Lina DAC X

The dCS Lina DAC X is a full-width network DAC and streaming player designed to bring dCS performance into a traditional two-channel system. Built around dCS Ring DAC technology and an advanced digital processing platform, it combines high-resolution streaming, digital input flexibility, and precision volume control in a single elegant component.

Compared with the Lina Network DAC, Lina DAC X is aimed more directly at speaker-based systems. It uses the same dCS design philosophy, but adds a full-width chassis, front-panel volume control, IR remote control, and easier integration with power amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, or active speakers.

Key Features

• dCS Ring DAC technology
• Built-in network streaming for major music platforms
• Full-width chassis for two-channel systems
• Precision volume control with front-panel rotary control
• IR remote control included
• Flexible digital inputs for streamers, computers, TVs, transports, and servers
• Compatible with Lina Master Clock for enhanced timing precision

Specifications

• Type: Network DAC / streaming preamplifier
• DAC Topology: dCS Ring DAC
• Streaming: TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, Roon, UPnP, and network playback
• Formats Supported: PCM up to 24-bit / 384kHz; DSD up to DSD128
• Inputs: Ethernet, USB, AES/EBU, S/PDIF RCA/BNC, Toslink
• Outputs: Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA
• Volume Control: Digital, with physical front-panel control
• Chassis: Full-width aluminum construction

Pearl Audio Perspective

Lina DAC X is the cleanest way to bring dCS into a modern two-channel system: compact enough to be simple, but serious enough to anchor a reference-quality digital front end.