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DMS-700

DMS digital platform

Network player and converter from the DMS platform, designed for demanding high-fidelity systems.

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Catalogue information verified on the 19 June 2026. Official Cary Audio page.

Summary

The DMS-700 occupies the intermediate tier of the DMS platform: it shares the same Connect ecosystem and MQA capabilities as the flagship DMS-800 PV, featuring a configurable mono conversion architecture.

Key Points

  • Network player from the DMS platform for discerning high-fidelity systems.
  • AKM converter with true balanced output.
  • Network playback with Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, and Roon Ready.
  • Compatible with high-resolution PCM and DSD files, and with MQA decoding.
  • Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity, with control via an app for iOS and Android.
  • Bluetooth input and output.
  • DMS platform
  • Network player
  • DAC AKM
  • Roon Ready
  • MQA
  • Bluetooth

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Purchasing, listening and delivery

Ordering and system matching

Ask about the selected version and matching with your amplifier, sources and room. Supply arrangements will be confirmed in the quotation. An enquiry does not confirm a sale.

Listening sessions and demonstrations

You can request a listening session by appointment at our Barcelona office (Carrer de Modolell, 57). When we arrange the appointment we confirm which equipment is available to hear, along with the date and time.

Home demonstrations are not offered for this product.

Delivery and setup

Delivery, its cost and the estimated timing are confirmed in writing in your quotation, for your delivery address and before you accept it.

Installation and setup can be requested as an additional service. We assess feasibility and quote it separately.

We will open the LineaSonora enquiry form with this product and your chosen version. No order or appointment is confirmed.

Planning your system

The DMS-700 combines network playback, digital inputs and AK4499EQ conversion. RCA and XLR analogue outputs connect it to a suitable preamplifier or amplifier. When planning the system, decide where volume will be controlled and which input will be used; different connections should not be assumed to have identical signal levels. Allow for network access, ventilation and firmware checks before settling on the configuration.

Read the system selection guide · Manufacturer information

Editorial Reference

Model context

Position within the Cary range

Network player and converter from the DMS platform, designed for demanding systems, featuring a configurable AK4499EQ from one to four channels and true balanced output.

Why choose this model?

The DMS-700 incorporates the same AK4499EQ converter family and balanced output as the DMS-800 PV reference model, featuring a configurable mono architecture and the same Connect ecosystem, MQA, and Wi-Fi ac, all within a lower-profile chassis.

For which system does it make sense?

  • Reference digital output to an external amplifier, with streaming and conversion in a single unit.
  • Local libraries networked and Connect services without the need for a computer as the primary source.
  • Users seeking MQA and DSD512 without opting for the dual mono configuration of the DMS-800 PV.

Differences compared to similar models

Intermediate step in the DMS range: offers more conversion than the DMS-650 (AK4499EQ versus AK4497EQ) and shares the same streaming connectivity family, yet lacks the dual mono design and four DACs of the DMS-800 PV.

Architecture and Design Decisions

The DMS-700 shares AK4499EQ converters and an analogue output stage with the reference DMS-800 PV, but utilises a single configurable chip from one to four channels. Cary Audio emphasises selectable PCM/DSD oversampling and optional PCM to DSD conversion, in addition to true balanced output.

Compatibility and Use

Balanced and RCA outputs for integrated or separate amplifiers (SI-300.2d, valve stages or ES series). Compatible with the same DMS user guide shared with DMS-650 and DMS-800 PV.

Official specification limits

It does not replicate the dual mono architecture or the four converters of the DMS-800 PV. Specifications are subject to change according to Cary.

Related Technologies: DMS Platform .

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does it differ from the DMS-650?
It uses a different conversion architecture — a four-channel AK4499EQ with an FPGA stage — versus the two AK4497EQ of the DMS-650. It shares the control app and network services.
Which formats does it support?
PCM up to 768 kHz, DSD512 and MQA; network services via direct connection (Connect) and Roon Ready.
Does it fully decode MQA?
Its page lists MQA compatibility. We do not state whether it is a full decoder or a renderer until this is confirmed against the official documentation.

