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dCS Debussy DAC User Manual
STEP 3 – Connecting the Analogue Outputs
The output level relays can flip over in transit, resulting in one or both channels having a
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lower or higher level than expected. This can be corrected by changing the
switch setting then changing back.
The balanced and unbalanced outputs are separately buffered, you can connect both to different
amplifiers at the same time if required. Choose one of the following two sections:
Using a preamplifier
• Set the preamplifier volume control to minimum.
• Connect either the balanced (XLR connectors) or unbalanced (RCA phono connectors) outputs on
the DAC's rear panel to matching line level inputs on your preamplifier (probably labelled CD or
AUX).
• Hold down the DAC's
by all 7 Sample Rate LEDs illuminating for 5 seconds (see
• While playing some music, increase the preamplifier volume until the music is at the desired level.
• If the preamplifier volume setting for a comfortable listening level is too high or too low, you may
need to change the setting of the
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Setting the
reason, we recommend the
Using a power amplifier directly
•
Hold down the DAC's
by all 7 Sample Rate LEDs turning off for a few seconds (see
• Connect either the balanced (XLR connectors) or unbalanced (RCA phono connectors) outputs on
the DAC's rear panel to matching inputs on your power amplifier. Switch on the power amplifier.
• While playing some music, hold down the DAC's
You will see the Sample Rate indicators illuminate from the bottom as the volume increases.
Minimum
Volume
0dB
-10dB
-20dB
-30dB
-40dB
-50dB
-60dB
Figure 4 – The Sample Rate LEDs operating as the Volume indicator
• Setting the
Output Level
depends on the rest of your system and the size of your room. If the setting is
still set below -20dB with most music, ask your dealer about trying some passive attenuators.
Proceed to Step 4.
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Vol+
button for 10 seconds to set the Volume to maximum. This is indicated
O/P Level
switch on the back panel.
O/P Level
to
6V
can cause some preamplifiers to overload and distort. For this
2V
setting if a preamplifier is used.
Vol-
button for 10 seconds to set the Volume to minimum. This is indicated
Volume set between
32
44.1
48
88.2
96
176.4
192
switch on the back panel to
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Figure
4).
Figure
Vol+
button until the music is at the desired level.
-10 and -20dB
32
44.1
48
88.2
96
176.4
192
6V
usually gives best results, but this
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O/P Level
4).
Maximum
Volume (0dB)
32
44.1
48
88.2
96
176.4
192
2V
and the volume is
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