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MyTek Stereo 192-DSD User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Stereo 192-DSD DAC Mastering Digital to Analog Converter User Manual F i r m w a r e v 1 . 7 . 1 v e r . 1 . 7 . 1 / O c t o b e r 2 0 1 2 ©...
  • Page 2 Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual This manual may be updated Download the newest version at: http://www.mytekdigital.com/hifi) For technical support, technical tips and support check: http://www.mytekdigital.com or contact Mytek tech support at: hifisupport@mytekdigital.com or at: tel. (347) 384-2687 fax.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Contents Introduction...................4 Stereo192-DSD-DAC Black Preamp Version.........5 Stereo192-DSD-DAC Silver Preamp Version........6 Stereo192-DSD-DAC Black Mastering Version......7 Front Panel..................8 Rear Panel..................9 Menu Menu..................10 Menu Quick Look................10 LED View..................11 Menu Operation................12 Inputs....................12 Upsampling..................12 Filters....................13 Sync....................13...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Introduction The Mytek Stereo192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter is an ultra-transparent mastering grade digital audio playback system. Designed around state of the art Sabre 32 bit conversion technology, the Stereo192-DSD DAC delivers features and sound quality beyond expectation of the most discerning listener.

  • Page 5: Stereo192-Dsd-Dac Black Preamp Version

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Stereo192-DSD DAC Silver Preamp Version This version is intended for computer audiophiles who prefer a minimalistic look with not too many lights. A pair of unbalanced analog inputs can be selected in addition to all available digital inputs.

  • Page 6: Stereo192-Dsd-Dac Silver Preamp Version

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Stereo192-DSD DAC Black Preamp Version This hardware version is intended for both computer audio- phile playback and mastering/professional audio monitoring. A pair of unbalanced analog inputs can be selected in addition to all available digital inputs.

  • Page 7: Stereo192-Dsd-Dac Black Mastering Version

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Stereo192-DSD DAC Black Mastering Version This version is intended for mastering engineers involved in downloadable DSD and SACD mastering/remastering and for general professional use. A pair of BNC SDIF DSD inputs allows digital transfers from existing DSD recording equipment and professional SACD players to the computer’s...

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Front Panel A – Multifunction Rotary Encoder – This encoder is both a knob and button. It's primary function is to control the volume level of both the main outputs and headphones. It also functions as MENU navigation for configuring playback options.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Rear Panel A – IEC Power socket and fuse – Standard 115/230V receptacle. (100V for Japanese Models) B – S/PDIF Coax Input – Consumer digital input that accepts up to 192KHz sampling rate.

  • Page 10: Menu Menu

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Main Menu Overlook of Menu tree with conditional information www.mytekdigital.com Page: 10/47...

  • Page 11: Led View

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual LED View www.mytekdigital.com Page: 11/47...

  • Page 12: Menu Operation

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Menu Operation The Main Menu is where you control the unit's configuration. It is accessed by pressing the Menu button. Once in the menu, turning the rotary encoder cycles through the options while pressing the encoder advances the selection.

  • Page 13: Filters

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Filters There are several filtering options for both PCM and DSD. The filters affect how upper “out-of-audio” band frequencies are rolled off. Sharp – Brickwall cutoff at ½ sampling rate.

  • Page 14: Function Buttons

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Function Buttons The two buttons, FN1 and FN2, are user programmable switches. Each button's function is set by choosing it in the menu. The following options are available (* PCM Only): Input –...

  • Page 15: Driver Installation

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual DRIVER INSTALLATION USB 1.1 PC and MAC 1. Connect the Analog Outputs to your powered speakers/amplifier. Balanced connections (XLR) are typically for professional audio equipment while unbalanced connections (RCA) are typically for consumer audio equipment.

