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exaSound e38 Mark II Owner's Manual

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e38 Mark II Digital to Analogue Converter
8 Channel
DSD 256 Fs / 12.288 MHz
DXD 32bit / 352.8 kHz
PCM 32 bit / 384 kHz
Owner's Manual (Windows)
PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATION
REV. 1.0.0c – 03/2019

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  • Page 1 Mark II Digital to Analogue Converter 8 Channel DSD 256 Fs / 12.288 MHz DXD 32bit / 352.8 kHz PCM 32 bit / 384 kHz Owner’s Manual (Windows) PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATION REV. 1.0.0c – 03/2019...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Asynchronous USB mode eliminates jitter caused by the PC or the USB interface ......11 Hardware Volume Control and Volume Bypass .................. 12 Volume Control Integration with JRiver/JRemote ................12 Connecting and Powering the e38 Mark II DAC ..........13 Connecting the Digital Inputs ......................... 13 Connecting the Line Outputs ........................13 Trigger Output ............................
  • Page 3 PC System Requirements ........................16 Windows ASIO Driver Installation ......................16 Configuring Audio Player with ASIO Output ................... 18 Using the e38 Mark II DAC ..................19 Computer Playback Using the Asynchronous USB Input ................ 19 Power On/Off ............................20 Volume Control ............................

  • Page 4: Welcome

    We hope that the e38 Mark II DAC will help you to enjoy world-class music experience for years to come. Please take a few minutes to read right through this manual. Investing a little time now is the best way to ensure that you make the most of your investment.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety Information Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • Page 6 • The power adapter is used as the mechanism for cutting off power, therefore make sure it is easy to unplug. • To ensure proper ventilation around this product, do not place this product on a sofa, bed or rug. •...
  • Page 7 but must be disposed of at a collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic equipment, in compliance with the WEEE regulation (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment). By making sure that this unit is correctly recycled, you will help preventing potential damages to environment and human health, which could be caused by the incorrect treatment of this product as generic garbage.

  • Page 8: Quick Start

    Quick Start Package Contents The following items should be in the box: • e38 Mark II DAC • Power supply • A-B USB cable • IR Remote Control Proper Device Placement Place the device on a stable solid base, far from heat sources. Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Connectors

    Volume Down Mute Your unit is pre-programmed to work with the supplied remote control. The e38 Mark II DAC can also be re-programmed to work with most infrared remote controls using Sony and NEC IR protocols, for example the Sony RM-EZ4 Universal Remote, or the Apple Remote Control.

  • Page 10: Asio Driver Setup

    ASIO driver. Check the Guides section of the exaSound blog for step-by-step player configuration instructions: http://exasound.com/Blog.aspx. 5. Click on the exaSound Dashboard Icon next to the clock on the Windows System Tray and set the master volume.

  • Page 11: Features

    In the case of the e38 Mark II DAC, sound data is requested by the FPGA core and stored in the device FIFO memory buffer. The FPGA core makes sure that the buffer never gets empty during playback. Data from the buffer is streamed to the DAC chip.

  • Page 12: Hardware Volume Control And Volume Bypass

    Hardware Volume Control and Volume Bypass The e38 Mark II DAC volume is controlled by the ES9038PRO DAC chip. It is completely independent from the Windows software volume control. Audio data is always bitstreamed over the USB interface at full scale 0db/32bit resolution. Volume processing is performed by the DAC chip right at the border between the digital and the analogue domains.

  • Page 13: Connecting And Powering The E38 Mark Ii Dac

    • Make sure that your analogue power amplifier is turned off. • RCA Line Outputs 1 to 8 - Connect the line outputs of the e38 Mark II DAC to the amplifier RCA line inputs. Trigger Output When the e38 Mark II DAC is on, a 12 VDC signal is sent from the Trigger Output to control other devices.

  • Page 14: Analogue Interconnect Recommendations

    A better unit may allow you to squeeze the last bit of performance from the e38 Mark II DAC. If you decide to use another power supply, the specifications marked on the back of the e38 Mark II DAC must be observed.

