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- Page 1 Manual Nyquist D/A Converter and Streamer...
- Page 2 6. Power Supply 7. AC Power Cord 8. Digital Module 9. Remote Control 10. Headphone Operation 11. Unpacking 12. Set up of Nyquist D/A Converter 13. Connecting Nyquist 14. Operation 15. USB Input 16. Streaming 17. Technical Specifications Design + Service...
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Page 3: Safety Information
After disconnecting from the mains, the D/A Converter can be cleaned with a dry cloth or soft brush. Do NOT use liquid cleaners! Wet cleaning can cause damage! Repairs, modifications etc. are only to be carried out by Brinkmann Audio GmbH itself or by our specifically authorized service centers! -
Page 4: Warranty
The PCF803 in the Nyquist D/A Converter are used for the output stage and the analog gain control. The PCF803 was designed to last for a minimum of ten years of hard use in a colour TV. As Nyquist does not stress the tubes to this degree, tube life expectancy is much longer. Brinkmann maintains extensive stocks of this tube, so replacements are readily available. -
Page 5: Digital Module
Located on the back panel are two handles to facilitate the secure remove and re-installation of the digital module. Nyquist needs to be turned upside down and the two screws (shown in the picture) removed. Next, return Nyquist to upright position and slowly, carefully pull out the module with the handles. -
Page 6: Remote Control
Pushing the “headphone” button again switches back to regular playback but the output is still mu- ted and needs to be activated by pushing “mute” either on the front panel or the remote control. Pushing the “mute” button on Nyquist while the headphone output is activated will switch back to unmuted regular playback. - Page 7 It is important to make sure that any isolation devices are specified to support the full weight of Nyquist – approx. 24kg (54 lb) –. Another option could be the use of thin sheets (for example leather or rubber) in patches or for the full surface between the granite base and the stand.
- Page 8 Nyquist features RCA and XLR outputs, located on the right and left side of the main back panel and a 7-pole socket for the connection of the power supply. The digital module features several different inputs on the small centre back panel:...
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Page 9: Operation
Pushing the “on-off” switch lights up both the display and the red LED at the “mute” switch. The “mute” switch is disabled as long as the display shows “Nyquist”. During this time the tubes are hea- ted to operating temperature. -
Page 10: Usb Input
No Drivers are needed for Mac OSX 10.6+ and Linux with UAC2 compliant kernel. Nyquist USB Audio 2.0 Class Driver software for Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 (32 and 64bit), can be downloaded from the supplied USB stick or at www.brinkmann-audio.com. - Page 11 Recommended device settings running Roon on a Mac How to download and install the Windows driver: connect the PC to Nyquist via USB cable, either connect the USB stick to the PC or open the file at www.brinkmann-audio.com, click on the Nyquist driver file and chose save file, follow the installation instructions and chose install USB Audio 2.0...
- Page 12 These instructions reflect current software. There might be future changes that require a different driver or updated software. You can find updated information on www.brinkmann-audio.com send an email to info@brinkmann-audio.com with any questions.
- Page 13 DSD (Direct-Stream Digital): DSD64 To use Nyquist for streaming, the Ethernet plug needs to be connected to your home router through at least a CAT5 (better CAT7) Ethernet cable. Nyquist automatically connects via DHCP to your net- work (Network settings can be changed with MConnect’s MControl app).
- Page 14 Once connected, Nyquist should be visible on the network to a controller that is also on the home network via WIFI or Ethernet cable. Nyquist supports streaming of PCM data up to 192kHz, MQA up to 384kHz and DSD 64.
- Page 15 There is no need for any settings. You might want to hide the volume control, as it has no function.
- Page 16 App Select Nyquist as Playback device To change settings or update the firmware of Nyquist‘s Streaming module, select Nyquist in Device Setup...
- Page 17 Device information and option to update the firmware when available...
- Page 18 Many NAS (Network Attached Storage) come with UPnP servers built into their operating systems. If you use a NAS, you will control the NAS and Nyquist using a UPnP controller. As controller, we recommend MConnect’s MControl app, which is freely available for Android and Apple tablets and phones.
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Page 19: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Inputs: USB 2.0, SPDIF, AES-EBU, TOSLINK, RJ45 ETHERNET Formats: MQA and PCM up to 384 kHz (DXD), DSD 64 and 128 via DoP (DSD over PCM), DSD 256 natively Digital module upgradable THD/IM distortion: <0.01% S/N ratio: >100 dBA Gain adjustment: -20 to +10 dB Output voltage: maximum ±...
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