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DMS-700 versus DMS-800 PV
Intermediate tier compared to the professional dual mono version: four AK4499EQ and expanded architecture.
Cary Audio positions the DMS-800 PV as the professional edition of the DMS-700: it shares the same AK4499EQ family, but features an expanded dual mono design and four converters.
Both share Connect services, MQA, Wi-Fi ac, and the same network playback philosophy.
The DMS-800 PV features a 5″ display, Crystek clock, dual DSP stages, and fourteen regulated power supply groups, according to Cary.
| Appearance | DMS-700 | DMS-800 PV |
|---|---|---|
| Converter (DAC) | 1 × AK4499EQ configurable | 4 × AK4499EQ (two per channel) |
| Architecture | Configurable mono conversion | Expanded dual mono: independent digital and analogue boards per channel |
| Dynamic range | 124 dB | 129 dB |
| Display | Not specified in the datasheet | 5″ high resolution |
| Master clock | According to standard DMS specification | Crystek oscillator; jitter below measurable levels |
| Weight / height | 28 lb; 3,75″ alto | 39,5 lb; 4,25″ alto |
When it fits DMS-700
For demanding systems that do not require channel separation or the density of four AK4499EQ from the DMS-800 PV.
When it fits DMS-800 PV
When the priority is the highest documented conversion density of the DMS family and an expanded dual mono architecture.
Verified comparison on 19 June 2026. Based on official Cary Audio specifications.