dCS Rossini

The dCS Rossini is a premium digital audio system designed and manufactured by Data Conversion Systems (dCS), a British company based in Cambridgeshire. Available in various configurations, it's priced from around £17,000 for the DAC alone, with the complete system (DAC, Transport, and Master Clock) costing about £40,000.

At its core is dCS's proprietary Ring DAC technology, developed in-house rather than using off-the-shelf chips. The latest APEX version delivers enhanced performance with improved dynamics and detail. The Rossini can stream from services like TIDAL and Qobuz, supports Roon, AirPlay and UPnP, and offers comprehensive connectivity including USB, AES/EBU, and S/PDIF inputs.

The system includes several components: the Rossini DAC (which also functions as a network streamer and digital preamp), the Rossini Player (combining DAC and CD transport), the Rossini Transport (for CD/SACD playback), and the Rossini Master Clock (which significantly improves precision and transparency).

The Rossini represents dCS's effort to bring their acclaimed digital technology to a more accessible price point compared to their flagship Vivaldi system, while maintaining the exceptional performance that has earned them respect in high-end UK and global audio circles.