone internal DAC to ensure optimal performance. USB memory hardware is also supported.

An array of independently selectable digital inputs (RJ45, USB, AES, SPDIF, SDIF-2, Toslink) completes the versatility
of this powerful machine and elevates the performance of Red Book CD from CD Players or high resolution audio from digital streamers to a previously unsurpassed level.

dCS were pioneers in the use of external clocks in digital audio systems and the redesigned multi-stage Phase-Locked-Loop (PLL) system used in Vivaldi Upsampler sets world-beating standards for accuracy and control of troublesome jitter from the incoming audio stream.

The dCS ‘soft’ approach to programmable logic makes it extremely easy for users to update Vivaldi Upsampler software, whether adding new features, installing performance upgrades or adapting to changes in digital formats.

Used as part of a complete Vivaldi digital audio playback system Vivaldi Upsampler gives a performance of effortless realism each and every time.


Key Features

Utilising the latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform which offers stateof-the-art measured performance and unrivalled musical experience.

Designed for maximum flexibility as output configuration can be optimised in systems with a variety of digital audio sources.

Dual crystal oscillators with microcontrollerenhanced temperature correction.

New auto-clocking mode used in the Vivaldi range improves ease of use and minimises jitter.

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

Multi-stage regulation ensures sensitive analogue circuitry is not affected by digital interference.

Aerospace grade machined aluminum chassis fitted with tuned acoustic damping panels reduces magnetic effects
and vibration.

Specifications

Type
Digital-to-Digital Converter.

Converter Type
dCS proprietary Ring DAC™ topology.

Digital Inputs
Network interface on an RJ45 connector – Acts as UPnP™ renderer and streams digital music from a NAS or local computer over a standard Ethernet network, decoding all major lossless formats including FLAC, WAV, AIFF, WMA up to 24 bit 192kS/s native sample rate. Other supported file formats include ALAC, MP3, M4a, AAC and OGG. Some formats are limited to lower sample rates.

USB 2.0 interface on a type B connector. Operates in Asynchronous USB mode, Audio Class 1 or Class 2. Class 2 mode will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192kS/s and DSD in DOP format.
USB-on-the-go interface on A-type connector, streams audio files from a USB flash drive or iPod/iPhone. Will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192kS/s and DSD in DOP format. Operates in asynchronous USB mode.

AES3 on a 3-pin female XLR connector.

4x SPDIF on 2x RCA Phono, 1x BNC connectors and 1x TosLink optical connector.

1x SDIF-2 PCM interface on 2x BNC connectors + Word Clock

All electrical digital inputs will accept PCM data at up to 24 bit PCM at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192kS/s. The Toslink input and SDIF-2 interface are limited to a maximum of 96kS/s.

Digital Outputs
2x AES3 on 3-pin female XLR connectors. Each outputs 24 bit PCM at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96kS/s, OR as a Dual AES pair at 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8 or 384kS/s or dCS-encrypted DSD.

2x SPDIF on RCA Phono and BNC connectors. Each outputs 24 bit PCM at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192kS/s.

Conversions
Data from any input may be converted to 24 bit PCM at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8 or 384kS/s or DSD (1 bit data at 2.822MS/s). The output sample rate must be equal to or greater than the input sample rate.

Word Clock I/O
Word Clock input on 2x BNC connector. Accepts standard Word Clock at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192kHz. Sensitive to TTL levels.
Word Clock output on 1x BNC connector. Outputs standard Word Clock at a frequency equal to the (single wire) output data rate, or 44.1kHz when set to output DSD.

Spurious Responses
Better than -100dB0 @ 20Hz-20kHz for Fs> 32kS/s, 20Hz-14kHz for 32kS/s.

Filters
A choice of filter responses give different trade offs between Nyquist image rejection and the phase response.

Software Updates
Loaded from CD-R via PCM audio input or via USB.

Local Control
dCS Premium Remote handset is supplied with Vivaldi DAC.
RS232 (controlled by a third party device).
dCS-programmed Nevo Q50 or the Premium Remote are available as an optional extra.
Vivaldi Controller App available for iOS, Android, Mac OSX & Windows.

Power Supply
Factory set for 100, 115, 220 or 230V AC, 49-62Hz.

Power Consumption
15 Watts typical/18 Watts maximum.

Dimensions
444mm/17.5” x 435mm/17.2” x 125mm/5.0”.
Allow extra depth for cable connectors.

Weight
14.2 kg/31.3lbs.

Color
Silver / Black

dCS Vivaldi clock

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Vivaldi Master Clock is a powerful yet simple to use Grade 1 master clock based on dCS pioneering developments in studio and home audio. Featuring two banks of clock outputs capable of outputting different frequencies, Vivaldi Master Clock uses the latest groundbreaking technology from dCS.

In a digital audio system samples must be accurate in level and time but jitter, which exists in all digital systems, can result in timing errors in these samples causing the analogue signal to be reconstructed inaccurately. In a dCS system our DACs can act as the system master clock, but listening tests have shown that there is no substitute for a highquality, dedicated master clock.

dCS were pioneers in the use of external clocks in digital audio systems and our clocking technology has been continually refined so that our latest multi-stage Phase-Locked-Loop (PLL) system sets world-beating standards for accuracy and control of troublesome jitter from the incoming audio stream.

