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Listening Tips
Operating Care
For maximum signal fidelity, set the DAC to
at least 24-bit audio and adjust digital vol-
ume slightly below 100% at your computer.
Only control volume from your amplifier.
Listen safely to conserve your hearing:
www.hearingloss.org
Set sampling rate to the highest integer
multiple of your music collection. For
example, use 176.4kHz for a collection
of 44.1k or 88.2k or 176.4kHz files. Use
192kHz for a collection of 48k or 96k or
192k audio files. Alternatively, you may
install the optional XMOS drivers in Win10
for exclusive WASAPI mode.
EL DAC automatically selects
appropriate sampling rate in coaxial or
optical modes.
Use gentle force when touching the
mode button, and when inserting or
removing cables.
To ensure an optimal noise floor,
always position audio equipment as far
away as possible from wireless devices.
EL DAC II requires no drivers in Windows 10, Mac OS, Linux, and modern version of iOS and
Android. You may download drivers for Win7/8 from
. These drivers may
optionally be installed in Win10 for WASAPI support. Be sure to select your new DAC as the
default playback device:
Windows 7/8/10
Right click the volume icon in your taskbar and
choose Sound --> Playback. Click the XMOS
or JDS Labs audio device, then choose “Set
Default”. For best experience, also configure
Properties:
• Enhancements: Check “Disable all
enhancements”
• Advanced: See Listening Tips
Mac OS X
Ensure JDS Labs audio device is selected from
Audio Devices.
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