Owner`s manual

OPERATION
Phase
The Phase button when de-selected (LED not illuminate), means the audio’s signal phase is normal
as per the input source recording. When selected (LED illuminate) the signal’s phase is inverted 180
degrees. Some recordings are recorded out of phase. This feature is useful in restoring a sense of
timing and presence to the sound on some recordings. You can experiment with this feature to
determine your preferred setting with your source recordings.
SAMPLE RATE
One of the 6 indicator LEDs will illuminate when locked onto a signal. They indicate 44.1kHz,
48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz and 192kHz.
NOTE:
• Please read the specifications section for further clarification.
BREAK IN PERIOD
The components and other circuitry take approximately 100 hours of use to settle in for peak
performance. The DAC-100 and DAC-100t will sound good right out of the box, but it will
improve within a short time. After the first 50-100 hours, you will notice increased depth and
tighter bass. This break-in period is characteristic of quality audio devices.
CONNECTING TO YOUR COMPUTER
The DAC-100 and DAC-100t offers state-of-the-art 24 bit/192kHz audio performance via its USB
connection. Due to its sophisticated Asynchronous Streamlength™ Class 2.0 USB audio
technology*, the USB input will yield the best possible sound. The powerful XMOS USB processor
ensures a full-bodied cohesive musical presentation thanks to meticulous timing and a jitter free
stream of data. When connecting a computer to the DAC-100 or DAC-100t, it is recommended to
use a high quality USB cable for optimum performance. Please read the following sections on
Macintosh and PC connections, as each is different.
*Streamlength™ is a trademark of Wavelength Audio.
COMPUTER AUDIO – USB, MAC & PC
The DAC-100 and DAC-100t accepts a USB digital input via the jack on the rear panel. When using
a USB DAC such as the DAC-100 and DAC-100t, it is not recommended using an external USB hard
drive. Doing so may overload the USB Buses. If you must use an external USB hard drive with the
computer that is connected to the DAC-100 or DAC-100t, try setting the computers media player
to Memory Mode. When using a MAC, a Thunderbolt or Firewire drive is recommended as an
external drive. The rule of thumb is, do not use the same type of external drive (USB, Firewire,
etc.) as is the DAC (USB in the DAC-100 and DAC-100t’s case) for either MAC or PC.
NOTE:
• Do not “hot swap” USB devices while the DAC-100 or DAC-100t are
turned on. This could damage the unit.
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