DSS 15

DSS 30

DSS 30 Tube

DSS 35

The DSS is a stand alone high definition multi format player The Blacknote DSS can play any kind of high definition computer audio files like Wav, Flac, AIFF and others, as well as commonly used compressed files such as MP3, M4A, AAC, ALAC, etc. fed into the DSS directly via its USB ports without the need of any Digital to Analog converter or computer connection. The Audio Files can be played directly from a variety of USB Flash Memories such as the USB Sticks, powered HDD but even from Computers or CD Rom players via the USB port. The Audio Files can be organized through a customized playlist managed by a computer's "Windows-Directory", where we can sort material in any number of ways. Those used to play with the Apple I-Pod know that that such flexibility of play is nearly impossible when being processed thru the I-Tunes program, which automatically orders positions and names to the Playlist , sometimes even disabling deletion of files! The DSS display shows the main functions of the unit: the track name of the audio file, the extension (wav, mp3, flac…) and the track time. The DSS features a RS232 computer port but also a high performance Ethernet port to be part of a LAN network. The unit maybe used optionally wireless. The DSS is even a traditional Hi-End D/A Converter for CD Transports through a RCA Coax input digital connection. But the DSS is also can work as digital source featuring a RCA Coax input digital connection able to send to any external D/A Converter any digital format supplied. The DSS main features are: 1) The DSS is a real time player of computer files stored into HDD or USB sticks maintaining the integrity of the file minimizing the problems like jitter for a superior sound quality. Actually the DSS does not convert audio files but processes computer files inside to keep the max performance and virtually eliminates the problems related to the jitter. 2) The DSS is a Stand Alone Player does not need any computer to work. It works simply plug and play a flash memory such an USB stick or external HDD and through any of the its USB ports. 3) The DSS is a totally self-contained unit. Also important to point out that you can manage your music catalogues with its simple 4 buttons control and its integrated LCD screen. Simple. 4) When connected to the computer the DSS is the only player that can drive or control the computer and not the other way around. Such difference is a fundamental benefit because it lets place the DSS in any desired and permanent location with the rest of his HiFi gear while the computer maybe conveniently placed anywhere and managed by through the DSS's "User Interface, certainly a unique advantage of the unit. 5) The DSS is not a computer, it has not computer processor, fans and the typical devices of the industrial computers. It is a player of high definition computer files with a proprietary exclusive design. 6) The DSS is even a traditional Hi-End D/A Converter for CD Transports through a RCA Coax input digital connection, but it can also work as digital source featuring a RCA Coax input digital connection able to send to any external D/A Converter any digital format supplied. These unique features and innovations of our DSS make this product one of the most powerful and hottest digital audio gears available in the market today.

DSS 30

The DSS 30, acronym of "Digital Static Source" as the name shows, it is a digital stand-alone source without any mechanic transport can play directly any audio file without ripping or converting it to a different format. The absolutely absence of any moving device inside enables the DSS to brake the wall present so far on any CD player, dismissing the problem to the basis. Virtually the DSS units over jump all the physical matters related to the Jitter, the Vibrations, the Wear as much as all the distortions unappeasably afflicted every CD Player. Designed around a 100% open source Linux platform, Blacknote made a very versatile 24bit high definition Digital Static Source, with a 4Giga-Bite internal memory expandable with any standard SD flash memory card eventually* (*depending on the market availability). As optional the DSS may get hi-def Wireless digital data and can also be connected Wi-Fi becoming the source of a super hi-tech multi-room last generation system. The DSS 30 features two USB ports on the front panel and two on the back panel to be connected to a PC but even directly to any USB stick memory. The DSS 30 is a real stand alone unit can play directly any kind of audio format high or low def from stick memory cards and even external Hard Disk as much as any device having a 2.0 USB port. All the DSS are 100% compatible with Personal Computers from which they can play directly any audio file too. All the functions and operativity of the CD player are managed thru a customised Texas-Instruments microchip programmed with a special software able to control any future up-grade of the unit. The two lines alpha numeric display shows all the main functions of the unit as optional the player can be controlled directly thru the PC. The DSS is very easy to play with as stand alone unit; it can be simply controlled thru the six front panel buttons or the optional alpha-numeric remote control. The power supply is made with two dedicated customised transformers. Any transformer supplies the power directly to the Digital Stage and the Analog stage. The whole power supply is stabilized and rectified with sophisticated and over dimensioned Current Generator designed exclusively for the DSS products. The Power supply dedicated to the mother board and the DAC board is decoupled thru two "fused silicon" transformers specially shaped by Analog Device. The Digital to Analog stage is managed thru customized DAC made by AKM and Burr-Brown. The proprietary circuit design of the DAC enable the DSS 30 a real 24bit resolution. The DSS 30 features a superior quality tube analog output stage based on two 6922 valves. Such new output stage is a truly balanced tube design no-matching any transistor or j-fet in order to get the highest sonic performance. The DSS 30 features a sophisticated, high quality Digital-to-Analog converter also. The Digital 75ohm RCA input allows the unit to be connected to any CD player transport that would be able to use the extraordinary performance and characteristics of the DSS unit eventually.

