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- Page 1 M2TECH VAUGHAN /32BIT DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER USER MANUAL ------- PRELIMINARY ------- REV. PrA – 5/2012...
- Page 2 WARNING: the information contained in this manual are considered to be reliable and accurate. M2Tech reserves the right to change or modify the information any time, without prior advice. It’s up to the customer to ensure that the manual being consulted is the latest version.
- Page 3 VAUGHAN features a comprehensive set of input connections which suit virtually all digital sources around. We feel that your expectations will be fulfilled by VAUGHAN: you’ll hear your CD’s, DVD’s and music files in a way like never before, prepare for a whole new experience!
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
7.1.1. Configuring for Direct Sound with Windows XP ..........19 7.1.2. Configuring for Kernel Streaming with Windows XP .........20 7.1.3. Using VAUGHAN in both Kernel Streaming and Direct Sound mode....20 7.2. Configuring a PC with Windows Vista or Windows 7..........21 7.2.1. -
Page 5: Unpacking And Placing The Unit
Should one or more items be missing, please contact your dealer or local distributor. Extract the VAUGHAN from the foam container and place it on a stable base, far from heat sources. Avoid the direct sunlight on the unit. Allow for enough room around the unit for venting. -
Page 6: Front Panel
4) Right display. Displays sampling frequency or the value for the menu item. 5) Encoder. It is used to set the volume or to scan through menu items values. 6) Headphones output. Connect a headphone jack to this output. 6.35mm (1/4”) stereo socket. Copyright © 2012, M2Tech Srl... -
Page 7: Back Panel
13) ST stereo inputs or one dual-mono input. ST connector. S input. Accepts I2S audio signals. RJ45 8-pole female connector with M2Tech 14) I proprietary pinout (see Section 12 on Page 26). 15) External clock input. Accepts both master clocks and word clocks with automatic detection (see Section 13 on Page 26). - Page 8 19) Power Switch. It’s a temporary (monostable) rocker switch. It automatically reverts to the off position after the user release it. Operate it for a few seconds to switch the unit on. (see Section 5 on Page 10). Copyright © 2012, M2Tech Srl...
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Page 9: Remote Control
AAA type batteries. To replace them, unscrew the screw that holds the bottom cover and open it by sliding it to the back. Please pay attention: when the bottom cover is extracted, the front grill may fall down. Figure 3 Copyright © 2012, M2Tech Srl... -
Page 10: Connecting And Powering The Unit
5. Connecting and powering the unit ADVICE: all connections to other equipment in the system must be done when all equipment are off. Failing to comply to this advice may expose the VAUGHAN to the risk of damages. Please refer to section 3, “Back Panel Description”. - Page 11 (Figure 2, 19, Page 7). For continuous or nearly continuous operation, it is recommended to set the power mode in “Auto” (Section 16.3, page 31), to ensure the longest life possible to the battery. Copyright © 2012, M2Tech Srl...
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Page 12: Driver Installation
6. Driver installation 6.1. Obtaining the driver The drivers for the VAUGHAN are the same as the Young’s and are available on the M2Tech website, in the download page (www.m2tech.biz/download.asp). Download the driver you need for your computer and operating system. Windows drivers are contained in zip files, Mac drivers are contained in dmg files encapsulated in zip files. - Page 13 Figure 5 Choose automatic installation (as recommended) and proceed to next step. Indicate the folder where you have previously unzipped the driver and proceed to installation. The window shown in figure 6 will appear: Figure 6 Copyright © 2012, M2Tech Srl...
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Page 14: Manual Installation
“setup32.exe” and “setup64.exe”. The former is for 32 bits operating systems, while the latter is for 64 bits operating systems. Without connecting the VAUGHAN to the PC, double-click on either “setup64.exe” or “setup32.exe”, depending on your operating system: the driver will be installed in your PC. -
Page 15: Installing The Driver On A Mac
It only contains a pkg file. Double click on it to start driver installation. The window shown in figure 8 will appear. Figure 8 Click on the Continue button. The installation process will go on and the window in figure 9 will appear. Figure 9 Copyright © 2012, M2Tech Srl... - Page 16 The installation will continue until the final window will appear, announcing the successful installation of the driver. Figure 10 Click on Restart button to complete the installation process as indicated in figure 11. Figure 11 Copyright © 2012, M2Tech Srl...
