M2TECH YOUNG MKIV User Manual

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M2TECH

YOUNG M

HIGHEST RESOLUTION DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER

PREAMPLIFIER

USER MANUAL

REV. P

A – 12/2020

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Page 1 M2TECH YOUNG M HIGHEST RESOLUTION DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER PREAMPLIFIER USER MANUAL REV. P A – 12/2020...
Page 3 WARNING: the information contained in this manual are considered to be reliable and accurate. M2Tech reserves the right to change or modify the information any time, without prior advice. It’s up to the customer to ensure that the manual being consulted is the latest version.
Page 4 REVISION PrA – DECEMBER 2020 Dear customer, Thank you for purchasing YOUNG MKIV. You are the owner of a very high quality digital-to- analog converter with many unique features designed to obtain the best performance in every hi-fi system.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
7.5.15. AUTO OFF: Setting the Automatic Switch-off ..........28 7.5.16. STANDBY LED: Setting the Front Panel LED behaviour........29 7.5.17. AUTO ON: Setting the YOUNG MKIV Behaviour when power is applied...29 7.5.18. REMOTE ON/OFF: Setting the YOUNG MKIV to Accept/Ignore the IR Remote ON/OFF command .....................29...
Page 6 REVISION PrA – DECEMBER 2020 8.3. Using the YOUNG MKIV with Windows ..............37 9. Controlling the Computer Player by Using the YOUNG MKIV Remote Control....38 10. Updating YOUNG MKIV Firmware ..................40 11. Controlling the YOUNG MKIV by the Bluetooth® Interface ..........42 12.
Page 8: Unpacking And Placing The Unit
Should one or more item be missing, please contact your retail dealer. Remove the YOUNG MKIV from the box and place it onto a stable base, far from heat sources. Avoid full sunlight on the unit. Allow for ample room around the unit for venting.
Page 10: Front Panel
6) Power on/power off/mute/menu exit button. Press this button to switch the YOUNG MKIV on when it’s off. When the YOUNG MKIV is on, a short press will toggle mute, unless the menu is active: in this case a short press will cause the menu to exit discarding any configuration change.
Page 12: Back Panel
Female three-pole XLR socket. 11) Power mode switch. Allows to choose between the “always powered” status and the normal status in which the YOUNG MKIV can be totally switched off by the front panel button. 12) S/PDIF digital inputs. Connect sources provided with 75 Ohms S/PDIF outputs. RCA female connector terminals are provided.
Page 13 17) Trigger output. Connect to the trigger input of any other device accepting 12V Female 3.5mm jack. 18) Power supply input. Connect the connector from the stock 15V-1.2A adaptor or from the Van Der Graaf MkII. 5.5/2.1mm jack with positive on tip. Copyright © 2017, M2Tech Srl...
Page 14: Remote Control
M2Tech Rockstars series products. Please note when a command is sent to the YOUNG MKIV the “DAC” key blinks in green. If any of the other key “AMP”, “PHONO”...
Page 16: Connecting And Powering The Unit
Connect your computer to the YOUNG MKIV USB input (Figure 2, 16). If you want to use the YOUNG MKIV as a preamplifier, connect the analog outputs to the inputs of a power amplifier; otherwise connect the outputs to a pair of inputs on an integrated amplifier or preamplifier (Figure 2, 7/8).
Page 18: Cleaning The Unit
REVISION PrA – DECEMBER 2020 6. Cleaning the Unit The YOUNG MKIV should be cleaned with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Do not use alcohol or any other types of cleaning fluids as they could damage the unit. Avoid fluids from dropping or leaking inside the unit. Fluids of any type poured into the unit will void your warranty.
Page 20: Using The Young Mkiv
DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER AND PREAMPLIFIER www.m2tech.biz REVISION PrA – DECEMBER 2020 7. Using the YOUNG MKIV At activation, the YOUNG MKIV spends a little time to ensure that all supplies reach their nominal levels, during which the model name is displayed. M2TECH YOUNG MKIV...
Page 21: Choosing The Signal's Phase
REVISION PrA – DECEMBER 2020 7.3. Choosing the Signal’s Phase The YOUNG MKIV allows user to choose the phase of the outgoing analog signal. This feature is useful in various ways. For example, it’s known that some recordings were made with inverted phase.
Page 22: Balance: Balance Setting
Following is a description of all menu items. 7.5.1. BALANCE: Balance Setting The YOUNG MKIV allows for setting the balance (that is, the relative level between left and right channel) within a +/-6dB range in 0.5dB steps. To set balance it is necessary to access the first menu item.
Page 23: Display Backlight: Setting The Display Backlight
7.5.4. I2S INPUT MCLK: Choosing I2S input master clock ratio The YOUNG MKIV is provided with an I2S input in PS Audio format. This input provides raw digital audio signals which include a master clock. Depending on the value of the input master clock, it might be necessary to divide it by 2 before feeding the clock management circuit.
Page 24: Dsd Filter: Choosing The Dsd Filter
7.5.7. BAL OUT VOLTAGE: Choosing the Maximum Balanced Output Level The YOUNG MKIV can be used as either a normal source (when it’s connected to one of the inputs of an integrated amplifier or a preamplifier), or as a preamplifier (when it’s connected to a power amplifier).
Page 25: Se Out Voltage: Choosing The Maximum Single-Ended Output Level
