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Summary of Contents for Taga DA-300 v.3
- Page 1 DA-300 v.3 DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER Instruction Manual Edition 10-17...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Analog output with high-end solid machined brass RCA sockets ensures the best signal transfer. DA-300 v.3 offers stunning sound performance embedded in a very rigid and luxurious steel-aluminum casing. Thanks to its small dimensions it can be easily added to any audio system, a computer or a video game console –... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING! WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE CHASSIS (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The triangle containing a lightning symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instruc- 13. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extensions tions should be read before the product is operated. cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this cas 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instruc- result in a risk of fire or electric shock. -
Page 5: Front And Rear Panel
Front and Rear Panel Front Panel: 1. Input Select Button 2. USB Input LED Indicator 3. OPTICAL Input LED Indicator 4. COAXIAL Input LED Indicator 5. SIGNAL Status LED Indicator Rear Panel: 1. Analog Stereo RCA Line Output 2. COAXIAL Input 3. -
Page 6: Hooking Up The Dac
Hooking Up the DAC 1. Make sure the DAC is turned off (the Power Switch is in the top position “O - OFF” and the DC Adapter Cable is removed). 2. Make sure that your main audio amplifier or receiver, to which want to connect this DAC, is turned off. -
Page 7: Operation
Operation 1. Plug the DC Adapter Power Cable to the DAC and connect the adapter with the electrical outlet. 2. Turn on the DAC – press the Power Switch (the Power Switch should be in the position “I - ON”). 3. -
Page 8: Usb Connection
Control Panel->Hardware and Sound–>Sound->Manage Audio Devices (Figure 1). /Figure 1/ If the „TAGA Harmony DA-300” is not selected then locate and highlight it and click “Set Default”. To enjoy the best sound quality, we suggest to change a default format (bit and sample rate) of your audio device to the highest available –... - Page 9 USB Connection * Start “BRAVO-HD Audio CPL” from the desktop or program menu. The BRAVO- HD Control Panel will appear (Figure 2). * If the DAC is switched on and connected to the computer the panel will display: - The current default format (sample and bit rate) as selected in the Windows® system.
- Page 10 USB Connection Installation and Setup to play PCM 32bit / 384kHz and DSD files (Windows®) You can use a freeware PC music player “foobar2000” for Windows® to play 32bit /384kHz PCM and DSD files through the DAC. Install “foobar2000” for your Windows® PC: It can be downloaded from http://www.foobar2000.org/ Install the following foobar components in the Preferences section: “ASIO support”...
- Page 11 USB Connection /Figure 5/ DSD files To play DSD files run the program and set Preferences->Playback->Output->Device to “ASIO : foo_dsd_asio” and Preferences->Tools->SACD->Output Mode to “DSD”. Note! Windows® : DSD supports DoP and Native. MAC® : DSD supports DoP. The current format being played (PCM or DSD) will be displayed in the left bottom corner (under “Buffer size”) of the USB BRAVO-HD Audio Device Control Panel.
- Page 12 USB Connection Depending on the signal format the Signal Status LED indicator will lit in different colours. PCM files Signal Led color Format Red,Green with Blue 44.1kHz / 48kHz Green 88.2kHz / 96kHz Green with Blue 176.4kHz / 192kHz Blue 352.8kHz / 384kHz DSD files Signal Led color...
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Page 13: Specifications
Specifications DAC Resolution: ES9018K2M with SA9227 chip USB input: Asynchronous 32bit / 384kHz PCM 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384KHz DSDx64 (2.8Mhz), DSDx128 (5.6MHz), DSDx256 (11.2MHz) OPTICAL & COAXIAL input: Asynchronous 24bit / 192kHz Inputs: USB (for computer) Optical, Coaxial Outputs: RCA stereo Frequency Response: 15Hz - 30kHz Signal/Noise ratio:... - Page 14 Notes...
- Page 15 Notes...
- Page 16 We strongly advise to contact a professional installer or dealer in order to install TAGA Harmony products. We recommend using high quality TAGA Harmony cables and other installation accessories. Kit Content: DC Adapter Power Cable USB Cable Instruction Manual Your product is marked with the symbol as showed on the left.
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