I would have also expected that previous ranges (Bartok, Rossini, Vivaldi) could go higher than DSD128 as it has been stated that it should not be a mn hardware limitations.
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can that be done with SW upgrade?
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This is what I understood from here : Request for DSD256 playback - #183 by August
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You were indeed pretty much spot on AndrĂŠ:
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it will be interesting to see how dCS start to trickle down this new technology into entry and midrange systems (Bartok, RossiniâŚ).
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Just maybe some software updates, otherwise it seems most of the innovations are hardware-driven and on a new platform.
It makes a lot of sense to separate the display from the DACs from a noise perspective though. The next thing to trickle down might be a stereodac as cheaper option.
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Display + stereo DAC would be very cool- this could be Vivaldi 2.0 
It seems that the Varèse product launch is being delayedâŚ
The dCS website is probably flooded with requests.
Guilty as charged 
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Itâs up again now.
You can breathe out @joelingâŚ
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Yes. The clock is denoted as optional, as is the disc transport, so a minimal Varèse configuration would appear to consist of a User Interface, dual mono DACs and a Core.
Thank goodness. Leaves me enough time for a Go Fund Me campaign 
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You may like to see this while you wait:
Hi Pete,
It is already on-line!
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Couple of other points I notice from the new higher resolution rear panel pictures:
- The new 12-pole socket on the Master Clock and the bottom left socket on the Core are labelled âClockâ whereas all the others apparently similar sockets are labelled âActusâ. So no clock inputs on the DACs, i.e. the clock signal is apparently sent to the DACs from the Core via Actus. Presumably the forthcoming transport, like the DACs, will also receive the clock signal from the Core via the Actus connection.
- What I initially thought was the RJ45 (ethernet connection) is in fact a USB A(!) socket.
- What I initially thought was an SFP (fiber) receptacle is in fact an RJ45.
Hhmm ⌠USB-A in 2024, would have expected USB-C by now. Maybe the Core has expansion modules (on the left of the chassis) for future options.
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Thinks: This is all interesting but, seriously, is anyone here who is actually going to buy one? This isnât backwards compatible with older existing dCS models nor with front end components from other manufacturers. it is a complete 5 box+ remote controller purchase.
dCS are pursuing a luxury rather than enthusiast market and places like this forum are ultimately patronised by enthusiasts.
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