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The way music should sound
O d é o n - l i t e
Birdland Audio
5.2 - The Analog Output
There is one set of analog outputs in the back of the Odéon-lite. This output is variable which means
that its level is controlled by the volume control on the front of the Unit. This permits a direct con-
nection of the Odéon-lite DAC to amplifier blocks. The volume control is performed in the analog
domain and does not degrade the quality or resolution of the digital signal.
You can use the analog outputs as a direct connection to amplifier blocks (without a preamplifier)
and use the volume control on the Odéon-lite. If using with a preamplifier, then you would use the
volume control on the preamplifier and leave the Odéon-lite’s volume control set to mid-range (12
o’clock).
If you plan to use the Odéon-lite in a system with a preamplifier, and if you use that system mainly
as a 2 channel audio system, we recommend that you try bypassing the preamplifier and connect
the Odéon-lite directly to your amplifiers. Best results are usually obtained by reducing the number
of active components in the analog chain of a system.
The volume control is not a digital multiplication, but a high quality analog passive potentiometer
that yields a maximum output impedance of 2.5 k
W
. This design offers an advantage in that it elimi-
nates an extra active stage after the volume control and provides the most transparent sound possible
with no added distortion. This also means that you should not use long and unshielded interconnect
cables as they tend to gather noise. As a general rule, long unshielded interconnection cables are not
recommended. If you have no choice, then try to chose a shielded interconnect cable.
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