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Optional Diablo 300 DAC module The Diablo 300 DAC module is the perfect match for the Diablo 300 integrated amplifier, adding 5 top notch digi- tal inputs to the Diablo 300’s existing five analog inputs. With the DAC module build in, the Diablo 300 display informs you about the chosen digital input Sampling fre- quency, PCM/DSD format and chosen digital filter setting.
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Diablo 300 menu, please consult the Diablo 300 user instruction for details. ‘FS:’ actual sample frequency. Diablo 300 DAC locked/unlocked to input signal, indicated by padlock symbol. ‘FILTER:’ Actual format being played, PCM or DSD and actual Digital Filter being used.
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Input 01 to 05 are analog inputs. Input 06 to 10 are digital inputs and are only present when the Diablo 300 DAC module is installed. Changes the Diablo 300 input up by one step. Input 01 to 05 are analog inputs.
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Regarding sound quality, we recommend to use a high quality high-end USB cable between the PC/Mac and Diablo 300 DAC USB input – not a standard USB data cable. First access the ‘DAC SETUP’ sub-menu by touch...
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Confirm the actual choice by touching the ‘MON.’ button. With the ‘VOL. down or ‘VOL. up touch buttons it is now possible to change the Diablo 300 DAC’s digi tal filter slope for the PCM format: ‘PCM FILTER: SLOW’ indicates Slow Roll Off (short Group Delay) digital filter (standard setting).
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If ‘GAIN’ were chosen in the DAC setup menu, the following DAC output level options are available: ‘0dB’ or ‘-6dB’ toggle between the settings with ‘VOL. down or ‘VOL. up Confirm the chosen DAC output level by touching the ‘MON.’ button. The chosen DAC output level is valid for all five digital inputs.
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DSD (Direct-Stream Digital): Mac: DSD64 and DSD128 Windows: DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 and DSD512 NO Drivers needed for Mac OSX 10.6+ and Linux with UAC2 compliant kernel. Diablo 300 DAC Kernel-Streaming/ ASIO drivers for MS OS XP to Win10 32-64bit, can be downloaded at: www.gryphon-audio.com .
Connect digital sources with optical output to this input. If fitted, please remove the protection plastic plug, before TOSLINK, INPUT 10: connecting the optical cable. Diablo 300 DAC features and specifications: • True Dual Mono Class A Analog configuration •...
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Gold-plated 75 Ohm BNC sockets with Teflon insu lation for 2 S/PDIF sources • One TOSLINK optical fiber input • Designed and built in Denmark *(at the moment, DSD256 and DSD512 only on Windows systems) Specifications can be changed by Gryphon Audio Designs without further notice.
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