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- Page 1 Delta Music Server Mark II Owner’s Manual PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATION Delta Server M150 Delta Server M200 REV. 2.0d – 05/05/2025...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Proper Device Placement ..................5 Overview ......................... 6 exaSound Delta Server Mark II - Reference-Quality Roon Core Server and UPnP Server ....6 Connecting USB Audio 2.0 DACs via USB for use with Roon ............6 Multichannel and Stereo Hi-Res Audio output via HDMI with Roon ..........6 Advanced Features available with exaSound DACs ................. - Page 3 UPnP Server and Music Library ................25 Remote Support and Help ..................27 Remote support connections......................27 Advanced Features available with exaSound DACs ........28 Audio Optimizations ........................28 SPDIF and TOSLINK Lock Control ....................29 DAC Reset & Line Outputs control (s82/s88) ................. 29 Volume Synchronization ........................
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Page 4: Welcome
Roon. We hope that the exaSound Delta Music Server Mark II 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 will make the most of your investment. -
Page 5: What's New In The Mark Ii Release Of The Exasound Delta Server
What's New in the Mark II release of the exaSound Delta Server Hardware Platform Updates • New more powerful Intel i7 processor • Increased number of USB ports from four to six • Upgraded power supply • Support for Wi-Fi network connections Firmware Feature Updates •... -
Page 6: Overview
Compatible player Apps include Mconnect Player HD, Bubble UPnP Hi-Fi Cast and many other. For most applications the exaSound Delta Server Mark II can be used without any configuration. (You will need to configure Roon and your UPnP app). Customization and configuration options are managed via Web browser. -
Page 7: Bluetooth Streaming With Exasound Dacs
Web Streaming requires an exaSound DAC to be connected to the Delta Server via USB cable. Multi-Level Device exaSound Delta Server Mark II is a multi-level device. It can be used in simple and most-advanced network configurations. With features like remote upgrades and remote support, the Delta Server Mark II is future-proof and backed by the exceptional exaSound customer service. -
Page 8: Connections And Controls
Connections and Controls Cable connectors: • 4 x USB 3 • 2 x USB 2 • Gigabit Ethernet LAN RJ45 • Wi-Fi Antennas • HDMI Monitor Output • Power Notes for Delta Server M200: • The cable connectors are located on the bottom surface. •... -
Page 9: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide 1. Connect the power cable to the Delta Server Mark II and to the power mains. 2. Connect the Delta Server Mark II to your Gigabit home network router or switch with Ethernet cable. 3. Press the Delta Server Mark II power button, in a moment the power indicator light will illuminate. 4. -
Page 10: Configuring The Exasound Delta Server Mark Ii With Roon
6. Next you will be prompted to select your playback devices. You will see a list of and USB DACs and Roon Ready devices available on your home network. 6. You can connect an exaSound DAC to the Delta Server Mark II via USB. You will see it in the list of Roon Ready devices. -
Page 11: Network Audio Adapter For Hqplayer
UPnP players as Delta. Network Audio Adapter for HQPlayer When a DAC is connected via USB to the exaSound Delta Server Mark II, it becomes a Network Audio Adapter (NAA) player for use with HQPlayer. The... -
Page 12: Web User Interface
Main Menu When you connect to the exaSound Delta Server with a Web browser you will see the Home Page. You will see the Main Menu, a row of graphical buttons along the top edge of the page. From the Main Menu you can access various pages that control playback, provide information about the current track, general information about the device, configuration settings and support functions. -
Page 13: Input Selection
Metadata Page Volume Control Page Input Selection Input Selection Menu Page | 13... -
Page 14: Volume Control
Volume Control There are two pages for volume control. A Simplified volume control page is available by clicking or tapping the three-sliders button on the Main Menu. Advanced volume control page is available from the Settings Menu. Channel Trimming View for Stereo DACs Channel Trimming View for Multichannel DACs Volume can be controlled in two ways: •... -
Page 15: Maximum Volume Limit
The Delta Server Mark II implements volume synchronization. No matter which method is used to change the volume, all volume sliders in the apps and the Delta Server Web User Interface are kept in sync. The sound can be muted by touching the Mute switch on the volume pages or with the IR remote control supplied with your DAC. -
Page 16: Firmware Updates
2. Make sure that the exaSound Delta Server Mark II power source is reliably connected. 3. Make sure the exaSound Delta Server Mark II is connected to your home network and your Internet connection is stable. -
Page 17: General Settings
General Settings Use the Settings tab on the web user interface to configure the exaSound Delta Server Mark II The following features will appear: • User Interface Style - Dark or Light • Maximum Volume Limit • DAC Power off Timeout (available with exaSound DACs) •... -
Page 18: Delta Server Mark Ii Network Configuration
Wi-Fi connections can be used for convenience or when wired Ethernet connection is not possible. Ethernet Connection with Manual IP Address Navigate your web browser to the exaSound Delta Server Mark II Web Interface. Open the Settings Menu and select the Network page. - Page 19 IP address in the navigation bar of the Web browser. If you enter incorrect network settings you may be unable to connect to the exaSound Delta Server Mark II over the network. In this case you can use an alternative method to access the web user interface: •...
