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Rossini Transport User Manual
Software Issue 1.0x
September 2018
Rossini Transport Manual v1_0x
Page 11
English
version
STEP 1 – Connecting a Digital Output
While playing an SACD, the
AES1+2
interface carries DSD data. While playing a CD, the
AES1+2
rate is set by the
Upsampling
menu page – we will assume it is set to
DSD
. The
AES3,
SPDIF1
and
SPDIF2
outputs carry 16/44.1 PCM data with either disc type. Most owners connect the
AES1+2
interface only, but some prefer to listen to CDs in the native 16 bit 44.1kS/s format.
Connecting the Dual AES interface
When used with a Rossini DAC,
AES1+2
is the main output.
•
Connect
the
AES1
output on the Transport to the AES1 input on the Rossini DAC
rear panel and
the
AES2
output to the AES2 input, using two XLR cables. Ensure the cables are not swapped.
•
Press the DAC’s
Input
button repeatedly until
AES1+2
is displayed.
The DAC will lock to the source, displaying the
Audio Sync
icon and
DSD
.
Figure 1 – Basic setup
Connecting the AES3 or an SPDIF output
•
Connect one of the single-wire outputs on the Transport to the matching input on the DAC using a
suitable cable.
•
Press the DAC
Input
button repeatedly until your chosen input is displayed.
The DAC will lock to the source, displaying the
Audio Sync
icon and
0/44.1
.
Why does the DAC display
0/44.1
? Is the Transport faulty?
No, the Transport is working correctly. When a CD is loaded but is not playing, a
44.1kS/s carrier signal is being transmitted but there is no data – just digital silence. The
DAC correctly reports zero active data bits until the disc starts playing, then it detects 16
active bits and updates the display.
0/44.1
may be displayed briefly between tracks also.
Proceed to Step 2.
Analogue
outputs
to Amplifier
