Synthesis Roma 14DC+ - Tube Compact Disc Player with Digital Inputs

Synthesis Roma 14DC+ – Tube Compact Disc Player with Digital Inputs

High-resolution digital playback with true tube musicality. The Synthesis Roma 14DC+ is a premium CD player and DAC that combines a TEAC audio transport, high-performance AKM converter and ECC88 tube output stage. It delivers a rich, fluid and highly engaging sound, turning every digital source into an analog-like listening experience.

• TEAC audio-grade CD mechanism for precise, low-jitter disc playback
• AKM 32-bit DAC for detailed, natural and dynamic sound
• ECC88/6922 tube output stage for warmth, depth and harmonic richness
• USB, optical and coaxial digital inputs to use as a high-end DAC

Product Overview

The Synthesis Roma 14DC+ is conceived as the digital heart of a serious hi-fi system. Its TEAC CD transport is dedicated to audio reproduction, ensuring smooth operation and stable reading. The digital section uses a high-quality AKM DAC working at up to 32-bit / 384 kHz via USB and supporting DSD, giving the Roma 14DC+ the resolution and precision required for modern high-res libraries.

The analog stage is based on ECC88/6DJ8 tubes configured for low output impedance and wide bandwidth. This design preserves detail while adding the depth, texture and natural flow that tube aficionados value. Multiple digital inputs (USB-B, optical and coaxial) allow the Roma 14DC+ to act as a complete digital hub for CD, streamers and other digital transports.

Listening Experience

The Roma 14DC+ offers a smooth, open and highly musical presentation. High frequencies are airy and refined, with none of the glare or hardness sometimes associated with digital playback. The midrange is rich and expressive, delivering vocals and acoustic instruments with convincing timbre and emotional presence.

Bass is solid, tuneful and well controlled, providing a natural foundation without sounding overblown. The soundstage is wide and deep, with excellent imaging and separation, allowing you to follow individual lines and textures inside complex recordings. The overall character is fluid and inviting, encouraging long, fatigue-free listening sessions.

Recommended System Context

Ideal for high-end stereo systems built around revealing loudspeakers and quality amplification. The Roma 14DC+ can serve as:

• A main CD player for large disc collections
• A high-resolution DAC for streamers, network players and media transports
• A central digital source providing a coherent, tube-enriched sound signature

Amplifier Pairing

The Roma 14DC+ pairs beautifully with a wide variety of integrated and pre/power amplifiers thanks to its low output impedance and healthy output level.

• Solid-state amplifiers gain a touch of warmth, smoother treble and more dimensional imaging.
• Tube and hybrid amplifiers achieve a highly synergistic, organic presentation with exceptional midrange richness.
• Neutral or analytical systems are gently balanced by the Roma’s natural, relaxed character, reducing digital edge while preserving detail.

Ideal Applications

• Reference CD playback in serious hi-fi systems
• High-resolution DAC for external digital sources
• Systems aimed at analog-like smoothness from digital music
• Listening rooms focused on long-term listening comfort and low fatigue

Technical Specifications

• Type: Tube Compact Disc player with integrated DAC
• Transport: TEAC audio-grade CD mechanism
• Playable formats: CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW
• DAC: AKM 32-bit converter (AK4495 family)
• Maximum resolution: up to 24-bit / 192 kHz (optical/coaxial), 32-bit / 384 kHz and DSD up to 5.6 MHz (USB)
• Digital inputs: 1 × USB-B, 1 × optical (Toslink), 1 × coaxial (S/PDIF)
• Digital output: 1 × optical (Toslink)
• Output stage: 1 × ECC88/6922 tube per channel
• Output level: 1.5 V RMS
• Output type: Variable, low output impedance
• Signal-to-noise ratio: > 95 dB (A-weighted)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB)
• Dimensions (W × D × H): approx. 410 × 390 × 95 mm
• Weight: approx. 8 kg
• Power consumption: approx. 30–40 W

Why Choose the Synthesis Roma 14DC+?

The Synthesis Roma 14DC+ is ideal for audiophiles who want the precision and resolution of modern digital with the warmth, depth and presence of tubes. Combining a dedicated TEAC transport, high-end AKM DAC and a beautifully executed tube output stage, it serves as both a luxurious CD player and a flexible digital hub—delivering a truly captivating, analog-inspired musical experience from every digital source.