Connecting Analogue Outputs - DCS Bartok DAC User Manual

Connecting analogue outputs

You can connect your Bartók DAC to preamplifiers and power amplifiers. The unit has two types
of analogue output connections: balanced and unbalanced. These outputs are independent,
which allows you to connect each output to a different amplifier.
Output connection type
Balanced
Unbalanced
Connecting the unit's balanced output to an unbalanced input using an XLR cable is
not recommended, as it results in hissing noises, unstable levels, and a thin sound.
Connecting a preamplifier
You can connect a preamplifier to the balanced or unbalanced outputs.
1. Switch on the preamplifier and set it to a low volume.
2. Connect cables to the rear of the unit.
3. Connect the other end of the cables to the preamplifier.
4. Turn the rotary control on the unit to increase the volume to maximum.
-0.0 dB is displayed.
5. Play music on the unit.
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6. While music is playing, slowly increase the preamplifier volume to the desired level.
We recommend using the 2 V line level setting with the preamplifier, as the 6 V setting
can cause the preamplifier to distort.
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• If you are using the balanced outputs, connect XLR cables to the BAL LEFT and
BAL RIGHT sockets.
• If you are using the unbalanced outputs, connect RCA phono cables to the
UNBAL LEFT and UNBAL RIGHT sockets.
The inputs may be labelled CD or AUX.
For more information, see "Using the Bartók DAC" on page 26.
For more information, see "Changing the line output level" on page 37.
Cable to use
XLR cable
RCA phono cable