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BALANCED XLR OUTPUT:  Provides balanced stereo analog  output to a power 

amplifier or powered subwoofer. Note: this output can be used in conjunction with the 

RCA  output  to  connect to a  power amplifier and one or more subwoofers 

simultaneously.

 

 

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RCA  OUTPUT:  Provides stereo analog output to a power amplifier or powered 

subwoofer. Note: this output can be used in conjunction with the XLR output to connect 

to a power amplifier and one or more subwoofers simultaneously.

 

 

D

 

FILTER  Button:  FLAT  provides  extremely accurate  internal  digital-to-analog 

conversion.  SMOOTH  typically  provides  a more sonically pleasing internal  digital-to-

analog conversion. Please audition both settings and select the one that sounds best 

to you. Note: When measuring the sonaDAC using test equipment, the FLAT setting is 

recommended. 

 

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OPT1 & OPT2 Inputs: Accept digital audio input from a Toslink optical digital audio 

output up to 96kHz.  Toslink digital audio outputs are common on most digital audio 

sources including; disc players, cable boxes, older Apple TVs and so forth.

 

 

F

 

COAX1 & COAX2 Inputs

Accept digital audio input from a Coaxial (RCA style) digital 

audio output 

up to 192kHz. A

 coaxial digital audio output is available on many digital 

audio sources including disc players, cable boxes, the SONOS Connect and so forth.

 

 

G

 

DC 5V  Output:  Provides a 5-volt  DC output for mobile device charging and future 

expansion. Note: this is NOT a USB audio input. Useful for the powering the Peachtree 

Audio Bt1 Bluetooth adapter or the Google Chromecast Audio Wi-Fi adapter. 

 

H

 

USB  Input: 

Accepts up to 384kHz (including DSD 2.8 & 5.6MHz) digital audio input 

from a PC/Mac when the USB button is set to 2.0 (recommended for all Mac users and 

Windows PC users with music files above 96kHz). Accepts up to 96kHz digital audio 

input from a PC/Mac when the USB button is set to 1.0 (recommended for all Windows 

PC users with music files that do NOT exceed 96kHz). PC Users Note: For playback of 

files above 96kHz, Windows requires that you install the included driver on your PC.

 

 

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USB 1.0/2.0  Button: Mac users set this to  2.0. Windows PC users, set this to 1.0 if 

using music files that do NOT exceed 96kHz. Windows PC users, set this  to  2.0  if 

using music files that exceed 96kHz. 

PC Users Note: For playback of files above 

96kHz, Windows requires that you install the included driver on your PC.

 

 

J

 

TRIGGER  12V

Enables power on/off control of another product with a 12V trigger 

input  similar to  the sonaAMP. Insert one end of a 3.5mm  cable into this port and 

connect the other end to a 12V trigger input of the product to be controlled. 

 

K

 

AC INPUT & Fuse Holder: For connection to a compatible AC power source using the 

included power cord. The fuse can be replaced after turning the POWER switch OFF 

and disconnecting the AC INPUT. Contact an authorized Peachtree Audio dealer, 

distributor or service center for any questions regarding proper fuse values. 

**CAUTION** Using an improper fuse value may cause damage to the unit. 

 

L

 

115/230 AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR:  Changes the AC input voltage compatibility 

between 115V and 230V. The voltage may be selected after turning the POWER 

switch OFF, disconnecting the AC INPUT, and inserting the correct fuse value into the 

fuse holder. **CAUTION** the improper setting may cause damage to the unit. 

 

M

 

POWER ON/OFF Switch: Connects and disconnects AC input power to the unit.

 

REAR PANEL 

   

BALANCED XLR OUTPUT

R

L

R

L

RCA OUTPUT

1

15V

230V

AC~50/60Hz

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

AC INPUT

POWER

ON

OFF

OPT1

OPT2

COAX1

COAX2

DC 5V

USB

USB

2.0

1.0

TRIGGER

12V

FILTER

SMOOTH

FLAT

1

5 6

12

2

3

4

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10

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Summary of Contents for sona DAC

Page 1: ... USS OPTl OPT2 G o o o COAX1 COAX2 PHASE 0 0 0 _ j ...