10Vrms. The first value is preferred when driving low-sensitivity power amplifiers, while the second value is best suited to when using the YOUNG MKIV as a true source connecting it to a preamplifier or when a high sensitivity power amplifier is to be driven.
Page 26: Volume Steps: Choosing Volume Steps
1.0 dB 7.5.11. VOLUME MODE: Choosing Volume Mode The YOUNG MKIV listening level can be displayed in two fashions: either in deciBels or in steps. Moreover, it is possible to freeze the listening level to the current value (this is useful when the YOUNG MKIV is used as a true source connected to a preamplifier or integrated amplifier).
Page 27: Volume Control: Choosing How Volume Control Affect Levels
NOTE: Choosing one mode or the other doesn’t change the way the volume is actually set: the YOUNG MKIV allows for a setting between 0 and -70dB in 0.5dB steps. Only the way the volume is displayed is modified by the setting described above.
Page 28: Headphones Fade: Setting The Auto-Fader For Headphones Connection
DISABLE 7.5.14. POWER ON VOLUME: Choosing the Volume Set at Power-on The user can choose which volume the YOUNG MKIV will set at power-on: volume can be set to minimum (MUTED) or to the last level set before previous power-off.
Page 29: Standby Led: Setting The Front Panel Led Behaviour
REVISION PrA – DECEMBER 2020 7.5.16. STANDBY LED: Setting the Front Panel LED behaviour The front panel LED of the YOUNG MKIV (Fig. 1, 2) can be set to operate in three different modes, at user’s convenience:  ON: the LED will be continuously blowing when the YOUNG MKIV is in standby ...
Page 30: Bluetooth®: Enabling/Disabling The Bluetooth® Receiver
YOUNG MKIV. To User may connect a Bluetooth achieve this, the YOUNG MKIV must be set in pairing mode, so that hosts looking for an audio sink can detect it and connect to it.
Page 31: Bt® Info: Accessing Bluetooth® Interface Information (Japan Only)
DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER AND PREAMPLIFIER www.m2tech.biz REVISION PrA – DECEMBER 2020 Below please see the display indications while the pairing is enable and the YOUNG MKIV is waiting for a host to pair, right after a successful pairing and when pairing is disabled. -6.0dB -6.0dB...
Page 32: Firmware Revision: Accessing Firmware Revision Information
User may, whenever needed, update the firmware of the USB controller of the YOUNG MKIV. As well, M2Tech might launch a call for general update of the internal controllers. Therefore it’s necessary to access to YOUNG MKIV current firmware release information to decide whether an update is required or not.
Page 33: Exit: Exit From Menu
It is also possible to put the YOUNG MKIV in standby by the related key on the remote control. In this case, the YOUNG MKIV, while stopping operation as when it is switched off by the front panel, will keep a minimum current consumption because the main controller, ®...
Page 34 REVISION PrA – DECEMBER 2020 When the power mode switch is set closer to the power socket, the YOUNG MKIV may immediately activate when power is applied. Whether or not this actually happens depends on the “auto-on” setting in the menu.
Page 36: Using A Computer As Digital Source
Apple OSx since the 10.6.4 release, without the need for any driver: It is sufficient to connect the YOUNG MKIV to the Mac with the stock USB cable to have it recognized by the Mac, which will then include it in the audio output device list 8.1.1.
Page 37: Dsd Files Playback With Linux
Windows 10 offers a limited support to USB Audio Device Class 2. To listen to music files with the YOUNG MKIV connected to a computer running Windows it is therefore strongly suggested (Windows 10) or necessary (Windows 8.1 and older versions) to install a driver.
Page 38: Controlling The Computer Player By Using The Young Mkiv Remote Control
The USB interface of the YOUNG MKIV implements the HID protocol, which allows for sending commands to the player running on the computer to which the YOUNG MKIV is connected. This feature is very useful whenever the computer is placed close to an audio system, therefore away from the user, who can now conveniently use the YOUNG MKIV remote control.
Page 40: Updating Young Mkiv Firmware
Firmware release information as detailed in Paragraph 7.5.22 and contact M2Tech support. WARNING: never try to update the YOUNG MKIV USB controller’s firmware using any firmware found on the Internet! Unauthorized updates may lead to YOUNG MKIV misoperation and damages and will void warranty! Copyright ©...
Page 42: Controlling The Young Mkiv By The Bluetooth® Interface
11. Controlling the YOUNG MKIV by the Bluetooth Interface User can control the YOUNG MKIV, as well as set all operative parameters, by any iOS and Android smartphone thanks to the apps developed by M2Tech which are available for free on App Store and Google Play.
Page 44: Specifications
Automatic switch-off......10 to 240 minutes in 10 minutes steps, plus disabled Supply:..........15V 350mA Power consumption: ......5VA Size:..........200x50x200mm (w x h x d) Weight..........2kg (device and ancillaries) 2.5kg (packed) * USB and I S Only Copyright © 2017, M2Tech Srl...

M2TECH YOUNG MKIV User Manual

1 Unpacking and Placing the Unit

2 Front Panel

3 Back Panel

4 Remote Control

5 Connecting and Powering the Unit

6 Cleaning the Unit

7 Using the YOUNG MKIV

8 Using a Computer as Digital Source

9 Controlling the Computer Player by Using the YOUNG MKIV Remote Control

10 Updating YOUNG MKIV Firmware

11 Controlling the YOUNG MKIV by the Bluetooth® Interface

12 Specifications

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