DSS 30 Features: 24bit Digital Static Source FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20Hz - 20KHz @ +/- 0,3dB THD (Total Harmonic Distortion):0,05% Max SIGNAL /NOISE RATIO:90dB DYNAMIC RESPONSE:125dB ANALOG OUTPUT: Stereo RCA & XLR balanced outputs DIGITAL INPUT: 75 ohms RCA connector CONNECTIVITY: DSS 15: Two front panel 2.0 USB ports One back panel PC USB port & one 2.0 USB port Ethernet port WIRELESS: (Optional) MEMORY: 4Giga-Bite expandable DIMENSIONS: 240mm L x 120mm H x 390mm D WEIGHT: 7,50 Kilos (16 lbs.) POWER CONSUMPTION: 40watt Owner’s Manual Click here PDF

DSS 30 Tube

The DSS 30 TUBE is the valve powered version of the DSS 30 Blacknote "Digital Static Source".
As the standard version the TUBE is a multi media player capable of processing any kind of audio format through any kind of external device connected via USB. The absolutely absence of any moving device inside enables the DSS to brake the wall present so far on the traditional CD player, dismissing the problem to the basis. Virtually the DSS units over jump all the physical troubles related to the Jitter, the Vibrations, the Wear as much as all the distortions unappeasably afflict every digital Compact Disc Player.
Designed around a 100% open source Linux platform, Blacknote made its most powerful 24bit high definition Digital Static Source.
The DSS 30 TUBE connectivity features two front and three rear 2.0 USB ports, one of which dedicated to the computer only, one Ethernet port and one RS 232 serial port for W/LAN and LAN connection.
The DSS 30 can play any kind of high definition audio tacks files like Wav, Flac, WMA and others, as well as commonly used compressed files such as MP3, MP4, etc. Files are fed into the DSS directly via its USB ports without the need of any Digital to Analog converter or computer connection. Obvious and consequential is the fact that audio tracks can be played from any external device such as USB Memory Sticks, Hard Disks, Computers and even CD Rom players having USB connection.
All the functions are managed thru a customised Texas-Instruments microchip programmed with a special software able to control any future up-grade of the unit.
The DSS display shows the main functions of the unit: the track name of the audio file, the time, and even the format/quality of the track being handled. It is really easy to use it because it can be simply controlled thru the six front panel buttons or its remote control.
The power supply is made with three dedicated customised transformers. Any transformer supplies the power directly to the Digital Stage and the Analog stage and the output tube stage. The whole power supply is rectified with a Current Generator exclusively designed for the DSS products.
The Power supply dedicated to the mother board and the DAC board is decoupled thru two "fused silicon" transformers specially shaped by Analog Device.
The Digital to Analog stage is managed thru customized DAC made by AKM and Burr-Brown. The proprietary circuit design of the DAC enable the DSS 30 a real 24bit resolution.
The DSS 30 features a superior quality tube analog output stage based on two 6922 valves. Such new separately powered output stage is a truly balanced design no-matching any transistor in order to get the highest sonic performance.
The DSS 30 features a sophisticated, high quality Digital-to-Analog converter also. The Digital 75ohm RCA input allows the unit to be used with any traditional CD player transport that would be able to use the extraordinary performance and characteristics of the DSS innovative technology.
The DSS features even a Coax digital output having a S/PDIF compliance connection.
Whatever your digital music playback needs may be, either now or in the future, the DSS will be there for you.

DSS30 TUBE Features:
FREQ. RESPONSE: 20Hz - 20KHz @ +/- 0,3dB
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): 0,05% Max.
SIGNAL /NOISE RATIO: 90dB
DYNAMIC RESPONSE: 125dB
ANALOG OUTPUT: Stereo RCA & XLR balanced outputs
DIGITAL INPUT: Coax. 75 ohms RCA connector
DIGITAL OUTPUT: Coax S/PDIF compliance
CONNECTIVITY: Two front panel 2.0 USB ports One back panel PC USB port & two 2.0 USB port Ethernet port RS 232 port
WIRELESS: (Optional)
MEMORY: SD 4Giga-Bite expandable
DIMENSIONS: 240mm L x 120mm H x 390mm D WEIGHT: 8,50 Kilos (19 lbs.)
POWER CONSUMPTION: 50watt
Owner’s Manual
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DSS 15

The DSS 15, acronym of “Digtal Static Source” is the Blacknote basic digital static source that means a multi media player capable of processing any kind of audio format through any kind of external device connected via USB.
Because of its technology the DSS 15 virtually over jumps all the physical troubles related to the jitter, the Vibrations, the Wear as much as all the distortions that effect digital Compact disc player.
On the same Linux platform used for the DSS 30, Blacknote developed a versatile 24bit high definition Digital Static Source, with a SD port to manage its internal static memory.
The DSS 15 features two 2.0 USB ports on the front panel. The unit can play any kind of high definition audio tracks files like Wav, Flac, WMA and others, as well as commonly used compressed files such as MP3, MP4, etc. Files are fed into the DSS directly via its USB ports without the need of any Digital to Analog converter or computer connection. Obvious and consequential is the fact that audio tracks can be played from any external device such as USB Memory Sticks, Hard Disks, Computers and even CD Rom Players having USB connection.
The functions of the DSS are controlled thru a customised Texas-Instruments microchip programmed with a special software able to manage any eventual necessary future up-grade of the unit.
The DSS two lines display shows the main functions of the unit the track name of the audio file, the time, and even the format/quality of the track being handled. It is really easy to use because it can be simply controlled thru the six front panel buttons or its remote control.
The Power supply dedicated to the mother board and the DAC board is decoupled thru two fused silicon transformers specially shaped by Analog Device.
The Digital to Analog stage is strictly derived from the DSS 30 one made with the same customized AKM and Burr-Brown DACs having a real 24bit real resolution.
The DSS 15 features a sophisticated, high quality Digital-to-Analog converter and the Digital 75ohm RCA input allows the unit to be connected to any CD player transport that would be able to use the extraordinary performance and characteristics of the DSS unit directly.
The DSS 15 features even a Coax digital output having a S/PDIF connection.