DacMagic 200M Manual Generated: 24/05/2021 - 11:38 Table of Contents DacMagic 200M Front panel controls Rear panel connections Audio output connections Digital audio input connections USB connections Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) Bluetooth Auto Power Down (APD) Advanced settings Technical specifications...
This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy at the time of printing; however, Cambridge Audio’s policy is one of continuous improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Note: Class 2 USB Audio only. Windows-based PCs require a Cambridge Audio USB driver to be installed before connection. 5. Ground/Lift Switch Ground – This is the default position if no issues are experienced with USB connection. USB host and DacMagic 200M use a common ground for highest link reliability.
Audio output connections Last updated: January 26, 2021 10:54. Revision #1035 dacmagic 200m / audio output connections Note: Do not turn on the unit until all connections have been made. You can use either the unbalanced (RCA/Phono) or balanced (XLR) outputs of the DacMagic.
It is possible to use the RCA phono connections and the XLR balanced connections at the same time, e.g. for connecting to different amplifiers or multi-room operations. Digital audio input connections Last updated: January 22, 2021 12:48. Revision #1036 dacmagic 200m / digital audio input connections Note: Do not turn on the unit until all connections have been made. TOSLINK connection...
Important Note: Only connect one co-axial OR optical cable to each digital input. The unit will not operate if both connections are made (even if only one is active). USB connections Last updated: March 2, 2021 10:28. Revision #1057 dacmagic 200m / usb connections Note: Do not turn on the unit until all connections have been made. USB Connection...
DacMagic 200M includes MQA technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording. The MQA LED glows green or blue to indicate that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, and denotes provenance to ensure that the sound is identical to that of the source material.
Scan for available devices on the source device and select 'DacMagic200M' Unpairing To unpair a device, you can select 'Unpair' in the phone’s device list, or perform a factory reset on the DacMagic 200M, as this will delete all previously paired devices.
Note: Your device can only be paired and connected to the DacMagic 200M while the Bluetooth source is selected. Paired LED status Once your device is paired, below are the LED status of the type of codec that is being received.
For example, if the MCU version is V2.1, then the front panel LED should be showing: MQA LED – Blink 2 times 44.1k LED – Blink 1 time Technical specifications Last updated: January 20, 2021 02:13. Revision #1042 dacmagic 200m / technical specifications DIGITAL TO ANALOGUE CONVERTERS Dual ESS ES9028Q2M DACs...
Page 11
DIGITAL FILTER Selectable, Fast – Slow – Short delay FREQUENCY RESPONSE 10Hz to 50KHz (±1dB) THD+N @ 1KHZ 0DBFS <0.0005% (A-Weighted) SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO >115dB (A-Weighted) CROSSTALK @ 10KHZ < -110dB OUTPUT IMPEDANCE <50 Ohms (unbal), <100 Ohm (bal) MAX.
1.2Kg/2.6lbs Troubleshooting Last updated: January 18, 2021 02:50. Revision #1043 dacmagic 200m / troubleshooting There is no power Ensure the supplied AC adaptor is connected securely to the PSU socket on the rear panel. Ensure that the correct mains transformer is being used and that it complies with the local electrical supply.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the DacMagic 200M and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers