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If you lock an AES or SPDIF input on the LINA Network DAC to the LINA Master Clock,
the source equipment will not be locked to the Clock, resulting in periodic clicks,
dropouts or distortion.
To use the LINA Network DAC in this way, use source equipment that has a word
clock input and a Master Clock with extra outputs.
Connecting a single AES or SPDIF input
Most digital audio source equipment is fitted with at least one digital output, which is usually
an RCA phono connector. Satellite receivers usually have a Toslink optical output.
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At the rear of the LINA Network DAC, connect a suitable cable to one of the following
sockets:
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the source equipment.
3. Switch on the source equipment.
4. If possible, play music on the source equipment to generate an audio signal.
5. Change the source input on the unit.
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After you have selected the input, the display shows the bit rate and format of the
current music.
Connecting a Dual AES input
Some audio equipment, for example, upsamplers or sound servers, can output in Dual AES.
Dual AES features lower jitter than single AES or SPDIF.
Some audio equipment has two single AES outputs that carry identical data. This is
not the same as Dual AES, and will not give a good stereo image if you set Dual AES
mode manually. To avoid this, we recommend using the Auto setting for Dual AES.
1.
Using XLR cables, connect your LINA Network DAC to the source equipment. Ensure
the cables are not swapped.
2. Switch on the source equipment.
3. If possible, play music on the source equipment to generate an audio signal.
4. Ensure that Dual AES is enabled on the unit.
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5. Change the source input on the unit to DUAL AES.
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AES 1
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AES 2
SPDIF 1
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SPDIF 2
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SPDIF 3
For more information, see "Changing the source input" on page 27.
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Connect the AES1 (or AES A) output on the source equipment to the AES 1 socket
on the unit.
Connect the AES2 (or AES B) output on the source equipment to the AES 2
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socket on the unit.
For more information, see "Enabling and disabling Dual AES" on page 36.
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