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Rossini APEX Upsampling DAC/Network Streamer

Introduced 2022$34,500 MSRP

The Rossini APEX is dCS's high-end DAC/streamer/CD transport line, offered as a DAC-only unit or as an integrated "Player" with built-in CD/SACD transport, upgraded in 2022 with the latest-generation Ring DAC APEX hardware carried over from the flagship Vivaldi (dCS official). It combines a UPnP network streamer, a proprietary Ring DAC digital processing platform, and a full analogue preamp stage with selectable output levels in a single chassis (What Hi-Fi?).

MSRP

$34,500

Used market · Excellent

$24,300

-30% vs MSRP

as of Sep 1, 2026

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MSRP to used market

From $22,600 at launch to $24,300 today.

Specifications

MQA: Full decoding and rendering from network and USB2 ports
Weight: 15.6 kg / 34.3 lb (DAC version)
Dimensions: 444mm W x 125mm H x 435mm D (DAC version)
Upsampling: Automatic upsampling to DXD, DSD64, or DSD128; 6 PCM filters, 4 DSD filters, 1 MQA filter
D a conversion: dCS proprietary Ring DAC topology, APEX-generation hardware
Digital inputs: Network (Ethernet RJ45) up to 24-bit/384kHz PCM & DSD128; USB-B up to 24/384 & DSD128 (DoP); 2x AES3 (XLR) up to 24/192; 1x Dual AES pair up to 384kHz; S/PDIF RCA & BNC up to 24/192; TOSLINK up to 24/96
Published price: 34500 USD
Analogue outputs: 1x balanced XLR, 1x single-ended RCA; selectable output levels 0.2V/0.6V/2V/6V RMS
Power consumption: 23W typical, 28W maximum
Streaming services: Roon Ready, TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify Connect, Internet radio, AirPlay via Mosaic Control app
Measured performance: Residual noise better than -113dB (24-bit, 20Hz-20kHz); L/R crosstalk <-105dB