Bartók vs Boulder 1012
The 1012's signal-to-noise is 109 dB against the Bartók's 115.2 dB, its thd 0.002% against 0.000%, its output impedance 100Ω against 3Ω, and its weight 20.41 kg (45 lbs) against 16.68 kg (37 lbs).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$9,995
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About the Bartók
dCS Bartók is an upsampling network DAC with headphone amplifier, using dCS’s proprietary Ring DAC topology. It is a high-end digital source component with Ethernet streaming, USB, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and dual AES support, plus balanced and unbalanced analog outputs and built-in headphone amplification.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- MQA Support
- Yes
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.000%
- SNR
- 115.2 dB
- Output Impedance
- 3Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 5.9V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- USB, AES, S/PDIF, Ethernet
- Analog Inputs
- Balanced, Unbalanced
- Analog Outputs
- Balanced, Unbalanced
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Spotify Connect
- Yes
- TIDAL Connect
- Yes
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 444.5 × 117 × 431.8 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 16.68 kg (37 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions