NuPrime DAC-9X User Manual

NuPrime DAC-9X User Manual

Reference class dac with 6.3mm headphone output designed for studio professionals

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DAC-9X
Reference Class DAC With 6.3mm Headphone Output
Designed For Studio Professionals
USER'S MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for NuPrime DAC-9X

  • Page 1 DAC-9X Reference Class DAC With 6.3mm Headphone Output Designed For Studio Professionals USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Specifications ..........................11 Quick Start Guide .......................... . 12 Display ............................Rear Panel ............................14 IIS / DSD Pin define ........................Headphone Pin define ........................Remote Control ..........................NuPrime’s Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liabilities .............19 www.nuprimeaudio.com...
  • Page 3: Fcc Notice - Declaration Of Conformity Information

    FCC Notice - Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 4: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Hereby, NuPrime Audio, Inc. declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC. The manufacturer of this product is NuPrime Audio, Inc., 1712 Pioneer Ave. Ste 1817, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001, USA.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions There are two categories of Safety Instructions included in this manual: • Product Warnings, (i.e., what must never be done to assure avoiding those hazards that • could cause bodily injury or property damage); and • User Directions (i.e., what must always be done to assure the safe use of your device). The Safety Instructions contained in this manual have been categorized in accordance with the seriousness of the potential hazards through the use of Signal Words.
  • Page 6 WARNING: Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modification to your device. Disassembly, modification or any attempt at repair could cause bodily injury or property damage, as well as damage to the device itself. WARNING: Your device is not a toy. Never allow children to play with your device. Misuse, rough or improper handling of your device by children could result in serious bodily injury for any of the enumerated safety warnings in this manual.
  • Page 7 Keep the component away from radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other appliance that produces heat. The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage speci ed on the rear panel. Connect the component to the power outlet only with the supplied power supply cable or an exact equivalent.
  • Page 8 1⁄32768 of its 16-bit resolution). The same music in DSD64 (2.8 MHz sampling rate) format takes up about 20% more storage space than 24-bit/96kHz format. The NuPrime DAC-9X is designed to faithfully reproduce the music irrespective of the format used.
  • Page 9: Introduction

    DAC-9X is a reference-class DAC designed for studio professionals and high-end audiophiles. The DAC-9X can support 6.3mm standard stereo headphone outputs; the sound is clear, rich, and has a sense of naturalness. The midrange performance is prominent and sound imaging is also solidly focused.
  • Page 10 The Heart As the heart of an audio system, the DAC-9X supports an extensive number of inputs and formats. Dual ESS Technology 32-bit audio DAC ESS9028Q2M independently decode left and right channels improve channel separation and reducing overall noise. The Vishay professional film MELF resistors provide excellent sound quality.
  • Page 11 • Very low power consumption on Standby Mode. NuPrime Extension Port NuPrime defined an USB Type-A port to carry S/PDIF data and 5V power for connecting to external wireless audio receiver using just one standard USB cable. The NuPrime Omnia WR-1, BTR-HD, Stream Mini, and Stream Mini DAC wireless receivers have a micro USB port that is compatible this specification.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications: Inputs : Rear panel • USB : Type B 2.0 Hi-Speed, Windows OS : data stream up to 384KHz/24Bit and Native DSD 256. Type B 2.0 Hi-Speed, Mac / Lunix OS : data stream up to 384KHz/24Bit and DOP DSD 128. •...
  • Page 13: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Front Panel Power / Input Selector: Briefly press for 3 sec to On/Off standby mode Turn the knob to switch between inputs Standard 6.3mm (1/4") stereo headphone jack Remote IR receiver Display VARIABLE: volume can be adjusted FIXED: output is at max volume can’t be adjusted (DAC out) Volume control: Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume...
  • Page 14: Display

    Display PCM Sample rate: DSD Sample rate : LED : 44.1 d2.8 (64) Green For MQA Authentic Format d5.6 (128) Blue For MQA Studio Format 88.2 d11.2 (256) Magenta For ORFS ( Original Sample Rate) Format Yellow For DSD Format 176.4 352.8 Volume display:...
  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel NuPrime CDT-8 IIS/DSD Digital Output STREAM-mini / BTR-HD S(I) Extension S(II) NuPrime STREAM-9 WIFI Router www.nuprimeaudio.com...
  • Page 16 H1&H2: IIS/DSD Digital input With HDMI cable to transfer IIS and DSD data from NuPrime source devices. Do not connect to the HDMI output of Set Top Box or BD / DVD player. Note: DAC-9X does not guarantee that all NAS will operate and be compatible due to wide variety of brands and custom specs.
  • Page 17: Iis / Dsd Pin Define

    PIN19 : + 3.3V OUTPUT PIN5 : GND PIN10 : NC PIN15 : NC Note : DAC-9X does not guarantee that all IIS/DSD source will operate and be compatible due to wide variety of brands and custom specs. XLR MALE Pin define CASE...
  • Page 18: Headphone Pin Define

    AC Voltage Selector : Make sure that the AC voltage selector switch at the bottom of the unit is switched to the appropriate voltage for your country. All NuPrime products are shipped with the switch set to 230V AC in order to prevent accidental damage.
  • Page 19: Remote Control

    Remote Control • Toggle power STANDBY and ON • DIS: Show Sample rates on display. Return to the original display after 3 seconds. • Vol +: Volume up • Vol –: Volume down • Mute: Volume Mute • COAX: Coaxial input selection •...
  • Page 20: Nuprime's Limited Warranty And Limitation Of Liabilities

    If a hardware defect exists and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option and to the extent permitted by law, NuPrime will (1) repair the hardware defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, (2) exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or (3) refund the purchase price of the product.
  • Page 21 When a refund is given, your product becomes NuPrime's property. OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE If you purchased the product in the U.S., deliver the product, at your expense, to any NuPrime Service Center located in the U.S. If you purchased the product outside of the U.S., deliver the product to any NuPrime Authorized Importer in the country where you purchased the product.
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