Cary Audio DMS-650 and DMS-800 PV network players: entry level and professional

28/01/202228/01/2022 hifinext.com 487 Views Cary Audio

There are two new products in the series of Cary Audio DMS network audio players: the entry-level model Cary Audio DMS-650 and Cary Audio DMS-800 PV (Professional Version) – from now on the flagship of the line.

The DMS-650 replaced the DMS-550 – the youngest in the Cary Audio catalog. However, the manufacturer felt that the definition of “entry level” for the DMS-650 does not fit. A pair of AK4497EQ Verita DACs allows the system to work with PCM resolutions up to 32 bits/768 kHz and DSD 512. The unit is Roon and MQA certified and streams from Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, Spotify Connect and vTuner.

Cary Audio DMS-650

The DMS-650 has three USB ports and an SD card slot for memory devices. The system is provided with LAN and Wi-Fi, and is also compatible with Airplay. The onboard Bluetooth module provides reception and transmission with aptX HD codec support.

Cary Audio DMS-800 PV

All of these features, but at a higher level, are provided by the flagship DMS-800 PV. It is assembled in double mono topology. On each of the two separate boards is a 4-channel AK4499EQ DAC – so in total it is eight separate DAC channels, augmented by a Crystek clock and working for two separate DSPs. For all this it took 14 power supplies from two independent analog units.

The housing of the DMS-800 PV is slightly higher than that of the DMS-650. Both models received a 5-inch color display with high resolution. Both received cosmetic design changes, traditional for Cary Audio DMS – for example, the frame of the display was changed a little.

Availability and price

The novelties are available in silver or black color. In the U.S., the Cary Audio DMS-650 network audio player retails for $5,995 and the DMS-800PV will cost $14,995.

Cary Audio DMS-800 PV Specifications

Master Clock Jitter Below measurable levels
Digital Sampling Rates (Fs) 44.1 kHz to 768 kHz, DSD64 to DSD512
Digital Filter 32-Bit 8x Oversampling Digital Filter
Digital/Analog Converters 2 – 4 channel AK4499EQ for working on true balanced output
BLUETOOTH CSR Bluetooth v 4.0 with aptX® HD for 24 Bit / 48 kHz high definition audio decoder
Analog Filter 3rd Order Bessel
Analog Outputs Balanced XLR, Single – Ended RCA
Digital Outputs Coaxial operating at Sample Frequency (Fs) from 44.1 kHz to 768 kHz, 16 bit to 24 bit, DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 Toslink operating at Sample Frequency (Fs) from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz, 16 bit to 24 bit, DSD64
Digital Inputs USB x 3, SD Card x 1 BLUETOOTH x1 AES/EBU x1, Coaxial x2, Toslink x1
Digital Input Sample Rate USB/HDD operating at Sample Frequency (Fs) from 44.1 kHz to 768 kHz, 16 bit to 32 bit, DSD 64, 128, 256 and 512. BLUETOOTH Sample Frequency (Fs) 48 kHz, 24 bit. AES/EBU, Coaxial operating at Sample Frequency (Fs) from 44.1 kHz to 768 kHz, 16bit to 24 bit, DSD64 to DSD256 Toslink operating at Sample Frequency (Fs) from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz, 16bit to 24 bit, DSD64
Control Trigger input 12VDC x1 IR control x1
Communication Ethernet RJ45 full remote configuration interface Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac support MU-MIMO
Power Input Configured at factory for either 110-120 or 220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
AC Power Requirements 55 Watts
Finish Custom aluminum chassis and faceplate available in either Silver or Black anodized finish
Weight 39.50 lbs
Dimensions 4.25″ H x 17.25″ W x 16.25″ D

AUDIO (LPCM)

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	129 dB (1 kHz) XLR OUT
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	127 dB (1 kHz)
Channel Separation	107 dB (1 kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.0001% (1 kHz)
Audio Output Level	2.0V RMS (220 Ω output impedance) for Volume at 0.0dB 3.0V RMS (220 Ω output impedance) for Volume at +8.0dB
Balanced XLR Output	+/- 2.0V RMS (440 Ω output impedance) for Volume at 0.0dB +/- 3.0V RMS (440 Ω output impedance) for Volume at +8.0dB

Cary Audio DMS-650 Specifications

Master Clock Jitter Below measurable levels
Digital Sampling Rates (Fs) 44.1 kHz to 768 kHz, DSD64 to DSD512
Digital Filter 32-Bit 8x Oversampling Digital Filter
Digital/Analog Converters 2 – 2 channel AK4497EQ for working on true balanced output
BLUETOOTH CSR Bluetooth v 4.0 with aptX® HD for 24 Bit / 48 kHz high definition audio decoder
Analog Filter 3rd Order Bessel
Analog Outputs Balanced XLR, Single – Ended RCA
Digital Outputs Coaxial operating at Sample Frequency (Fs) from 44.1 kHz to 386 kHz, 16 bit to 24 bit, DSD64, DSD128 Toslink operating at Sample Frequency (Fs) from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz, 16 bit to 24 bit, DSD64
Digital Inputs USB x 3, SD Card x 1 BLUETOOTH x1 AES/EBU x1, Coaxial x2, Toslink x1
Digital Input Sample Rate USB/HDD operating at Sample Frequency (Fs) from 44.1 kHz to 768 kHz, 16 bit to 32 bit, DSD 64, 128, 256, 512. BLUETOOTH Sample Frequency (Fs) 48 kHz, 24 bit. AES/EBU, Coaxial operating at Sample Frequency (Fs) from 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz, 16bit to 24 bit, DSD64 to DSD128 Toslink operating at Sample Frequency (Fs) from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz, 16bit to 24 bit, DSD64
Control Trigger input 12VDC x1 IR control x1
Communication Ethernet RJ45 full remote configuration interface Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac support MU-MIMO
Power Input Configured at factory for either 110-120 or 220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
AC Power Requirements 45 Watts
Finish Custom aluminum chassis and faceplate available in either Silver or Black anodized finish
Weight 28.6 lbs
Dimensions 3.75″ H x 17.25″ W x 16.25″ D