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Page 3: ...gs convenience receptacles and at the point where they exit from the apparatus L Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer M Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over N Unplug this apparatus during lightnin...

Page 4: ...sposal W WARNING The terminals marked with symbol of may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The external wiring connected to the terminals requires installation by an instructed person or the use of ready made insulated leads or cords X Correct disposal of this product This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes through...

Page 5: ...ips and More u Troubleshooting u Product Warranty and Service u Technical Specifications Rev 10 2015 u Introduction u Back Panel u Front Panel u Connections u Remote Control u Useful Tips and More u Troubleshooting u Product Warranty and Service u Technical Specifications Rev 10 2015 ...

Page 6: ...rovides extremely pure and powerful audio outputs that can drive the power amplifier to its full potential while maintaining the signal integrity and detail afforded by the DAC circuitry The sonaDAC also includes a useful feature that bypasses the volume control for use with input devices that include their own volume control Want to use the volume control on your mobile phone or tablet instead of...

Page 7: ...or all Mac users and Windows PC users with music files above 96kHz Accepts up to 96kHz digital audio input from a PC Mac when the USB button is set to 1 0 recommended for all Windows PC users with music files that do NOT exceed 96kHz PC Users Note For playback of files above 96kHz Windows requires that you install the included driver on your PC I USB 1 0 2 0 Button Mac users set this to 2 0 Window...

Page 8: ...trol Bypass on page 7 for more details 6 COAX1 COAX2 OPT1 OPT2 PHASE USB 1 5 2 3 4 7 8 6 FRONT PANEL B Button With the AC cord attached and the rear panel POWER switch set to ON this button toggles the unit between On mode which lights the button blue and Standby mode which lights the button red Note When the unit is in Standby mode pressing any input button will put the unit into On mode and sele...

Page 9: ...aused by improper use of this feature 7 COAX1 COAX2 OPT1 OPT2 PHASE USB VOLUME CONTROL BYPASS FEATURE The sonaDAC includes a volume control bypass feature that removes the built in volume control from the signal path When an input is selected it will light blue if volume control bypass is Off the built in volume control is in the signal path or green if volume control bypass is On the volume contr...

Page 10: ...elect that input See Volume Control Bypass on page 7 for more details 8 REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 B STANDBY Button With the AC cord attached and the rear panel POWER switch set to ON this button toggles the unit between On mode which lights the button blue and Standby mode which lights the button red C MUTE Button This mutes and un mutes all of the audio outputs When muted the currently selecte...

Page 11: ...inue to investigate more ways of making our products environmentally friendly 9 USEFUL TIPS AND MORE At Peachtree Audio we think products should be easy to use but you need to know a few things before setup The sonaDAC s USB digital input accepts music files from your computer and plays them back with superb fidelity See instructions below Some minor changes may occur with Windows or Apple OS upda...

Page 12: ... input First try re launching your music server program iTunes WMP etc If your computer still doesn t recognize the USB DAC unplug the USB cable from the computer and the sonaDAC wait a few seconds then reconnect These are computer hookups and sometimes you ll lose a signal just as with your printer or other USB device You should not have this problem often We designed the sonaDAC to remain locked...

Page 13: ... Audio 2045 120th Avenue NE Bellevue WA 98005 www peachtreeaudio com 11 PRODUCT WARRANTY AND SERVICE International Guarantee The sonaDAC has a two year Parts and Labor guarantee from the time of purchase The tubes valves have a 6 month guarantee Units that are covered under this guarantee include sonaDAC s purchased from an authorized sonaDAC distributor or dealer Peachtree Audio can take no respo...

Page 14: ...th x Depth 3 27 x 9 89 x 10 48 83 x 251 x 266 Weight 8 35 pounds 3 79 kg 12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS sonaDAC Line Output 0dBFS 1kHz XLR Output RCA Output Output Voltage 7 6V 3 8V Output Impedance 260Ω 130Ω Channel Separation 10kHz 96dB 92dB Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz 0 3dB THD N 2V out A weighted 0 007 SNR 0 dBFS 1kHz A weighted 106dB 96dB THD N 20kHz 2V out A weighted 0 04 Headphone Output 1 4...

Page 15: ...nstalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferenc...

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