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Quick Start Guide 3
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Quick Start Guide
Owner’s Reference
DLIII Digital Link DAC
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To use balanced requires a preamp, integrated or Control Amp that has a balanced Input. These
outputs are the preferred method of connection as a balanced XLR type of output allows the lowest
noise connection between DLIII and preamp, and allow owners to take advantage of the high common
mode rejection characteristics of balanced. Be sure to use a high quality well shielded and well
regarded interconnect for this critical link. PS Audio makes an entire line of excellent choices for
interconnects, perfectly matched to your equipment’s needs.
RCA or single ended inputs
will be the typical inputs as
many preamplifi
ers, surround
processors, receivers and
integrated amplifi
ers have only
this standard type of input. Be
sure to use a high quality well
shielded and well regarded
interconnect for this critical
link. PS Audio makes an entire
line of excellent choices for
interconnects, perfectly matched
to your equipment’s needs.
You can use both RCA and
XLR outputs at the same time
if needed, however, this is not
recommended.
Plug either the RCA or the XLR outputs of the DLIII into a line level input on the preamp, integrated,
Control Amplifi er or Receiver. Do NOT plug the output of the DLIII into a phono or equalized input of
any type.
Select the sample rate you wish. There are two choices available on the front panel: 96kHz and
192kHz. What comes out of your transport or CD player is 44.1kHz. The DLIII will upsample this to a
higher, and better sounding sample rate. Choose which sample rate you wish by simply listening and
deciding which sounds best on your system.
You can change the sample on the fl y (as the music is playing).
Once everything has been connected, use a high quality AC cable to power the DLIII. DAC’s in
particular are quite sensitive to AC power and produce a bit of line noise themselves. Make sure you
have a high quality, shielded power cable to power the DLIII. PS Audio produces an entire line of high
quality shielded power cables that are generally accepted as being the best in the industry.
Use only a high
quality shielded
power cable
Select the
sample rate
Single ended
Balanced
