DMS-550 Network Audio Player

The DMS-550 represents the 3rd generation of network capable audio devices for Cary Audio and 2nd generation in our renown “DMS” platform. The DMS-550 Roon Ready Network Audio Player builds upon this platform utilizing the latest in technological advancements over its predecessor.

The DMS-550 is fully MQA Certified. The MQA decoder includes recent optimization to provide superb rendering up to 768kHz using the AKM DAC. Thanks to the newest AKM 4493EQ VELVET SOUND DAC chips, native playback up to 32-bit / 768 kHz PCM as well as native DSD up to 512 is achieved effortlessly. The DMS-550 also includes a built-in true Class-A headphone amplifier using two pairs of discrete output transistors, capable of exceptional sound and drive. aptX™ has been upgraded to aptX™ HD, making Bluetooth sources capable of high-resolution 24-bit / 48kHz. Connecting the DMS-550 to your wired or wireless home network opens up a new world of musical enjoyment like never before. Easily stream high-resolution music from on-board music services like Qobuz (delivering PCM streams up to 24 bit / 192 kHz), TIDAL (Delivering MQA Masters up to 24 bit /384 kHz), Spotify, and vTuner as well as from any network PC, MAC, or NAS drive. Don’t have or desire a network? That’s no problem for the DMS-550 with its direct file playback capability via its integrated SD Card slot and three (3) USB ports for connecting USB hard disc drives for 32-bit / 768kHz PCM, MQA, DSD 512, and ISO (SD Card only) playback.



Additional features include TruBit™ Selectable Upsampling & PCM to DSD conversion, AirPlay, Coaxial (x2), Optical (x1), AES/EBU (x1) Digital inputs, Coaxial and Optical outputs, RCA and XLR fully balanced outputs, OSO™ Re-clocking, MU-MIMO Wi-Fi, and a full 3-volt output and variable volume control for direct-to-amplifier connection.