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MANUNTA

BY M2Tech

www.manunta-audio.com

EVO DAC 3
DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER

REVISION P

RB

 – JUNE 2022

Dear customer,

Thank you for purchasing 

Evo DAC 3

. You are the owner of a very high quality digital-to-

analog converter with many unique features designed to obtain the best performance in 
every hi-fi system.

Evo DAC 3

 implements a specific set of technological and functional solutions, from the 

asynchronous USB interface, to the MQA

®

 decoder on all inputs, to a discrete-

components, balanced output stage, ease of use and reliability.

Evo DAC 3

 is provided with a complete set of digital inputs, to allow for using every kind of 

source. The Bluetooth

®

 receiver with aptX

®

 decoder makes high-quality music streaming 

from your smartphone or tablet straightforward.
The balanced and single-ended outputs allow for driving every kind of amplifier.
The fully-loaded remote control allows for total control of both 

Evo DAC 3

 and most audio 

players running on the computer attached to its USB input, as well as other Manunta by 
M2Tech products.
We’re sure that your expectations will be fulfilled by purchasing 

Evo DAC 3

: you’ll hear your

favourite music as never before, so you can now prepare for a whole new listening 
experience!

Marco Manunta, CEO

MQA

®

 and the Sound Wave Device are trade marks of MQA Limited ©  2016.

MQA is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master 
recording. M2Tech has adopted MQA technology, which enables you to play back fully 
authenticated MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master 
recording.
The product MQA dedicated LED glows green or blue to indicate that the unit is decoding 
and playing an MQA stream or file, and denotes provenance to ensure that the sound is 
identical to that of the source material. It glows blue to indicate it is playing an MQA Studio 
file, which has either been approved in the studio by the artist/producer or has been 
verified by the copyright owner. It glows magenta to indicate that the unit is rendering an 
MQA stream or file. This delivers the final unfold of the MQA file.

 

The Bluetooth

®

 word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth

SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by M2Tech Srl is under license. Other trademarks
and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Qualcomm aptX

®

 is a product of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd.

Please note here your 

Evo DAC 3

 serial number and purchase info for future reference:

S/N: _______________________  Date of Purchase: _________________________
Place of Purchase__________________________

Note: Proof of retail purchase, such as your purchase receipt, will be required in the unlikely event 
that any warranty service will be required.

Copyright © 2022, M2Tech Srl

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Summary of Contents for EVO DAC 3

Page 1: ...MANUNTA BY M2TECH EVO DAC 3 HIGHEST RESOLUTION DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER USER MANUAL REV PRB 6 2022 ...

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Page 3: ... system must be done when all equipment are off Failing to comply with this advice may lead to damage to the Evo DAC 3 The label above printed on the product case indicates that the product when no more usable can t be treated as generic garbage but must be disposed of at a collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic equipment in compliance with the WEEE regulation Waste of Electri...

Page 4: ...ade marks of MQA Limited 2016 MQA is an award winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording M2Tech has adopted MQA technology which enables you to play back fully authenticated MQA audio files and streams delivering the sound of the original master recording The product MQA dedicated LED glows green or blue to indicate that the unit is decoding and playing an ...

Page 5: ...oggle 19 7 3 Source Selection 19 8 Using a Computer as Digital Source 21 8 1 Plug n Play Operation with Apple OSx 21 8 1 1 DSD files playback with OSx 21 8 2 Plug n Play Operation with Linux 21 8 2 1 DSD files playback with Linux 22 8 3 Using the Evo DAC 3 with Windows 22 9 Using the Evo DAC 3 I2 S Input 23 10 Controlling the Computer Player by Using the Evo DAC 3 Remote Control 25 11 Updating Evo...

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Page 7: ...ull sunlight on the unit Allow for ample room around the unit for venting The Evo DAC 3 is a high efficiency device therefore it doesn t produce relevant heat during its operation Regardless it s recommended to guarantee an adequate air flow around the unit Moreover every time it will mainly be operated by remote control it s recommended to place it so as the remote control s infrared signals can ...

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Page 9: ...or LED s These LED s indicate the active sampling frequency Blue colour indicates that the sampling frequency is a multiple of 48kHz green colour indicates that the sampling frequency is a multiple of 44 1kHz Multiply the base sampling frequency for the multiply factor aside the lit LED to obtain the sampling frequency 4 Format indicator LED s Indicate the format of the file being reproduced The M...

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Page 11: ...urn cold on pin 3 If your amplifier requires hot on pin 3 and cold on pin 2 the connection will be inverting In this case the absolute phase can be obtained by reversing the speakers cables polarity 10 S PDIF digital input Connect a source provided with 75 Ohms S PDIF output Gold plated female RCA socket 11 Toslink optical digital input Connect a source provided with a Toslink digital output Tosli...

