Cary Audio DMS-800 Professional Version
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When Cary created the DMS-700, Cary began thinking about a no holds barred version of the DMS capable of competing with the best of the best in Network Audio Players/Streamers/DACs.
First, it would have to exceed the performance of the DMS-700 which is no small feat. After considerable research and design, the DMS-800 Professional Version (PV) was born.
The DMS-800 Professional Version (PV) is a limited-edition marvel. Simply put, the DMS-800PV is Cary's ultimate expression of Cary's famous DMS platform. If the DMS-700 is analog-like, the DMS-800PV IS analogue.
Bigger, deeper, wider, and smoother in sound, the DMS-800PV is capable of revealing the actual instruments within the recordings and not just the sound of the instruments.
This allows for a more dimensional insight into the music, illuminating a more true-to-life sound. Inside, the DMS-800PV is a dual mono design, doubling most everything inside the renowned DMS-700.
While the DMS-700 utilizes a single digital/analog stage board with a single current output switched resistor 4 channel AK4499EQ DAC (equivalent to 4 DACs), the DMS-800PV uses separate right and left channel digital/analog stage boards.
Each stage board has its own 4 channel current output switched resistor AK4499EQ DAC for a total of 8 individual DAC channels for a true fully balanced dual differential circuit. In addition, the DMS-800PV includes a Crystek Oscillator Clock, two separate DSP driver stages, 14 groups of independent regulated power supplies and two independent groups of analog stage regulation power supplies as well as other enhancements.
The DMS-800PV has a larger 5" high resolution display and a slightly taller stance than previous DMS models. Inside the DMS-800PV is a marvel of circuitry design regarding power regulation and both digital and analog circuitry.
The DMS-800PV is also Roon Ready and MQA Certified. Like other DMS products, the DMS-800PV allows streaming from on-board TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Spotify, Spotify Connect, vTuner, or from files stored on a network computer or NAS Drive.
If that wasn't enough, it includes three (3) USB-A ports for listening from connected USB hard drives, flash drives, and even from an SD card. As an extra measure for convenience, the DMS-800PV also includes aptX HD input and output (output for Bluetooth speakers or headphones) as well as AirPlay.
Additional features include Ethernet or Wi-Fi connectivity, TruBit 7-step Selectable PCM upsampling to 768kHz, and selectable PCM to DSD conversion with selectable 3-step DSD upsampling.
Digital inputs include Coaxial (x2), Optical (x1), and AES/EBU (x1) as well as Coaxial and Optical digital outputs, RCA and XLR fully balanced outputs, OSO Re-clocking, MU-MIMO Wi-Fi, and a full 3-volt output and variable volume control for direct-to-amplifier connection.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Digital/Analog Converters | 2 x 4-channel AK4499EQ (8 DAC channels total, fully balanced dual mono differential) |
| Master Clock Jitter | Below measurable levels (Crystek Oscillator Clock) |
| Digital Sampling Rates (Fs) | 44.1 kHz to 768 kHz, DSD64 to DSD512 |
| Digital Filter | 32-Bit 8x Oversampling Digital Filter |
| Analog Filter | 3rd Order Bessel |
| Bluetooth | CSR Bluetooth v4.0 with aptX® HD (24-Bit / 48 kHz High Definition, Input & Output) |
| Digital Inputs | USB x 3, SD Card x 1, Bluetooth x 1, AES/EBU x 1, Coaxial x 2, Toslink x 1 |
| Digital Input Sample Rates | USB/HDD: 44.1–768 kHz (16–32 bit), DSD 64/128/256/512 AES/EBU & Coaxial: 44.1–768 kHz (16–24 bit), DSD64–DSD256 Toslink: 44.1–192 kHz (16–24 bit), DSD64 Bluetooth: 48 kHz (24 bit) |
| Digital Outputs | Coaxial: 44.1–768 kHz (16–24 bit), DSD64–DSD256 Toslink: 44.1–192 kHz (16–24 bit), DSD64 |
| Analog Outputs | Balanced XLR, Single-Ended RCA (Variable / Direct-to-Amp) |
| Control Interfaces | Trigger Input (12VDC x 1), IR Control x 1 |
| Network / Communication | Ethernet RJ45 (Full Remote Configuration Interface), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac with MU-MIMO |
| Power Input & Consumption | 110-120V or 220-240V AC (50-60 Hz), 55 Watts |
| Finish & Construction | Custom aluminum chassis and faceplate in Silver or Black anodized finish |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 4.25" x 17.25" x 16.25" (10.8 x 43.8 x 41.3 cm) |
| Weight | 39.50 lbs (17.9 kg) |
| Frequency Range (LPCM) | 2 Hz – 22 kHz (44.1 kHz) |
| Amplitude Linearity | 0.1 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Phase Linearity | 3 degrees (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Dynamic Range | 129 dB (@ 1 kHz, XLR Out) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 127 dB (@ 1 kHz) |
| Channel Separation | 107 dB (@ 1 kHz) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.0001% (@ 1 kHz) |
| RCA Audio Output Level | 2.0V RMS (220Ω output impedance) @ 0.0dB Volume 3.0V RMS (220Ω output impedance) @ +8.0dB Volume |
| Balanced XLR Output Level | +/- 2.0V RMS (440Ω output impedance) @ 0.0dB Volume +/- 3.0V RMS (440Ω output impedance) @ +8.0dB Volume |
| Supported Playback Formats | .dsf, .dff (DSD64, 128, 256, 512), .aif, .aiff, .alac, .flac, .m4a, .mp4, .wav, .ape, .mp3, .aac, .wma, .ogg, .asf |
| Network/USB Frequency Range | 2 Hz – 100 kHz ± 3.0 dB |
| Signal System / Bit Depth | 16, 20, 24, & 32-bit PCM; 1-bit DSD |
| Network Sampling Frequency | 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz PCM / 2.822 MHz to 22.5792 MHz DSD |
| DSD System Clock Frequency | 22.5792 MHz |
| SPDIF Signal System | 16, 20, and 24-bit PCM, DSD64–DSD256 |
| SPDIF System Clock Frequency | 22.5792 MHz |
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