MSB Technology Rev 1 (10 2012) manual

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    1 Analog D A C User s Manual Re v 1 (1 0/20 1 2) S ign M agnitude L adder daC S peCifiCa tionS i nputS : t h ree i n put S L otS - C ho iCe of : C o ax iaL , t oS Lin k , baLa nCe d aeS /eb u, MS b n e two rk proi2S and uSb rCa o utputS : 2.62 V rMS (7 V pp ) rCa o utput i MpedanCe : 53 ohMS without VoLuMe ControLS , 38 ohMS with V oLuMe ControLS b[...]

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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. Our preamp philosophy is based on the belief that from the moment analog audio is creat[...]

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    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 ). This remote of fers [...]

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    4 Loading New Firm w are Loading custom Digital Filter Firmware will permanently change the operation of your DAC. MSB T echnology can congure custom software for your DAC to meet virtually any requirement. Playing an audio le containing the new rmware will erase the current software in your DAC and replace it with the contents of the upda[...]

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    5 Rear P anel Analog Det ails Analog Single-Ended RCA Output – Thisis theprimarysingleended RCA analogoutput. Foroptimumperformance, usethisoutput as the DAC is fundamentally single-ended. Analog Balanced XLR Output – This is the balanced XLR analog output. This is an alternate output format[...]

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    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. The bad news is, with certain programs[...]

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    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. It has the performance of the stock MSB Network without the coupli[...]

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    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 FirmwareREVnumberonthedisplay . Control Features MSB remote controls can be used to operate sev[...]

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    9 Features Basic Remote Advanced Remote RS-232 W i-Fi Interface DAC Output - Thisunique featureadjusts theoutputof theDAC digitally .It isespecially usefulwhenno volume control is installed, for optimally matching the DAC output to a preamp input. Many preamps sound much better withalow[...]

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    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. This corruption could be accident[...]

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    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. T urn the DAC over and place on a soft surface like a towel. Please follow these ins[...]

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    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. Now put the screws back into the base, put the screw back into the jack[...]