Master Line Source 2 Gen2 x Diablo 333 Integrated Amplifier x Bartok APEX DAC
$27.84
$40.92
Description Description for Master Line Source 2 Gen2 Elegant appearance The aluminum baffle lends the Master Line Source 2 Gen2 a modern and sophisticated aesthetic, while the matte finish of the cabinet provides understated elegance. Brilliant mid- and high-frequency reproduction Four meticulously stacked line source driver ribbons, handcrafted with the utmost precision in our manufactory, guarantee a breathtaking performance of all mid and high frequencies, reproducing every note, instrument, and voice with clarity and precision. Swiss design Its precise contours and the well-balanced ratio of form and function echo the close alliance with renowned designer Stephan Hürlemann. Acoustic lenses As a striking design element, the rear lamellae elegantly accentuate the technical capabilities and give the speakers a timeless and sophisticated appearance. Solid cabinet construction To fully utilize the drivers’ outstanding quality and lack of distortion, the utmost care has been placed on the cabinet’s construction to avoid even the slightest resonances. Dazzling depths Two 220 mm UHQD® woofers and two rear, passively radiating UHQD® membranes produce precise, detail-rich basses with excellent dynamics – even at low volumes. Description for Diablo 333 Integrated Amplifier The Gryphon Diablo 333 Integrated Amplifier is a flagship high-end audio component from Gryphon Audio Designs, a Danish manufacturer celebrated for its uncompromising approach to sound reproduction. Succeeding the legendary Diablo 300, the 333 elevates performance with increased power and refined circuitry. This Class A/B amplifier is biased to run in pure Class A for its initial watts, delivering an immense 333 Watts per channel into 8 ohms, doubling to 666 Watts into 4 ohms, and a staggering 1100 Watts into 2 ohms, ensuring effortless control over any loudspeaker. Its true dual-mono design, coupled with zero global negative feedback and an ultra-wide bandwidth, ensures pristine signal purity and dynamic accuracy. The Diablo 333 boasts a massive Holmgren toroidal transformer and 68,000µF of filter capacitance per channel, providing limitless dynamic headroom. Input selection includes balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA, alongside a microprocessor-controlled 43-step relay volume attenuator. Optional, user-installable DAC3 (ESS ES9039PRO) and PS3 Phono modules further enhance its versatility. Housed in Gryphon’s iconic, imposing chassis with a 4.3-inch touchscreen, the 112-pound Diablo 333 delivers a sound characterized by profound authority, exquisite detail, and a vast, stable soundstage. Description for Bartok APEX DAC The dCS Bartók APEX DAC represents a pinnacle of digital audio engineering, offering a comprehensive, single-chassis solution for discerning audiophiles and headphone enthusiasts. This integrated component features the latest iteration of dCS’s proprietary Ring DAC™ APEX hardware, a significant evolution that involves a re-engineered analog board and output stage to achieve unparalleled improvements in linearity, distortion reduction, and noise performance. The result is a more immersive and lifelike musical presentation, characterized by blacker backgrounds, increased dynamic range, and a more vivid soundstage. Beyond its world-class digital-to-analog conversion, the Bartók APEX is a highly capable network streamer, Roon Ready and providing seamless access to major streaming services like TIDAL, Qobuz, and Spotify via its Ethernet connection. It supports a vast array of high-resolution formats, including PCM up to 384 kHz and DSD128, along with full MQA decoding. For direct playback, it offers a comprehensive suite of digital inputs including USB, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and optical. Many versions of the Bartók APEX DAC also integrate a powerful, Class A headphone amplifier with dCS’s unique Expanse technology, re-imagining stereo sound for headphones with enhanced realism and spatial depth. With its high-quality digital volume control and versatile analog outputs, the Bartók APEX can serve as a direct-to-power-amp digital pre-amplifier, making it a flexible and future-proof centerpiece for any high-end audio system. Housed in a precision-machined aerospace-grade aluminum chassis, the Bartók APEX DAC embodies dCS’s relentless pursuit of musical purity and technical excellence.
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