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Nagra –
CLASSIC DAC
USB set-up with computers
Due to the rapidly changing nature of the computer world, all computer related
set-up information is to be found on the supplied USB key.
MAC
The Nagra HD DAC is recognized as a playback device, no further software is
required. Simply select the Nagra CLASSIC DAC device in the audio settings
menu.
PC
You will need to install a driver and update your ASIO drivers as well; the drivers
are to be found on the USB key supplied with your CLASSIC DAC.
More information on inputs and formats
The HD DAC comes with 7 different digital inputs. Please find the format
compatibility in the following table:
Input
For
Format
AES
Professional
sources
Up to 192 kHz 24 bits
S/P Dif 1 and 2
Consumer
sources
Up to 192 kHz 24 bits
Optical (TOSLINK)
Consumer
sources
Up to 192 kHz 24 bits (with high
quality optical fiber)
USB
UAC2*
Up to 384 kHz 32 bits (or DXD)
DSD 2x
* UAC2 stands for “USB Audio Class 2” works to connect computers PC or Mac as
well as other computer type devices.
Connecting the CLASSIC DAC to your system
You may use either RCA or XLR connector to connect your CLASSIC DAC to your
preamplifier or amplifier. Do not use both outputs in parallel.
Please note that XLR outputs are unbalanced.
