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- Page 1 Digital to Analogue Converter Owner’s Manual PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATION 8-Channel DSD256/12.288 MHz Stereo DSD512/24.576 MHz PCM 32bit/384 kHz REV. 1.1 – 10/2020...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Front Panel Controls ..........................5 Rear Panel Connectors ..........................6 Infrared Remote Control ........................... 6 Using the e68 DAC with exaSound Streamers and Music Servers ............7 Windows ASIO Driver Setup........................7 exaSound Dashboard (Windows) ......................8 Mac OS Driver Setup ..........................8 exaSound Menu Icon (Mac OS) ......................... - Page 3 System Requirements ..........................21 Software Installation ..........................21 Step-By-Step Player Configuration Instructions - Mac OS ..............23 Using the e68 DAC - Mac OS ..................24 Using the Asynchronous USB Input - Mac OS ..................24 Settings Menu - Mac OS .......................... 25 Using the exaSound ASIO Drivers for Mac OS ..................
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Page 4: Welcome
USB streaming, ASIO and Core Audio drivers and FPGA core to achieve 32bit, low-jitter, bit-perfect signal path. e68 is a Roon Tested DAC. It has been profiled and tested by both Roon Labs and exaSound for maximum compatibility and best user experience with Roon. -
Page 5: Quick Start Guide
Do not expose the unit to smoke, humidity, moisture and water. Do not stack exaSound devices one on top of the other. Keep the length of analogue interconnects and speaker cables short for optimal sonic performance. -
Page 6: Rear Panel Connectors
Rear Panel Connectors Coaxial SPDIF IN 1 12V Trigger Output USB IN Optical SPDIF IN 2 Power Adapter Connector RCA Line Outputs 1 to 8 SPDIF IN1 - Coaxial SPDIF Input Line Outputs 1-8 - RCA Unbalanced Analogue SPDIF IN2 - Optical TOSLINK Input outputs DC 12V / 1.5A - Power Adapter Connector 12V Trigger Output - use to activate trigger-... -
Page 7: Using The E68 Dac With Exasound Streamers And Music Servers
Your unit is programmed to work with the supplied remote control. The e68 DAC can be re-programmed to work with most infrared remote controls using Sony and NEC IR protocols, for example the Sony RM-EZ4 Universal Remote, or Apple remote control. -
Page 8: Exasound Dashboard (Windows)
3. Select the exaSound driver in the settings window of your player application. Check the Guides section of the exaSound blog for step-by-step player configuration instructions: exasound.com/Blog.aspx. 4. The e68 DAC has an automatic power-on function and it will turn itself on when playback is started. Page | 8... -
Page 9: Exasound Menu Icon (Mac Os)
Menu Icon (Mac OS) Maximum Volume Limit Inactivity Auto Power Off Select Driver Mode Settings Window exaSound Icon Settings Drive Mode Change Notification Select Input: USB; SP/DIF; Optical Audio-MIDI Setup (Mac OS) Use built-in output for alerts and sound... -
Page 10: Features
Asynchronous USB is a two-way communication method between a computer and an external DAC. e68 controls the rate at which audio data is transmitted over USB. Rather than being sent as a continuous stream, as is the case with standard USB audio interfaces, the data is sent in packets. If a streaming error is detected, the faulty packet is retransmitted. - Page 11 Roon Tested e68 is a Roon Tested DAC. It has been profiled and tested by both Roon Labs and exaSound for maximum compatibility. Roon recognizes exaSound devices and streams audio optimized for their capabilities. Together, Roon and exaSound deliver the power, flexibility, and performance benefits of digital audio, with the easiest setup and highest reliability available.
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Page 12: Connecting And Powering The E68 Dac
Trigger Output When the e68 DAC is on, a 12 VDC signal is sent from the Trigger Output to control other devices. When the e68 is placed in standby mode, the trigger signal is discontinued. Direct Connection to Analogue Power Amplifier If your music sources are digital, you don't need a preamplifier. -
Page 13: Connecting The Power Supply
(ADC) conversion. Digitizing the analogue output signals back to the digital domain will undo some of the benefits that e68 brings to you. Remember that your sound system is as good as the weakest link in the sound processing chain. -
Page 14: Windows Asio Drivers Step-By-Step Setup Guide
The first step required in the Windows setup process is to install the exaSound ASIO driver: 1. Don’t connect the e68 DAC to the PC until the driver is installed. Don’t worry if you’ve connected the device already. Just disconnect it. - Page 15 4. Connect the USB cable between the e68 DAC and the computer. 5. Upon completion of the Windows ASIO driver installation you will see the exaSound Dashboard Icon in the System Tray area next to the clock. exaSound Dashboard Icon 6.
- Page 16 7. On the Taskbar Settings window click on Select Which Icons Appear on the Taskbar. 8. Scroll down to the exaSound e68 Dashboard icon and set the toggle to On. Page | 16...
- Page 17 9. You should be able to see the exaSound e68 Dashboard icons at all times. The Icon changes to indicate playback, and displays an exclamation mark when the USB cable is disconnected: exaSound Dashboard Playback is stopped Playback in progress The USB cable is disconnected 10.
