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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 select that input. 

 

C

 

USB Button: This selects the USB input and lights the button blue or green. *Note: the 

USB input is capable of accepting audio up to 384kHz when the USB 1.0/2.0 button on 

the rear panel is set to 2.0.  PC Users Note: For playback of files above 96kHz, 

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

 

 

D

 

IR Receiver Window

Allows infrared commands from the wireless remote to control 

the unit. For best results please ensure an unobstructed line-of-sight between the top 

side of the remote control (where the IR transmitter is located) and this window.

 

 

E

 

OPT1 & OPT2 Buttons: These select the OPT1 or OPT2 digital audio inputs and light 

the corresponding input button blue or green. *Note: these inputs are capable of 

accepting digital audio up to 192kHz.

 

 

F

 

Volume Knob: Rotate clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease output 

level. Note: the volume knob is motorized and rotates when the volume up or down 

buttons are pressed on the remote control. The knob also has a dimple to more easily 

indicate the current setting from a distance.

 

 

G

 

COAX1 & COAX2 Buttons: These select the COAX1 or COAX2 digital audio inputs 

and light the corresponding button blue or green. *Note: these inputs are capable of 

accepting digital audio up to 192kHz. 

 

 

H

 

PHASE Button:  Inverts the phase of the XLR,  RCA  and   OUTPUTS.  When the 

button is lit blue, the phase of the output is inverted.

 

 

I

 

 Output:  1/4” headphone  output connection. Inserting a headphone connection 

automatically mutes the XLR & RCA OUTPUTS. Removing a headphone connection 

automatically un-mutes the XLR & RCA OUTPUTS. **CAUTION** Lower the output 

level when inserting or removing a headphone connection. 

 

*See Volume Control Bypass on page 7 for more details. 

 

 
 
 

COAX1

COAX2

OPT1

OPT2

PHASE

USB

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5

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4

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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 select that input. 

 

C

 

USB Button: This selects the USB input and lights the button blue or green. *Note: the 

USB input is capable of accepting audio up to 384kHz when the USB 1.0/2.0 button on 

the rear panel is set to 2.0.  PC Users Note: For playback of files above 96kHz, 

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

 

 

D

 

IR Receiver Window

Allows infrared commands from the wireless remote to control 

the unit. For best results please ensure an unobstructed line-of-sight between the top 

side of the remote control (where the IR transmitter is located) and this window.

 

 

E

 

OPT1 & OPT2 Buttons: These select the OPT1 or OPT2 digital audio inputs and light 

the corresponding input button blue or green. *Note: these inputs are capable of 

accepting digital audio up to 192kHz.

 

 

F

 

Volume Knob: Rotate clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease output 

level. Note: the volume knob is motorized and rotates when the volume up or down 

buttons are pressed on the remote control. The knob also has a dimple to more easily 

indicate the current setting from a distance.

 

 

G

 

COAX1 & COAX2 Buttons: These select the COAX1 or COAX2 digital audio inputs 

and light the corresponding button blue or green. *Note: these inputs are capable of 

accepting digital audio up to 192kHz. 

 

 

H

 

PHASE Button:  Inverts the phase of the XLR,  RCA  and   OUTPUTS.  When the 

button is lit blue, the phase of the output is inverted.

 

 

I

 

 Output:  1/4” headphone  output connection. Inserting a headphone connection 

automatically mutes the XLR & RCA OUTPUTS. Removing a headphone connection 

automatically un-mutes the XLR & RCA OUTPUTS. **CAUTION** Lower the output 

level when inserting or removing a headphone connection. 

 

*See Volume Control Bypass on page 7 for more details. 

 

 
 
 

COAX1

COAX2

OPT1

OPT2

PHASE

USB

1

5

2 3

4

7

8

6

FRONT PANEL 

 

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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