M2TECH MANUNTA User Manual

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MANUNTA
BY M2TECH
EVO DAC 3
HIGHEST RESOLUTION DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER
USER MANUAL
REV. P
– 6/2022
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  • Page 1 MANUNTA BY M2TECH EVO DAC 3 HIGHEST RESOLUTION DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER USER MANUAL REV. P – 6/2022...
  • Page 2 MANUNTA EVO DAC 3 BY M2Tech DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER www.manunta-audio.com REVISION P – JUNE 2022 Copyright © 2022, M2Tech Srl...
  • 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 The balanced and single-ended outputs allow for driving every kind of amplifier. The fully-loaded remote control allows for total control of both Evo DAC 3 and most audio players running on the computer attached to its USB input, as well as other Manunta by M2Tech products.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    9. Using the Evo DAC 3 I S Input..................23 10. Controlling the Computer Player by Using the Evo DAC 3 Remote Control....25 11. Updating Evo DAC 3 Firmware..................25 ® 12. Controlling the Evo DAC 3 by the Bluetooth Interface..........25 13. Specifications.........................27 Copyright © 2022, M2Tech Srl...
  • Page 6 MANUNTA EVO DAC 3 BY M2Tech DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER www.manunta-audio.com REVISION P – JUNE 2022 Copyright © 2022, M2Tech Srl...
  • Page 7: Unpacking And Placing The Unit

    Avoid smoke, moisture, dirt and liquids from reaching the unit. Please note that any signs of abuse will void warranty coverage. Do not place the unit on thick carpets or inside a box or piece of furniture, not even close to curtains. Copyright © 2022, M2Tech Srl...
  • Page 8 MANUNTA EVO DAC 3 BY M2Tech DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER www.manunta-audio.com REVISION P – JUNE 2022 Copyright © 2022, M2Tech Srl...
  • Page 9: Front Panel

    LED is multicolour and indicates various MQA formats according to MQA standard. 5) Input indicator LED’s. Indicate the active input. 6-7) Volume up/volume down/mute buttons. Use these buttons to set the output volume. Push both buttons together to toggle muting. Copyright © 2022, M2Tech Srl...
  • Page 10 MANUNTA EVO DAC 3 BY M2Tech DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER www.manunta-audio.com REVISION P – JUNE 2022 Copyright © 2022, M2Tech Srl...
  • Page 11: Back Panel

    I S digital source using a standard HDMI cable. Female HDMI connector. 13) USB connector. Connect to the USB 2.0 port of a computer using the stock USB cable. Type “B” female USB connector. Copyright © 2022, M2Tech Srl...
  • Page 12 REVISION P – JUNE 2022 14) Power supply input. Connect the connector from the stock 15V adaptor or from the Evo Supply 3 or M2Tech Van Der Graaf MkII. 5.5/2.1mm jack with positive on tip. 15-16) Bluetooth ® modules receiver antennas. Keep this antennas clear from metal shields or covers.
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Player Controls: these buttons are dedicated to the control of an audio player running on the computer attached to the Evo DAC 3. The following commands can be sent: Play/pause, stop, next, track, previous track Figure 3 Copyright © 2022, M2Tech Srl...
  • Page 14 MANUNTA EVO DAC 3 BY M2Tech DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER www.manunta-audio.com REVISION P – JUNE 2022 Copyright © 2022, M2Tech Srl...
  • Page 15: Connecting And Powering The Unit

    Evo Supply 3. M2Tech’s Van Der Graaf M II can also be used. Should the user opt for use of power supply not provided by Manunta by M2Tech or M2Tech, we reserve the right to void the Evo DAC 3 warranty.
  • Page 16 MANUNTA EVO DAC 3 BY M2Tech DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER www.manunta-audio.com REVISION P – JUNE 2022 Copyright © 2022, M2Tech Srl...
  • Page 17: Cleaning The Unit

    The Evo DAC 3 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. Copyright © 2022, M2Tech Srl...
  • Page 18 MANUNTA EVO DAC 3 BY M2Tech DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER www.manunta-audio.com REVISION P – JUNE 2022 Copyright © 2022, M2Tech Srl...
  • Page 19: Using The Evo Dac 3

    6/7, Figure 1), by pushing the VOL+ e VOL- keys on the remote control or using the free app for Android and iOS provided by Manunta by M2Tech. Volume can be set from -101dB (minimum) to 0dB (maximum) in 0.5dB steps.
  • Page 20 MANUNTA EVO DAC 3 BY M2Tech DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER www.manunta-audio.com REVISION P – JUNE 2022 It’s also possible to change source by using the IN+/IN- buttons on the remote control or by using the app. Copyright © 2022, M2Tech Srl...
  • Page 21: Using A Computer As Digital Source

    UAC2 devices (up to 192kHz sampling rate and no DSD). Older Windows versions offer no support at all. Therefore, a computer provided with a Microsoft operating system requires a suitable driver which can be downloaded from Manunta by M2Tech website (www.
  • Page 22: Dsd Files Playback With Linux

    Evo DAC 3 connected to a computer running Windows it is therefore strongly suggested (Windows 10 and Windows 11) or necessary (Windows 8.1 and older versions) to install a driver. Please read the related Application Note on M2Tech website for details about driver installation.
  • Page 23: Using The Evo Dac 3 I S Input

    S source delivers higher master clocks than those accepted by the Evo DAC 3. In this case, it is possible to halve the master clock frequency by enabling the related circuitry by the free control app’s settings section. Copyright © 2022, M2Tech Srl...
  • Page 24 MANUNTA EVO DAC 3 BY M2Tech DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER www.manunta-audio.com REVISION P – JUNE 2022 Copyright © 2022, M2Tech Srl...
  • Page 25: Controlling The Computer Player By Using The Evo Dac 3 Remote Control

    User may, if needed, update the firmware of the Evo DAC 3 USB interface. In case, please contact Manunta by M2Tech support for details. Other Evo DAC 3 controllers firmware can only be updated in-factory. Should Manunta BY M2Tech launch a global call for update, please ask Manunta by M2Tech for instructions.
  • Page 26 - Bluetooth audio (enable/disable); - Power mode (active or standby at power delivery); - Auto power off (power saving); - Standby LED (on or off at standby); - Low signal alert (for control Bluetooth inteface). Copyright © 2022, M2Tech Srl...
  • Page 27: Specifications

    Automatic switch-off......10 to 240 minutes in 10 minutes steps, plus disabled Supply:..........15V 390mA Power consumption:......5.5VA ............0.15VA standby Size:............250x40x160mm (w x h x d) Weight..........0.7kg (device and ancillaries) 1kg (packed) * USB and I S Only Copyright © 2022, M2Tech Srl...

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