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About the CS-100DAC
The Cayin CS-100DAC is a flagship tube/solid-state dual-timbre digital-to-analog converter built around dual ESS ES9038PRO DAC chips operating in mono mode for true balanced output. It supports high-resolution playback up to 32-bit/768 kHz PCM and DSD512 (native) via USB and I2S, with additional inputs including USB audio, AES/EBU, BNC/coaxial, RCA/coaxial, optical (Toslink), and I2S over HDMI for broad digital source compatibility. The output stage features selectable vacuum tube or solid-state buffering for both RCA and XLR outputs, allowing users to tailor the sound character, and provides both fixed line-level and variable pre-out modes so the CS-100DAC can function as a standalone DAC or directly drive power amplifiers and active speakers. Housed in a substantial sandblasted aluminum alloy chassis with a 3.95-inch AMOLED display and full-function remote control, it includes dual power transformers for separately regulated digital and analog sections, offering low noise and a premium user interface.
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