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Wyred 4 Sound DAC-1 LE Owner's Manual

Digital-to-analog converter with support for dsd
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Wyred 4 Sound
OWNER'S MANUAL
Digital-to-Analog Converter
with Support for DSD
Get Wired,
DAC-1 LE
WYRED 4 SOUND
WYRED 4 SOUND 
DAC-1 LE v1 
4235 Traffic Way 
Atascadero, CA 93422 
PH: 805­466­9973 
FAX: 805­462­8962 
support@wyred4sound.com   
www.wyred4sound.com 
©2014 WYRED 4 SOUND 
All rights reserved.                                                         
 
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  • Page 1 Wyred 4 Sound OWNER’S MANUAL DAC-1 LE Digital-to-Analog Converter with Support for DSD Get Wired, WYRED 4 SOUND   WYRED 4 SOUND  DAC-1 LE v1  4235 Traffic Way  Atascadero, CA 93422  PH: 805­466­9973  FAX: 805­462­8962  support@wyred4sound.com    www.wyred4sound.com  ©2014 WYRED 4 SOUND  All rights reserved.                                                          Page 1 of 16 ...
  • Page 2 Max Volume Settings Powering Your DAC Getting Connected “Break-in”/ Warming Up Period 9-10 Troubleshooting Got Hum? Warranty Coverage 11-13 Servicing Your DAC Service Procedure Product Specifications   WYRED 4 SOUND  DAC-1 LE v1  4235 Traffic Way  Atascadero, CA 93422  PH: 805­466­9973  FAX: 805­462­8962  support@wyred4sound.com    www.wyred4sound.com  ©2014 WYRED 4 SOUND  All rights reserved.                                                          Page 2 of 16 ...

  • Page 3: Warranty Registration

    We greatly appreciate your purchase and expect your complete satisfaction. Wyred 4 Sound hopes that you will continue to grow with us as we continue to provide the quality and functionality that you can learn to depend on.

  • Page 4: Design Features

    TOSLINK inputs. You will find that some optical inputs will operate at rates up to 192 kHz, but is not guaranteed. The DAC-1 LE USB input will process signals up to 32 bit in length, and sample rates up to 384 kHz PCM or 128x DSD. The heart and soul of the DAC-1 LE uses the 8ch ESS chip in quad-differential mode meaning that there are actually 4 differential D-A conversion circuits for each channel in parallel.

  • Page 5: Setup Menu

    When the unit is off, you can quickly tap the power button to bring the unit back to life. Setup Menu With a quick look at the setup options, you will quickly see how flexible the DAC-1 LE really is. With each input offering different output levels, you can choose the independent control of each source to best suit the needs of your system.

  • Page 6: Front Panel Operation

    The front of the DAC-1 LE offers several features. You will notice a power button to turn the DAC on and off, as well as 2 others that are used for input scrolling. Across the DAC-1 LE display, you will see the selected input on the left and corresponding sample rate of the signal to the right.
  • Page 7 Follow the on screen instructions. The install wizard will prompt you when the process is complete. 8. It is now necessary to select the Wyred 4 Sound USB interface as the default output device for your system. The device name will vary depending on the operating system you are using.

  • Page 8: Bandwidth / Iir Settings

    Devices) selection which can be found in the control panel located in the startup menu. Regardless of your system you will need to set the default output device to the Wyred 4 Sound interface. This setting will be part of the OS and not the media player.

  • Page 9: Powering Your Dac

    Power up your DAC after all final connections have been made and checked. The input and output connections you will find on the DAC-1 LE are made of nothing but the best. The RCA (unbalanced) output, and Coax input jacks are made with high quality gold plated copper, and should be properly connected with interconnects of the same value.

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Wyred 4 Sound directly for further assistance. Note: Because the DAC-1 LE is really an 8ch DAC inside, make sure that all sources (where applicable, ie: DVD players, cable/satellite boxes) are programmed in their setup menu to output 2ch PCM or stereo digital signals.

  • Page 11: Warranty Coverage

    Warranty coverage Wyred 4 Sound’s warranty obligations are limited to the terms set forth below: Wyred 4 Sound, as defined below, warrants this Wyred 4 Sound-branded hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of FIVE (5) YEARS from the date of retail purchase by the original end user purchaser ("Warranty...
  • Page 12 Warranty Period, at its option, Wyred 4 Sound will either (1) repair the hardware defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or (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.

  • Page 13: Obtaining Warranty Service

    Wyred 4 Sound will provide it. Wyred 4 Sound or its Wyred 4 Sound Authorized Service Providers will provide warranty service on products that are tendered or presented for service during the Warranty Period, as permitted by law.
  • Page 14 Wyred 4 Sound may, at its discretion, return a product in new packaging and bill the owner for such packaging if the product received by Wyred 4 Sound was boxed in non standard packaging or if the original packaging was so damaged to  ...

  • Page 15: Service Procedure

    If Wyred 4 Sound determines that new packaging is required, the owner will be notified before the product is returned. To purchase additional packaging, please contact your authorized Wyred 4 Sound dealer, distributor, or the Wyred 4 Sound Service Department for assistance.
  • Page 16 DAC-1 LE Specifications Typical Distortion THD+N (20-20kHz A-weighted) <0.006% THD+N Frequency Response (20-20kHz) +/- 0.075db S/N Ratio > 115 db Crosstalk > 98 db Noise (A-weighted) < 7uV Noise < 10uV Balanced Output Level 5.2V (14.2 db) Unbalanced Output Level 2.6V (8.2 db)

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