Varèse I/O Module vs Vivaldi Upsampler Plus
The Vivaldi Upsampler Plus's dsd support is DSD256 against the Varèse I/O Module's DSD128. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$15,921
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Varèse I/O Module
The dCS Varèse I/O Module (also referred to as the optional Digital I/O Module) is an expansion board fitted inside the Varèse Core. It adds physical digital-source connectivity for computers, music servers and compatible dCS disc transports, plus digital and control outputs. It is intended for use with the Varèse Music System rather than as a standalone component. Its three AES/EBU inputs include automatic Dual AES operation on AES 1 and 2; it also provides asynchronous USB-B input, S/PDIF output, a word-clock output, and RS232 control for a connected dCS Rossini or Vivaldi Transport. Available documentation identifies it as an optional current Varèse configuration/module; it is not indicated as discontinued.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD128
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Digital Inputs
- USB-B, AES/EBU, S/PDIF
Never published
- Analog Output — the maker never published this. Checked 15 sources on 7 Sept 2026
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