dCS Vivaldi Transport II
CD/SACD Transport 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
CD/SACD Transport 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
CD/SACD Transport 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
PRODUCT DETAILS
Technical Specification
Type- Upsampling CD/SACD Transport
Digital Output-
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
Upsampling Rates- CD data may be upsampled to DSD/64, DXD (24/352.8) or DSD/128
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)
Physical Specifications
Colour- Silver or Black
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
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
