Vivaldi APEX vs Rossini Apex
The Rossini Apex's max sample rate is 384 kHz against the Vivaldi APEX's 768 kHz and its output impedance 2Ω against 52Ω. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and output voltage (6.0V RMS).
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About the Vivaldi APEX
The dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC represents the pinnacle of digital audio conversion, engineered for the ultimate listening experience with total precision and composure. It unravels complex recordings effortlessly, delivering natural, complete sound with panoramic detail. Featuring the dCS Ring DAC APEX hardware, it reduces distortion, improves linearity by over 12dB, and enhances dynamics, soundstage resolution, and realism. Built with the latest dCS Digital Processing Platform, improved power supplies for lower noise and better AC tolerance, multi-stage regulation, separate digital/analogue power circuits, and an aerospace-grade aluminium chassis with acoustic damping. It supports a wide range of digital inputs including asynchronous USB 2.0, accepts up to 24-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD128 DoP, and includes a full MQA decoder up to 768kHz. Flexible output levels allow direct connection to power amplifiers without a preamp. Still actively manufactured and sold as of 2026.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD128
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- dCS proprietary Ring DAC™ APEX
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 113 dB
- Output Voltage
- 6.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 52Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 5.9V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB 2.0, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TOSLINK, SDIF-2, Word Clock
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 444 × 151 × 435 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 16.2 kg (36 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Silver, Black
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