Technical Specifications

Specifications

Converter (DAC)
1 × AKM AK4499EQ (configuration of 1 to 4 channels)
Digital formats
PCM up to 768 kHz; DSD512; MQA compatible
Dynamic range
124 dB
THD
0,0001 %
Signal-to-noise ratio
127 dB (1 kHz)
Channel separation
107 dB (1 kHz)
Amplitude linearity
0,1 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Phase linearity
3 grados (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Frequency response (LPCM 44.1 kHz)
2 Hz – 22 kHz
Local file formats
.dsf, .dff, .aif, .aiff, .alac, .flac, .m4a, .mp4, .wav, .ape, .mp3, .aac, .wma, .ogg, .asf
Digital processing
Selectable PCM and DSD upsampling; optional PCM to DSD conversion

Technical Specifications

Connectivity

Digital inputs
USB ×3 (DSD512), AES/EBU, coaxial ×2, optical, Bluetooth aptX HD, SD card
Outputs
Balanced XLR and RCA analog; coaxial and optical digital
Network and Playback
Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready; Wi-Fi ac (MU-MIMO) and Ethernet
Control
Cary app for iOS and Android
Control and Integration
12 V DC trigger input ×1; IR control ×1

Technical Specifications

Design and Construction

Dimensions
17.25 × 3.75 × 16.25 inches (W × H × D)
Weight
28 lbs
Network consumption
45 W
Mains Power Supply
110–120 V AC or 220–240 V AC (factory setting), 50–60 Hz
Finish
Chassis and front panel in anodised aluminium, silver or black

Specifications compiled from official Cary Audio sources, reviewed on 19 June 2026. Unverified data is not published; unavailable fields are omitted.

Digital Ecosystem

Connectivity and Services

Capabilities as stated by Cary Audio in the official specification sheet for this model. The absence of a service indicates it is not listed in the manufacturer's documentation, not that it is silently excluded.

  • Roon Ready

    Roon Ready certification for control and integration with the Roon ecosystem.

  • Spotify Connect

    Direct playback from the Spotify app, bypassing the mobile device as a source.

  • TIDAL Connect

    Native playback from TIDAL with control via the service's app.

  • Qobuz Connect

    Native playback from Qobuz with control via the service's app.

  • MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an advanced audio technology that ensures the highest quality sound reproduction. It captures and delivers the sound of the original master recording, providing an authentic listening experience.

    MQA decoding for compatible files and streams.

  • Bluetooth aptX HD

    High-quality Bluetooth with aptX HD codec (input and/or output depending on the model).

  • Wi-Fi ac (MU-MIMO)

    Wireless ac band connection with MU-MIMO support.

  • vTuner

    Internet radio via vTuner (as per official DMS model manual).

  • PCM/DSD Oversampling

    Selectable PCM and DSD upsampling via the application.

  • PCM to DSD Conversion

    Optional conversion from PCM to DSD (levels according to model).

  • USB/HDD Playback

    Playback of files from connected USB drives and SD card.

Documentation

Official Manuals and Resources

Links to PDFs and guides published by Cary Audio on caryaudio.com. They open in a new tab.

Technologies

Engineering Behind This Equipment

  • DMS Platform

    The DMS platform is Cary Audio's network playback and digital conversion system. It forms the backbone of the brand's digital source family, from entry-level models to reference versions, all sharing a unified philosophy of network playback and conversion.

In the press

What the critics have said

  • “Cool and precise with a sense of dimension that offers up a feeling of analogue”

    Hi-Fi+ · Eric Neff · 2021

  • “The DAC really is a big feature of the DMS700”

    Pursuit Perfect System · Terry Ellis · 2021

Brief excerpts from specialised press reviews, in their original language with a link to the source. They reflect the opinion of each publication.

Launch context

Origin and Journey

Introduced in late 2020; it launched a new generation of conversion on the DMS platform.

Be part of the DMS Series — Network Players.

Recommended Applications

Where it fits

  • High fidelity

Digital Sources. For those who listen via network, files, or disc and seek a meticulously crafted digital source as the starting point of their system.

Within the Cary catalogue

Its position in the range

The DMS-700 is part of Digital Sources in the Cary Audio catalogue.

Families
Design family
DMS digital platform

Reference

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Related Products

Other products in the catalogue

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    • DAC AKM
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