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Clarus Coda Manual

Clarus Coda Manual

Ultra-high performance usb-dac with headphone amplifier

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ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE USB-DAC
WITH HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER

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  • Page 1 ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE USB-DAC WITH HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER...
  • Page 3 CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE CLARUS CODA!
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Safety Introduction and Product Overview Technology Features Installation & Firmware Updates Specifications Warranty...
  • Page 5: Safety

    By following a few common sense precautions, your Clarus CODA will give you years of worry-free performance. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the Clarus CODA to rain or moisture. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when not in use for long periods of time.
  • Page 6: Introduction And Product Overview

    Repair of Equipment: No User Serviceable Parts Inside. If, for any reason, your Clarus CODA is not operating properly, do not attempt to repair. Unplug the unit and consult this owner’s manual for warranty information. INTRODUCTION AND PRODUCT OVERVIEW A “Coda” is defined as a concluding musical passage that brings a sense of completeness to the music.
  • Page 7 PRODUCT CONNECTIONS & CONTROLS...
  • Page 8: Technology

    The low-power USB controller supports USB 1.1 and 2.0 and can natively handle 32-bit 384 kHz PCM and DSD up to 5.6MHz. The CODA’s class G headphone amplifier provides class AB performance with ultra-low power consumption optimized for mobile use.
  • Page 9 MQA calls this folding “Music Origami”. When the CODA is paired with a MQA Core Decoder (available streaming with Tidal, Nugs and Xiami or when used with media players like Audirvana and Roon);...
  • Page 10: Features

    The CODA supports HID (Human Interface Design) volume control via the side panel buttons; (+) for volume up and (-) for volume down. CODA’s volume control is capable of 64 steps depending on the volume rate setting of the device it is controlling.
  • Page 11 Master Quality Authenticated Magenta Three User Selectable Digital Filters The CODA lets you select from one of three digital filters. You can hear these features by ear; just select whichever one sounds best to you. To activate filter mode follow these steps: Enable Filter Programing Mode: Press volume (+) for 5 seconds;...
  • Page 12 Minimum Phase Slow Roll-Off Hybrid Fast Roll-off Magenta The filter setting is stored and will be loaded the next time you power-up your CODA. Exit Programming Mode: Press the volume (+) button to exit the programming mode. The LED will stop blinking...
  • Page 13: Installation & Firmware Updates

    *iOS requires a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter CODA Setup: WINDOWS 7 & 10 Plug a set of headphones into the CODA and insert the CODA into a USB-A drive. In the Search type: Control Panel. In Control Panel select: Hardware and Sound. Select...
  • Page 15 CODA Setup: Apple OS Plug a set of headphones into the CODA and insert the CODA into a USB-A drive. Open System Preferences. Click on Sound/Output Tab: Select CODA model: CDAC-100.
  • Page 16 Click on Sound Effects Tab: Select Play sound effects through: CODA Model: CDAC-100. Close Window.
  • Page 17 The CODA’s software is upgradeable. As technology changes Clarus will provide improvements for your CODA via firmware updates. You can download the Device Manager for free at: www.claruscable.com. The CODA Device Manager is simple to use just install the CODA and click through the menu.
  • Page 18: Specifications

    CODA’S FEATURES Input USB-A Output 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo plug Operating Systems Windows 7-10, Apple MacOS, Android, iOS ESS Pro Series SABRE ® Amplifier Class G Headphone Amplifier Audio Formats DSD, DoP, PCM, MQA, Renderer Max Resolution 32-bit (supports 16-bit & 24-bit) Max Sample Rate 384 kHz (supports 4.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.2,...
  • Page 19 Adapter Cable Female USB-A to Male USB-C 15cm Zipper Case 4.3” (11mm) X 2.5” (6.5mm) X 1.5” (3.5mm) Inner pocket to hold CODA Weight 24 grams (.8oz) with cap Dimension 2.5” (69mm) x .9” (21mm) X .4” (11mm) with cap...
  • Page 20: Warranty

    This Warranty applies to products purchased and used in the United States of America. Products purchased or used outside the United States are subject to such warranties, if any, as are provided by the Clarus distributor in the respective countries.
  • Page 21 Limitations of Gow’s Obligations GOW’S SOLE OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE PRODUCT, OR AT ITS OPTION REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE, AS PROVIDED FOR HEREIN ABOVE. GOW DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST, NOR SHALL IT BE LIABLE FOR, ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION CHARGES: SHIPPING EXPENSES TO GOW OR ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITY: PROPERTY DAMAGE OF ANY KIND: OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND.
  • Page 22 Owner’s Responsibility Under This Warranty To obtain service under this warranty, the owner must at the owner’s expense (l) arrange for any necessary de-installation of the Product, and (II) return the Product to the Authorized Gow Dealer from which it was purchased.
  • Page 23 How to Learn Where the Nearest Authorized Gow Service Facility is, or Obtain Answers to Other Questions Concerning This Warranty In order to learn the name and address of the nearest Authorized Gow Service Facility, obtain instructions for shipment of a covered Product to Gow, or obtain the answers to any other questions you may have concerning this Warranty, you may telephone Gow between the hours of 9:00a.m.
  • Page 24 © 2020 Gordon J. Gow Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. Clarus is a registered trademark of Gordon J. Gow Technologies Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. As we continually strive to improve our products, Clarus reserves the right to change product specifications without notice.