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DIGITAL IN
S/P DIF 1 … 4
Input for digital source devices with co axial digital output.
At these inputs the
DAC 8 DSD
accepts digital stereo signals
conforming to the S/P-DIF norm, with sampling rates of 32 to 192
kHz.
BNC
Input for digital source devices with co axial digital BNC output.
At this input the
DAC 8 DSD
accepts digital stereo signals
conforming to the S/P-DIF norm, with sampling rates of 32 to 192
kHz.
OPT
Input for digital source devices with optical digital TOSLINK output.
At this input the
DAC 8 DSD
accepts digital stereo signals
conforming to the S/P-DIF norm, with sampling rates of 32 to 96
kHz.
AES / EBU
Input for digital source devices with symmetrical XLR digital output.
At these inputs the
DAC 8 DSD
accepts digital stereo signals
conforming to the AES/EBU norm, with sampling rates of 32 to 192
kHz.
USB
Socket for connecting a PC or MAC computer.
At this input the
DAC 8 DSD
accepts digital
PCM
stereo signals with
sampling rates in the range
44.1
to
384
kHz, and digital
DSD
stereo
signals from
2,8 /3,1 MHz
(DSD64) to
22,6 / 24,6 MHz
(DSD512)
*
*
11,2 / 12,3 MHz
(DSD256) and
22,6 / 24,6 MHz
(DSD512) only
with a Windows PC.
If you wish the
DAC 8 DSD
to convert audio files from a Windows
PC connected to it, you must first install the appropriate drivers on
the computer. No drivers are required if you are using a MAC
computer (see the chapter ‘
USB operation
’).
SYS IN
Interface socket for future extensions.
CONTROL
CTRL
This interface can also be used for control of the
DAC 8 DSD
– for
example in combination with a CRESTRON or AMX home
automation system.
A description of the control interface and the control protocol can be
found in the support area of the
website http://www.ta-hifi.com.
The connecting lead required for this is available in the
accessory range.
MAINS INPUT
The mains cable is plugged into this socket.
For correct connections refer to the sections
'Installation and
wiring'
and
'Safety notes'
.