All dCS Master Clocks are subjected to rigorous in-house testing. The crystal oscillators are pre-aged and selected for long term stability and then individually calibrated over a wide temperature range to ensure consistent optimal performance. Vivaldi Master Clock uses a sophisticated microcontroller system to ensure smooth correction as the temperature changes and this approach gives a more stable result than either oven controlled crystal oscillators or even atomic clocks.

All dCS master clocks are designed to generate industry standard Word Clock on 75 ohm co-axial cable. Other anufacturers’ equipment that has been designed to accept standard Word Clock can be used with our clocks.

Vivaldi Master Clock may be slaved to an external reference (such as an atomic clock or GPS reference) if increased accuracy is desired. Our sophisticated multi-mode Phase-Locked-Loop (PLL) significantly reduces jitter from the reference source.

The dCS ‘soft’ approach to programmable logic allows the user to easily update Vivaldi Master Clock software, whether this is to add new features, improve performance or adapt to changes in digital formats.

Used as part of the Vivaldi digital audio playback system Vivaldi Master Clock improves on an already spectacular sound
and takes it into an entirely new domain. With a clock added to a dCS system images snap into sharper focus and the music displays a substantially greater sense of authority and power as well as, most importantly, offering noticably higher resolution of detail.


Key Features

Utilising the latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform which offers stateof-the-art measured performance and unrivalled musical experience.

Designed for maximum flexibility as output configuration can be optimised in systems with a variety of digital audio sources.

Dual crystal oscillators with microcontrollerenhanced temperature correction.

New auto-clocking mode used in the Vivaldi range improves ease of use and minimises jitter.

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

Multi-stage regulation ensures sensitive analogue circuitry is not affected by digital interference.

Aerospace grade machined aluminum chassis fitted with tuned acoustic damping panels reduces magnetic effects
and vibration.


Specifications

Type
Class 1 Master Clock.

Clock Frequencies
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192kHz.

Clock Accuracy
Better than +/-1ppm when shipped.
Typically +/-0.1ppm when shipped and stabilised.

Word Clock outputs
Two groups of 4 independently buffered outputs on 75Ω BNC connectors.
Each group may be set to a different clock frequency.

Reference Input
External Reference Input on 1x 75Ω BNC connector. Accepts either Word Clock or AC coupled signals at 1MHz, 5MHz & 10MHz. Lock range is +/-300ppm.

Start Up Time
Typically 1 minute to rated accuracy.

Software Updates
Loaded from CD-R via reference input.

Local Control
dCS Premium Remote handset is supplied with Vivaldi DAC.
RS232 (controlled by a third party device).
A dCS-programmed Nevo Q50 is available for the Vivaldi range as an optional extra.

Power Supply
Factory set for 100, 115, 220 or 230V AC, 49-62Hz.

Power Consumption
10 Watts typical/123 Watts maximum.

Dimensions
444mm/17.5” x 435mm/17.2” x 126mm/5.0”.
Allow extra depth for cable connectors.

Color
Silver / Black

讀完 Vivaldi 規格書後, 對 dCS Scarlatti 系列用家, 幾個有意義的重點：

1. IEEE1394 (firewire) 界面消失了!
顯然沒被 dCS 認定為新世代機種, 傳輸高解析數位規格的界面, 取而代之的是 Dual AES (雙平衡頭), 簡單講, 就是從轉盤唱 SACD 一路到 DAC 就是要用兩條數位平衡線。
DSD: 1bit 2.822/3.07Mbps, Vivaldi Transport 讀取 SACD 的獨家加密數位信號, Transport 直入 DAC 不經過 Upsampler
或
DXD: 24bit 352.8K/384K可以是 Vivaldi Transport 讀 CD 16/44.1 被 Vivaldi Upsampler 昇頻過後的 24/252.8 數位信號 或 透過網路讀取 24/96, 24/192 以上的 24/252.8, 24/384K數位音樂檔

2. Clock 可同時輸出兩個頻率 44.1KHz 與 48KHz 或兩倍頻 88.2 與 96, 或四倍頻 176.4 與 192, 顯然為了自家轉盤以外的網路高解析數位音樂播放如 24/192 以上格式做準備, 操控性與 Clock 的頻率在 Scarlatti 系列就是尚未準備好, 因此極限在 24/96, 所以 Scarlatti Clock 2012/8/1 出貨的機器在硬體規格上也不同了, Scarlatti Upsampler, DAC 也得軟體升級才到 24/192! Scarlatti 系列用家不要太傷心, 您用 SACD / CD 為主的訊源, dCS 還給您一條升級的路, 而且還是在頂峰上的!

