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Summary of Contents for Audio Note DAC4.1x Balanced Signature
- Page 1 DAC4.1x Balanced Signature DIGITAL TO ANALOGUE CONVERTER OWNER’S INFORMATION...
- Page 2 CONTENTS 1) IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 2) CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DISPOSAL POWER REQUIREMENTS 3) INTRODUCTION 4) AUDIO NOTE DACs 5) INTRODUCTION UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 7) CONNECTION 10) OPERATION 11) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12) WARRANTY INFORMATION 13) CONTACT INFORMATION...
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Page 3: Important Safety Information
! IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ! RISK OF SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION! INTERNAL OPERATING VOLTAGES ARE LETHAL! Do not remove top cover, unless specifically instructed to do so in the user manual. This unit contains fuses and other safety components in accordance with BS60065 requirements. -
Page 4: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
BS EN 60065 in accordance with the regulations 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC (from 1 January 1997) CE 94 Peter Qvortrup, Director Audio Note (UK) Limited 25 Montefiore Road Hove East Sussex BN3 1RD United Kingdom... - Page 5 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Audio Note (UK) product. With the correct care it should give you many years of pleasure and enjoyment. Please take the time to read all of the information in this manual before connecting your new component to an electrical supply or your system, to ensure both your safety and satisfaction.
- Page 6 Audio Note (UK) Digital to Analogue Converters Ever since its introduction, we at Audio Note have been highly critical of digital music reproduction. This dissatisfaction was the instigating force in our quest to make digital playback more dynamically realistic and less fatiguing. Although we cannot...
- Page 7 All we do is to reformat the data stream to allow the converter chip to be able to interpolate the incoming information correctly. In other words, the Audio Note (UK) DAC4.1x Balanced Signature has no over sampling, no jitter reduction, no noise shaping and no re-clocking. Having removed...
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Page 8: Unpacking And Installation
5687 double triode valves. This is coupled to an output transformer, wound with Audio Note (UK) copper wire on a High B C- core. With a 33:1 step-down ratio, this output transformer not only has exceptionally wide frequency response, but also just about the absolutely best dynamic transfer function possible. - Page 9 Although it is perfectly acceptable to use cables manufactured by other companies, for best results and performance, we recommend our own Audio Note (UK) range of interconnects and loudspeaker cables. For further information, please consult your nearest Audio Note (UK) dealer, or alternatively please feel free to contact us directly.
- Page 10 CONNECTION continued… Balanced The DAC4.1x Balanced Signature is equipped with custom designed and manufactured output transformers, which utilize an improved output and grounding scheme to provide the best possible connection to the pre amplifier. Below is a description of the various cable and connection options: -...
- Page 11 CONNECTION continued… CABLE CONFIGURATION OPTIONS PRE AMP INPUT DAC5 OUTPUT SCREEN XLR FEMALE XLR MALE CONVENTIONAL: SCREEN CONNECTED AT BOTH ENDS PRE AMP INPUT DAC5 OUTPUT SCREEN XLR FEMALE XLR MALE SCREEN CONNECTED AT PREAMP END ONLY, TO ELIMINATE GROUND LOOPS PRE AMP INPUT DAC5 OUTPUT SCREEN...
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Page 12: Operation
Turn on the DAC4.1x Balanced Signature by using the rocker switch located on the rear panel, above the mains inlet IEC socket. The red ‘power on’ indicator LED located on the front panel should now be illuminated. -
Page 13: Technical Specifications
245mm (h) x 550mm (w) x 525mm (d) (ORIGINAL PACKAGING) 18Bit Analogue Devices AD1865N DIGITAL SYSTEM 44.1 / 48 / 96KHz input capability. Due to Audio Note (UK)’s ongoing research and development program, NOTE specifications are subject to change without notice. -
Page 14: Warranty Information
Audio Note (UK) warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the original date of purchase from an appointed Audio Note (UK) dealer, and agrees to cover the cost of parts and associated labour required to correct such defects, subject to terms & conditions. -
Page 15: Contact Information
CONTACT INFORMATION If in the future your Audio Note (UK) product requires servicing, or if you require technical support or have any questions regarding this or any of our other products, please contact your local Audio Note (UK) dealer. Alternatively, please feel free to contact us directly: -...
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