  • Page 15: Ir Remote Control Setup

    IR Remote Control Setup The e38 Mark II DAC is pre-programmed to work with the supplied remote control. If you like, you can reprogram the e38 Mark II DAC to work with a different IR remote control. The exaSound e38 Mark II DAC can be configured to recognise commands from most infrared remote controls using Sony and NEC IR protocols.

  • Page 16: Windows Asio Drivers Step-By-Step Setup Guide

    The first step required in the Windows setup process is to install the exaSound ASIO driver: 1. Don’t connect the e38 Mark II DAC to the PC until the driver is installed. Don’t worry if you’ve connected the device already. Just disconnect it.
  • Page 17 4. Connect the e38 Mark II DAC. You should see a pop-up message on the computer screen indicating that e38 Mark II DAC is successfully installed. 5. Upon completion of the Windows ASIO driver installation you will see the exaSound e38 Mark II Dashboard Icon in the System Tray area next to the clock.

  • Page 18: Configuring Audio Player With Asio Output

    7. Scroll down to the exaSound e38 Mark II Dashboard icon and from the dropdown select Show icon and notifications. Click OK. 8. You should be able to see the exaSound e38 Mark II Dashboard icons at all times. The Icon changes to indicate playback, and displays an exclamation mark when the USB cable is disconnected:...

  • Page 19: Using The E38 Mark Ii Dac

    Before turning your amplifiers ON, always check the e38 Mark II DAC front panel to make sure that the volume level is safe. • The e38 Mark II DAC can be controlled from the front panel buttons, using an IR remote control or from the computer screen. •...

  • Page 20: Power On/Off

    Use the X button in the top right corner to minimize the exaSound Dashboard window. Power On/Off • The e38 Mark II DAC has an automatic power-on function and it will turn itself on when playback is detected. • The e38 Mark II DAC automatically turns itself off after a period of inactivity. Use the Power Off Timeout setting to adjust the inactivity time interval before shutdown.

  • Page 21: Volume Bypass

    Pressing or clicking Mute again restores the previous volume level. Pressing Volume Up or Volume Down will cancel the mute state. Make sure that your player application is configured to use the e38 Mark II DAC in ASIO mode. Configuration instructions are available on the exaSound Blog: http://www.exasound.com/Blog/tabid/74/articleType/CategoryView/categoryId/10/Guides.aspx.

  • Page 22: Settings Menu

    Playing Music from SPDIF Sources The e38 Mark II DAC makes it possible to enjoy greatly improved level of sonic clarity and fidelity from stereo SPDIF sources. The sonic improvement is the result of the outstanding jitter cancelling capability, superb signal to noise ratio, and low distortion levels of the e38 Mark II DAC.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Specifications ESS Technology ES9038PRO 32-bit, 8-channel D/A Converter IC PRO series DAC PCM Sampling Rates - 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, Asynchronous USB ASIO 352.8 kHz, 384 kHz DSD 64 Fs: 2.8224 MHz; 3.072 MHz DSD Sampling Rates - DSD 128 Fs: 5.6448 MHz;...
  • Page 24 Windows 10 x64, Windows 8 x86/x64, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 7 x86/ x64, Windows XP x86 (ASIO Compatible Player is required for all Windows platforms) Operating System Requirements Mac OS Mavericks, Yosemite, El Captain, Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave Digital Volume Control Steps 0.5 dB Volume Matching between Better than 0.1 dB...

  • Page 25: Limited One Year Warranty

    If in our assessment the defect is covered by our Warranty, the defective item will, at our sole option, be repaired, replaced with the same item or its functional equivalent, or the purchase price will be refunded. exaSound in its sole and absolute discretion shall be the sole determiner of whether a product is in fact defective.
  • Page 26 • Pack the product securely in the original packaging, with your assigned RMA number marked clearly on the outside of the package. Send the package pre-paid and insured to the exaSound to obtain warranty service. • All returns must comply with our Return Policy displayed at https://www.exasound.com/Store/TermsofUse.aspx.

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