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- Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Silhouette SXD2 USB DAC Owners Manual...
- Page 2 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Perreaux Industries Limited makes no warranty for the use of its products, other than those expressly contained in the warranty detailed herein. The Company assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in this document,...
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Page 4: Introducing The Perreaux Silhouette Series
Plug & Play USB technology providing a convenient method of accessing your HDD stored music files. The Perreaux SXD2 appeals to a new generation of music lovers, namely those that appreciate the increased resolution that the unit can provide to their existing CD player based system and additionally enabling access to the convenience of HDD computer based music storage systems. - Page 5 Stylish The Perreaux “Silhouette” series takes you even closer to the elusive goal of “The Perfect Re-Creation of a Musical Event”. From all of us at Perreaux Industries Limited, thank you for choosing the Perreaux Silhouette Series SXD2 USB DAC.
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Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Note: Please read all instructions carefully before attempting to operate your Perreaux “Silhouette” SXD2 USB DAC. ALWAYS switch off power to your system before attempting to connect or disconnect cables. ALWAYS disconnect your system from the mains before attempting to clean your unit. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com iii iii iii iii Table of Contents i i i i Introducing the Perreaux Silhouette Series ........3 ii ii ii ii Important Safety Instructions ............. 5 iii iii iii iii Table of Contents .................. 6 1 1 1 1 Unpacking and Placement .............. -
Page 8: Unpacking And Placement
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1 1 1 1 Unpacking and Placement Unpacking The SXD2 is packaged for maximum protection. To open, sit the Procedure box upright and cut the reinforced tape at the top of the box. The product can now be removed. -
Page 9: Instant Install
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2 2 2 2 Instant Install If you are like us, the first thing you will want to do is to play your favourite piece of music through your new SXD2. The following instructions are written to enable you to achieve this as quickly as possible. - Page 10 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connect computer to SXD2 via USB Connect the USB output from your computer to the USB input at the rear of the SXD2 (the computer will automatically detect and install the necessary drivers). Refer to Chapter 4 for Rear Panel information.
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Page 11: Front Panel Functions
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3 3 3 3 Front Panel Functions Power LED This blue LED indicates the power status of your SXD2 USB DAC. -
Page 12: Rear Panel Functions
Chapter 11. Digital Input The single-ended (BNC) input accepts a Sony/Philips Digital Interface Standard (SPDIF) digital audio signal from a source component (e.g. Perreaux SXCD CD player, Apple AirPort Express, Sony PlayStation). The SPDIF standard dictates 75 transmission of the digital audio signal. - Page 13 For any service related enquiry, please be prepared to quote the product serial number to Perreaux personnel or their authorised service representative. The voltage displayed in this area is the ONLY ONLY voltage...
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Page 14: Special Design Philosophies
Perreaux has historically embraced the minimalist ethic from an audio design perspective only. The concept of “less equating to more” has been at the heart of all Perreaux audio designs for more than a quarter of a century. Our current product offering takes the minimalist ethic to new levels by totally embracing the concept. - Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Minimalist Aesthetics Our products appeal to those who seek the ultimate in audio exclusivity, namely the perfect blend of “form and function”. “Form and function” are both tough masters. We make no excuses for producing some of the most distinctive high-end audio products on the planet.
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Page 16: Special Design Features
No cover fixing screws are visible. The “Silhouette” SXD2 is stylish yet functional and exhibits typical hallmarks of the Perreaux brand. Circuit Topology The Power The SXD2 has an internal power supply. These designs are... - Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Block Diagram The SXD2 is fully compliant with USB 1.1 specification and Connectivity utilises ‘Full Speed’ (12Mbps) transceivers. The bandwidth offered by ‘Full Speed’ USB is more than sufficient to stream digital audio. Plug and Play Designed to bypass the inherently flawed soundcards internal to computers, the SXD2 offers plug and play convenience when connected via the USB port.
- Page 18 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com High Accepting PCM digital streams up to 192kHz and 24-bit, via the Resolution coaxial SPDIF input, allows the SXD2 to be compatible with Formats high-resolution formats such as DVD-A. PCB Layout Special attention has been paid to the PCB layout to ensure maximum isolation between the analog and digital stages.
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Page 19: Care And Maintenance
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 7 7 7 7 Care and Maintenance Note: Please switch the unit off and remove the cord set from the rear of the USB DAC before attempting to clean your SXD2 in the manner described below. Never apply liquid directly to the SXD2. -
Page 20: Warranty Information
Warranty days) from the date of purchase. To extend the warranty of the Perreaux SXD2 to three (3) years from date of purchase, please return a fully completed warranty registration form along with a copy of the original receipt of... -
Page 21: Extended Warranty Registration Form
9 9 9 9 Extended Warranty Registration Form Please complete this form and either fax, mail or e-mail it, along with a copy of the original receipt, to Perreaux Industries Ltd. Fax: +64 3 489 2976 Mail: Perreaux Industries Ltd... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Troubleshooting Guide Please use this guide if you are experiencing any problems with the SXD2 in your system. It will provide possible solutions for some given symptoms. There is no SXD2 not turned on output from Make sure the SXD2 power switch is in the DOWN position. - Page 23 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com I can hear a Input and/or output sockets corroded hum coming Check that the input and output sockets on the rear of the SXD2 from my are free from corrosion. speakers Interconnect cables damaged Make sure that the integrity of your interconnect cables is sound and they are firmly connected to your preamplifier and the SXD2.
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Page 24: Specifications
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Specifications The correlation between published specifications and sonic quality can be unreliable. A list of numbers reveals virtually nothing. All technical measurements must be subject to qualitative as well as quantitative interpretation. Measurements of the SXD2 reveal excellent results by any standards. - Page 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Signal to Noise Ratio A-Weighted: ..............113dB Unweighted:..............110dB Crosstalk 20Hz: ................-113dB 1kHz: ................-110dB 20kHz: ................-108dB Audio Connections Digital Inputs ..........1 Coaxial PCM (BNC) ................1 USB (Type B) Analog Outputs .........1 pair unbalanced (RCA) Compatible Operating Systems...
- Page 26 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Maximum Word Length ............24 bits The maximum length of the digital input data word that the SXD2 can process. The Red Book compact disc standard is 16 bits, where as high resolution DVD-A is 24 bits. Digital Input Impedance............
- Page 27 It is important in line-level components to design the circuit to keep this value at a maximum. Line-level components typically occur early in the signal chain; hence any noise introduced will be amplified. This is why Perreaux engineers have designed the SXD2 to maintain a low noise floor. Crosstalk..................-113dB This is the level of undesired capacitive, inductive, or conductive coupling from one channel to the other.
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Page 28: Physical Dimensions
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Page 29: Contact Details
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contact Details For more information please contact your Perreaux dealer, or contact: Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 305 Mosgiel Dunedin 9053 New Zealand +64 3 489 2975 Fax: +64 3 489 2976 E-mail: info@perreaux.com... - Page 30 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installation Notes...