3. dCS Ring DAC 是 dCS 從數位化錄音室高階設備走入家用 High End 二十幾年來一直延用的線路設計理念, 他的運算能力極限應該在 DSD (SACD 規格), 這次的改款 Ring DAC 理念不變, 純然是硬體運算速度要跟上 DXD, 那就要看, 未來的數位音樂媒體的主流是什麼? 相信不是比 SACD 更高規格的 DXD 唱片, 而是來自網路, 網路購買檔案或雲端串流的兩種型式, 試算一下, 一小時 24/384 的無壓縮音樂有多大的檔案? (60分鐘 X 60 秒 X 24 bit X 384000 clock rate X 2 channel) / (1024 X 1024 X 1024) = 38.899Gbyte , 無損失壓縮檔 Flac 約可減半那就是19.45Gbyte, 以現今的網路速度還有您硬碟空間, 我會說 dCS Vivaldi 非常有前瞻性!!

謝謝 Eton:

分析非常中肯透徹。

只是這樣的升級 就一定完全不能在原有的框架(Scarlatti)下進行嗎？
1394消失、新版的Ring Dac......
一定要換個造型，換個售價嗎？

從Paganini、Scarlatti、到Vivaldi，外觀完全不同，
難道 外匡、材質、用料，都沒有know-how的累積嗎？
伴隨著又增加的售價，不免讓人.....

當年dCS 有許許多多的第一，
只是身為dCS的用家，
真的希望這是 dCS 往前邁入另一個20年的開始。

High End音響應該要有比其他等級的器材更能保值的方式

真的技術累積到一定程度而推出新產品是天經地義的

但是對於舊產品的支援還是要有, 不然同樣是售價可觀的舊旗艦

若是因此而失了升級之路, 那產品的價值就會出現問題,

當然沒有聽到新的dCS之前, 無法斷言這樣的新產品的進步幅度,

不過確實有可能造成既有用家的一些疑慮......

引用:

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作者: bluesky

謝謝 Eton:

分析非常中肯透徹。

只是這樣的升級 就一定完全不能在原有的框架(Scarlatti)下進行嗎？
1394消失、新版的Ring Dac......
一定要換個造型，換個售價嗎？

從Paganini、Scarlatti、到Vivaldi，外觀完全不同，
難道 外匡、材質、用料，都沒有know-how的累積嗎？
伴隨著又增加的售價，不免讓人.....

當年dCS 有許許多多的第一，
只是身為dCS的用家，
真的希望這是 dCS 往前邁入另一個20年的開始。

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個人非常認同你的想法!!
產品不能一成不變;
但也不能一直在變!!

引用:

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作者: bluesky

謝謝 Eton:

分析非常中肯透徹。

只是這樣的升級 就一定完全不能在原有的框架(Scarlatti)下進行嗎？
1394消失、新版的Ring Dac......
一定要換個造型，換個售價嗎？

從Paganini、Scarlatti、到Vivaldi，外觀完全不同，
難道 外匡、材質、用料，都沒有know-how的累積嗎？
伴隨著又增加的售價，不免讓人.....

當年dCS 有許許多多的第一，
只是身為dCS的用家，
真的希望這是 dCS 往前邁入另一個20年的開始。

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大家聽了這麼多年的 1 BIT
有機會建議大家回來聽聽 "多BIT"
現在我只覺得MSB很好聽, 音樂非常順耳
常常一張接一張

還沒有聽過，但單純以外型來說，我個人喜好puccini那神來一筆的弧線。
不過新旗艦的線路板是白色的，記得以前技嘉的藍色主機板與微星的紅色主機板，還真算是另類的內在美~！

引用:

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作者: 將軍

個人非常認同你的想法!!
產品不能一成不變;
但也不能一直在變!!

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將軍大講到重點了!
產品一定有生命週期,但週期太短就會讓用家誤以為之前的產品是否未臻成熟,急於推出搶市?!

Vivaldi Upsampler 加了 Type-A "USB-on-the-go" input，可能代表了它可以直讀 USB 手指內的各式 PCM and/or DSD 檔。若然，這也許是新系統的 "best kept secret" 呢！ (wasntme)

所以︰熱切期待相關的測試！ (blush)

對於這組新旗艦，沒有退步的道理。
但聽說，價格很不友善倒是真的！

dCS Vivaldi 黑色版本登場

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好消息! dCS Vivaldi App目前已經取得Apple®官方認證，貴賓用戶若有使用iPhone或是iPad產品都可以在app store輸入「dCS Vivaldi App」免費下載app。

用戶必須先將Vivaldi Upsampler及DAC以軟體升級至v1.02，並搭配網路硬體v56才能與Vivaldi 控制器相互搭配使用。

最新的Vivaldi Upsampler v1.02添加最新的功能如下：
- 可與Vivaldi app完美搭配使用。
- DoP可支援RJ45輸入端子（UPnP 伺服器必須以DoP 格式運作）
- 更優異的FLAC192表現方式。
- Filters 1-6新增RS232及IR密碼。

而Vivaldi DAC v1.02也提供了新的RS232新指令包括「待機」、「靜音」、「2v/6v輸出」與「音量」等功能。

歡迎需要升級Vivaldi的貴賓用戶與各經銷商聯繫或聯絡總代理：傑富國際，電話：02-2748-6518

DoP可支援RJ45輸入端子 <---- 這是網路串流DSD的意思? @@

哈哈，可能直接翻的吧

代理展示間已有用NAS播放.........