Volume Control And Output; Using As A Source (Connecting To A Preamplifier, Etc.); Using As A Digital Preamplifier (Connecting Directly To An Amplifier); Maximum Output Voltage - Cary Audio Design DMS-700 Owner's Manual

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VOLUME CONTROL AND OUTPUT

USING AS A SOURCE (CONNECTING TO A PREAMPLIFI ER, ETC.)

When using the DMS-700 as a source unit and connecting to a preamplifier, integrated amplifier, or receiver, you can set

the volume to MASTER or INDEPENDENT Mode. Master setting adjusts volume output of the DMS-700 the same for all

source inputs. The Independent Volume setting allows for adjusting the volume independently for each input source of the

DMS-700. This is useful when some sources have a much greater or lesser output allowing for volume matching of input

sources. See PURE AUDIO MODE below.

NOTE: The default Reset Master Volume setting is -30.0 and the default Reset Independent Volume setting is -13.5

USING AS A DIGITAL PREAMPLIFIER (CONNECTING DIRECT LY TO AN AMPLIFIER)

When using the DMS-700 as a digital preamplifier (connecting it directly to a power amplifier input), you can select either

MASTER or INDEPENDENT based on your personal preferences. However, if using the DMS-700 as a digital preamplifier, be

sure to turn on the DMS-700 BEFORE turning on your amplifier. Then, set the DMS-700 volume to - 30.0 (or mute). Only

after being sure the volume is turned down, turn on your power amplifier and gradually turn up the DMS-700 volume to an

appropriate listening level. Otherwise, extreme damage may occur to your amplifier, speakers or hearing. Reverse each

step when turning off and repeat each sequence for each listen session.

The maximum output voltage of the DMS-700 can be set to either 2.0 volts or 3.0 volts. Select based on the maximum

input voltage of your preamplifier, Integrated amplifier, receiver, or amplifier. Check with your audio products

manufacturer to be sure. Typically, 3.0 is the recommended setting for best sound quality.

For the greatest sonic benefit when using the DMS-700 as a source, it is recommended to set and leave the volume to +8.0,

controlling subsequent volume via your preamplifier, integrated amplifier, or receiver. Doing so will activate PURE AUDIO

MODE. Pure Audio Mode bypass all digital volume control circuits and provides the best, purest audio path for exceptional

sound. For all practical purposes this can only be achieved when using the DMS-700 as a source and NOT as a preamplifier

since when using the DMS-700 as a preamplifier it is unlikely you will ever have the volume maxed out at +8.0 directly

feeding your amplifier. This is yet another reason to consider using component preamplifier when using a separate power

amplifier.

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