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Page 20: Wi-Fi Configuration
4. Locate the Wi-Fi network that you need to connect to and tap on the icon to the right. 5. Enter the password if you are connecting to a secured network. The exaSound Delta Server Mark II supports WPA2-PSK (AES) security mode. -
Page 21: Switching Between Wireless And Wired Network Connection
Resetting the Network Connection to Factory Defaults In case you are unable to connect to the exaSound Delta Server Mark II over the home network you can reset the networking settings to the factory defaults: 1. Connect HDMI TV/monitor, USB keyboard and mouse to the exaSound Delta Server Mark II. -
Page 22: Multi-Room Configuration And Using A Custom Device Name
Example: if you change the device name to zone1, you will need to enter zone1.local in the navigation bar of your Web browser to access the exaSound Delta Server Mark II web user interface. To access the shared drives from Windows Explorer or Mac Finder you will need to enter \\zone1 or... -
Page 23: Sharing Usb And Internal Ssd Drives On The Network
Sharing USB and Internal SSD Drives on the Network File Sharing allows access via the home network to the internal SSD/HDD drives and USB drives plugged in to the Delta Server Mark II. You can use file management apps like Windows Explorer and the Mac OS Finder to copy, move and erase files located on the Delta Server Mark II drives. - Page 24 Server Mark II and then disconnect the USB drive. Always maintain a backup copy of your music files. Never disconnect a USB drive during playback. To avoid accidental data loss we recommend powering down the exaSound Delta Server Mark II before disconnecting USB drives. Page | 24...
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Page 25: Upnp Server And Music Library
UPnP Tab on the General Settings page When an USB drive is attached for the first time to the exaSound Delta Server Mark II, or when music files are added or removed, you have to update the UPnP library. From the web user interface, go to the General Settings page and on the UPnP Music Library tab click the Update button. - Page 26 To avoid accidental data loss we recommend powering down the exaSound Delta Server Mark II before disconnecting a USB drive. Always maintain a backup copy of your music files. Never disconnect a USB drive during playback. Page | 26...
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Page 27: Remote Support And Help
Start/Stop button on the Remote Support tab. Establishing the connection may take up to 10 seconds. Please email the displayed Support ID to the exaSound support representative. It is used to identity your exaSound Delta Server Mark II. Page | 27... -
Page 28: Advanced Features Available With Exasound Dacs
DAC is connected to the Delta Server Mark II via a USB cable. exaSound s82 and s88 DACs offer settings for manual control over the PCM reconstruction filters and roll-off filters available with the ES9038PRO DAC chip. -
Page 29: Spdif And Toslink Lock Control
DAC Reset and Line Outputs control settings are available from the Settings Menu. This features are available only if exaSound s82 or s88 DAC is connected to the Delta Server Mark II via a USB cable. DAC Reset and Line Output Settings customize the behavior of the ES9038PRO DAC chip and the output stages when playback transitions from track to track. -
Page 30: Volume Synchronization
The Delta Server Mark II implements a unique 4-way volume synchronization with exaSound DACs. No matter which method is used to change the volume, all volume sliders in the apps, the Delta Server Mark II web interface sliders and the indicators on the exaSound DAC display are kept in sync. Volume Presets Volume levels for individual channels (volume trimming) often need to be adjusted when different audio zones with different speaker configurations are used. -
Page 31: Volume Bypass
DAC Power Saving Mode Timeout This feature is available only if an exaSound DAC is connected to the Delta Server Mark II via USB. exaSound DACs can enter power-saving mode after a period of inactivity. You can use the DAC Power Off Timeout tab to set the time-out period. -
Page 32: Bluetooth Audio Streaming
Web Streaming requires a TV or HDMI monitor, USB keyboard and mouse to be attached to the exaSound Delta Server Mark II. Make sure that you are using the HDMI port. It is convenient to use a keyboard/mouse pair that shares the same wireless receiver. - Page 33 YouTube, YouTube Music, Qobuz and TuneIn. • The exaSound logo button will allow you to get back to the exaSound Web UI settings pages. • You have to press or click the Stop Button to cancel Web Streaming playback before using other players and streaming sources.
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Page 34: Specifications
Specifications Delta Server M200 (Mark II) Delta Server M150 (Mark II) Intel 6-core i5 Intel 12-core i7 Custom upgrade option to Intel 12-core i7 32GB New: 64GB Custom upgrade option to 64GB System SSD Drive Custom upgrade option to 2TB Optional Additional Custom upgrade options - up to two 4TB SSD Drives Internal SSD Drives... -
Page 35: 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 36 • The device is still receiving power from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the device itself has been turned off. • Unplug the power adapter if you are not going to use the device for an extended period of time. Hold the power adapter when unplugging.
- Page 37 ZeroJitter™, GalvanicInfinity™, ENclusiv™, FemtoMaster™ and ZeroResolutionLoss™ are trademarks of exaSound Audio Design. Direct Stream Digital (DSD) is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Roon and Roon Ready and the Roon Labs logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...
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Page 38: Open-Source Credits
Delta Server Mark II. In fact, we would be unable to offer the device as we envision it, at the current price, without these publically developed projects. The credit roll is available on the Delta Server Mark II Web Interface: http://delta.local/. -
Page 39: 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 40 Audio Design for its use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. exaSound Audio Design reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice.
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