Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the outer casing (or back cover). WARNING If repairs are needed, please have them performed by qualified service personnel. Danger of electric shock inside. To avoid the risk of fire and electric shock, do not expose Do not open the cover.
(THESYCON USB driver) ensures compatibility with various devices. 6. Professional Design and Optimization TERMINATOR-PLUS15TH is developed based on the successful TERMINATOR series by DENAFRIPS. Through continuous innovation and optimization, it aims to provide an ultimate audiophile-grade digital-to-analog conversion experience. Designed for audiophiles seeking top-tier sound quality, it represents the pinnacle of high-end digital audio.
Functional Panel Introduction 1.Power Button and LED Indicator ①. Power LED Indicator, Used to indicate the power status of the device. When the power is connected, the standby indicator lights up, indicating that the device is in standby mode.Press the standby button, the standby indicator will turn off, and the DAC will start working. ②.
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Functional Panel Introduction 3. Button Descriptions ① IN- Button In Home Mode: Press to select the previous audio source. In Menu Mode: Press to enter CLOCK OUT clock output switching mode. In Function Settings: Press to switch the corresponding clock. ②...
Rear Panel Interface Introduction 1. Audio Signal Output XLR-R: Represents the right-channel analog XLR output, connected to the right-channel input of an audio system or amplifier. XLR-L: Represents the left-channel analog XLR output, connected to the left-channel input of an audio system or amplifier. RCA-R: Represents the right-channel analog RCA output, usually marked in red.
Technical Specifications 108mm 385mm 430mm Description Parameters R-2R DAC Proprietary R2R + DSD Architecture True balanced 26BIT R2R + 6BIT DSD (32-level FIR filter) Matched precision thin-film 0.005% R-2R network array Coaxial/AES/OPT input DSD64 / 2.8224MHz (DoP) DSD1024 / 45.1584MHz *Only for USB and I²S input All inputs support 24-bit / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz 1536kHz *on USB and I²S inputs Digital Inputs...
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Description Parameters 115V AC 60Hz; 230V AC 50Hz AC Power Requirement ≤20W Power Consumption 20‒80kHz (+1/-3dB) Frequency Response THD+N 0.0015% (A-weighted) 129dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio Dynamic Range >132 dB Crosstalk -120dB Dimensions 430 x 385 x 108 mm Weight 18.75kg Color Silver/Black Warranty 12 months...
Configuration Guide I²S Pin Configuration 1.Select I²S input 2.Press the sound button once to enter configuration mode 3.Adjust the corresponding switch, where 1X 2X 4X will toggle fixed mode on/off, representing binary 000-111 4.Wait for 10 seconds 5.DAC returns to operation mode Recommended I²S Source Matching (DDC/Transport/Streamer) 1.Connect I²S cable 2.Set the volume (lowest)
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Configuration Guide USB Upgrade Function Settings 1.In standby mode, select USB input, then press the standby button to enter standby (press the standby button first) → standby light ON 2.After entering standby, press the MODE button (press the MODE button once again to enter upgrade state) →...
Installation Guide: 1. Do not connect the USB cable from the computer to the DAC. Please disconnect it before installing the USB driver. 2.Download the driver from the support page: https://www.denafrips.com/download-thesycon. 3. Double-click the driver file on your computer to install.
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4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 5. Restart your computer and connect the USB cable to the DAC. Find the driver icon at the bottom right corner of your computer screen.
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6. Click on the driver icon and select USB Input. 7. Set DENAFRIPS USB DAC as the default sound card for the Windows operating system.
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8. DENAFRIPS USB DAC Properties Description 9. Direct Sound Default Format...
Common Troubleshooting Methods Issue Solution 1. Check all connection cables and ensure the input source is correctly connected to the DAC. 2. Check volume settings, ensure the source is not muted and the volume A. No Sound Output is at a medium level. 3.
After-Sales Service 1. Thank you very much for choosing DENAFRIPS products. This product comes with a one-year free warranty. Duringthe warranty period, if the product malfunctions due to non-human factors, we will provide free repair or replacement services. DENAFRIPS provides free repair or replacement of Within Warranty Period: Within one year from the date of purchase, parts and covers the round-trip shipping costs.
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