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Connecting the PlayPoint DM
Before connecting, turn off the power to all the components in your system.
Connecting the Digital Inputs
All digital inputs are galvanically isolated to eliminate ground loop noise. The PlayPoint DM accepts four
digital inputs:
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LAN
- Ethernet connection to home router for streaming digital audio. Supports 2 channels PCM
up to 32 bit resolution at standard sampling frequencies from 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz and DSD up
to 12.288 MHz/DSD256.
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SPDIF IN1
- SPDIF Input, 75-ohm RCA. Supports 2 channels PCM up to 24 bit resolution at
standard sampling frequencies from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz.
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SPDIF IN2
- SPDIF Input, TOSLINK, Optical. Supports 2 channels PCM up to 24 bit resolution at
standard sampling frequencies from 44.1 kHz to 96 kHz.
USB
- supports one spinning disk or SSD drive and one flash drive. Standard A-B USB cables with
length up to 16 ft (5m) can be used. Up to 8 USB drives can be attached with a powered USB
hub.
Connecting the Line Outputs
PlayPoint DM offers two types of analogue line outputs - unbalanced (RCA) and balanced (XLR).
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Before making a connection make sure that your
amplifier is powered down.
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RCA Line Outputs -
Left / Right
- Connect the Left and Right RCA line outputs of the PlayPoint
DM to the amplifier line inputs.
or
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XLR Line Outputs -
Left / Right
- Connect the Left and Right XLR line outputs of the PlayPoint DM
to the amplifier line inputs.
Trigger Output
When the PlayPoint DM is on, a 12 VDC signal is sent from the left and right trigger outputs to control
other devices. When the PlayPoint DM is placed in standby mode or power saving mode, the trigger
signals are discontinued.
Direct Connection to Analogue Power Amplifier
If all your music sources are digital, you don't need a preamplifier. The built-in volume control allows
analogue power amplifiers to be connected directly to the PlayPoint DM. Amplification always brings
some level of noise and distortion. Eliminating unnecessary amplification helps to achieve higher level of
transparency.