dCS dCS PURCELL & dCS DELIUS Combo (220V) 2001 Ref. photo

dCS PURCELL + dCS DELIUS Combo (220V)

dCS PURCELL UPSAMPLING DIGITAL/DIGITAL CONVERTER (DDC)
Maximum PCM 192 only (No DSD)

A must if you're trying to assemble a reference quality digital playback system
Tested and working as it should with no signs of use of wear visible.
MSRP $5k when new in 2001.
More from a Stereophile Review written by Michael Fremer:
The Purcell DDC is capable of upsampling and increasing word length of 16/44.1 data to 24/88.2, 24/96, 24/176.4 to 24/192 (NO DSD)
The Purcell is based on dCS's 972 professional DDC. dCS says the Purcell uses the same DSP engine and code as the 972 and sounds identical.
The instruction manual says that dCS has carried out listening tests using CDs manufactured from 24/96 digital masters and has found that upsampling reveals information present in the master source but inaudible during regular CD playback — though why this should be so, since upsampling can't increase the amount of information in the signal, remains a mystery.

Specifications:
Digital/digital converter

Inputs:
• One each AES/EBU XLR, RCA, BNC, TosLink, ST (optional), word clock In/Out

Outputs:
Dual AES/EBU XLR, RCA, BNC

Sample rates:
• 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, or 96kHz on single-wire interfaces and word-clock interfaces, auto-selected
Dimensions:
18.15" W x 2.70" H x 16.18" D

Weight:
18.7 lbs
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dCS DELIUS (DAC) & PREAMPLIFIER
dCS Delius D/A Converter

Famous ring DAC
24-bit 192kHz (using PURCELL)
Works well as digital preamp with volume control and balance control.

Very good condition.
Functionally everything is working fine.
Cosmetically there are some scratches and blemishes on the top edges and back edges.
Nothing serious. I have tried to capture them in the pictures enclosed.

Includes the original remote control and power cord.
No original boxes, however units will be nearly packed in a new box.

Please check the internet for all the great reviews and many functionalities.

Digital Inputs:
AES/EBU -- single (up to 96kHz) or dual (up to 192kHz)
RCA (2x)
BNC
Optical Toslink
No IEEE 1394 option (no DSD)

Digital Outputs:
RCA
BNC (word clock out)

Analog Outputs:
RCA and XLR Balanced

Dynamic, gorgeous, detailed and analog-like.
Very well reviewed.
The ring DAC sounds more natural with more fluidity than modern-day DAC.