Thrax Audio Audio DAC Maximinus MkII, Руководство по эксплуатации

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To switch the DAC on press the “ON/OFF” button on the front panel. The red standby
indicator blinks green for approx 4 sec. whilst the unit warms up. When ready, the
indicator will stop blinking, and the last active source will be selected automatically.
The screen will display the selected input, and the active DSP functions.
A s with all high fidelity products, the sound characteristic changes somewhat as it warms up.
Best sound will be achieved after about 15 minutes of operation.
A ny time that the Maximinus DAC has not been used for a few weeks the sound may be
different. This is also normal for high resolution audio equipment. Optimum sound should
return after a few hours of operation, preferably with an audio signal.
N ote that although your Thrax Audio System has been run for 72 hours at the factory, it will
continue to ”break in” for approximately 150 hours. Also be aware that many components
display the need for a new break in period after being transported in unheated cargo aircraft.
Digital Filter s
The four main 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 image frequencies. Analog filters
seriously damage the signal by corrupting the original phase of the sound and cannot
fully remove the high frequency images. This results in harsh or rolled off high frequencies
and poor soundstage focus .
Our DAC offers a choice of 6 digital filters ( Slow , Sharp , SD Slow, SD Sharp, Dithering and
Deemphasis ). Each option provides a distinct, glorious listening experience. You may favor
one or the other, or enjoy changing the filter response to suit the music you listen to.
M enu structure
1. Timer - set the timer to turn the Maximinus off automatically after a certain amount of time
(30, 60, 90, 120, 180 minutes)
2. Display - adjust the display brightness
3. Dimming - dims the screen when unused (options of 10s, 20s, 30s, 45s or 1 minute)
4. Date - set the current date
5. Clock - set the current time
OPERATION
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