December 2, 2020. Cary Audio is please to introduce the new DMS-700 Network Audio Player. When we set out to design the DMS-600, our goal was simple. To make the absolutely best sounding network audio streamer on the planet, far exceeding its price point and beyond, period. As evident by the following the DMS-600 garnered, it’s clear we achieved that goal in spades! In addition to sounding amazing, the DMS-600, like all DMS products, functioned robustly, was feature packed, stable, operated easily, and had the best display screen in the industry.
So, how does one top that? It was not easy, but the efforts have paid off. The DMS-600 utilized AK4497EQ DAC chips. These chips are Delta-Sigma architecture, as are all the AKM chips used in our DMS range of products. That is until the new DMS-700. The DMS-700 uses AKM’s latest flagship DAC, the AK4499EQ. Instead of voltage output Delta-Sigma architecture, these 4499 DACs are R2R (resistor to resistor) Ladder DACs with current output. This alone required a complete rethink of the DMS digital circuitry. The R2R Ladder architecture can sound much more analog like while revealing copious amounts of detail yet retaining a very natural, smooth, and musical response. This type of DAC is much more complex to integrate but the rewards can be significant with proper implementation. Not content alone in using a R2R Ladder DAC, we also incorporated a FPGA chip that works in conjunction with the DAC to make sure no crossover distortion is present for an extremely coherent and smooth sound. Few companies use FPGA DACs and even fewer use R2R Ladder DACs. Almost no one uses both. This is how committed we are to perfection and to pushing the DMS platform even further! Using FPGA alone as a DAC is not a good idea unless you think company X’s local or outside solitary software engineer is more capable than the teams of engineers at giant chip makers…not likely. Using R2R DACs alone also has its challenges. Therefore, we use a FPGA Chip to support the AK4499EQ R2R Ladder DAC and program each to support the other, resulting in an absolutely stunning sound. Of course, the digital circuitry alone does not account for the overall sound. Cary Audio is renowned for designing spectacularly musical analog circuits. As a matter of fact, 1/3rd of the entire DMS-700’s internals are dedicated to the analog stage, 1/3rd to digital circuity, and 1/3rd to power supply, all shielded and separated.
Aside from sound, the DMS-700 is packed with new and improved features like a LCD screen with twice the resolution of previous DMS models, at 1600 x 1200 dpi, Crytek Oscillator Clock, 7 independent regulated power supplies, USB/SD Card inputs with built-in NAS Drive capability, Spotify Connect, and Coaxial and Optical DSD and PCM 384kHz or higher capability. Queue tracks and shuffles back and forth from all network, internet, USB & SD input sources without stopping playback of current track/source. The DMS-700 also has a Pure Audio mode, Sleep timer, enhanced server function of playlists and adding Artist and Albums to playlists, and more!
Cary Audio is not known for change for the sake of change alone. The new DMS-700 represents a significant step forward in network and internet music streaming sound reproduction, while further solidifying the Cary Audio DMS platform and range of products as the absolute best there is for network audio.
The DMS-700 has a retail price of $7,995 and is now available for preorder on CaryDirect. We are offering a special introductory offer at limited quantities that will ship mid-late December.
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