Bel Canto ASC1, Manual

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System Connections
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Ethernet Input: Adheres to the UPnP/DLNA Media Renderer standard. Can be connected to
any Ethernet network for streaming audio. Compatible with FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF, DSD,
MP3 files and Internet Radio sources. Can stream up to 24/192 and uses true Asynchronous
operation mode to eliminate any source jitter.
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USB 2.0 Audio Input: Uses Bel Canto Asynchronous technology for direct computer
streaming from MAC computers using OSX 6.x.x or later. PC computers using Windows XP,
7 and 8 require installation of Bel Canto’s Windows USB driver download from
www.belcantodesign.com or www.belcantoblack.com.
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AES, SP1, SP2, ST1, ST2, TOS: Standard digital audio inputs for use with CD/DVD players,
Apple TV or other legacy digital audio sources. Benefits from BLACK’s unique Asynchronous
interface capabilities to remove jitter from these sources.
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Analog: Standard Line level compatible analog RCA inputs go directly to a 24/192 ADC
located within 2cm of the input. Benefits from the Ultra-Low Phase noise Master Clock that
retimes all of the digital signals in the ASC1 for transparent playback of your analog
sources.