Sonosax SX-DD2 User Manual

Sonosax SX-DD2 User Manual

Dual domain preamplifier and converter

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SONOSAX
SX-DD2
Version 1.0
May 2021
Professional audio manufacturer
SONOSAX SAS S.A.
Ch. de la Naz 38
CH-1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
Suisse
https://www.sonosax.ch
sonosax@sonosax.ch
DUAL DOMAIN PREAMPLIFIER AND CONVERTER
USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 DUAL DOMAIN PREAMPLIFIER AND CONVERTER SONOSAX SX-DD2 USER MANUAL Version 1.0 May 2021 Professional audio manufacturer SONOSAX SAS S.A. Ch. de la Naz 38 CH-1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne Suisse https://www.sonosax.ch sonosax@sonosax.ch...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of content 1 Introduction.............................4 1.1 Key Features........................5 1.2 Configuration example....................6 1.3 Powering up the SX-DD2.....................6 1.4 Bloc diagram.........................7 2 Panels description...........................8 2.1 Front panel........................8 2.2 Rear panel........................8 3 User interface..........................9 3.1 Interface overview......................9 3.2 Menu navigation......................9 3.3 Menu navigation with the remote control..............9 3.4 Menu Tree........................10...
  • Page 3 Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002 / 96 / EC and must not be disposed of in domestic household waste.. RoHS Sonosax complies fully with Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) SX-DD2 User manual...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Note that, unlike many devices of this kind, the signal remains completely analog when used in analog input/output mode. As with all SONOSAX products, the SX-DD2 is built without any compromise in quality, using only the best components available and passes stringent quality controls.
  • Page 5: Key Features

    1x Trig IN (switching on / off controlled by an external source) • 1x Trig OUT (control on / off of another device) • 1x Earth connection by a hand screw, for the Phono input • SX-DD2 User manual 5/19...
  • Page 6: Configuration Example

    Configuration example Powering up the SX-DD2 To power-up the SX-DD2, press and hold the left rotary encoder until the splash screen appears (2-3 seconds). INPUT VOLUME PHONES DUAL DOMAIN PREAMPLIFIER SX-DD2 User manual 6/19...
  • Page 7: Bloc Diagram

    Bloc diagram The SX-DD2 is based of an internal hybrid analog / digital architecture which includes the following elements: Analog inputs with gains • Digital inputs with digital audio receiver • Option card inputs (Bluetooth, DLNA and USB C) •...
  • Page 8: Panels Description

    DUAL DOMAIN PREAMPLIFIER Jack 3.5 stereo input OLED display Standby LED Right rotary encoder with push- button for level control IR cell for remote control Headphone jack 6.35mm Left rotary encoder with push-button: inputs selector Rear panel SX-DD2 User manual 8/19...
  • Page 9: User Interface

    3 User interface Interface overview The user interface of the SX-DD2 consists of two rotary encoders and a 256x64 pixel OLED display. Both rotary encoders feature a push button function. The left rotary encoder selects the input. This choice is made among the active inputs, those which are disabled will not by shown.
  • Page 10: Menu Tree

    Menu Tree The following figure summarizes the SX-DD2 menu tree : Main screen The main screen allows to select one of the inputs made visible in the input parameters SX-DD2 User manual 10/19...
  • Page 11: Main Menu

    Main menu The main menu allows to select the following actions : STANDBY Set the SX-DD2 in stand by mode INPUTS Configuration of the inputs parameters AUDIO Configuration of the audio parameters SYSTEM Configuration of the system parameters Inputs Menu The inputs menu lists the available inputs and indicates if the input is visible in the choice of sources.
  • Page 12 This adjustment prevents sudden volume changes when switching the sources. For example, the Phono source comes in with a much lower signal than the Aux source, so we can match it with the other sources. SX-DD2 User manual 12/19...
  • Page 13: Audio Menu

    Three sample rates are available: 48kHz, 96kHz and 192kHz. NOTE The sample rate is only valid for an analog input to digital output. For a digital input to digital output the input sampling frequency is kept. SX-DD2 User manual 13/19...
  • Page 14: System Menu

    A screen saver can be enabled or disabled. When enabled, the screen turns off 4 seconds after the last manipulation of the interface. If disabled, the screen remain ON as long as the unit is in operation. SX-DD2 User manual 14/19...
  • Page 15 All software settings can be restored to factory default. The name of the sources, gains setting and all variables will then revert to their initial values. Firmware Update Activate the SERVICE MODE to update the firmware of your SX-DD2. Latest firmware can be downloaded from our website: www.sonosax.ch then must be copied on a USB stick.
  • Page 16: Service Mode

    3.10 Service Mode The Service Mode allows to update the firmware of your SX-DD2 with the latest version. Once in the service mode, follow the procedure described below. NOTE A conventional USB stick is necessary. Format the USB stick, copy the firmware from your computer on the...
  • Page 17: Audio Usb Interface

    4 Audio USB interface The Audio USB interface of the SX-DD2 supports Audio USB Class 2.0 of the USB 2.0 with sample frequencies up to 192kHz and supports the asynchronous mode. Most of recent mobile phones, tabets and notebooks (iPhone, iPad, Android) and workstations (Apple Osx, Windows10, Linux) support Audio USB Class 2.0...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Equalization error in respect to the RIAA curve : +/- 0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz MM Phono input : 44mV = 0dBFS : THD + N, 20Hz to 20kHz, 1kHz < 0.001% @ 44mV, 20Hz < 0.001% @ 4.4mV SX-DD2 User manual 18/19...
  • Page 19: Analog To Analog

    434 x 230 x 44 mm 17.08 x 9.05 x 1.74 ‘’ 19’’ rack version (L x H x P) 482.6 x 230 x 44 mm 19 x 9.05 x 1.74 ‘’ Weight 5.1kg 11.25 lbs SX-DD2 User manual 19/19...

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