  • Page 16: Macintosh - Usb 2.0

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Macintosh USB 2.0 Driver Installation 1) Open the Mytek_Digital_SDK_XXXX.dmg (ensure you have the latest driver by visiting mytekdigital.com/hifi) 2) Open the Mytek_Digital_SDK_XXXX mounted driv 3) Open Mytek Digital.mpkg www.mytekdigital.com Page: 16/47...
  • Page 17 Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 4) Click the “Continue” button in the lower right hand corner 5) Click the “Install” button in the lower right hand corner www.mytekdigital.com Page: 17/47...
  • Page 18 Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 6) Once the installation is complete press the “Close” button in the lower right hand corner 7) Copy the Mytek_Digital_CPL Inside the “Mytek _Digital_SDK_XXXX” mounted drive to the NOTE! When reinstalling the “Mytek_Digital_CPL”...
  • Page 19 Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual NOTE! “ VOLUME 8) Open the Mytek_Digital_CPL and ensure the “Volume BYPASS ” must be checked Bypass” checkbox is Checked to guarantee Bit Transparency ensuring proper DSD playback WARNING! NOTE! If you are...

  • Page 20: Macintosh - Firewire

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual MACINTOSH FIREWIRE DRIVER INSTALLATION 1. Download the latest FireWire driver from http://www.mytekdigital.com/hifi 2. Unzip the archive. Most operating systems have this functionality built-in. 3. Once you unzip it, a folder called “binary” will appear.
  • Page 21 Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 4) Double click the .pkg file to start the driver installation. 5) Begin the Installation by pressing “Continue” 6) Select “Install” www.mytekdigital.com Page: 21/47...
  • Page 22 Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 8) Upon Successful installation “Restart” the computer to complete Mytek Firewire Driver Installation. www.mytekdigital.com Page: 22/47...

  • Page 23: Windows - Usb 2.0

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual WINDOWS USB 2.0 Driver Installation 1) Locate the mytek_vXXXX_usbpal_driver.zip (Be sure to download the latest driver installer from • mytekdigital.com/hifi) 2) Extract the Contents of the mytek.vXXXX_usbpal_driver.zip installer by right clicking on the installers icon and selecting “Extract All...”...
  • Page 24 Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 3) Open the Extracted mytek.vXXXX_usbpal_driver folder 4) Open the Setup.exe file found inside the mytek_vXXXX_usbpal_driver folder 5) Once the Setup.exe opens press “Next” www.mytekdigital.com Page: 24/47...
  • Page 25 Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 6) Next Setup.exe will choose the location of install. By default it will install in C:\Program Files\MytekDigital\mytek_Driver. We recommend leaving this as is (If you wish to customize the install choose the location by selecting browse). Select “Install”...
  • Page 26 Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 8) Upon completion of the Setup.exe press the “Next” button. 9) To complete installation of the mytek.vXXXX_usbpal_driver simply press the “Finish” button www.mytekdigital.com Page: 26/47...
  • Page 27 Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 10) Confirm Installation by launching the Stereo 192-DSD DAC Control Panel Located in the start menu. 11) Installation was successful if the Stereo 192-DSD DAC Control Panel opens permitting access to playback options www.mytekdigital.com...

  • Page 28: Windows - Firewire

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual WINDOWS FireWire 1) Locate the Mytek_Universa_Firewire_Driver_vXXX.zip (Be sure to download the latest driver installer from mytekdigital.com/hifi) 2) Extract the Contents of the Mytek_Universa_Firewire_Driver_vXXX.zip installer by right clicking on the installer icon and selecting “Extract All...”...
  • Page 29 Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 3) Select “Extract” to put the installation folder next to the .zip 4) Open the Extracted Mytek_Universa_Firewire_Driver_vXXX folder 5) Inside the Mytek_Universa_Firewire_Driver_vXXX folder Open the MytekDiceDrvInstaller_vXXX.exe www.mytekdigital.com Page: 29/47...
  • Page 30 Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 6) If a windows security warning pops up Select “Run” 7) Once Mytek_FireWire installer begins select “Next” to begin installation www.mytekdigital.com Page: 30/47...
  • Page 31 Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 8) The Mytek Firewire Controll Panel is by default installed in the Program Files directory. It is recommended to Use the Default Location. Choose “Next” when once you have decided upon a Destination Folder.
  • Page 32 Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 10) Begin installing the Mytek Firewire Control Panel by selecting “Install” 11) If any “Window's Security Warnings” appears choose “Install” to Continue installation. www.mytekdigital.com Page: 32/47...
  • Page 33 Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 12) Once installation has begun it may take several minutes to complete please be patient until the task completes 13) Finalize the installation by selecting “Restart” this will restart your computer and complete the Mytek_Universa_Firewire_Driver_vXXX installation.
  • Page 34 14) You can Confirm Installation by opening the Mytek_Firewire Icon located in your Start menu. 15) Make sure the Stereo192-DSD DAC is connected and input is put to “Fire” If so the Mytek Control Panel will say “System Clock Locked” www.mytekdigital.com...

