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Quick Start Guide 4
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Quick Start Guide
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Owner’s Reference
DirectStream DAC
RCA or single ended inputs will be the typical inputs as many preamplifiers, surround
processors receivers, integrated amplifiers and power amplifiers have only this standard
type of input.
Plug either the RCA or the XLR outputs of DirectStream into a line level input on the
preamp, integrated, amplifier or subwoofer. Do NOT plug the output of DirectStream
into a phono or equalized input of any type.
Once everything has been connected, use a high quality AC cable to power
DirectStream. DACs in particular are quite sensitive to AC power and produce a bit
of line noise themselves. Make sure you have a high quality shielded power cable to
power DirectStream, and a Power Plant if possible.
PS Audio produces an entire line of high quality shielded power cables that are
generally accepted as being some of the best in the industry. Whatever you choose,
make sure it honors the music.
Turn the AC power switch in the rear of DirectStream to the ON position. The power
switch is located just above the AC inlet.
As soon as the switch is activated the front panel touch screen will display the
initializing screen. This screen shows when DirectStream’s internal “engine” is being
loaded with the firmware that runs DirectStream.
After the initializing screen, you will see the main screen of DirectStream.
The front panel PS logo button,
located on the upper left
hand corner of the unit, is the
Ready/Operation Mode control
for DirectStream. This control
has two modes: Ready Mode
and Operational Mode. Ready
Mode is designed to keep
power on to critical internal
circuitry including power
supply capacitors, thermally
sensitive semiconductors and
integrated circuits.
Control and
operation
Front panel
standby button
