Gato Audio CDD-1 - CD-player / DAC Contents Don’t Be a Stranger Contents Safety First! About the CDD-1 General Design CD Transport Digital Inputs Analogue Stage Components PCB design Fine-Tuning by Ear Set-Up Basic Connection Overview CD Mode Power On...
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• Make sure that the CDD-1 is able to breathe with unobstructed free space on all sides • This is a Class 1 laser product. Class 1 is the lowest hazard classifi cation of lasers and poses no threat to skin or eyes - even if you look directly into the beam.
Advanced software and microprocessor technology keep track of every movement and build a bridge between man and machine. The CDD-1 is designed to match the Gato Audio AMP-150 integrated amplifi er and the PRD-3S preamp + PWR-222 mono power amplifi ers to perfection;...
Set-Up Basic Connection Follow these steps to install CDD-1 in your system: 1. Place the CDD-1 as per the instructions on page 4 2. Connect digital inputs to the CDD-1 3. Connect the CDD-1 outputs to an amplifi er 4. Connect mains power to the CDD-1 and turn it on 5.
User Manual CD Mode The CDD-1 is actually two machines in one: a CD player and a DAC. The following chapter will describe the CD player. Power On Use the rear panel mains switch to power up the CDD-1. The CDD-1 is now in standby mode.
Tracks Disc length When the CDD-1 has read the TOC, it will display the number of tracks and the complete length of the disc. The disc status indicator will be lit and the arrow will also show how much space is being used on the disc.
User Manual Select Previous/Next Track Press Previous or Next on the front panel of the CDD-1 to skip to the previous or the next track or use the or the buttons on the remote control. Scan Reverse/Forward To scan backwards, press and hold Previous on the front of the CDD-1 or press and hold the button on the remote control.
When a digital input has been selected, the display will change. Small numbers will light up on the display perimeter and the digital read-out will show bit rate. If no signal is recognized by the CDD-1, the display will write “No Input” and the arrow will point at zero.
User Manual RC-4 Remote Control The RC-4 is an infrared remote control for the Gato Audio CDD-1 and AMP-150. How to insert/replace the battery The RC-4 runs on a standard CR2032 3 V button battery. 1. Remove the small lid on the bottom side of the remote 2.
Windows PC Installation and Set-Up Before you are able to stream audio from USB on your Windows PC the fi rst time, you will have to install the Gato Audio USB driver. A CD-ROM with a USB driver is supplied with the CDD-1, but we recommend to go online to www.gato-audio.com and download the latest driver for your specifi c Windows version.
User Manual After the installation, follow these steps to setup Windows to stream to your Gato Audio device: Click Start open Control panel Select Hardware & sound click on Sound Select Gato Audio CDD-1 as To adjust output format, click Properties and...
Gato Audio CDD-1 - CD-player / DAC Make It Last! Please apply simple common sense in order to maintain sound quality and extend the lifespan of the CDD-1. Here are a few guidelines: • Regular care: wipe the surfaces carefully with a clean, soft, dry cloth •...
User Manual Technical specifications Technical Specifi cations Output Level 2.2 V unbalanced, 4.4 V balanced Output Impedance 100 Ω unbalanced, 200 Ω balanced Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz ± 0.2 dB THD+N 0,002 % Signal-to-Noise Ratio 120 dB Digital Inputs Up to 24 bits @ 192 kHz (S/PDIF and USB input) Drive...
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