LINA
A new dCS system, purpose built for headphone listeners
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Introducing LINA
dCS Lina is a new playback system from dCS, designed to meet the unique needs and demands of the headfi community.
With Lina, we set out to create the definitive system for headphone playback – one that drives a huge range of headphones to their full potential, and reproduces sound with every last nuance intact.
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Truly remarkable… neutral, transparent and highly revealing’’ The best solid-state amplifier I’ve heard with our headphone’s’’ ’’ ’’ dcsaudio.com
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A true reference system for the most discriminating listener’’ A high-energy, articulate performer with world-class resolution…’’
A class above...
• Designed and hand-assembled in the UK by our expert technicians and engineers
• Fitted with flexible, FPGAbased firmware for a long product lifespan
• Manufactured using the finest materials – crafted from billet Aluminium casing for enhanced performance with minimal vibration and noise
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• Supports hi-res streaming via Roon, TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, Deezer, AirPlay and more • dCS Ring DAC system ensures sound is reproduced with absolute integrity LINA Network DAC MSRP £11,750 dcsaudio.com
• dCS Expanse technology offers enhanced crossfeed optimisation for a more natural and immersive experience
• Touch screen UI with customisable menu provides seamless navigation
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Creating the Lina
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Lina Network DAC
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Oven-controlled crystal oscillators ensure accurate clocking for all audio samples and frequencies
Allows Lina Network DAC to be locked to a single master signal for enhanced audio performance LINA Master Clock MSRP £6,750 dcsaudio.com
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• Provides a significant increase in sound quality when streaming or listening via USB
• Standalone design with isolated chassis and power supply protects clock signal from external interference
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Creating the Lina
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Lina Master Clock
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• Class AB design with DC servo system delivers high power efficiency and excellent linearity • Solid state design delivers consistent, clean performance LINA Headphone Amplifier MSRP £8,400 dcsaudio.com
• Solid aluminium chassis minimises the risk of electromagnetic interference for enhanced audio performance
• Choice of inputs caters to a variety of sources and audio setups
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Creating the Lina Headphone
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Headphone Amplifier
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The finest solid state headphone system I’ve heard to date’’ Undoubtedly at an absolute world class level’’
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Simply irresistible…’’ The perfect highperforming partner to its siblings…’’
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Lina Lounge Signup Form
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Lounge Form
We’re bringing dCS Lina to a space near you. Sign up for upcoming dates to join us for an evening of relaxed listening, featuring special guests and chance to get to know the dCS team.
Scan the QR Code to sign up to the Lina Lounge Mailing List
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Making dCS Lina
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Creating the Lina Network DAC Creating the Lina Master Clock dcsaudio.com
Creating the Lina Headphone Amplifier
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Useful Links
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