About The Dms-800Pv - Cary Audio Design DMS-800 Owner's Manual

ABOUT THE DMS-800PV

When we created the DMS-700, we began thinking about a no holds barred version of the DMS capable of
competing with the best of the best in Network Audio Players/Streamers/DACs. First, it would have to exceed
the performance of the DMS-700, which is no small feat. After considerable research and design, the DMS-800
Professional Version (PV) was born.
The DMS-800 Professional Version (PV) is a limited-edition marvel. Simply put, the DMS-800PV is the ultimate
expression of our famous DMS platform. If the DMS-700 is analog-like, the DMS-800PV IS analog. Bigger, deeper,
wider, and smoother in sound, the DMS-800PV is capable of revealing the actual instruments within the
recordings and not just the sound of the instruments. This allows for a more dimensional insight into the music,
illuminating a more true-to-life sound. Inside, the DMS-800PV is a dual mono design, doubling almost everything
inside the renowned DMS-700. While the DMS-700 utilizes a single digital/analog stage board with a single
current output switched resistor 4 channel AK4499EQ DAC (equivalent to 4 DACs), the DMS-800PV uses separate
right and left channel digital/analog stage boards. Each stage board has its own 4-channel current output
switched resistor AK4499EQ DAC for a total of 8 individual DAC channels for a true, fully balanced dual
differential circuit. In addition, the DMS-800PV includes a Crystek Oscillator Clock, two separate DSP driver
stages, 14 groups of independently regulated power supplies, and two independent groups of analog stage
regulation power supplies as well as other enhancements. The DMS-800PV has a larger 5" high-resolution
display and a slightly taller stance than previous DMS models. Inside the DMS-800PV is a marvel of circuitry
design regarding power regulation and both digital and analog circuitry.
The DMS-800PV is also Roon Ready and MQA Certified. Like other DMS products, the DMS-800PV allows
streaming from on-board TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, vTuner, or from files stored on a
network computer or NAS Drive. If that wasn't enough, it includes three (3) USB-A ports for listening from
connected USB hard drives, flash drives, and even from an SD card. As an extra measure for convenience, the
DMS-800PV also includes aptX™ HD input and output (output for Bluetooth speakers or headphones) as well as
Airplay.
Additional features include Ethernet or Wi-Fi connectivity, TruBit™ 7-step Selectable PCM upsampling to
768kHz, and selectable PCM to DSD conversion with selectable 3-step DSD upsampling. Digital inputs include
Coaxial (x2), Optical (x1), and AES/EBU (x1) as well as Coaxial and Optical digital outputs, RCA and XLR fully
balanced outputs, OSO™ Re-clocking, MU-MIMO Wi-Fi, and a full 3-volt output and variable volume control for
direct-to-amplifier connection.
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