2
Features ...........................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions ............................................3
Handling Precautions .......................................................4
Accessories ......................................................................5
Speci
fi
cations ...................................................................5
Rear Panel Functions and Connections ...........................6
Front Panel Functions ......................................................7
Remote Control unit..........................................................8
Digital Volume...................................................................9
Basic Operation ..............................................................10
Digital Filter..................................................................... 11
Dimmer ........................................................................... 11
Maintenance ................................................................... 11
Troubleshooting ..............................................................12
Service Contact Preparation...........................................12
USB Driver Installation and Setup for Windows
Introduction .....................................................................14
USB Driver Installation ...................................................15
1. BRABO-HD Installation ..................................15
Installation and Setup for DSD Playback........................17
2. ASIO Driver Installation on foobar2000 ..........17
3. ASIO Proxy Installation on foobar2000...........17
4. DSD Driver Installation on foobar2000 ...........18
5. DSD Playback Setup on foobar2000 ..............19
BRAVO-HD Control Panel ..............................................20
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DA5 is a high fidelity digital to analog converter
which precisely converts the signal and transmits the
converted signal to the ampli
fi
er in high quality.
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Four digital inputs are available. Balanced ASE/
EBU, standard COAXIAL and optical TOSLINK to be
connected with digital audio players like CD transport
support the PCM signal up to 24bits/192kHz. USB
allows a PC-music player to playback high-resolution
fi
les up to DSD256/11.2MHz and PCM 32bits/384kHz.
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DA5 uses the ESS Hyperstream
TM
ES9018K2M DAC
chip, which performs up to 32 bits. Highly qualified
signal after digital to analog conversion backed up by
superior engineering and performance realizes delicate
and accurate music reproduction. The CEC's original
full-balanced circuit design achieves the high quality
signal path keeping the sound quality very natural and
clear.
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DA5 has a digital volume function which changes the
analog outputs level in the digital domain without any
sound deterioration. It is possible to connect DA5 to a
power ampli
fi
er directly and control the system volume
through DA5.
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Headphone output enables listener to enjoy various
music sources at high quality standard even without
ampli
fi
er and speaker system.
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DIMMER function changes the display brightness in
different 3 levels.
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