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- Page 1 Coax 1 Word Coax 2 Optic 1 Source Optic 2 CLOCK Digital to Analog Converter V DC Audio Rail Diamond – User Manual This User Manual is optimized for Acrobat Reader. DA Converter Interactive buttons may not appear in other applications.
- Page 2 Welcome and thank you for choosing Diamond. Diamond is the perfect DAC and preamplifier for everyone who plays music exclusively from digital sources. Diamond offers connectivity for five digital sources and an external word clock. The superior VOLTAiR technology, in combination with the premium DAC including DLP120, lets digital players enter soundscapes never experienced before.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Content Getting started DIP Switches Front view Specifications Rear view Inputs and Outputs Digital inputs VOLTAiR – 120V Rail Technology Sample rates 32 Bit Comparisons Outputs Operation Measurements Volume Internal Voltage Source Selection Power supply Display Dimensions (incl. feet) Display after two seconds – Weight Word Clock: Source Important Notes... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting started Getting started Read thoroughly and follow the instructions as well as the security advices of the Quickstart which is enclosed in the scope of delivery! You can also download the Quickstart here. By pressing the -Button you get to the table of contents. By pressing the -Button you get to the front view of the unit. -
Page 5: Front View
Front view Front view Volume Word Clock Display Stand-by Diamond Coax 1 Word Coax 2 Optic 1 Source Optic 2 CLOCK Digital to Analog Converter V DC Audio Rail Source Power LED... -
Page 6: Rear View
Mains Switch Digital Audio Inputs V AC/~ V AC COAX COAX P max. spl.audio Fuses: Made in Germany V: T A V: T . A C A U T I O N AT T E N T I O N... -
Page 7: Voltair - 120V Rail Technology
Music sounds absolutely natural. SPL’s 120V Rail Technology is the internal audio processing voltage (+/- 60V DC). It is not to be confused with the external mains voltage (e.g. 115V or 230V AC). -
Page 8: Comparisons
Operating Voltage Dynamic Range Volt OPA 134@30 V SPL-OP@120 V + / - 15 Volt + / - 60 Volt... - Page 9 130%. The operating level most commonly used for audio equipment is +/- 15 volts. Max. Audio Level THD&N -105 -107 -109 -111 -113 -115 TL 071@30 V SPL-OP@120 V OPA 134@30 V SPL-OP@120 V...
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Page 10: Operation
Operation Operation Volume Diamond You control the volume of the analog outputs with the volume knob (4). Word The two outputs (RCA, XLR) can alternatively be set to a fixed level (Unity Gain) with the DIP Source switches (see DIP switch on page 15). -
Page 11: Source Selection
Operation Source Selection With the Source switch (5) you select the source – USB, Coax 1, Coax 2, Optic 1, Optic 2 or Diamond Coax 1 Word AES. Coax 2 Optic 1 Source Optic 2 CLOCK V DC Audio Display... -
Page 12: Display After Two Seconds
Operation Display after two seconds – Word Clock: Source The display shows the first letter of the selected source together with the detected sampling rate (e.g. U384 , see table). C192 Sample rate DSD Sample rate PCM (kHz) (n * 44,1 kHz) Digital source 44.1 88.2... -
Page 13: Display After Two Seconds
Operation Display after two seconds – Word Clock: Word If an external word clock is used, the display shows the letter together with the sampling rate (e.g. W 96 The following error displays are possible: Word samplerate and samplerate of Digital source No Signal at selected source No Word signal... -
Page 14: Word Clock
Operation Word Clock Diamond If an external Word Clock is connected, set the Word Clock switch (3) to the Word position. Word In the Source position, the Diamond derives its clock from the selected digital source. Source CLOCK... -
Page 15: Dip Switches
DIP Switches V AC/~ V AC DIP Switches P max. Fuses: V: T A V: T . A With the DIP switches (8) on the rear of the unit the following settings can be chosen: C A U T I O N AT T E N T I O N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE... -
Page 16: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Inputs and Outputs Digital inputs • 6 digital inputs • AES/EBU (XLR), balanced • 2 x Coaxial SPDIF (RCA) • 2 x Optical TOSLINK (F06) • USB (B) • 0 dBfs = 15 dBu • Converter Chip AK4490-Velvet Sound Sample rates 32 Bit •... -
Page 17: Outputs
Specifications Outputs • 2 analog stereo outputs • Neutrik XLR, balanced, Pin 2 = (+) • RCA, unbalanced • Impedance: 75 ohms (balanced) • max. output level 32,5 dBu Measurements • Frequency range: 4 Hz – 300 kHz (-3 dB) •... -
Page 18: Internal Voltage
Specifications Internal Voltage • Audio: +/- 60 V Power supply • Mains voltage (switchable): 230 V AC / 50 Hz or 115 V AC / 60 Hz • Fuses: 230 V: T 500 mA; 115 V: T 1 A • Power consumption: max. -
Page 19: Important Notes
Technical specifications are subject to change. © 2022 SPL electronics GmbH. This document is the property of SPL and may not be copied or reproduced in any manner, in part or fully, without prior authorization by SPL. Sound Performance Lab (SPL) continuously strives to improve its products and reserves the right to modify the product described in this manual at any time without prior notice.
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