Cary Audio DMC-600SE Digital Music Center
About the DMC-600SE Digital Music Center
The DMC-600SE Digital Music Center bridges the gap between physical media CDs and newer digital music sources. Say goodbye to the limitations of physical media while embracing a new era of musical enjoyment. The DMC-600SE combines a Redbook CD transport with a USB DAC and additional digital inputs, including optical, coaxial, AES/EBU, and Bluetooth—a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation.
Distinguished by premium-grade components and three AKM DACs, the DMC-600SE delivers unparalleled processing power across eight channels. Whether for professional use or personal indulgence, its clock input/output ensures precision timing and unrivaled performance. Plus, enjoy the flexibility of fully balanced XLR and RCA outputs, complemented by both solid-state and vacuum tube output stages, allowing you to tailor your sound to perfection.
With up to seven selectable levels of PCM/DSD upsampling, the DMC-600SE empowers you to customize your audio experience like never before. Whether you seek the clarity of high-resolution PCM or the warmth of analog tubes, this powerhouse device caters to every preference, and every note resonates with brilliance.
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Specifications
- CD Mechanism
- Triple-beam laser, multi-speed CD transport
- Formats
- CD AUDIO (CD-DA), CD-R, CD-RW
- Master Clock Jitter
- Below measurable levels
- Digital Sampling Rates (Fs)
- 44.1kHz to 768kHz
- Digital Filter
- 8x Oversampling Digital Filter
- Digital/Analog Converters
- (1) 4 channel AK4495EQ and (2) 2 channel AK4490EQ for true balanced and single ended outputs
- BLUETOOTH
- CSR bluetooth v 4.0 with aptX low latency audio decoder
- Analog Filter
- 3rd Order Bessel
- Analog Outputs
- Balanced XLR , Single – Ended RCA
- Digital Outputs
- Coaxial, Toslink operating Sample Frequency (Fs) from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz, 16 to 24 bit
- Digital Inputs
- USB x 1 (PC & MAC) BLUETOOTH x1 AES/EBU x1, Coaxial x2, Toslink x1 Master Clock Loop x1
- Digital Input Sample Rate
- USB: operating Sample Frequency (Fs) from 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz, 16 bit to 32 bit, DSD 64, and DSD 128 BLUETOOTH: Sample Frequency (Fs) 44.1 kHz, 16 bit AES/EBU, Coaxial, Toslink: operating Sample Frequency (Fs) from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz, 16 to 24 bit
- Tube Compliment
- 12au7 x 2
- Control
- Trigger input 12VDC x1 IR control x1
- Communication
- RS232 full remote configuration interface
- Power Input
- Configured at factory for either 110-120 or 220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
- Power Consumption
- 86 Watts
- Finish
- Black powder coated matte chassis with silver or black aluminum faceplate
- Weight
- 35 lbs
- Dimensions
- 5.25″ H x 17.25″ W x 16.25 ” D
- Frequency Range
- 2 Hz – 22 kHz (44.1 kHz)
- Amplitude Linearity
- 0.1 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
- Phase Linearity
- 3 degrees (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
- Dynamic Range
- 121 dB (1 kHz)
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 113 dB (1 kHz)
- Channel Separation
- 106 dB (1 kHz)
- Total Harmonic Distortion
- 0.0004% (1 kHz)
- Audio Output Level
- 2.0V RMS (220 Ω output impedance) for Volume in 0.0dB 3.0V RMS (220 Ω output impedance) for Volume in +8.0dB
- Balanced XLR Output
- +/- 2.0V RMS (440 Ω output impedance) for Volume in 0.0dB +/- 3.0V RMS (440 Ω output impedance) for Volume in +8.0dB
- Frequency Range
- 2 Hz – 100 kHz
- Signal System
- 16, 20, 24, & 32 bit PCM and 1 bit DSD
- Sampling Frequency
- 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz PCM and 2.822MHz – 11.288 MHz DSD
- Dynamic Range
- 123 dB
- DSD System Clock
- Frequency 22.5792 MHz
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 112 dB
- Audio Output Level
- 2.0V RMS (220 Ω output impedance) for Volume in 0.0dB 3.0V RMS (220 Ω output impedance) for Volume in+8.0dB
- Balanced XLR Output
- +/- 2.0V RMS (440 Ω output impedance) for Volume in 0.0dB +/- 3.0V RMS (440 Ω output impedance) for Volume in +8.0dB
- Frequency Range
- 2 Hz – 100 kHz
- Signal System
- 16, 20, and 24 bit
- Sampling Frequency
- 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz PCM
- Dynamic Range
- 123 dB
- DSD System Clock
- Frequency 22.5792 MHz or 24.576 MHz
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 112 dB
- Audio Output Level
- 2.0V RMS (220 Ω output impedance) for Volume in 0.0dB 3.0V RMS (220 Ω output impedance) for Volume in+8.0dB
- Balanced XLR Output
- +/- 2.0V RMS (440 Ω output impedance) for Volume in 0.0dB +/- 3.0V RMS (440 Ω output impedance) for Volume in +8.0dB
Manufacturer's Description — Cary Audio
About the DMC-600SE Digital Music Center
The DMC-600SE Digital Music Center bridges the gap between physical media CDs and newer digital music sources. Say goodbye to the limitations of physical media while embracing a new era of musical enjoyment. The DMC-600SE combines a Redbook CD transport with a USB DAC and additional digital inputs, including optical, coaxial, AES/EBU, and Bluetooth—a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation.
Distinguished by premium-grade components and three AKM DACs, the DMC-600SE delivers unparalleled processing power across eight channels. Whether for professional use or personal indulgence, its clock input/output ensures precision timing and unrivaled performance. Plus, enjoy the flexibility of fully balanced XLR and RCA outputs, complemented by both solid-state and vacuum tube output stages, allowing you to tailor your sound to perfection.
With up to seven selectable levels of PCM/DSD upsampling, the DMC-600SE empowers you to customize your audio experience like never before. Whether you seek the clarity of high-resolution PCM or the warmth of analog tubes, this powerhouse device caters to every preference, and every note resonates with brilliance.
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