dCS Network Bridge

[audio_engr]

We have finally received our new dCS Network Bridge.

The internal architecture of the Bridge is based on the excellent Stream 820 board from Stream Unlimited in Vienna. Stream 820 is a variant of the board used in Rossini, which has been further modified and enhanced by dCS.

Particular attention to detail has been paid to the power supply, helping to ensure ultra-low noise throughout the circuits. dCS have also been able to play with the Clocking in every effort to minimise jitter. This helps makes compatibility with third party D-A converters as wide as possible. The network Bridge is most definitely not just for existing dCS owners!

We connected the Network Bridge in our demo room yesterday and had music within 5 minutes. It is very simple to operate, almost plug and play.
Roon integration is fabulous. Initial sound quality impressed but further testing will be needed to find out what combinations work best.

Hope to add to this when we have had time to experiment.

Steve

Hello Steve,
 
Many thanks for the update & also sharing some of the features of this NEW dCS toy !!
 
Indeed - I wish to integrate the dCS unit with Roon running off my Macbook Pro/Air and my Devialet 400. 
 
My choice of connections would be :
 
Macbook   - - >   dCS Network Bridge ... either Ethernet RJ45 OR USB ... preferably Ethernet. 
 
dCS Network Bridge   - - >   Devialet 400 ... definitely AES/EBU XLR (that the Devialet prefers the most as an input). 
 
NOTE : I have refrained from upgrading my D400 to D440 and wish to rather invest my funds in something more stellar like the dCS network bridge. 
 
However - I need to investigate and do my homework well before I take the plunge towards the dCS. 
 
Hoping to hear more from you soon ...
 
- Arup (aka Audio_Engr)