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M1 Dual Mono D/A Converter Preliminary User Guide...
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerous de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Certificate Of Conformity Bricasti Design, 123 Fells Ave., Medford MA, USA, hereby declares on own responsibility the following products: M1 –Dual Channel A/D Converter...
The Sound The intention if the M1 is to provide a state of the art, Digital to Analog converter, utilizing the best designs and materials that can be found today. The D/A converter is a very critical part of the digital audio chain, after all you have to convert it to analog to hear it, and we feel this should be a true as possible in its reconstruction of the original signal.
Unpacking and Inspection After unpacking the M1 save all packing materials in the event you ever need to ship the unit. Thoroughly inspect the M1 and packing materials for any signs of damage in shipment. Report any damage to the...
Important Safety Instructions Notice! Warning! Read these instructions. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this equipment to Keep these instructions. dripping or splashing water and ensure Heed all warnings. that no objects such as vases are placed on Follow these instructions.
Design Overview There are 4 basic sections to the M1, the digital input section, and the left and right analog sections, and the front panel: The Digital Input Section This is located in the center of the unit, provides 4 transformer isolated digital inputs, selectable from the front panel, and has its own digital switching power supply.
M1 in standby from a Pre Amp or other system controller. The main power on of switch and AC fuse is at the rear, and note that the front panel and the trigger in are used to set the M1 to stand by. Full power on off is done from the rear panel.
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Quick Connecting the M1 and power up When you first power up the M1 it will come up in AUTO mode for the input select. This means that all you need to do is connect the digital output from the source device to one of the appropriate M1 digital inputs. The M1 will sense the signal at the input and automatically select it.
The Digital Over sampling Filters There are 7 filters that can be selected for use in the M1 and they are selected via the filter menu on the front panel. Since the M1 converters use over sampling techniques, these filters are calculated at very high rates and then down sampled to the running sample rate for very high precision filter construction.
General Specifications Complies with: EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2 FCC part 15, Class B RoHS /95/EC Complies with: EU RoHS Directive 2002 Safety Certified to: IEC 60065, EN 55103- Environment Operating Temperature: 32 F to 105 F (0 C to 40 C) Storage Temperature: -22 f to 167 F (-30 C to 70 C General...