Worlds Best Front End : Dcs - Now In India

Dear All,

It is a dream come true. Sound & Vision is now the exclusive India distributor of dCS, UK.

dCS, a world renowned serious hi-end front end brand, that makes the finest cd players – transport, dacs, clocks & samplers.

For people who are serious about their music, dCS provides a range of audiophile products that offer unrivalled performance and define the standard for digital music playback against which all others are measured.
The dCS audiophile range is designed and hand built in the UK to exact specifications, using the unique and patented Ring DAC technology to deliver the best listening experience there is.

The Scarlatti system is undoubtedly THE BEST CD PLAYER IN THE WORLD – PERIOD.

All new models are now available in 3 different variants :

SCARLATTI SYSTEM – TRANSPORT/DAC/MASTER CLOCK

PAGANINI SYSTEM – TRANSPORT/DAC/CLOCK

PUCCINI CD PLAYER.

The Scarlatti and Paganini are available as systems. Also individual units such as the dac, transport and clock are sold separately for clients to gradually upgrade.

For further information please log on – Official dCS Home Page, or alternatively email me on dcs@soundnvisionhifi.com

Regards
SNV

Entry level model from dCS. The only "one box" solution.


dCS Puccini :

Upsampling CD/SACD Player with built-in dCS Ring DAC and 2 digital inputs.

Designed to drive a power amplifier directly.

dCS Puccini - CD/SACD Player


Regards
SNV

The DACs seem to have a volume control.
Do they have a built in pre/POT, or is that just a source selector?

Thanks,
Sharad

What is the MRP???

Very Bold Statement. Have you compared it with every other CD player in the same league? To name a few: Pi Tracer, Meridian 808.x, EMM, Gryphon Mikado, Goldmund, etc. or is this the company's claim?

Well, Jay (SNV) is not totally wrong in his quote but instead 'The Best CD player' - it is 'One of the Best/Finest CD Players' quote is suitable!!

These are few (partial list)(!!) one the finest CD Players....

1. Esoteric- P-01 Transport with D-01 DAC
2. Reimyo- DCT-777 Transport with DAP-777 DAC
3. Luxman- D-N100 Player
4. Accuphase- DP-800 Transport with DC-801 DAC
5. Meridian- 808 Signature Reference CD Player
6. EMM Labs- CDSD Disc Transport with DCC2SE DAC
7. Audio Aero- Capitole CD Player
8. Metronome Technologies-
9. Blue Note – Stibbert
10. dCS Puccini CD/ SACD Player
11. dCS Scarlatti System
12. Audio Research REFERENCE CD7 Vacuum Tube Compact Disc P
13. Wadia 581se CD Player
14. Oracle CD2500 CD Player

Cheers,

JK
Absolute Sound

Dear Sharad,

Both the Paganini and the Scarlatti Dacs have built in pre.

Regards
SNV

Dear Neo,

dCS has a policy on quoting local prices.
But for your reference :

Puccini cd/sacd player - 9,500/-
Paganini system Transport/Dac/Clock - 21,000/-
Scarlatti system Transport/Dac/Clock - 33,000/-

All above prices are ofcourse UK GBP - pounds.

Regards
SNV

Dear awedeophile,

Sir, audio in general is very subjective. What I find as the worlds best, chances are you wont.

Well, yes it is a bold claim.
The Scarlatti is The Worlds Best Cd Player.
I am claiming this. dCS also claims the same.
A lot of audiophile around the world do too.

I have heard flagship models from quite some brands, to name a few - Emm Labs, Wadia, Metronome, etc.
Obviously I find the dCS Scarlatti superior to these.
Some of the players you have mentioned are not of the calibre of the Scarlatti, such the Meridian and the Gryphon.
Although Gryphon is one of my favourite brands.
The Mikado could may be compared to the Puccini.

Anyways I dont wish to get into specifics of each model.

If you do get the opportunity, hear the Scarlatti system and then decide.
I have, hence the bold statement.

Anyways, the above is my opinion of the Product.

Regards
SNV

Dear JK,

Good to see you on the forum.

Now there is a list. Everything and I mean everything is subjective.

Infact, there are few brands in this list that I personally like.

dCS is a digital front end. My reasoning - it sounds more analogue when compared to other digital front end brands.

Analogue is truly the best front end. But, IMO, dCS is the finest 'digital' front end there is.

Regards
SNV