DS-10 Evo Digital Streamer

The new frontiers of digital music
The DS-10 EVO is a versatile and innovative streaming DAC, equipped with a state-of-the-art D/A converter, a line preamplifier and a headphone amplifier. In addition to its numerous connectivity options, it also features high-definition Bluetooth and a professional headphone output. The DS-10 EVO supports high-resolution files, such as MQA and DSD (up to DSD512), to provide an unparalleled digital music listening experience. The DS-10 EVO’s technology is housed in a compact aluminium chassis, making this unit the perfect addition to any modern High-End audio system.

With the DS-10 EVO, you can stream music via Roon, Airplay, Tidal, MQA, Qobuz, Spotify, vTuner and Deezer, access a collection of digital music stored locally on a NAS or USB flash drive, or from a smartphone or tablet, via the GN Control app (available for free on iOS and Android) and directly from the Tidal application thanks to the implementation of Tidal Connect. Furthermore, the DS-10 EVO is Roon Ready and compatible with all UPnP/DLNA and Airplay 2.0 services. It can be connected to the network using Wi-Fi or Ethernet port and, at the same time, to a power amplifier or active speakers to explore the limitless possibilities of high-resolution music.

The DS-10 EVO features a unique function that sets it apart from any other DAC, making it extremely flexible: it is possible to modify the DAC profile to adapt it to the music being played, without degrading the audio signal and maintaining the highest quality, by acting on the de-emphasis parameters, on the low-pass digital filters and the DSD filter. These parameters can be adjusted in real-time during playback, quickly and intuitively thanks to the dedicated menu and the TFT display.

On the 2.8″ TFT display, it is possible to quickly view all the available functions and manage them via the SKC (Single Knob Control) knob located on the front panel, the Gold Note remote control or the dedicated GN Control App.
GN Control shows on a smartphone or tablet all the information regarding the track being played, such as the format and resolution, while the user experience is super intuitive thanks to a cutting-edge interface and the possibility of performing firmware updates directly from the internet.
Roon Ready devices have integrated Roon streaming technology and are certified by Roon Labs to provide the highest level of quality and performance in high-resolution streaming.

MAIN FEATURES

D/A CONVERTER CHIP:  AKM AK4493
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:  20Hz-20kHz +/-0.1dB
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion):  0.001% max
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO:  125dB
DYNAMIC RANGE:  120dB
PREAMP STAGE VOLUME CONTROL: Enabled/Disabled
NETWORK CONNECTIVITY: 
     LAN/WLAN (WiFi) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
     Dual Band (10/433Mbps) Bluetooth: High Definition 5.0 (44/16)
HIGH QUALITY STREAMING:  Roon Ready, Airplay, MQA, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Tidal Connect, vTuner

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS: 
     Up to PCM 32bit/384kHz
     DSD256 (DSF, DFF)
     AIFF (.aif, .aiff, .aifc)
     ALAC
     WAV (.wav) packed/unpacked
     FLAC
     MP3
     Apple Lossless
     OGG
     Monkey’s
 SUPPORTED MEDIA SERVERS
      UPnP*
     DLNA
      Roon
   *UPnP server must support DSD streaming to play DSD files

INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
DIGITAL INPUTS:  1x RCA coaxial PCM asynchronous up to 24bit/192kHz
                                          1x AES/EBU balanced PCM asynchronous up to 24bit/192kHz
                                          2x TOS-Link PCM asynchronous up to 24bit/192kHz
                                          1x USB-B asynchronous up to DSD512 and PCM up to 32bit/384kHz
                                          1x USB-A port DSD256 and PCM up to 32bit/384kHz, formatted in FAT32/NTFS (32Gb max for pen drives)
ANALOGUE INPUTSDS-1000 EVO LINE ONLY:
                                         1x RCA unbalanced
                                        1x XLR balanced

AUDIO OUTPUTS DAC
     1x unbalanced RCA 2Vrms
     1x balanced XLR 2Vrms
AUDIO OUTPUTS PREAMP
     1x unbalanced RCA
     1x balanced XLR
     1x headphone 6,3mm jack on front panel (double gain)
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:   50Ω

POWER
POWER CONSUMPTION:   35W
POWER SUPPLY
     100-240V / 50-60Hz Multiple
     Transformer proprietary power supply
FUSE:   2A T

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
    200mm W | 80mm H | 260mm D

     WEIGHT
      Kg. 4 – net
      Kg. 5 – boxed

MODELS

DS-10 EVO
Streaming resolution: up to PCM 32/384kHz and DSD256
Firmware update OTA (Over The Air)
Wi-Fi Dual Band (10/433Mbps)
Compatible with Tidal Connect

DS-10 EVO LINE
Streaming resolution: up to PCM 32/384kHz and DSD256
Analogue input (3.5mm mini-jack)
Firmware update OTA (Over The Air)
Wi-Fi Dual Band (10/433Mbps)
Compatible with Tidal Connect

REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL:     Multifunctional remote control included