Network Streamers
DreamPlay SC
The reference streaming engine of the DreamPlay S with an on-board D/A converter added — streaming and conversion in one box, ready to drive an amplifier directly. Hand-built in France.
Key Features
- Reference network streamer with integrated D/A converter — streaming and conversion in one unit
- High-performance conversion: THD+N below −122 dB, 137 dB dynamic range
- Native high-resolution playback: PCM up to 32-bit / 384 kHz and DSD up to DSD256
- Balanced and unbalanced analogue outputs (XLR and RCA)
- Broad protocol support: Roon Ready, Qobuz Connect, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, Deezer, DLNA/UPnP, Audirvana and vTuner
- Wired and wireless networking (Ethernet and Wi-Fi)
- Dedicated external Elektra power supply
- Signature chassis in solid aluminium, stainless steel and methacrylate
Design & Build
The SC shares the wider DreamPlay collection's build language — solid aluminium, stainless steel and clear methacrylate combined for both isolation and visual identity. Each unit is hand-assembled in the Métronome Technologie workshop in France.
System Pairing
A complete one-box digital source: connect directly to a preamplifier or power amplifier. Shares the tripod form factor of the DreamPlay range.
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Network streamer with integrated DAC |
| Converter / DAC | On-board D/A converter |
| Sound profiles | — |
| Supported formats | PCM 32-bit / 44.1–384 kHz; DSD64–DSD256 |
| Networking | Ethernet, Wi-Fi |
| Digital inputs | USB 2.0 (external storage) |
| Digital outputs | I²S, S/PDIF, AES/EBU |
| Analogue outputs | RCA (unbalanced), XLR (balanced) |
| Max. output level | — |
| Power supply | External Elektra module |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | TBC |
| Weight | TBC |
| Power consumption | TBC |
| Finish options | TBC |
Converter performance: THD+N < −122 dB; dynamic range 137 dB.
