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Conrad-Johnson D/A-3 Owner's Manual

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Thank you for selecting the D/A-3 as the digital/analog converter for your
audio system. It is ideally suited for use in combination with conrad-
johnson's DR-1 CD transport to form a compact disc playback system
capable of extracting all the detail and dynamics of the best digital
recordings.
At conrad-johnson, we expect our products to be a source of satisfaction
and of pride to their owners for many years to come. Accordingly, circuit
designs, parts and materials for all conrad-johnson products are se-
lected with a view to maintaining optimal performance over the years.
Our reputation for producing among the industry's most reliable compo-
nents is a natural consequence of this engineering approach.
Although the D/A-3 has been designed so that its basic opertation is
intuitively apparent, it has a number of sophisticated features which are
fully explained in this manual. Please take a few minutes to read the
manual to better understand the features and capabilities of your D/A-3.
In closing, we'd like to welcome you to the family of conrad-johnson
owners. We want you to enjoy your conrad-johnson product to the
fullest. To this end, our staff stands ready to answer any questions you
may have about the function and application of your D/A-3, and to
provide any needed service both during, and after the warranty period.
Our goal is to heighten your enjoyment of recorded music.
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Summary of Contents for Conrad-Johnson D/A-3

  • Page 1 Thank you for selecting the D/A-3 as the digital/analog converter for your audio system. It is ideally suited for use in combination with conrad- johnson’s DR-1 CD transport to form a compact disc playback system capable of extracting all the detail and dynamics of the best digital recordings.
  • Page 2 Importing distributors are not obligated to provide warranty service for products originally purchased outside their country. Conrad-Johnson will provide warranty service for products outside the D/A-3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Registering The Warranty Please return the enclosed card to the factory within 30 days of pur- chase to register the warranty. D/A-3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 4 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Considerable care has been taken in the design of the D/A-3 to minimize it’s susceptibility to radio frequency interference and other forms of EMI. Choice of materials, physical layout, grounding practice, and power supply design have all been specified with a view to reducing the impact of electromagnetic fields on the performance of this unit.
  • Page 5 Physical location and cable "dress" can be an important factor in mini- mizing hum pickup. The installation should situate the D/A-3 away from the preamplifier, and power (ac mains) cords should be dressed to remain at least 4" (100mm) away from the output cable.
  • Page 6 This switch allows selection of 0 degrees (phase correct) and 180 degrees of phase shift (inverted) in the absolute phase of the audio output signal to compensate for phase inverted recordings. D/A-3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 7 The Most From Your D/A-3 In a system of commensurate high quality components, the conrad- johnson D/A-3 offers an extraordinary level of sophistication and refine- ment in music reproduction. To get the best performance out of any audio system, there are a number of important details which must be attended to.
  • Page 8 Consult your conrad-johnson dealer for recommendations for your spe- cific system. Performance Tip Warm up the D/A-3 before listening: The sonic performance of the D/A-3 improves noticeably as the unit warms up. The midrange becomes more lucid, the highs smoother, and the soundstage expands. The warm up period can be expected to last for several days.
  • Page 9 Dimensions: : 14.375 "D x 19"W x 3.315"H Net Weight: 14 lbs. Fuses The D/A-3 has a fuse on the ac power line to protect it’s transformer. Failure of this fuse is a symptom of a more serious problem, and a competent service technician should be consulted.