Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Rev 1 (10 2012) MSB Technology
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2 Analog D A C Users Manual Unique Product - a Preamp or a D A C? This product has the option to be a unique combination of a very high performance DAC and the ultimate passive preamp. It is intended to be used as both for the best possible sound in your system.
3 Remote Control Control Option One - Standard Remote included. The remote of fers the following basic features: • V olume control • Mute • Input switching Standar d Remote Batteries – The remote control requires two AAA batteries. Control Option T wo - Optional Aluminum Remote (standard with MSB T ransports ).
4 Loading New Firm w are Loading custom Digital Filter Firmware will permanently change the operation of your DAC. MSB T echnology can congure custom software for your DAC to meet virtually any requirement.
5 Rear P anel Analog Det ails Analog Single-Ended RCA Output – Thisis theprimarysingleended RCA analogoutput. Foroptimumperformance, usethisoutput as the DAC is fundamentally single-ended. Analog Balanced XLR Output – This is the balanced XLR analog output.
6 USB Input Module The USB Input is the most advanced MSB produces. The hardware is able to handle audio data and DSD up to 32 bit, 384 kHz. Apple MAC OS On the MAC the USB is plug and play . The MAC will recognize the USB DAC and its capabilities and will allow the output to be set to any sample rate desired.
7 MSB Network input Module (BLA CK FRONT) This is an improved version of the classic MSB Network. It will work with all existing MSB Network outputs on all current and older products. This input is designed specially as the best possible input for the MSB Universal Media T ransport.
8 Front P anel Controls Although the user interface is very simple and easy to use, there is one trick. Input Button – Normally this switches inputs but if you hold the button, the DAC will be reset and will display the serial number and FirmwareREVnumberonthedisplay .
9 Features Basic Remote Advanced Remote RS-232 W i-Fi Interface DAC Output - Thisunique featureadjusts theoutputof theDAC digitally .It isespecially usefulwhenno volume control is installed, for optimally matching the DAC output to a preamp input.
10 Using the Analog D A C to test y our source The Analog DAC is unique in that gives you a precise test for bit perfect playback. If you are playing a CD, a copy of a CD or a ripped CD le on your computer the DAC should be receiving the le bit-perfect and it it is not, your sound quality will be compromised.
11 Upgrades and Modifications Removal of the cover - The cover cannot be removed. The circuits are potted in the chassis. There are no serviceable parts inside. Installing or replacing the Input Modules - The modules are designed to be easily installed or replaced.
12 When installing a new module, remove the black cover the same way as you would remove a module. It is easy to remove when the two screws are removed. Y ou will not need a removal tool. T o install a new module, slide the new module into the track and push rmly into place.
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