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5. Configure the ASIO output 

a. Go to Playback->Output->ASIO, double-click on foo_dsd_asio 

b. Select the NuPrime ASIO Driver 
c. Select ASIO Native 
d. Select PCM to DSD Method: None 
e. Select Fs: DSD128 

 

 
6. Configure the SACD plugin to play DSD (and not convert from DSD to PCM) 

a. Go to Tools->SACD 
b. Set ASIO Driver Mode to DSD 
c. Set PCM Sample Rate to 352800 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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Summary of Contents for ida-8

Page 1: ...NuPrime IDA 8 ...

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Page 3: ...llowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS There are two categories of Safety Instructions included in this manual Product Warnings i e what must never be done to assure avoiding those hazards that could cause bodily injury or property d...

Page 4: ...o these safety instructions Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and on the product itself Follow all operating instructions Do not use this unit near water You must allow a minimum 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed clearance around the unit Do not place the unit on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that could block the ventilation openings If the unit is placed in a book...

Page 5: ...dynamic and luxuriously textured soundstage has to be heard to be believed With all stages in one chassis the IDA 8 avails itself of the shortest possible signal paths in order to facilitate vanishingly low levels of noise and distortion for a black velvet background to music The listener s initial reaction might very well be I can t believe my ears The IDA 8 s low noise floor is further complimen...

Page 6: ...roidal transformer for reduced high frequency noise and strengthened low frequency performance The damping effect of the NuPrime isolation feet patent pending absorbs and cancels vibrations that degrade audio performance The overall result is unprecedented transient speed and an almost shocking level of dynamic impact The IDA 8 achieves Total Harmonic Distortion Noise THD N levels of less than 0 0...

Page 7: ... a single resistor in the signal path at any volume setting Individually adjustable volume on each input for precise level matching of sources Exclusive driver software for Windows Standard driver software for Mac Asynchronous transfer mode Very low power consumption on Standby Mode Available in black or silver anodized aluminum finish Includes remote control Inputs 1 x USB PCM DSD Digital PCM up ...

Page 8: ...f standby mode Turn the knob to switch between inputs Volumes Right Knob Brief press to Mute Unmute Turn the knob to adjust volume Display PCM 88 2 192 DSD d11 2 44 1 96 352 8 d2 8 48 176 4 384 d5 6 VOL 00 99 Inputs C1 Coaxial input O2 Optical input U3 USB input E4 Extension port input A5 Stereo analog input 6 ...

Page 9: ...d be compatible due to wide variety of brands and custom specs Outputs Sub out for connecting to a subwoofer designed for a subwoofer with 3X the standard power output Speaker outputs Binding Posts for connecting to a pair of stereo speakers AC Inlet Voltage Selector Make sure that the AC voltage selector switch at the bottom of the unit is switched to the appropriate voltage for your country All ...

Page 10: ...put The device will enumerate as a USB Audio device on your Mac 2 In Audio Midi Setup select the NuPrime IDA 8 device as your default Input and Output device 3 The sample rate of the device can be selected using the drop down menu 4 The audio is also output over SPDIF To run the NuPrime IDA 8 on Mac DSD 1 Install playback software on MAC Ex Audirvana 15 days free http audirvana com site page_id 11...

Page 11: ...e IDA 8 on Windows DSD Install playback software on Windows 1 Install the Foobar media player http www foobar2000 org download 2 Download the SACD plugin http sourceforge net projects sacddecoder files latest download a To install in Foobar goto File Preferences and select Components b Click the Install button c Select the zip file d Click Apply foobar will restart 3 Download the ASIO plugin from ...

Page 12: ...k on foo_dsd_asio b Select the NuPrime ASIO Driver c Select ASIO Native d Select PCM to DSD Method None e Select Fs DSD128 6 Configure the SACD plugin to play DSD and not convert from DSD to PCM a Go to Tools SACD b Set ASIO Driver Mode to DSD c Set PCM Sample Rate to 352800 10 ...

Page 13: ...rime Authorized Service Providers NASP and not all Authorized Service Providers outside the country of purchase have all parts or replacement units for the product If the product cannot be repaired or replaced in the country it is in it may need to be sent to a different country or returned to the country of purchase at your expense for repair or replacement If you seek service in a country that i...

Page 14: ...MENT AND PROPERTY ANY COSTS OF RECOVERING REPROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH NUPRIME PRODUCTS AND ANY FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF DATA STORED ON THE PRODUCT NUPRIME SPECIFICALLY DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT IT WILL BE ABLE TO REPAIR ANY PRODUCT UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR MAKE A PRODUCT EXCHANGE WITHOUT RISK TO OR LOSS OF PROGRAMS OR DATA Some states and p...

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