  • Page 35: Firmware Update

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Firmware Update – PC and MAC *Please note as of Firmware1.7.0 a failsafe has been added to ensure proper operation following a firmware load failure. Prior firmwares must be loaded safely by shutting down All non essential programs, disconnecting USB1 and USB2 ports, ensuring uninterrupted power to the unit.

  • Page 36: Internal User Adjustments

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Internal User Adjustments Inside the unit you will find the 115/230 voltage switch. Normally this will be set to the proper voltage for the country of destination. If you need to switch the voltage, it can be found between the power plug socket and the toroidal transformer.

  • Page 37: Remote Control Setup

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Remote Control Setup The Mytek Stereo192-DSD DAC is infrared remote ready and will work with any Aluminum Apple Remote or any Universal Remote Control using the "RC5 standard" Stereo192-DSD DAC Apple Remote Setup 1) Press the Menu button 2) Rotate the knob until "Remote"...
  • Page 38 Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 8) Exit the all menus by pressing the Menu button until volume and samplerate are visible, this will reactivate the volume knob. RC 5 Remote Overview The Mytek Stereo192-dsd-dac can opearate as 1.

  • Page 39: Signal Flow

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Signal Flow www.mytekdigital.com Page: 39/47...

  • Page 40: Firewire Recording

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Firewire Recording The Stereo192-DSD DAC has the unique ability to operate as a 2 channel Firewire Audio Interface for Both MAC and PC. Connecting a stand-alone stereo analog digital converter such as...
  • Page 41 Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 5) Under the Bus Tab inside the Mytek_FireWire control panel switch Sync Source: to the Digital format you are using i.e. AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TOSLINK, ADAT. 6) Under the Bus Tab insde the Mytek_FireWire control panel switch Sample Rate: to match the Digital Source feeding the MYTEK Stereo192-DSD DAC.
  • Page 42 Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual OS X FIREWIRE RECORDING SETUP 1) Change the MYTEK Stereo192-DSD DAC input setting to Firewire. Press the Menu button • INPUT Rotate the knob until is selected • Press the knob •...
  • Page 43 MYTEK Stereo192-DSD DAC FIREWIRE as your input source AND output. 8) Change the DAW or Archival Software's Sample Rate to match both the Mytek Dice Drv Control Panel as well as the Digital Source connected. You are now ready to stream Digital audio through the MYTEK Stereo192-DSD DAC into your computer.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Specifications Conversion: 32bit, PCM up to 192k, 64xDSD, 128xDSD. – Dynamic Range: 128dB (ESS Sabre chipset in 8 mono to 2 – stereo config.) THD DAC: -110dB. Digital Audio Inputs: SPDIF, AES/EBU, Toslink all up to –...

  • Page 45: Important Safety Instructions

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Important Safety Instructions • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth.
  • Page 46 Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual WARNING Excessive sound pressure from speakers and headphones can cause hearing loss. In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure levels. For the customers in the U.S.A.

  • Page 47: Warranty

    Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Warranty This Stereo192-DSD digital audio converter is warranted by Mytek to the original purchaser against defects in workmanship and materials used in manufacture for a period of Five years from the date of purchase. Faults due to customer misuse, unauthorized modifications or accidents are not covered by this warranty.

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