Basic Functions Of The Dac 8 Dsd; Source Switching; Pre Amplifier Function - T+A DAC 8 Betriebsanleitung

Basic functions of the DAC 8 DSD

The basic functions of the DAC 8 DSD, described in this chapter are always available,
regardless of the selected source.

Volume
control
(can be
disabled)


Operation
with active
loudspeakers
or power
amplifiers

Source switching

All the source buttons have dual functions. The LED above the
corresponding button shows which source is selected.
For example, if the LED above the  button glows blue, the
optical input 'OPT' is set; if the LED glows red, the BNC input is active.
Select the digital input to which you have connected the source device
you wish to play; this may require two presses on the source buttons
, ,  and  on the machine or the remote
control handset.
As soon as the source device is delivering digital music data, the
DAC 8 DSD automatically sets itself up to match the format and
sampling rate of the signal; you can then listen to the music signal.

Pre amplifier function

The DAC 8 DSD can also be operated without a preamplifier, i.e. with
active loudspeakers or power amplifiers connected directly to it. For
'Stand-alone' mode the device features a high-quality volume control.
The volume control section can be bypassed by a gold contact relay to
be completely removed from the audio signal path.
It is possible to disable the volume control if you wish. This is
accomplished by setting the switch on the back of the DAC 8 DSD to
'LINE'.
The volume of the DAC 8 DSD can be adjusted in fine increments
(1,25 dB steps) using the -  + button. A brief press on one
volume button increases or reduces the volume by one increment.
Holding one of the volume buttons pressed in causes the volume to
change continuously. The currently set volume value is displayed by
the bargraph.
The volume level is set and stored separately for the analogue outputs
and the headphone output.
Continuous listening to programme material at very high volume
can result in permanent loss of hearing.
If operated with active speakers or power amplifiers volume can be
controlled through the volume control of the DAC 8 DSD. To enable
the DAC 8 DSD volume control section, please switch to 'VRBL'
(variable) on the DAC 8 DSD`s back panel.
41