Page 12: ...UNE 2022 14 Power supply input Connect the connector from the stock 15V adaptor or from the Evo Supply 3 or M2Tech Van Der Graaf MkII 5 5 2 1mm jack with positive on tip 15 16 Bluetooth modules receiver antennas Keep this antennas clear from metal shields or covers Copyright 2022 M2Tech Srl 12 ...

Page 13: ...right commands codes for the Evo DAC 3 Below is a brief description of the relevant keys for the Evo DAC 3 Standby key This allows for putting the Evo DAC 3 in standby mode prolonged push and for awakening it DIM Display dimming DAC Instructs the remote to send commands using the DAC system code VOL VOL Volume setting MUTE Mute toggle on off PHASE Phase toggle inverting non inverting Please note t...

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Page 15: ...g from the stock wall wart or from the Evo Supply 3 to the Evo DAC 3 power input Figure 2 14 Connect the wall wart or the Evo Supply 3 to a mains outlet The former will automatically accept any voltage from 90VAC to 265VAC Switch the Evo DAC 3 on by pushing the left front panel button Figure 1 2 If you re using the Evo Supply 3 you have to activate the output used to power the Evo DAC 3 first NOTE...

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Page 17: ...ing the Unit The Evo DAC 3 should be cleaned with a soft slightly damp cloth Do not use alcohol or any other types of cleaning fluids as they could damage the unit Avoid fluids from dropping or leaking inside the unit Fluids of any type poured into the unit will void your warranty Copyright 2022 M2Tech Srl 17 ...

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Page 19: ...ut touching the encoder knob This feature is useful when it is necessary to listen to another person for a while or to operate the source to change track answer the telephone etc Muting is toggled by a short press of both front panel s VOL and VOL buttons item 6 7 Figure 1 To reset muting repeat the operation the original listening level will be immediately restored As an alternative it is possibl...

Page 20: ...h www manunta audio com EVO DAC 3 DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER REVISION PRB JUNE 2022 It s also possible to change source by using the IN IN buttons on the remote control or by using the app Copyright 2022 M2Tech Srl 20 ...

Page 21: ...erface compatible with USB Audio Device Class 2 which is natively supported by Apple OSx since the 10 6 4 release without the need for any driver It is sufficient to connect the Evo DAC 3 to the Mac with the stock USB cable to have it recognized by the Mac which will then include it in the audio output device list 8 1 1 DSD files playback with OSx The Evo DAC 3 is able to play music files recorded...

Page 22: ...r to the instructions provided by the player creator or install a player which you re sure supports DSD 8 3 Using the Evo DAC 3 with Windows As explained in the introductory paragraph to the present chapter at the moment only Windows 10 offers a limited support to USB Audio Device Class 2 To listen to music files with the Evo DAC 3 connected to a computer running Windows it is therefore strongly s...

Page 23: ...apply to both SCLK and MCLK LRCK is the PCM sampling rate it can be 44 1kHz to 768kHz SCLK must be 64 x LRCK and can be as high as 49 152MHz MCLK must always be present It can be 22 5792MHz or 45 1584MHz for 44 1kHz based files that is files which sampling frequency is 44 1kHz or a multiple or 24 576MHz or 49 152MHz for 48kHz based files When DSD is transferred over I2 S SCLK becomes the DSDCLK an...

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Page 25: ...DAC 3 Firmware User may if needed update the firmware of the Evo DAC 3 USB interface In case please contact Manunta by M2Tech support for details Other Evo DAC 3 controllers firmware can only be updated in factory Should Manunta BY M2Tech launch a global call for update please ask Manunta by M2Tech for instructions WARNING never try to update the Evo DAC 3 USB controller s firmware using any firmw...

Page 26: ...e on the app volume display Volume steps 0 5dB or 1dB Fade control on or off Power on volume 101dB or last DSD filter Phase Bluetooth audio enable disable Power mode active or standby at power delivery Auto power off power saving Standby LED on or off at standby Low signal alert for control Bluetooth inteface Copyright 2022 M2Tech Srl 26 ...

Page 27: ...balanced normal Output impedance 5 Ohms single ended 10 Ohms balanced Signal to noise ratio 122dB 0dBFS SE and balanced A weighted THD N 0 005 0dBFS 1kHz Sampling frequency PCM 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 384 705 6 768 kHz DSD formats 64x 128x 256x 512x DoP formats 64x 128x 256x PCM resolution 16 to 32 bit USB and I2 S 16 to 24 bit other inputs Volume setting 0dB to 70dB in 0 5dB steps Muting ...

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