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dCS Scarlatti CD/SACD Transport

£4,995.00

Manufacturer : dCS
Model : Scarlatti
Serial Number : 4681
Packaging : Original
Accessories Included : Mains Cable / Remote / Manual / Digital Cables
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Description

Here we have an example of the High-End Scarlatti CD/SACD Transport from British company dCS. The company has been producing class leading digital systems since 1987, and our example comes in very good condition with just a couple of tiny blemishes – please refer to photographs. It is supplied in original factory packaging along with remote control, manual, mains cable, digital cables and our standard three month warranty.
dCS Say….
Possesses the ability to unravel music like no other digital system – resulting in a performance that is simply stunning.
Scarlatti needs no introduction and since its launch has been the recipient of awards across the world for its extraordinary performance both in terms of objective measurements and the subjective musical experience it offers.
Scarlatti Transport uses the TEAC Esoteric VRDS Neo™ mechanism which provides a brushless motor with heavy flywheel for stable disc rotation and super rigid construction. All signal processing and electronics in the transport has been designed by dCS.
Scarlatti Transport features an IEEE 1394 Firewire link which outputs dCS-encrypted DSD (1 bit data at the rate of 2.822MS/s) to a dCS DAC from CD or SACD. Scarlatti Transport upsamples CD data to DSD and transmits the data over the 1394 interface. SACDs are played in their native DSD format, again over the IEEE 1394 interface. Native CD data is available from 7 PCM outputs (2x AES/EBU and 4x SPDIF, 1x SDIF-2), as is down-sampled SACD data.
Scarlatti Transport is intended to be used with the matching Scarlatti DAC or with any suitable industry standard DAC. The unit may be run in Master mode or by using the DAC as the system clock. Performance will be enhanced further by adding the Scarlatti Clock to the system.
A new output mode reconfigures the two AES outputs as a dual AES output carrying encrypted DSD data. This mode is compatible with Paganini Scarlatti and Vivaldi DACs.
All of the Scarlatti products benefit from our ‘soft’ approach to programmable logic that allows new software to be loaded from a dCS update CD to add new features and adapt to changes in digital formats. Features:
Scarlatti Transport upsamples Red Book CDs to DSD format and plays SACDs in their native format.
All dCS products use a sophisticated multi-mode Phase-Locked-Loop (PLL), which significantly reduces clock jitter.
Faster, 100% accurate DSPs (within the bounds of their resolution) give improved filters revealing yet more fine detail.
Higher capacity FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) give more logic capacity and increase the scope for additional features and enhancements.
Improved power supplies give lower running temperature and increased tolerance to AC supply variations.
16 bit micro-controller for a generally improved control system.
Aerospace grade aluminium chassis and laminated acoustic damping panels, reduce magnetic effects and vibration.
The Scarlatti range features a low power LCD display that makes the user interface easier to read, keeps the power requirements down and minimizes electrical noise.
Our ‘soft’ approach to programmable logic allows dCS products to adapt to changes in digital formats and add new
features.
Scarlatti Transport uses TEAC VRDS NEO™ mechanism featuring brushless motor with heavy flywheel for stable disc
rotation and super rigid construction.
Specifications:
Type: Upsampling CD/SACD Transport.
Mechanism Dual laser CD/SACD mechanism (TEAC VRDS NEO™ mechanism).
Digital Outputs: IEEE 1394 interface on 2x 6-way connectors. The interface outputs dCS-encrypted DSD (1 bit data at 2.822 MS/s).
2x AES/EBU on 3-pin male XLR connectors. Each outputs CD format data (16 bits at 44.1 kHz), whether a CD or SACD is playing. The two AES outputs can be configured as a dual AES output carrying encrypted DSD data.
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 input on 1x BNC connector, accepts standard Word Clock at 44.1 or 88.2 kHz. Sensitive to TTL levels.
Word Clock output on 1x BNC connector. With the transport in Master mode, a TTL-compatible 44.1 kHz
Word Clock derived from the internal crystal oscillator is available on this output. The calibration accuracy when shipped is +/-10 ppm, not temperature compensated.
Local Control: Nevo Q50™ programmable remote control is supplied with the Transport, programmed to control the Scarlatti system or RS232. Nevo Q50™ may be programmed further by the owner or installer, to control other products.
Power Supply: Factory set for 100, 115, 220 or 230 V AC, 49-62 Hz.
Power Consumption: 25 Watts typical/40 Watts maximum.
Dimensions: 513 (W) x 424 (D) x 140 (H) mm
Weight: 19.6 kg

Additional Information
Weight 25 kg
Dimensions 33 × 62 × 76 cm
Reviews

To read a review from US publication “The Absolute Sound!” please click here

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