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H E A D P H O N E O U T P U T M O D E
R C A O U T P U T M O D E
R C A I N P U T S D I S C O N N E C T E D
H E A D P H O N E O U T P U T M O D E
R C A O U T P U T M O D E
R C A I N P U T S C O N N E C T E D
USB
INPUT
DAC
HEADPHONE
AMPLIFIER
AUDIO TO
HEADPHONES
RCA JACKS
(LINE-OUTPUT)
SPEAKERS
MUTE
RCA JACKS
(LINE-INPUT)
EXTERNAL
AUDIO
NOT USED
RCA JACKS
(LINE-INPUT)
EXTERNAL
AUDIO
NOT USED
USB
INPUT
DAC
HEADPHONE
AMPLIFIER
HEADPHONES
MUTE
RCA JACKS
(LINE-OUTPUT)
AUDIO TO
SPEAKERS
DAC
USB
INPUT
NOT USED
EXTERNAL
AUDIO
HEADPHONE
AMPLIFIER
HEADPHONES
MUTE
RCA JACKS
(LINE-OUTPUT)
AUDIO TO
SPEAKERS
RCA JACKS
(LINE-INPUT)
HEADPHONE
AMPLIFIER
AUDIO TO
HEADPHONES
RCA JACKS
(LINE-OUTPUT)
SPEAKERS
MUTE
DAC
USB
INPUT
NOT USED
EXTERNAL
AUDIO
RCA JACKS
(LINE-INPUT)
For maximum signal fidelity, set the DAC
to 24 or 32-bit audio and adjust digital
volume slightly below 100% at your
computer. Only control volume from the
amplifier.
Element II can amplify headphones to
dangerously loud audio. 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.
Element II uses a high current
power supply and runs warm to the touch.
Avoid covering the top and sides.
Element II can be safely powered on 24/7.
For maximum relay lifespan, cycle power at
least once per month.
Do not lift the amplifier by knob, or turn
knob beyond its limits.
Use gentle force when inserting or
removing cables.
To ensure an optimal noise floor,
always position headphone amplifiers as
far away as possible from wireless devices.
Element II Connectivity
Element II provides headphone output and RCA Preamp Outputs. Press the Power/Mode
button for at least 1 second to toggle between these modes. Only one mode is active at a time.
Volume is adjustable in either mode.
Listening Tips
Operating Care
