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Stahl-Tek Ariaa DAC User Manual

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  • Page 1 Stahl~Tek Ariaa DAC User Manual V 1.1...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions The lightning fl ash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of “dangerous voltage” inside the product that may constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

  • Page 3: Compliance Information

    Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualifi ed service personnel under the following conditions: a) If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been spilled into the product. c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The Ariaa DAC is the result of their endeavor, a product of proven engineering, of certain forms of testing not found within the general industry. As audiophiles, we’re proud to present the Ariaa DAC, a product of our labors, based on the technology and skill that brought the world the Opus Series.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting your Ariaa DAC......................10 Operating Your Ariaa DAC..........................11 Understanding the Display ......................... 11 Using the Remote Control.........................12 Operating the Ariaa DAC from the Front Panel................13 Using a Computer ............................14 Useful Information ..........................14 Windows Drivers ..........................15 Setting Up Your Computer.........................17 Technical Specifi...
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  • Page 7: Unpacking The Unit

    Remove the piece of foam covering the Ariaa DAC. Lift the unit carefully from the box. Carefully unwrap the white foam from around the Ariaa DAC. DO NOT use a knife or blade to cut the foam, as you might scratch the unit.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Ariaa

    Getting to Know Your Ariaa Front of the Ariaa DAC Back of the Ariaa DAC Stahl~Tek Ariaa Page 8...

  • Page 9: Setting Up Your Ariaa Dac

    Remote Control for the Ariaa DAC Top of Remote Bottom of Remote Stahl~Tek Ariaa Page 9...

  • Page 10: Position The Ariaa In Your System

    Plug the AC cord into a power source. Power on your system, including the Ariaa DAC (fl ip the power switch on the back of the Ariaa to the on position). The Ariaa DAC displays “Welcome” on the display. Then it will show the default source (I2S).

  • Page 11: Operating Your Ariaa Dac

    The volume display appears when you adjust the volume through the remote or the front panel of the unit. The default volume setting for the Ariaa DAC is 10. The “Stand By” message appears any time you put the Ariaa DAC into stand by mode either through the remote or the front panel of the unit.

  • Page 12: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control The Ariaa DAC is designed to be operated by remote control. The simple-to-use after-market remote gives you the ability to use all of the Ariaa DAC’s major functions form the comfort and convenience of your sweet spot.

  • Page 13: Operating The Ariaa Dac From The Front Panel

    : Increases the volume of the Ariaa DAC. ► Stand By : Puts the Ariaa into a stand by or sleep mode. Press the button once to put the Ariaa DAC into stand by. Press the button again to take it out of stand by. Additional Functions ►...

  • Page 14: Using A Computer

    Using a Computer with the Ariaa DAC The Ariaa DAC is designed to stream bit perfect audio data up to 24-bit @ 192kHz form a computer source (Windows or Mac) via USB 2.0 cable. This allows the convenience of playing your collection of high quality, high resolution audio fi...

  • Page 15: Windows Drivers

    CD into your computer’s CD- ROM. Simply hook a USB 2.0 cable form your Mac to the Ariaa DAC, and proceed to the Macintosh section of step 4. Then... If Windows asks you what to do, select the option to Launch Stahltek_Setup.exe.
  • Page 16 Click Next on the setup window. Select an Install Location. Connect the Ariaa unit to the computer. The install process may take some time. Select Install This Driver Anyway when prompted. This will occur twice Click Finish to complete the install. Hook up the unit to your computer, and proceed to Step 4: Set Up Your Computer Stahl~Tek Ariaa...

  • Page 17: Setting Up Your Computer

    Set Up Your Computer Select Your Audio Output Windows You will need to set the Ariaa as your computer’s default audio playback device. To do this: Navigate to Start. Select Manage Audio Devices. From Start, go to Control Panel. This brings up Select the Stahl~Tek Device.
  • Page 18 Macintosh Special Note... You will need to set the Ariaa as your computer’s In some programs (for example, JRiver Media default audio playback device. To do this: Center), you are able to set the program to use a separate playback device. That is, you can confi gure Navigate to the Apple symbol in the upper left of JRiver to use the Ariaa, but Youtube videos are still your screen.

  • Page 19: Technical Specifi Cations

    Technical Specifi cations Minimum Computer Hardware Requirements ► PC or laptop manufactured after January 2006 ► Intel Core 2 @1.6 GHz, or AMD equivalent ► 1 GB main memory ► USB 2.0 Cable, maximum length 2.0 meters Ariaa Specifi cations Power Supply 120/220 V A/C Digital Inputs...

  • Page 20: Ariaa Supported Protocols

    * In Foobar Media Player, the maximum buffer size is 2000 msec. Ariaa Remote The Ariaa DAC uses an after-market remote which some manufactures may also use with their products. As a convenience, the Ariaa DAC has the ability to disable remote functionality to the unit.

  • Page 21: Maintenance And Repairs

    Maintenance and Repairs Cleaning the Ariaa Wipe the unit down with a micro-fi ber cloth to remove dust. Apply a non-solvent glass cleaner (i.e. Windex) to a soft cotton cloth to remove smudges from the front, sides, and, top of the unit. Repairing the Ariaa ►...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting My DAC shows the same output no matter the sample rate (for example, 44.1kHz is displayed as 192kHz). Your software may be upgrading (or downgrading) your source. For example, Windows Media Player will downgrade any source over 96 kHz. Another program, such as JRiver, may be set to upgrade a source that is below a certain sample rate.

  • Page 23: Setting Up Your Digital Music Collection

    Setting Up Your Digital Music Collection What are the Goals of a Digital Music Collection? A wine may be perfected over generations; the equipment an audiophile employs should be as fi nely tuned. A well-built interface, such as possessed by the Ariaa, does not interfere with the refi ned quality of the audio, yet passes it along faithfully to its destination.

  • Page 24: Is My Ripping Software Up To The Job

    The audiophile will choose fi le formats and software best suited to this goal. When choosing a fi le format, many audiophiles go with AIFF, WAV, or FLAC for long-term storage. The below table summarizes some benefi ts of each. In addition to a “working copy,”...

  • Page 25: Do I Have Enough Space To Store The Fi Les

    Independent Disks. What this means is, when data is written to one disk, it is simultaneously written to other disks as well. If one drive fails, you still have your data. RAID systems should be combined with automated backups for data security. They should not be considered the same as a backup.

  • Page 26: Glossary

    Glossary Audio Card: Audio Cards provide a digital to analog interface between the computer and stereo. Alternatives to audio cards exist, such as USB or S/PDIF outputs, though this was not always the case. High-end audio cards, such as the well-known Lynx, can offer benefi ts to audio performance, while use of a USB DAC bypasses the need for an audio card entirely.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    Opus - Transport The warranty period for the Stahl~Tek Ariaa DAC is for a term of one (1) year for both parts and labor from the date when the Product was purchased from an Authorized Stahl~Tek Dealer, Custom Installer, System Integrator or Reseller.
  • Page 28 with the accompanying instructions or specifi cations; (d) failure of moving parts, remote controls, lasers, front panel displays and video screens occur-ring more than two (2) years after purchase, even though the Product may otherwise still be under warranty, as provided in “Scope and Duration” above; (e) failures of any kind in Products which evidence any tampering, alteration, defacement of their serial numbers, or attempted servicing by anyone other than Stahl~Tek or an Authorized Stahl~Tek Service Facility;...
  • Page 29 Stahl~Tek Mailing P.O. Box 125 Phone: (979) 265-5114 Website: www.stahltek.com Address: Clute, TX 77531 Fax: (979) 265-1211 Email: info@stahltek.com...

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