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PLEASE CHECK AVAILABILITY BEFORE CONFIRMING YOUR PURCHASE! Our stock can change any minute – we sell through various sales channels.Brand New! – Closed BoxWe are authorised dealers of the finest audio gear and musical instruments.Note 1: Free shipping within EU. Shipping price to any other country is an estimate. Please message us for specific shipping price to your particular location.Note 2: This product is custom ordered, please check availability and/or eventual shipping delay.Note 3: This product is 230V factory prepared. If you need a different input voltage, please message us.Note 4: We sell without taxes anywhere outside Europe and to valid VAT ID companies inside Europe. Please ask us your price without Tax in those cases.Note 5: We can quote any kind of bundle with our products at the most convenient prices. Just visit our store and ask for it.CAYIN CS-100 DAC – DUAL TIMBRE HIFI AUDIO D/A CONVERTERIncorporates six different input connections to match all digital sources.Also adds a bespoke/de-jittered I2/DSD Input so you can connect to the Cayin iDAP-6, and Cayin N8 for the best performance.Coaxial RCA*Coaxial BNC*OpticalI2S/DSDAES/EBU*Asynchronous USB-BCoaxial input can also support up-to 384kHz with a standard 75 coaxial cable.Supports Full Reference Pre Amplifier FacilityPre out is offered as a high end option with a fully independent amplification circuit.Line Out & Pre Out Support Both Vacuum Tube and Transistor ConfigurationsSelect different output timbres (Transistor or Vacuum Tube) so you can fully enjoy your music, to your taste.Transistor single-ended and balanced amplification circuit with independent designThe single-ended amplification circuit uses OPA228PThe balanced amplification circuit uses two MUSES02Uses two 6922EH tubes in each of the single-ended circuit and balanced amplification circuitUses the same vacuum tubes in balanced and single-ended output modes.FEATURESTwo ESS9038PRO decoding IC's are applied in the CS-100DACClass A design is applied in I/V conversion circuit. Two OPA228P are used in each left and right channel.The exceptional OPA2228P is custom designed into the pre voltage amplification circuit, allowing for reference Pre Amplifier performance.Two uber high tolerance Cayin toroidal power transformers are integrated into the CS-100DAC.The CS-100DAC hs also been configured with two femtosecond crystals at :90.3168MHz98.304.MHzHigh Definition AMOLED 3.95" screen.Special Aluminium Alloy is employed in the chassis and sub chassis design, promoting the best mechanical isolation properties.The finest brushed aluminium is used on the top cover design, again this top cover is mechanically isolated from the other chassis components.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSDAC chipset:ESS9038Pro (x2)Data processing capability:I2S: up to 32Bit / 768kHz, DSD512Fully Asynchronous USB: up to 32Bit / 768kHz, DSD512 native, DoP256Outputs:XLR (balanced), RCA (unbalanced)Single-ended Line Out (RCA): 2.3V + 2.3V (transistor or tube)Single-ended Pre Out (RCA): 7.0V + 7.0V (transistor or tube)balanced line out (XLR): 4.6V + 4.6V (transistor or tube)balanced Pre Out (XLR): 14.0V + 14.0V (transistor or tube)Tubes: 4 x 6922EHDimensions (LxWxH): 440mm X 392mm X 126mmWeight (kg): 12 kgIncludes : Remote Control
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Dual emerged from the Black Forest region of Germany in 1907, when brothers Christian and Joseph Steidinger began manufacturing clockwork and gramophone components in St. Georgen. The company adopted its now-iconic name in 1927 after pioneering dual-mode power supplies that allowed gramophones to operate from either mains electricity or mechanical wind-up mechanisms. This innovation marked the beginning of Dual's transition from component supplier to full-fledged audio manufacturer, establishing a foundation of engineering precision that would define the brand for decades.
Dual built its reputation primarily as a turntable specialist, becoming Europe's largest turntable manufacturer by the post-war era with over 3,000 employees across multiple factories. Beyond vinyl playback, the company expanded into cassette players, CD players, and broader consumer electronics throughout the 1970s and 1980s, demonstrating versatility across analog and digital formats. The company's focus on mechanical excellence and stable drive systems earned it recognition as a dependable, quality-focused manufacturer throughout its European heyday.
Today, Dual occupies a fragmented market position following corporate restructuring in the 1990s and subsequent ownership changes. The original German turntable line continues production in St. Georgen under Alfred Fehrenbacher GmbH, maintaining traditional manufacturing standards and appealing to vintage enthusiasts and collectors. Separately, Namsung Electronics markets Dual-branded consumer electronics in the Americas at accessible price points. The brand's legacy rests primarily on its classic turntables, which remain highly sought after by collectors and audiophiles valuing precision engineering and heritage craftsmanship.
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