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The dCS Lina Headphone Amp, Your Ultimate Power Workhorse
Designed from the ground up to deliver TOTL performance for TOTL headphones and IEMs
Power and dynamics delivered with tonal transparency
Low impedance for driving sensitive headphones and IEMs
Delivers 2W of power for driving virtually...
Show more...The dCS Lina Headphone Amp, Your Ultimate Power Workhorse
Designed from the ground up to deliver TOTL performance for TOTL headphones and IEMs
Power and dynamics delivered with tonal transparency
Low impedance for driving sensitive headphones and IEMs
Delivers 2W of power for driving virtually any harder to drive Over-ear headphone
Now available in Black and Silver finishes
Note
This is for the dCS Headphone Amplifier unit ONLY. You can check out our page for the full dCS Lina Stack System here.
You can also check out our review for the complete Lina System here.
Unrivaled Power and Flexibility
Whether you’re listening with custom IEMs or reference-level over-ears, the Lina headphone amplifier will ensure you experience the full impact of your headphones and your music. With its ultra-low output impedance, it confidently drives a vast range of designs and adapts to suit their unique requirements and characteristics for optimal performance.
dCS' first ever standalone amp, its design builds on decades-long experience working at the forefront of audio design and engineering, including development of the well-known, award-winning dCS Bartók Headphone DAC. Following the Bartók’s release, dCS set out to broaden their expertise in headphone amplification, specifically to engineer a standalone component that could be used separately or as part of a complete dCS head-fi system.
Gripping Power and Novel Innovation
Through exhaustive development, extensive testing, and creative thinking, dCS developed an all-new design that combines tried and tested features with novel innovations engineered to further enhance performance and efficiency.
The result is an exemplary headphone amplifier that delivers plenty of power and grip, while maintaining complete neutrality. With its low noise floor, wide dynamic range and excellent linearity, it delivers a compelling, dynamic experience that reveals the true sound and character of your music and headphones.
Specifications
Dimensions: 4.78" (H) x 8.66" (W) x 14" (D) (121.5mm x 220mm x 356mm)
Weight: 16.5 lbs (7.5kg)
Finish: Black or Silver machined aluminum
Power Link (on/off synchronization across other components): (x2) RJ45
Electronics
Pure analog design
Automatic voltage switching
Analog Inputs
(x1) Stereo pair unbalanced RCA, input impedance 48kΩ
(x1) Stereo pair unbuffered balanced XLR, input impedance 16kΩ
(x1) Stereo pair buffered balanced XLR, input impedance 96kΩ
Power: 90-120v & 230-240v, 50/60Hz nominal
Frequency Response: 1Hz-100kHz better than +0/-3dB
THD+N: <0.005% @ 1kHz 6V rms balanced output into 30Ω (80kHz bandwidth)
Channel Separation
Balanced input to balanced output into 30Ω.Better than 100dB @ 1kHz.
Better than 80dB, 20Hz–20kHz.
SN/R: 110dB 20Hz-20kHz A-weighted (referenced to 6V rms balanced input and output)
Headphone Outputs
Dual 3-pin balanced XLR, R and ;L channel
(x1) Single 4-pin balanced XLR
(x1) Single 6.3mm headphone jack
Power Output
(x2) Balanced 2W into 30Ω
(x2) Balanced 0.48W into 300Ω
(x2) Unbalanced 1.6W into 30Ω
(x2) Unbalanced 0.2W into 300Ω
In the Box
dCS Headphone Amp
(x1) Mains cable, 6.6' (2m)
(x1) Power Link cable, 1.64' (0.5m)
Designed from the ground up to deliver TOTL performance for TOTL headphones and IEMs
Power and dynamics delivered with tonal transparency
Low impedance for driving sensitive headphones and IEMs
Delivers 2W of power for driving virtually...
Show more...The dCS Lina Headphone Amp, Your Ultimate Power Workhorse
Designed from the ground up to deliver TOTL performance for TOTL headphones and IEMs
Power and dynamics delivered with tonal transparency
Low impedance for driving sensitive headphones and IEMs
Delivers 2W of power for driving virtually any harder to drive Over-ear headphone
Now available in Black and Silver finishes
Note
This is for the dCS Headphone Amplifier unit ONLY. You can check out our page for the full dCS Lina Stack System here.
You can also check out our review for the complete Lina System here.
Unrivaled Power and Flexibility
Whether you’re listening with custom IEMs or reference-level over-ears, the Lina headphone amplifier will ensure you experience the full impact of your headphones and your music. With its ultra-low output impedance, it confidently drives a vast range of designs and adapts to suit their unique requirements and characteristics for optimal performance.
dCS' first ever standalone amp, its design builds on decades-long experience working at the forefront of audio design and engineering, including development of the well-known, award-winning dCS Bartók Headphone DAC. Following the Bartók’s release, dCS set out to broaden their expertise in headphone amplification, specifically to engineer a standalone component that could be used separately or as part of a complete dCS head-fi system.
Gripping Power and Novel Innovation
Through exhaustive development, extensive testing, and creative thinking, dCS developed an all-new design that combines tried and tested features with novel innovations engineered to further enhance performance and efficiency.
The result is an exemplary headphone amplifier that delivers plenty of power and grip, while maintaining complete neutrality. With its low noise floor, wide dynamic range and excellent linearity, it delivers a compelling, dynamic experience that reveals the true sound and character of your music and headphones.
Specifications
Dimensions: 4.78" (H) x 8.66" (W) x 14" (D) (121.5mm x 220mm x 356mm)
Weight: 16.5 lbs (7.5kg)
Finish: Black or Silver machined aluminum
Power Link (on/off synchronization across other components): (x2) RJ45
Electronics
Pure analog design
Automatic voltage switching
Analog Inputs
(x1) Stereo pair unbalanced RCA, input impedance 48kΩ
(x1) Stereo pair unbuffered balanced XLR, input impedance 16kΩ
(x1) Stereo pair buffered balanced XLR, input impedance 96kΩ
Power: 90-120v & 230-240v, 50/60Hz nominal
Frequency Response: 1Hz-100kHz better than +0/-3dB
THD+N: <0.005% @ 1kHz 6V rms balanced output into 30Ω (80kHz bandwidth)
Channel Separation
Balanced input to balanced output into 30Ω.Better than 100dB @ 1kHz.
Better than 80dB, 20Hz–20kHz.
SN/R: 110dB 20Hz-20kHz A-weighted (referenced to 6V rms balanced input and output)
Headphone Outputs
Dual 3-pin balanced XLR, R and ;L channel
(x1) Single 4-pin balanced XLR
(x1) Single 6.3mm headphone jack
Power Output
(x2) Balanced 2W into 30Ω
(x2) Balanced 0.48W into 300Ω
(x2) Unbalanced 1.6W into 30Ω
(x2) Unbalanced 0.2W into 300Ω
In the Box
dCS Headphone Amp
(x1) Mains cable, 6.6' (2m)
(x1) Power Link cable, 1.64' (0.5m)
