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“Could this be the ultimate digital front end right now? You know what, I think it just might be.” StereoNET International’s Jay Garrett recently attended our Varèse UK listening premiere, held at the wonderful Hi-Fi Lounge in rural Bedfordshire, to experience the capabilities of our new playback system first-hand. You can read his report from the event, and his thoughts on the system’s sound and performance, via the link below. https://lnkd.in/ezEdnq2Z #dCSVarese #audiophile #hifi

A big thank you to Headfonics for awarding the dCS Bartók APEX Best Desktop DAC/Amplifier in your 2024 Top Gear Awards. Marcus Downey writes that the “world-class” Bartók APEX is an “audibly more refined” upgrade on Bartók 2.0, noting that the addition of a Lina Master Clock added an “icing on the cake” performance upgrade. Read in full & browse all reviews & awards for Bartók APEX at the link below. https://shorturl.at/HYWJl #dCSVarese #audiophile #hifi

“Unique, bespoke Ring DAC technology gives exceptional sound with breathtaking resolution, atmosphere and dynamics….Destined to become a classic.” We’re delighted that the dCS Lina series has been awarded Headphone Amplifier Product of the Year 2025 by StereoNET International. Read the full write-up & awards listings at the link below. https://lnkd.in/dbSDBJ9W #dCSLina #amplifier #Stereonet

Happy New Year from all of us at dCS! We’re looking forward to bringing you more exciting projects, collaborations and updates in 2025. For now, head to dcsaudio.com/edit for recent news, technical deep dives & music from the year past — and to sign up for new content straight to your inbox. Wishing you all the very best for 2025 and beyond...

A big thank you to our friends & partners at Audio Natali for hosting an incredible private dCS Varèse launch event this December. Friends & clients were invited to experience dCS Varèse within Audio Natali's stunning showrooms in Montecatini Terme, Italy — with dCS Global Sales Director Raveen Bawa on hand to present & answer questions. Contact Audio Natali for information on booking your dCS Varèse demonstration in 2025: audionatali.com You can stay up to date with launch events planned for the New Year at dcsaudio.com/vareseevents. #dCSVarese #audiophile #hifi #highendaudio

A very Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate from the whole team at dCS! We hope your day is filled with happiness, cheer and of course, music... Photo: dCS Rossini APEX in the demo rooms at HiFi Lounge, Bedfordshire.

This year has been one of our busiest yet, with global audio shows, music and product collaborations and the launch of our new music system, dCS Varèse. Here’s a look at some of our highlights from 2024, including Varèse unveilings at the dCS factory, a visit to CanJam with Susan Rogers, and audio events in Europe, Asia and the US. You can find a more in-depth look at some of the campaigns and projects we’ve been working on over the past 12 months at the dCS Edit - head to dcsaudio.com/edit 

Read Inside Varèse: A Closer Look at the Varèse Mono DAC’s — now at the dCS Edit. dCS Varèse is the culmination of a multi-year project to advance state-of-the-art in digital audio, featuring some of the most complex electronic, mechanical and software designs we’ve ever created. Over the next few months, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at the system’s sound and design, and the bespoke technologies it brings. First up, we’re sharing a more detailed look at two integral components: the Varèse Mono DACs, with first-look images offering a rare glimpse beneath their aluminium casework… Follow the link to read the full article & subscribe for upcoming instalments: https://lnkd.in/gE2c-MuU

"Anette Askvik performs 'Liberty' with more nuance and sensitivity than I have ever heard at home.... The reproduction always appears as natural as it is unartificial and that is precisely why it is thrilling…” A big thank you to Absolute Fidelity for your recent review the dCS Rossini APEX Player. Read the full article in original German, and browse all reviews for Rossini APEX, at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eaGdB6Aj #audiophile #hifi #RossiniAPEX

“So…how does it all sound?” Read Janine Elliot of Hifi Pigs listening impressions from the dCS Varèse UK premiere at the link below. https://shorturl.at/yjZeJ “The performances I heard on the farm were detailed and emotional with an expansive soundstage that led me closely into the world of the music being performed. I was there with the musicians, living their feelings and aggression as well as their human benevolence…”   The UK Premiere of dCS Varèse was hosted this November at HiFi Lounge, Bedfordshire with our friends & partners Absolute Sounds. #dCSVarese #audiophile #hifi