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S E C T I O N 1
Q U I C K S E T U P
STEP 01
Connect AC power adapter to rear power jack
(16VAC), then connect to wall outlet
S T E P 0 2
Connect USB cable between your computer and
the USB jack
S E C T I O N 2
C O N F I G U R A T I O N
Connectivity
Element II accepts two methods of audio input: Digital input via USB, or Analog input via RCA
jacks. Connecting an RCA cable mechanically bypasses the integrated DAC, so that the
amplifier only plays audio from your external source.
Maximum RCA Analog Input Level (High Gain):
2.2 VRMS (+9 dBu)
Maximum RCA Analog Input Level (Low Gain):
9.9 VRMS (+22 dBu)
STEP 03
Connect headphones to the front
headphone output jack
S T E P 0 4
A short press of the Power/Mode button turns
Element on, indicated by lighting beneath the
volume knob.
A long press of the Power/Mode button will
toggle between headphone or RCA Output.
Please see Connectivity and Computer Setup for
additional help.
STEP 05
Slowly raise the volume knob to an
appropriate listening level.
See listening tips on page 5
Setting Gain
Press the gain button to toggle between low or high gain amplification. Always use the lowest
gain necessary.
Switch to high gain only when you’re unable to achieve desired listening volume at low gain.
