MPD-8 User Manual
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CONNECTIONS
RIGHT ANALOG OUTPUT
REMOTE
NETWORK
TOSLINK
PLAYLINK
OUT
MPT-8 IN
IN
COAX
AES
USB
RESET
LEFT ANALOG OUTPUT
50/60 Hz
100W max.
MODEL: MPD-8
MADE IN U.S.A.
Digital outputs:
PLINK OUT: Proprietary optical link to other Playback Designs equipment. This
connection supports multiple audio formats natively for PCM and DSD.
Digital inputs:
AES: XLR connector for AES/EBU formatted stereo linear PCM data, up to
24bits / 192kHz, and single rate DSD encoded in DoP.
COAX: same as AES, but S/PDIF formatted on RCA connector.
TOSLINK: same as COAX, but on optical connector, limited to 96kHz max.
MPT-8 IN: Proprietary and high qualityoptical link from the Dream Transport MPT-
8. This connection supports multiple audio formats natively for PCM and
DSD.
PLINK IN: Proprietary and high quality optical link to other Playback Designs
equipment. This connection supports multiple audio formats natively for
PCM and DSD.
USB AUDIO: Direct USB connection to computers and servers for PCM at sample
rates up to 384kHz and DSD up to 11.2MHz.
Analog outputs:
XLR: Balanced, pin 2 hot, 4.1Vrms @ 1kHz full level since wave and output
level set to 0db fixed.
RCA: Unbalanced, 4.1Vrms @ 1kHz full level sine wave and output level set
to 0db fixed.
System Control:
RESET: Used in connection with software update procedure. When pressed
during normal operation it resets the DAC.
REMOTE NETWORK: Remote control via tablet app (future expansion).
Power:
Before connecting the DAC to the AC mains, please make sure that the rated voltage for
the MPD-8 is set correctly as indicated on the rear panel. Operating the player at the
wrong voltage will damage the unit. The voltage rating of the power supply cannot be
changed by the user.
NOTE: you should always switch power to standby first before turning off the main
power switch in the back.
