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ANK DAC 2.1 Signature Construction Manual (128 pages)

Brand: ANK | Category: Media Converter | Size: 10 MB

Table of Contents
2
Section 1 - Introduction

6
- About ANK Audio Kits
  7
- Basic Operation of the DAC
  8
  - Overview
    8
  - Component Placement
    10
  - Block Diagram
    11
- Equipment
  12
  - Overview of the Kit
    12
- Tips and Suggestions
  12
  - Soldering
    12
  - Components
    13
  - Resistor Sizes
    13
  - Capacitor Manufacturers and Voltage Ratings
    13
  - Electrolytic Capacitors
    13
  - Diodes
    14
  - Hardware/Mechanical
    14
  - Wire Stripping and Tinning
    14
  - Wire Color
    15
  - Optional Finishing Touches
    15
- Build Process
  15
Section 2 - Mechanical Assembly and Initial Mains Transformer Wiring

19
Section 3 - M2 Power Supply Board

41
- Overview
  41
- Installing the Valve Bases
  43
- Installing the Resistors
  45
- Installing the 6V2 Wires
  48
- Installing the Capacitors
  50
- Installing the Bridge Rectifier
  51
- Installing the Zener Diode
  52
- Filament Section
  53
  - Installing the Regulators and Heatsinks
    54
  - Installing the Remaining Capacitors
    55
- Additional Wiring
  57
  - Connecting to the Mains Transformer and Choke
    60
Section 4 - M2 Power Supply Testing

66
- Installing the Mains Fuse
  66
- Installing the LED Indicator
  67
- Installing the Tubes
  67
- Tidying up
  67
- Ohm Check
  68
- Electrical Testing
  68
- Voltage Check Summary
  71
  - DC Voltage Checks
    71
  - AC Voltage Checks
    71
- Last Steps
  71
Section 5 - Digital Power Supply Board

72
- Overview
  72
- Parts List
  73
- Construction
  74
- Installing the Leds
  74
- Installing the Capacitors
  75
- Installing the Schottky Diodes
  77
- Installing the Resistors
  78
- Installation and Wiring
  79
Section 6 - Analog Board

83
- Overview
  83
- Installing the Valve Bases
  84
- Installing the Resistors
  86
- Installing the Capacitors
  87
- Final Checks
  89
Section 7 - Analog Board Filament and HT

90
- Filament Wiring
  92
- HT Wiring
  92
Section 8 - Installing the Digital DAC Board

93
- Overview
  93
- Installation
  96
Section 9 - Finishing the Interwiring of the Digital DAC Board

97
Section 10 - Installing the I/V Transformers

99
- Overview
  99
- Installing the I/V Transformers
  100
- Wiring the I/V Transformers
  101
Section 11 - Installing the Rear Faceplate and Connectors

103
- Overview
  103
- Installing the Rear Faceplate
  104
- Installing the Input Selector Switch
  105
- Installing the Other Connectors
  106
- Input Connections
  108
  - Connecting the S/PDIF (RCA) Input
    109
  - Connecting the USB Input
    110
  - Connecting the XLR Input
    112
Section 12 - Wiring the Output Connections

113
- Wiring the Output Connections
  113
Section 13 - Turn-On Procedure

115
- Turn-On
  115
- Debugging
  116
Section 14 - Finishing Touches

117
- Installing the Front Faceplate
  117
- Installing the LED
  117
- Installing the Chassis Top
  117
Section 15 - Final Thoughts

118
- Congratulations
  118
- System Configuration Options
  118
- Cables
  119
- Tube Rolling
  119
  - 6X5 and ECL82
    119
- Thanks
  120
Appendix

121
- World Mains Voltages Wiring Diagrams
  122
- Resistor Color Code Reference
  128

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ANK DAC 2.1 Signature Construction Manual (128 pages)

Table of Contents

Section 1 - Introduction

Section 2 - Mechanical Assembly and Initial Mains Transformer Wiring

Section 3 - M2 Power Supply Board

Section 4 - M2 Power Supply Testing

Section 5 - Digital Power Supply Board

Section 6 - Analog Board

Section 7 - Analog Board Filament and HT

Section 8 - Installing the Digital DAC Board

Section 9 - Finishing the Interwiring of the Digital DAC Board

Section 10 - Installing the I/V Transformers

Section 11 - Installing the Rear Faceplate and Connectors

Section 12 - Wiring the Output Connections

Section 13 - Turn-On Procedure

Section 14 - Finishing Touches

Section 15 - Final Thoughts

Appendix

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