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Page 18: Using The E68 Dac - Windows
Before turning your amplifiers ON, always check the e68 DAC front panel to make sure that the volume level is safe. • The e68 DAC can be controlled from the front panel buttons, using an IR remote control or from the computer screen. •... -
Page 19: Jriver / Jremote Volume Synchronization Plug-In - Windows
• Use the Max Volume setting to prevent accidental playback at volume levels that are too loud. The e68 DAC automatically turns itself off after a period of inactivity. Use the Power Off Timeout • setting to adjust the time interval before shutdown. -
Page 20: Step-By-Step Player Configuration Instructions - Windows
Step-By-Step Player Configuration Instructions - Windows ASIO-enabled player apps compatible with the e68 DAC include Roon, HQPlayer and JRiver Media Center. Step by step configuration instructions are available in the Guides section of our blog: exasound.com/Blog.aspx Using Player Apps without ASIO Support... -
Page 21: Mac Os Drivers Step-By-Step Setup Guide
352.8 and 384 kHz Software Installation 11. Don’t connect the e68 DAC to your Mac until the driver is installed. Don’t worry if you’ve connected the device already. Just disconnect it. 12. You should have received an email from us with username and password. Please login on our support website at https://support.exasound.com. - Page 22 18. Click on the exaSound Dashboard icon and make sure that Core Audio is checked. 19. Go to Applications -> Utilities and open Audio MIDI Setup. Select the exaSound driver. By default the driver is set to 2-channel (Stereo) mode. Select 8ch-32-bit Integer.
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Page 23: Step-By-Step Player Configuration Instructions - Mac Os
Popular Core Audio player apps include Roon, Audirvana, HQplayer and JRiver. Step by step configuration instructions are available in the Guides section of our blog: exasound.com/Blog.aspx ASIO-enabled player apps compatible with the e68 DAC include Roon and HQPlayer 3. Page | 23... -
Page 24: Using The E68 Dac - Mac Os
After powering on the last used input is selected by default. Select the USB Input. • Lower the volume to at least -25 db. The volume on the e68 DAC can be controlled from the Mac screen, from the device front panel, or with the infrared remote control. Page | 24... -
Page 25: Settings Menu - Mac Os
• Use the Max Volume setting to prevent accidental playback at volume levels that are too loud. The e68 DAC automatically turns itself off after a period of inactivity. Use the Power Off Timeout • setting to adjust the time interval before shutdown. -
Page 26: Using The Exasound Asio Drivers For Mac Os
Using the exaSound ASIO Drivers for Mac OS Make sure that the player app is configured for ASIO output. Click on the exaSound Dashboard icon. By default the Input is set to Core Audio. Select ASIO. Note: When ASIO mode is selected, you won't be able to use the exaSound Core Audio driver. -
Page 27: Volume Control
On Mac use the volume slider on the Menu, the Audio-midi Setup App or the volume slider of the player app. The master volume can also be controlled from the e68 front panel or by using a remote control. When the master volume level is changed, the value displayed on the exaSound Dashboard, the Audio-MIDI Setup app and on the device display are synchronised. -
Page 28: Volume Bypass
Volume Bypass When the volume sliders on the exaSound Dashboard or the Audio-MIDI Setup app are set to 0dB, the hardware volume control is turned off and the e68 DAC operates in Volume Bypass Mode. To activate Volume Bypass: •... -
Page 29: Playing Music From Spdif Sources
Playing Music from SPDIF Sources The e68 DAC makes it possible to enjoy greatly improved level of sonic clarity and fidelity from stereo SPDIF sources. The sonic improvement is the result of the outstanding jitter cancelling capability, superb signal to noise ratio, and low distortion levels of the e68 DAC. -
Page 30: Ir Remote Control Setup
IR Remote Control Setup The e68 DAC is configured to work with the supplied remote control. You can reprogram the e68 DAC to work with most infrared remote controls using Sony and NEC IR protocols. Use the following procedure to change remote control button assignments or to pair the e68 DAC with a different remote control: 1. -
Page 31: Specifications
Roon and HQPlayer 3 DSD512 - USB - Stereo Mode: • Windows ASIO • Mac ASIO • exaSound streamers and servers DSD512: 22.5792MHz; 24.576MHz Note: • DSD512 is not supported on Mac Core Audio PCM Sampling Rates-SPDIF Coaxial PCM 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz... - Page 32 Intermodulation Distortion 19kHz + 20kHz -122 db / 0.00008% 0 dBFS 2nd order IMD, typical Signal-to-Noise Ratio 123 dB A-weighted, 2.1 Vrms, typical DAC Master Clock Jitter 0.082 psec (82fsec) rms 0Hz - 20kHz (-0.15dB) @ 44.1kHz / 48kHz sampling rates; Frequency Response 0Hz - 30kHz (-0.15dB) @ sampling rates >= 88.2kHz;...
- Page 33 Headphone Amp Output 1 Ohm, 20Hz-20KHz Impedance Headphone Amp Output Voltage 0-6V Headphone Amp THD+N , typical 0.00052%, 1Vrms into 60ohms Headphone Amp Intermodulation Distortion 1Vrms into 60ohms -117dB 0.00014% 19kHz + 20kHz 2nd order IMD Headphone Jack 1/4" TRS SE USB Connector USB B Power Jack Diameter...
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Page 34: Safety Information
Safety Information Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. - Page 35 supply, contact your local power company. The acceptable power input range is AC ~ 100V-240V, 50/60Hz • The device is still receiving power from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the device itself has been turned off. •...
- Page 36 ZeroJitter™, GalvanicInfinity™, ENclusiv™, FemtoMaster™ and ZeroResolutionLoss™ are trademarks of exaSound Audio Design. Direct Stream Digital (DSD) is a trademark of Sony Corporation. the Roon Labs logo are trademarks or registered Roon and Roon Ready and ...
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Page 37: Limited One Year Warranty
If in our assessment the defect is covered by our Warranty, the defective item will, at our sole option, be repaired, replaced with the same item or its functional equivalent, or the purchase price will be refunded. exaSound in its sole and absolute discretion shall be the sole determiner of whether a product is in fact defective. - Page 38 Audio Design for its use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. exaSound Audio Design reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice.
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