Synthesis Roma 69DC - High Resolution Tube DAC

Synthesis Roma 69DC – High Resolution Tube DAC

Pure digital accuracy meets the warmth and depth of tubes. The Synthesis Roma 69DC is a premium high-resolution DAC that blends state-of-the-art digital conversion with a tube-driven output stage. Handcrafted in Italy, it delivers a rich, musical and emotionally captivating sound signature that elevates any high-end stereo system.

• High-resolution DAC architecture for detailed and dynamic playback
• Vacuum tube output stage for natural warmth and harmonic richness
• Multiple digital inputs for flexible system integration
• Elegant Italian craftsmanship with premium materials

Product Overview

The Synthesis Roma 69DC is part of Synthesis’ acclaimed Roma series, designed to bring analog soul into digital audio. Its advanced DAC circuitry ensures low noise, low distortion and exceptional transparency, while the tube output stage adds dimensionality, smoothness and organic timbre unmatched by solid-state-only designs.

Built with meticulous attention to detail, the Roma 69DC combines robust engineering with artisanal craftsmanship. The result is a DAC that not only measures superbly but also delivers a musical performance that is fluid, refined and deeply engaging.

Listening Experience

The Roma 69DC offers a smooth, spacious and richly textured sonic experience. High frequencies are delicate and extended, with none of the harshness sometimes associated with purely digital designs. The midrange is full, lifelike and expressive—perfect for vocals, strings and acoustic instruments.

Bass reproduction is controlled yet warm, providing a natural foundation without exaggeration. The tube stage adds three-dimensionality and atmosphere, making recordings feel intimate and immersive. Whether streaming high-resolution files or playing from digital transports, the Roma 69DC enhances music with unmistakable analog charm.

Recommended Room Size

Ideal for small to medium-sized hi-fi rooms where the DAC’s holographic imaging and tonal richness can be fully appreciated. The Roma 69DC suits both desktop and rack-mounted stereo systems.

Amplifier Pairing

The Roma 69DC pairs beautifully with a wide range of amplifiers. Its tube output stage brings natural sweetness to solid-state systems and enhances synergy with other tube or hybrid amplifiers.

• Solid-state amplifiers benefit from added warmth, depth and harmonic richness.
• Tubes and hybrids achieve exceptional fluidity and tonal beauty.
• Integrated hi-fi amplifiers gain improved detail and better digital source performance.

Ideal Applications

• High-end stereo systems requiring a musical, analog-like DAC
• Streaming setups using dedicated transports or network players
• Vinyl-inspired listening rooms seeking natural timbre in digital playback
• Systems where digital harshness must be eliminated

Technical Specifications

• Type: High-resolution DAC with tube output stage
• Digital inputs: Multiple (USB, coaxial, optical—varies by version)
• Output stage: Vacuum tube for analog richness
• DAC section: High-performance chipset for detailed conversion
• Resolution: Supports high-resolution PCM (and DSD where available)
• Construction: Italian handcrafted chassis with vibration control
• Outputs: Analog RCA

Why Choose the Synthesis Roma 69DC?

The Synthesis Roma 69DC is designed for listeners who appreciate the precision of digital audio but long for the warmth, depth and emotional realism of tubes. With exceptional craftsmanship and a sound that blends detail with musicality, it is a standout choice for elevating any digital system to true audiophile standards.