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LAB12 DAC1 

Handcrafted Digital to Analog Converter

 

 

 

 

Front Panel Indicators  

 

 

 

 

DAC1 Front panel 

 

 

In front panel you will see three indication LEDs and two VU meters. 
The center LED (A) indicates that the device is powered on.  
The LEDs (B and C) indicates that the 

DAC1 Special Edition

 has successfully locked onto an input signal.  

To the left and right of the 3 LEDs you see two retro analog VU meters (

D

 and 

E

). You can accurately monitor the 

output level of each channel on dB scale. 

 

 

 

Rear Panel Connections 

 

 

 

 

DAC1 Rear panel 

 

 

In  rear  panel you  will find the connection inputs and outputs. 
On the  left  side  is  a  pair  of  single-ended  RCA  analog audio  output connectors (

A

 

and

 

B

). 

In the middle of rear panel you will also find the digital inputs. You can select

 RCA coaxial 75 ohm spdif 

(

C

) input 

or 

USB2 

(

E

) input with the selector switch (

D

). Both inputs can receive up to 96 Khz/24bit.  

To the right side you will find an 

IEC AC input 

(

F

). Below IEC input is located the main fuse holder (G) and the 

Power switch 

(

H

).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for DAC1

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual DAC1 Special Edition Handcrafted Digital to Analog Converter www lab12 gr v1 2 ...

Page 2: ...ted Digital to AnalogConverter Table of Contents It is yours Unpacking and Warnings Features Installation Placement Front Panel Indicators Rear Panel Connections For the safety of your equipment Specifications Your DAC id ...

Page 3: ...tomotive metal paint and retro analogue V U meters Do not forget that your DAC is totally handcrafted with perfectly matched parts of the finest selections You have to know that to reach the optimal performance your DAC1 need at least 200 hours of listening In this time all components go from burn in period to stable Before setting up your new DAC1 Special Edition we encourage you to read this man...

Page 4: ...ling Capacitors Double chassis with dedicated vibrate isolation Gold plated RCA Teflon input output Analog retro VU meters for output signal Metallic color finish Lexus white Etna black Custom colors Installation Placement The LAB12 DAC1 Special Edition should be placed on a solid flat surface You should avoid placing it near a heat source as this could compromise the DAC s performance and reliabi...

Page 5: ...D and E You can accurately monitor the output level of each channel on dB scale Rear Panel Connections DAC1 Rear panel In rear panel you will find the connection inputs and outputs On the left side is a pair of single ended RCA analog audio output connectors A and B In the middle of rear panel you will also find the digital inputs You can select RCA coaxial 75 ohm spdif C input or USB2 E input wit...

Page 6: ...AC Turn on your DAC1 Special Edition and then your digital source and activate the audio output on it The led B and C will be turn on Use a high quality digital 75 ohm interconnect cable to ensure the best transfer of your digital signal Connect a PC Always use a high quality audio grade USB cable to achieve ideal performance Before connecting your PC to USB input of DAC1 Special Edition you have ...

Page 7: ...r consumption 80 watt max 1A fused Inputs 1xSPDIF Coaxial RCA 1xUSB2 Frequency response 20Hz to 20 KHz 0dB 1dB Rated output level 2 2Volt RMS THD 1Khz 0dBfs 0 09 Dimension WxHxD 43cm x 11cm x 29cm Weight 6 Kg Warranty This device has 5 years warranty from the day of purchase for all parts exclude valve tube ...

Page 8: ...lips Jan 6922___________ Max output at 1Khz 0dB ________2 15 Volts________________ Frond Panel Color _______________Gray Matt _ ______ Manufacturing Day ____________19 06 2015______________ Serial Number _________________4210035 ______ ________ With best Regards Stratos Vichos Lachana 12 Neo Irakleio 14121 Athens Greece 0030 6972 234 227 ____________ contact lab12 gr ...

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