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DMS Series — Network Players

The DMS platform is the family of network players and converters from Cary Audio: the brand's digital commitment to streaming and high-resolution audio.

The history of the series

Since its first generation, the DMS series has progressively advanced in conversion capabilities with each iteration, culminating in the integration of amplification in the DMS-300A.

The DMS series commenced in 2016 with the DMS-500 as the brand's inaugural network player. In 2018, the DMS-550 and DMS-600 were introduced, followed by the DMS-700 in 2020, which launched a new generation of conversion.

In January 2022, Cary Audio simultaneously introduced the DMS-650 — which replaces the DMS-550 as the entry-level model — and the DMS-800 PV, a reference dual mono version of the DMS-700.

In 2025, the DMS-300A expanded the platform by incorporating integrated amplification, combining a network source and amplifier into a single unit.

  1. 2016 DMS-500, Cary Audio's first network player.
  2. 2018 DMS-550 and DMS-600.
  3. 2020 DMS-700, new generation of conversion.
  4. 2022 DMS-650 (replaces the DMS-550) and DMS-800 PV.
  5. 2025 DMS-300A, network player with integrated amplification.

Chronology compiled from official Cary Audio sources and specialised press, reviewed on 19 June 2026.

For whom

Audience and Purpose

For those who desire networked music—local library, Connect services, and high resolution—without setting up a computer as the primary source, from an entry-level Cary digital to a reference system.

Cary Audio envisions the DMS platform as a unified ecosystem for playback and conversion: connectivity options such as Roon and Connect (and, depending on the model, AirPlay and DLNA) are maintained across the range, while the conversion density and chassis architecture are enhanced with each successive model.

Selection Guide

How to Choose Within the Series

The DMS-650 introduces the platform with MQA, NAS, and Wi-Fi ac. The DMS-700 adds the AK4499EQ and true balanced output without reaching the dual mono configuration of the DMS-800 PV. The DMS-800 PV focuses on four AK4499EQ chips in an expanded dual mono architecture. The DMS-300A is the single-box option for those seeking DMS streaming and integrated amplification.

The DMS series is not merely about price: each documented step by Cary Audio offers enhanced conversion or integration. The DMS-650 utilises two AK4497EQ chips; the DMS-700 advances to a configurable AK4499EQ; the DMS-800 PV doubles conversion density with four chips in dual mono configuration.

The DMS-300A holds a distinct position: it shares the streaming platform but incorporates an integrated power stage, thus positioning itself more as a competitor to the DMS-650 paired with an external amplifier, rather than the DMS-800 PV in terms of pure conversion.

Model hierarchy

Series hierarchy

  1. Conversion reference: DMS-800 PV
  2. Intermediate: DMS-700
  3. Access: DMS-650
  4. Streaming Integrated: DMS-300A

Evolution Path. Typical documented path: DMS-650 (access) → DMS-700 (AK4499EQ) → DMS-800 PV (dual mono). The DMS-300A is a parallel branch if integration is prioritised.

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Series Models

Current Models

  • DMS-800 Professional Version — Cary Audio network player in its professional iteration

    DMS-800 PV

    DMS-800 Professional Version

    Reference network player and converter from Cary Audio's DMS platform, in its professional version.

    • DMS platform
    • Network player
    • DAC AKM
    • Roon Ready

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  • DMS-700 — Cary Audio network audio player

    DMS-700

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

    • DMS platform
    • Network player
    • DAC AKM
    • Roon Ready

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  • DMS-650 — Cary Audio network audio player

    DMS-650

    Network player and converter from the DMS platform, serving as an entry point to Cary Audio's digital source.

    • DMS platform
    • Network player
    • DAC AKM
    • Roon Ready

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  • DMS-300A — Cary Audio network and integrated player

    DMS-300A

    Network player from the DMS platform that integrates amplification: a digital source and an integrated amplifier in a single unit.

    • DMS platform
    • Solid state
    • Class A/B
    • Network player

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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

  • “The sound got sparkling, embracing and warm”

    Audiodrom · MJ · 2025

  • “its vocal rendering was particularly captivating and standing out”

    Audiodrom · MJ · 2025

Technology

Series Engineering

  • 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.