Clocking - DCS Bartok DAC User Manual

5. Select Use this device for sound output.
6. To get the best sound quality, set the format to 384000.0Hz and 2ch-24bit Integer.
7. Close Audio MIDI Setup.
Windows 10™, Windows 8.1™, or Windows 7™
1. Open the Control Panel and select Sound.
2. Select the Playback tab.
3. Use the right mouse button to select dCS Bartok DAC Audio
4. Select Set as Default Communication Device.
5. To get the best sound quality:
a. Select Properties.
b. Select the Advanced tab.
c. Select 24 bit, 384000 Hz (Studio Quality).
d. In the Exclusive Mode options, select both options.
6. Close the Sound window.

Clocking

Clock jitter is variation in the digital audio clock frequency, which can cause a loss of fine detail
when listening to music.
The unit can do one of the following:
• The unit locks to the clock generated by the source equipment.
• The unit runs in Master mode for network and USB inputs. The unit uses its own internal
clock instead of locking to the data or an external clock.
• The unit runs in Master mode and sends word clock to synchronise the source
equipment, for example, a CD transport. This arrangement helps to reduce clock jitter.
• The unit and the source equipment both lock to a Master Clock. This is the best option
to reduce clock jitter.
Connecting a Rossini Master Clock
The Rossini Master Clock provides the unit with simultaneous 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz word clocks.
Analogue outputs
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