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Diamond DAC IV
Users Manual
Rev 1 (4/2014)
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  • Page 1 SELECT Diamond DAC IV Users Manual Rev 1 (4/2014)

  • Page 2: Setup And Quick Start

    The Diamond DAC IV select is MSB’s reference DAC for the future. The select model started Phono Transport life as a fully loaded Diamond DAC IV in which all the options are included as well as an Preamp exciting 10 year warranty and upgrade guarantee. But that is just the beginning. Each month we add new improvements.
  • Page 3 The Signature Data CD is a great companion to the DAC IV. It is shown here with the Signature Transport Power Base in Satin Black. MSB offers two Amplifiers, the Stereo S201 and the M203 Monoblocks, available in Matt White or Satin Black. daC S agnitude adder...

  • Page 4: Special Features

    Special Features The DAC IV has many special features. The following sections discuss these features and how they work. As MSB Technology has developed, so has our DAC architecture. Our advanced digital filter now replaces the asynchronous upsampling of earlier models. The 32X Digital filter goes way beyond our older 16X filter and 4X upsampling.
  • Page 5 THE DAC STORY elta igma ingle S work A “one bit” measuring cup is either Each sample or jug is 010010100011101000110110 full or empty. With 64 times over- A DAC is a circuit that converts filled to the right level digital measures of audio amplitude sampling, the cup is only 1/64th with many measuring...
  • Page 6 MSB Digital Filter History and Detail Upsampling One of our primary goals at MSB is to provide the music lover with the Upsampling has been in and out of vogue for many years. Its most accurate musical experience possible. During years of careful benefit has been obvious in one DAC and nonexistent in another.
  • Page 7 Standard Balanced Rear Panel Analog Details - (left to right) Right Analog Single-Ended RCA Output – This is the primary single ended RCA analog output. It is a non-inverted copy of the Balanced out with one bit less resolution than the balanced output. The output impedance is 38 ohms with volume control and output level is 7 Volts PP (2.62 V RMS).
  • Page 8 Rear Panel Digital Details - (right to left) The MSB PRO I2S Network Power Input – This product must be plugged into One of the most powerful features of MSB products is the PRO I2S network. Most a DAC IV SELECT Power Base. It will not work new MSB products have a PRO I2S connection available.

  • Page 9: Clock Interface

    Windows OS - USB Setup The amazing thing about the MSB USB 2 input with Windows is that once you get it set up it works completely and absolutely perfectly, with every file playing bit-perfect at its native sample rate up to 384 kHz with no user intervention.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls Although the user interface is very simple and easy to use, in depth menus allow complete control of the DAC. Menu Button – The square button is single purpose. It will enter the setup mode at the top of the menu tree. If in the setup, and it doesn’t matter where, this button will exit the setup and return to the normal operational mode.

  • Page 11: Setup Menu Options

    Operational Menu Options The high level menu options have to do with operation settings. They are things that you may want to change on the fly as you listen to different music or with different equipment. See the Menu tree for details. Phase Invert - Toggling the Phase Invert will change the absolute phase of the output.
  • Page 12 Disabled Phase Analog Input Invert Enabled Audio Controlled Analog In Video 1 Volume Mode Bypassed Video Controlled 1-15 Analog In Display 2 Volume Brightness Bypassed Dislay Decode On/Off Auto Off 0 to -69 dB Startup Clock Volume Input Output No Limit Maximum Volume All Inputs...

  • Page 13: Quality Check

    Upgrades and Modifications Removal of the cover - Unplug the AC power. Work on a clean surface. Start by removing the 14 screws of the cover. Carefully remove and set aside the cover. Removal or Installation of the volume modules - The volume modules can be plugged in, or unplugged from the Diamond mother board.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Using the DAC IV to test your source The DAC IV is unique in that gives you a precise read out of both the sample frequency and bit depth of the incoming signal as well as performing a test for bit perfect playback. If you are playing a CD, a copy of a CD or a ripped CD file on your computer the display should read 44.1 kHz, 16 bit.

  • Page 15: Warranty Registration

    I certify that I am the original owner of this SELECT Signature: ________________________________ Please send this information to us by the easiest way. Take a picture or scan and email to: techsupport@msbtech.com Fax to: 831-662-3800 Mail to: MSB Technology Corporation 625 Main Street Watsonville, CA 95076...

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