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Thrax Audio Audio DAC Maximinus MkII Operating Manual Download Page 1

Maximinus

MkII

A

udio DAC

by Thrax Audio

Operating Manual

Manual issued 27/01/2022

CAUTION

THE UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVERS.

LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WITHIN THE CHASSIS.

NEVER OPERATE THE DAC WITH THE CHASSIS COVERS REMOVED.

DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT IF WET OR NEAR WATER.

THE DAC IS FAIRLY HEAVY. BE SURE TO USE PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES TO AVOID

BACK STRAIN AND INJURY. BE CERTAIN TO INSTALL IT IN A SECURE LOCATION FROM

WHICH IT CAN NOT FALL OR TIP OVER.

TIME SPENT FAMILIARIZING YOURSELF WITH THIS MANUAL WILL BE WELL REWARDED.

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Summary of Contents for Audio DAC Maximinus MkII

Page 1: ...PRESENT WITHIN THE CHASSIS NEVER OPERATE THE DAC WITH THE CHASSIS COVERS REMOVED DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT IF WET OR NEAR WATER THE DAC IS FAIRLY HEAVY BE SURE TO USE PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES TO AVOID BACK STRAIN AND INJURY BE CERTAIN TO INSTALL IT IN A SECURE LOCATION FROM WHICH IT CAN NOT FALL OR TIP OVER TIME SPENT FAMILIARIZING YOURSELF WITH THIS MANUAL WILL BE WELL REWARDED ...

Page 2: ...y Instructions 3 2 Introduction 4 3 Specifications 4 4 Unpacking and Installation Unpacking 5 Installation 5 5 Front Panel 6 6 Back Panel Inputs 7 Outputs 7 Power Connector Main Switch Fuses Input Voltage Selector 7 7 Operation 8 ...

Page 3: ... prong The third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet POWER CORD PROTECTION Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit LIGHTNING Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for...

Page 4: ...lters with different impulse response EMI RFI protection Transformer decoupled I O and power supplies True balanced interface INTRODUCTION Inputs 2 x COAX RCA connectors Limited to 384 kHz 24 bit data 2 x AES EBU XLR connectors 2 x TOSLINK optic connectors This format has limited bandwidth and works for maximum sample rates of 192 kHz 1 x USB optional Bluetooth connectivity Output 1 pair unbalance...

Page 5: ... flow Do not allow the chassis to touch any metal parts such as the frame of an equipment rack This might create a parallel ground path that could degrade the sound of your system Connect the input and output cables Input connection is via COAX AES EBU TOSLINK or USB Output can be via RCA or XLR jacks IMPORTANT READ THE SECTIONS BACK PANEL WARNING The unit should be operated only at rated voltage ...

Page 6: ...p back Control Knob Turn the knob to Select an Input navigate through the Menu and press it to Select a highlighted option in the Menu TFT LCD Display Shows the selected input the active DSP functions and the menu options This display is auto dimmable turns off in few seconds if no control is operated It turns on automatically at power up in case the input signal changes or user menu is selected F...

Page 7: ...ower frequencies 2 x TOSLINK inputs labeled OPT 1 and OPT 2 provide ground isolation between the units and noise immunity over long runs 2 x AES EBU inputs labeled AES 1 and AES 2 to accommodate high quality signal that uses professional protocol 1 x USB input optional Currently a USB input is available to accommodate digital signal from a computer source Outputs Two sets of analog output jacks ar...

Page 8: ... types of Digital Filters on the Maximinus DAC are easily accessible with the Filter button on the front panel Dithering and De emphasis functions are controlled from the Menu The digital filter is necessary because mirrored image frequencies created during the conversion process must be removed If the DAC did not have a digital filter an analog filter with an aggressive response must remove these...

Page 9: ...t XLR or RCA to select the active output Input Selection Turn the Control Knob to select your desired input To turn off the DAC press the ON OFF button All the unit circuitry will be turned off for minimum power consumption leaving only a small STANDBY circuit running However if you are not going to use the DAC for a long period we recommend turning it off using the power switch on the back panel ...

Page 10: ...NOTES ...

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