DCS PUCCINI PLAYER + PUCCINI U-CLOCK

Second-hand, in mint condition, without scratches. Supplied with remote control and original packages.

CD player with external clock

Puccini cDS

Designed to the highest standards, the dCS Puccini features an elegant solid aluminum front panel, a robust high-quality aluminum chassis, metallic buttons, and an exceptionally smooth transport mechanism. Whether playing CDs, SACDs, or functioning as a DAC, it extracts every nuance from the music, delivering an unprecedented level of realism.

Like the Scarlatti and Paganini series, the Puccini utilizes proprietary DSD signal processing and the renowned dCS Ring DAC™. When playing a CD or an external digital source, the player can upsample conventional PCM signals to DSD, allowing users to choose between PCM or DSD playback.

A selection of optimized DSP filters further enhances performance, making the Puccini a versatile solution that can function either as a standalone DAC or as a high-performance all-in-one CD/SACD player. By integrating dCS’s most advanced technologies into a single chassis, the Puccini sets a new benchmark in its category.

Equipped with a digital volume control, it can be directly connected to a power amplifier, while its two digital inputs allow it to enhance the sound quality of other digital sources using the dCS Ring DAC™ processing. The high-precision VCXO clock generator integrated into the Puccini can also be synchronized with an external master clock to further reduce jitter and improve playback quality.

Puccini U-clock

A separate Grade 1 system clock designed to further reduce jitter and enhance performance. When paired with the Puccini Player, it refines an already outstanding sound quality, elevating it to a superior level. With clock synchronization, the soundstage becomes more focused, delivering greater authority and dynamics, as well as significantly improved detail resolution.

The Puccini U-Clock also includes a USB-to-S/PDIF converter, enabling high-resolution audio playback from a computer while taking full advantage of the legendary dCS Ring DAC™ inside the Puccini.

The USB interface offers different synchronization modes between the computer and an audio device such as a DAC. The most common method, known as "Adaptive," allows the audio device to synchronize to the USB frame generated by the computer, but this approach often introduces significant jitter. The Puccini U-Clock, however, operates in asynchronous mode, synchronizing the audio through a feedback channel to the computer, which then aligns itself to the device’s clock. This approach ensures superior timing accuracy, drastically reducing jitter and improving playback quality.

Puccini cDS technical specifications:

• CD/SACD player with upsampling.
• TEAC UMK-5 dual-laser CD/SACD mechanism.
• Dimensions: 460mm x 400mm x 110mm (18.0” x 16.1” x 4.0”). Allow extra depth for cable connectors.
• Weight: 12.1kg (26.6lbs).
• Signal-to-noise ratio better than -100dB0 (20Hz – 20kHz).
• dCS Premium remote control included or RS232 control.

Puccini U-clock technical specifications:

• System clock.
• Supported frequencies: 44.1kHz or 48kHz.
• Available in silver or black finish.
• Dimensions: 400mm x 410mm x 58mm (15.8” x 16.2” x 2.3”). Allow extra depth for cable connectors.
• Weight: 7.6kg (16.7lbs).
• Compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7 and Mac OSX. Operates in 'Audio Class' mode. Class 1 mode (limited to 96kS/s) does not require driver installation. Class 2 mode requires dCS drivers (supplied) for Windows PCs but is not required for OSX 10.6.3 or later.