The DSS 30, acronym of "Digital Static Streamer" it is a high quality multi media player which is capable of processing any kind of audio format through any kind of external device connected via USB.
The absolutely absence of any moving device inside enables the DSS to brake the wall present so far on the traditional CD player, dismissing the problem to the basis. Virtually the DSS units over jump all the physical troubles related to the Jitter, the Vibrations, the Wear as much as all the distortions unappeasably afflict every digital Compact Disc Player.
Designed around a 100% open source Linux platform, Blacknote made a very versatile 24bit high definition Digital Static Source, with a SD expandable memory device.
The RS 232 and Ethernet ports enable the DSS also LAN connectivity to ensure the widest possible multi media operativity.
The DSS 30 features two USB 2.0 ports on the front panel and three on the back panel one of which dedicated to the computer.
The DSS 30 can play any kind of high definition audio tacks files like Wav, Flac, AIFF, Alac and others, as well as commonly used compressed files such as MP3, AAC, M4A, etc. Files are fed into the DSS directly via its USB ports without the need of any Digital to Analog converter or computer connection. Obvious and consequential is the fact that audio tracks can be played from any external device such as USB Memory Sticks, Hard Disks, Computers and even CD Rom External Drive players having USB connection.
All the functions are managed thru a customised Texas-Instruments microchip programmed with a special software able to control any future up-grade of the unit.
The DSS display shows the main functions of the unit: the track name of the audio file, the time, and even the format/quality of the track being handled. It is really easy to use it because it can be simply controlled thru the six front panel buttons or its remote control.
The power supply is made with two dedicated customised transformers. Any transformer supplies the power directly to the Digital Stage and the Analog stage. The whole power supply is rectified with a Current Generator exclusively designed for the DSS products.
The Power supply dedicated to the mother board and the DAC board is decoupled thru two "fused silicon" transformers specially shaped by Analog Device. The Digital to Analog stage is managed thru customized DAC made by AKM and Burr-Brown. The proprietary circuit design of the DAC enable the DSS 30 a real 24bit resolution.
The DSS 30 features a sophisticated, high quality Digital-to-Analog converter also. The Digital 75ohm RCA input allows the unit to be used with any traditional CD player transport that would be able to use the extraordinary performance and characteristics of the DSS innovative technology. The DSS features even a Coax digital output having a S/PDIF compliance connection.
Whatever your digital music playback needs may be, either now or in the future, the DSS will be there for you.
The absolutely absence of any moving device inside enables the DSS to brake the wall present so far on the traditional CD player, dismissing the problem to the basis. Virtually the DSS units over jump all the physical troubles related to the Jitter, the Vibrations, the Wear as much as all the distortions unappeasably afflict every digital Compact Disc Player.
Designed around a 100% open source Linux platform, Blacknote made a very versatile 24bit high definition Digital Static Source, with a SD expandable memory device.
The RS 232 and Ethernet ports enable the DSS also LAN connectivity to ensure the widest possible multi media operativity.
The DSS 30 features two USB 2.0 ports on the front panel and three on the back panel one of which dedicated to the computer.
The DSS 30 can play any kind of high definition audio tacks files like Wav, Flac, AIFF, Alac and others, as well as commonly used compressed files such as MP3, AAC, M4A, etc. Files are fed into the DSS directly via its USB ports without the need of any Digital to Analog converter or computer connection. Obvious and consequential is the fact that audio tracks can be played from any external device such as USB Memory Sticks, Hard Disks, Computers and even CD Rom External Drive players having USB connection.
All the functions are managed thru a customised Texas-Instruments microchip programmed with a special software able to control any future up-grade of the unit.
The DSS display shows the main functions of the unit: the track name of the audio file, the time, and even the format/quality of the track being handled. It is really easy to use it because it can be simply controlled thru the six front panel buttons or its remote control.
The power supply is made with two dedicated customised transformers. Any transformer supplies the power directly to the Digital Stage and the Analog stage. The whole power supply is rectified with a Current Generator exclusively designed for the DSS products.
The Power supply dedicated to the mother board and the DAC board is decoupled thru two "fused silicon" transformers specially shaped by Analog Device. The Digital to Analog stage is managed thru customized DAC made by AKM and Burr-Brown. The proprietary circuit design of the DAC enable the DSS 30 a real 24bit resolution.
The DSS 30 features a sophisticated, high quality Digital-to-Analog converter also. The Digital 75ohm RCA input allows the unit to be used with any traditional CD player transport that would be able to use the extraordinary performance and characteristics of the DSS innovative technology. The DSS features even a Coax digital output having a S/PDIF compliance connection.
Whatever your digital music playback needs may be, either now or in the future, the DSS will be there for you.
User Manual
DSS30 Technical Details:
EXCLUSIVE REAL TIME COMPUTER FILE CONNECTIVITY: Four 2.0 USB ports + One USB Port for PC SD Down/Upload
COMPUTER FILES CONNECTIVITY: Ethernet RJ45 Port RS232 Parallel Port
AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORTED: WAV, FLAC, AIF, AIFF, ISO, MP3, AAC, ALAC (Apple Lossless)
8 - 16 and 24 Bit resolution
SAMPLE RATE SUPPOPRTED (expressed in KHz): 44,1 - 48 - 88,2 - 96 - 176,4 & 192 (FLAC only)
ANALOG OUTPUT: Stereo RCA & XLR Balanced
DIGITAL INPUT: Coaxial RCA connector S/PDIF Compliance
DIGITAL OUTPUT: Coaxial RCA connector S/PDIF Compliance
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20Hz - 20KHz @ +/- 0,3dB
ANALOG OUTPUT LEVEL: 2 volt RMS
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): 0,001% Max. (0,05% TUBE)
SIGNAL-NOISE: 105dB (90dB TUBE)
DYNAMIC RESPONSE: 125dB
POWER SUPPLY: 100/260Volt 50/60Hz Super Linear
POWER CONSUMPTION: 50watt Max. (60watt TUBE)
DIMENSIONS: 240mm L x 120mm H x 400mm D
WEIGHT: Kg. 8,00
Technical details may vary without notice
DSS30 Technical Details:
EXCLUSIVE REAL TIME COMPUTER FILE CONNECTIVITY: Four 2.0 USB ports + One USB Port for PC SD Down/Upload
COMPUTER FILES CONNECTIVITY: Ethernet RJ45 Port RS232 Parallel Port
AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORTED: WAV, FLAC, AIF, AIFF, ISO, MP3, AAC, ALAC (Apple Lossless)
8 - 16 and 24 Bit resolution
SAMPLE RATE SUPPOPRTED (expressed in KHz): 44,1 - 48 - 88,2 - 96 - 176,4 & 192 (FLAC only)
ANALOG OUTPUT: Stereo RCA & XLR Balanced
DIGITAL INPUT: Coaxial RCA connector S/PDIF Compliance
DIGITAL OUTPUT: Coaxial RCA connector S/PDIF Compliance
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20Hz - 20KHz @ +/- 0,3dB
ANALOG OUTPUT LEVEL: 2 volt RMS
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): 0,001% Max. (0,05% TUBE)
SIGNAL-NOISE: 105dB (90dB TUBE)
DYNAMIC RESPONSE: 125dB
POWER SUPPLY: 100/260Volt 50/60Hz Super Linear
POWER CONSUMPTION: 50watt Max. (60watt TUBE)
DIMENSIONS: 240mm L x 120mm H x 400mm D
WEIGHT: Kg. 8,00
Technical details may vary without notice
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