Summary of Contents for Pathos Acoustics Converto
- Page 2 Inspired by the art technological evolution of the older brother In Transfer, with whom it shares the same DNA. This jewel is dedicated to music lovers who demand to extract the best out of digital. Despite its compact dimensions Converto circuit adopts a fully balanced Class A and is generous when it comes to inputs:...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this anual voids the warranty and your authority to operate this equipment. Always disconnect the unit from the AC outlet before connecting or disconnecting any cables Service should only be performed by authorized Pathos personnel.Users are not allowed to perform any service to this appliance. - Page 4 Pathos dealer. Packaging When unpacking your Converto, always handle it with care. Store all packaging materials in a dry place for future shipments. In case of transport or shipment, the original packaging will properly prevent transit damages.
- Page 5 Dimensions...
- Page 6 Connections & Controls CAUTION: When connecting your Converto to other components, make sure all units are off. NOTE: Pathos Acoustics recommends to use only high quality interconnecting cables. Not using appropriate cables prevents your amplifier, your sources, and your loudspeakers from delivering their full potential.
- Page 7 LED (16) goes from green to red. Converto is in standby mode. Each time it is turned on again Converto stores the last input selected, but if power is removed the next time the selected input will be the number one (20) Inputs Converto has 4 inputs, 3 digital and one analog for headphone listening.
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Page 8: Remote On/Off
On the front panel (19), you can connect a headset with a 6.3 mm jack connection. Inside Converto installed a solid state amplifier of high quality to be able to listen to through headphones or digital sources, selecting the input 4 dedicated analog source. - Page 9 How to use USB digital input Following are the information relevant to the installation and the use of USB input through computer. Obtaining the driver The drivers for HiPort USB to I2S interface are available in the USB key supplied with your Ethos. Windows drivers are contained in zip files, Mac drivers are contained in dmg files.
- Page 10 Configuring for Direct Sound with Windows XP Connect HiPort USB to I2S interface to your PC. Then, go to the Control Panel and launch the Sound and Audio Peripherals utility. Select the Audio tab. In the Predefined Peripheral drop-down menu of the Playback area, select “Pathos HiPort to I2S Interface”...
- Page 11 Tecnical specification: Converter D/A Conversion: Differential 24bit 192KHz delta sigma DAC Analog stage: Fully balanced, class A, zero feedback Conversion rate: up to 192KHz Dynamic range: 120dB S/N Ratio: -110dB THD: <0,01% Analog output: one Balanced XLR, one Unbalanced RCA line Output impedance: <30 Ohm Max output level:...
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