MCD 16
16-channel
Digital-to-Analogue converter
dCS Enters the World of Multichannel Audio
About MCD 16
The dCS MCD 16 features 16 channels of high-performance Digital-to-Analogue conversion using eight individual Ring DAC™ circuits. The Ring DAC™ is the foundation of every dCS product, chosen for its exceptional distortion and noise performance.
Reduced harmonic distortion across the dynamic range means quiet passages of music or dialogue are rendered with complete integrity. It also means that louder sounds decay naturally: reverb tails, the dying resonance of a struck chord, the gradual fade of a room — all resolve cleanly, giving a greater sense of space and depth across the full dynamic range, not just at its quietest extremes.
A discrete Class A output stage per channel, with switchable 2V or 6V outputs, ensures the signal leaves the MCD 16 on its own terms, whatever amplifier or cable it meets.
Highlights
8 discrete Ring DAC boards provide 16-channels of high resolution audio, with vanishingly low distortion, ultra-wide bandwidth and low noise
Instant channel-status visibility makes setup and troubleshooting faster with clear front-panel and web browser displays of channel lock and activity indication
Class A output stages on every channel drive any amplifiers with ease, from rack mounted multichannel amplifiers to difficult to drive monoblocks
Rack mount or shelf mount installation, engineered for long-term stability with managed cooling, status monitoring and firmware update support
Easy system integration with IP control support, all system settings accessible via a web browser, RS232 control and 12V trigger I/O
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