Connecting A Computer - DCS Bartok DAC User Manual

Dual AES mode is not available if the sample rate is 44.1 or 48 kS/s. With these sample
rates, the input changes to AES1.

Connecting a computer

You can connect a computer to the USB1 socket on your Bartók DAC. For best results, we
recommend using a premium music streaming program instead of software included with the
operating system.
The USB1 socket can operate in two audio classes:
• Class 1, which accepts files up to 96 kS/s. No additional drivers need to be installed on
the connected computer.
• Class 2, which accepts files up to 384 kS/s, DSD/64 or DSD/128 in DoP format. A dCS
USB Class 2 driver needs to be installed on computers running Windows™ versions
before Windows™ 10 Creator's Update. No additional driver needs to be installed on
Apple desktops and notebooks running macOS 10.6.3 or above.
► For more information, see "Setting the USB audio class" on page 37.
The USB1 socket has been tested with various PCM streaming programs on
Windows™ 10, Windows™ 8.1, Windows™ 7 (SP1), and macOS 10.11. However, the
socket may not work with all devices, operating systems, or software.
1. Use a USB cable to connect a computer to the USB1 socket on the rear of the unit.
2. Press the Input button repeatedly until USB1 is displayed.
3. If
This is the default sync mode for USB and network inputs.
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If the USB input stops responding on the unit, do the following:
Selecting Bartók DAC as the audio output device on your computer
To listen to music from your computer on the unit, you may need to change your preferred audio
output device.
macOS™
1. Select Finder.
2. Select the Go tab.
3. Select Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup.
4. Use the right mouse button to select dCS Bartok DAC USB ....
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is not displayed, set the UNIT SETTINGS > SYNC MODE menu page to MASTER.
For more information, see "Setting the clocking sync mode" on page 36.
1. Disconnect the USB cable from the unit.
2. Change the USB audio class, then change it back to its original setting.
► For more information, see "Setting the USB audio class" on page 37.
3. Reconnect the USB cable to the unit.