North Star Design Extremo Operating Manual

North Star Design Extremo Operating Manual

192khz/24bit dac

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Extremo DAC 192/24
Operating Manual
North Star Design
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EXTREMO
192kHz/24bit DAC

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  • Page 1 Extremo DAC 192/24 Operating Manual North Star Design ® EXTREMO 192kHz/24bit DAC...
  • Page 2 Rev. 1.0 March 05...
  • Page 3 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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 4: Important Safety Instructions

    7. NEVER pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit. 8. NEVER bypass any fuse. 9. NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified. 10. NEVER attempt to repair this product. If a problem occurs, contact your North Star Design retailer. ®...
  • Page 5: Initial Inspection

    EXTREMO DAC will offer you many years of musically satisfying enjoyment. Please take a few moments to read the remainder of this Operating Manual. A thorough understanding of the operational features will allow you to gain the maximum performance and ease of use for which this DAC was designed.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation Locate the Extremo DAC as close as possible to its final installation point. Allow access to the rear panel for making connections. Front & Rear Panel Function Controls Before attempting any system interconnection, please familiarize yourself with the front and rear panel controls of the Extremo DAC.
  • Page 7: Front Panel

    If a PCM input signal is present the input led glows blue and the frequency led will show the signal frequency. When the Extremo DAC enter in operating mode the I2S input is checked for the signal presence; if the CD-Transport is connected with I2S cable, Extremo automatically select this input.
  • Page 8 Use this output to connect the DAC to the input of a preamplifier or integrated amplifier using interconnect provided with XLR connectors (not shipped with the equipment). The Extremo DAC is equipped with hi-end connectors. To take full advantage of the Extremo sonic quality, we recommend using high-quality interconnection cables; ask your North Star Design dealer.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    There are no user-serviceable parts inside the Extremo DAC. All service of this product must be referred to a qualified North Star Design dealer or distributor. SPECIFICATIONS DIGITAL INPUT FREQUENCY 32kHz to 192kHz, up to 24 bit DYNAMIC RANGE 130dB (24 bit input)
  • Page 10 NOTES n o r t h s t a r d e s i g n NORTH STAR DESIGN s.r.l. VIA LENIN, 132 56010 S.MARTINO ULMIANO (PI) ITALY PHONE: +39-050-859945 FAX: +39-050-859166 E-MAIL: info@northstar.it WEB: www.northstar.it...

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