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Page 17: Unistalling The Driver
Double-click on it to launch uninstalling. 6.4.2. Manually uninstalling the driver on a Windows-based PC Connect the VAUGHAN to the PC and select the USB input. Go to the control panel and launch the “System” utility, then select Hardware tab. Open the Peripehral Management window (see figure 12). -
Page 18: Uninstalling The Driver On A Mac
Right-click to access the available actions. Select “Uninstall”. 6.4.3. Uninstalling the driver on a Mac Open a console, then type the following commands: sudo mv /System/Library/Extensions/Young.kext /tmp sudo touch /System/Library/Extensions sudo pkgutil --forget com.m2tech.driver Then, restart the Mac. Copyright © 2012, M2Tech Srl... -
Page 19: Configuring The Computer To Use The Vaughan
VAUGHAN 7.1. Configuring a PC with Windows XP A PC with Windows XP can use the VAUGHAN in two different ways: Direct Sound (DS) and Kernel Streaming (KS). The former is suitable for players which can’t operate in Kernel Streaming mode (such as Windows Media Player and iTunes) or for Internet streaming, while the latter can be chosen (for better performance) with players which can operate in Kernel Streaming mode (such as FooBar, Winamp, Monkey Media, JRiver). -
Page 20: Configuring For Kernel Streaming With Windows Xp
Kernel Mixer takes control of VAUGHAN’s driver and from then on, no KS application can access the VAUGHAN unless the PC is restarted or the VAUGHAN connection to the PC is cycled or another input is selected on the VAUGHAN, then returning on the USB input. -
Page 21: Configuring A Pc With Windows Vista Or Windows 7
7.2. Configuring a PC with Windows Vista or Windows 7 A PC with Windows Vista or Windows 7 can use the VAUGHAN in three different ways: Direct Sound (DS), Kernel Streaming (KS) and WASAPI. DS is suitable for players which can’t operate in Kernel Streaming mode nor with WASAPI or for Internet streaming;... -
Page 22: Configuring For Kernel Streaming With Windows Vista Or Windows 7
Windows 7. KS must be selected in the specific player you choose to use. For example, when using FooBar, with the VAUGHAN connected to the PC and USB input selected, go to the File/Preferences/Playback /Output tab and select “KS: M2Tech 384/32 DAC”... -
Page 23: Configuring The Player For Kernel Streaming: Some Examples
Download the zip file, extract the dll file and copy it into the Plugins folder inside Winamp main folder. With the VAUGHAN connected and USB input selected, right-click on Winamp and select Display/Select Plug-ins. The Preferences window of Winamp will open (see figure 17). - Page 24 /32bit digital-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER REVISION 1PrA – MAY 2012 www.m2tech.biz Figure 17 Go to Plug-in/Output and select “Kernel Streaming Output”. Then click on Configure button. Choose YOUNG Kernel Streaming in the output device list (Figure 18). Figure 18 Copyright © 2012, M2Tech Srl...
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Page 25: Configuring The Player For Wasapi: An Example
(click on Download). It is a zip folder which contains the DLL. Extract it from the zip and copy to the Components folder. Then, restart FooBar, go to the File/Preferences/Playback/Output window and set parameters as in figure 19. Figure 19 Copyright © 2012, M2Tech Srl... -
Page 26: Cleaning The Unit
Depending on the PC or Mac being used, it is necessary to first connect and then power up the VAUGHAN or first power up and then connect the VAUGHAN. Please try both ways to see which one fits best to your computer. -
Page 27: Stereo And Dual Mono Modes
REVISION 1PrA – MAY 2012 www.m2tech.biz same frequency as the sample rate of the file or disc being played back. The Vaughan uses the word clock to synthesize its master clock by a dedicated internal circuit. The VAUGHAN automatically recognizes the clock frequency and type Due to the unit’s internal structure, external word clocks may not allow for the best... - Page 28 When planning to keep the unit off for a long time, please charge the battery up to 60% before switching the unit off, to ensure the longest battery life. Also, please consider the battery is subject to ageing, so its capacity can decrease during its life. Copyright © 2012, M2Tech Srl...
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Page 29: Configuration
16. Configuration The VAUGHAN is a versatile unit with many configurable options. Configuration is made by a menu which can be accessed both by the VAUGHAN’s front panel or the remote control. 16.1. Navigating the menu by the front panel controls To access the menu, press the “Menu/Select”... - Page 30 The first two options only choose the way volume is displayed. The third choice disables the volume control (recommended when using the VAUGHAN as a source with a preamplifier or an integrated amplifier). Please note that when choosing “Volume off”, the output level is fixed to the last value set before disabling the volume.
- Page 31 15%. Info. Displays sensible information about the unit: DAC’s configuration and battery charge level. Copyright © 2012, M2Tech Srl...
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Page 32: Tecnhical Specifications
Battery charge cycles......1000 min. (up to 4000 in auto mode) Size: ..........450x90x450mm (w x h x d, cabinet) 450x100x465mm (w x h x d, with connectors and feet) 550x150x550mm (w x h x d, box) Copyright © 2012, M2Tech Srl... - Page 33 352.8kHz and 384kHz may be achieved with Toslink™, too, but this feature is not guaranteed. *** 32 bits are accepted on USB and I2S inputs only. When using WASAPI on USB, resolution is limited to 24bits. Copyright © 2012, M2Tech Srl...