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Record output, connecting a headphone amplifier
Fix Output connects an analogue record device or a Pro-Ject Head Box headphone amplifier.
Connection to the speakers
The output terminals accept loudspeaker cables terminated with 4mm
Banana plugs, spades connectors
or naked wire.
Phono input
Connect the tonearm signal lead to the Phono input of the amplifier. The MM/MC switch on the back panel
allows to adapt to connected cartridge type. The earthing wire may be connected to the screw terminal if you
encounter hum problems when using the turntable.
Line inputs
Line level sources such as CD player, radio or TV can be connected to the input sockets marked In2, In3 or
In4.
Digital inputs
Sources with a digital output such as TV satellite/cable receiver or a game console can be connected to the
digital inputs. Optical to In5 and In6 and coaxial to In7.
Subwoofer output
An active subwoofer may be connected to the output sockets marked Sub Output.
Connecting to a Computer
Connect the USB-input In8 USB of the MaiA DS (unit must be switched on) to a free USB-socket on your
computer and turn it on/make sure it is powered on. Select input 8.
* For Windows
®
operating systems an USB Class 2 driver (supplied on CD) has to be installed. For MaiA DS
with Windows
®
version 1.61.2 or higher is needed.
Mac OS
®
operating systems do not need an additional driver or setup.
Linux operating systems include an USB Audio Class 2 driver from Linux Kernel 2.6.35 and higher.
Please note: Connection should be made to an USB-socket of your computer directly. Connecting to
USB-hubs or switches can cause problems.
24Bit/192kHz playback with Windows® operating systems
* For Windows
®
operating systems a 24Bit/192kHzUSB driver (supplied on CD) has to be installed. Insert the
included CD into the drive of your PC and follow the instructions.
After installing the driver, some settings have to be checked/done.
For example - Windows 7
®
operating system:
Control Panel
Hardware and Sound
Sound
Playback:
select Speaker/MaiA USB 2.0 Audio Out
Properties
Supported formats: make sure nothing is assigned
Level
Sound: setting must be 100
Enhancements: disable all enhancements
Advanced
Default Format: set to studio quality 24/192
DSD playback
Playback of DSD files (.dff, .dsf) is possible over USB. Player capable of playing DSD files is required in your
computer. Setup guide is available on our website http://www.box-designs.com
On the front panel are LED´s which indicate sample rate of DSD playback.
