D1 DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) with Volume Control Operating Manual
Anedio D1 DAC 1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Anedio D1 DAC! Anedio is founded upon the principle that the enjoyment of highestquality music should be available for everyone, not just for the esoteric few. Our quest is to attain the most realistic and faithful reproduction of music, enabling the listener to experience its beauty, pathos, joy, and delight more fully.
2 Anedio D1 DAC Important Safety Instructions The lightening symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to important operating and maintenance instructions. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5.
Anedio D1 DAC 3 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
4 Anedio D1 DAC Setting Up Package Contents • Model D1 DAC • AC Power Cord • IR Remote Control • Extra Fuses • User Manual • Measurements of Each Unit Front Panel Rear Panel
Anedio D1 DAC 5 Placement of the D1 DAC If you are using the D1 DAC primarily to listen to music through loudspeakers (instead of headphones), place the DAC and the amplifier between the two loudspeakers, instead of setting it off to one side. This keeps the lengths of interconnects and speaker cables short for optimal sonic performance. Remember that the ideal cable is no cable. The signal can never be improved by going through a longer cable.
6 Anedio D1 DAC Extravagant interconnects with exotic materials are unnecessary. Two characteristics, however, are important: (a) low shield (outer conductor) resistance; (b) robust mechanical design for reliable electrical contact. The shorter the cable, the more transparent your system will be. Plug-and-Play USB Interface The D1 DAC is a plug-and-play USB device. There is no need to install a USB driver.
Anedio D1 DAC the “1” position to turn power on. To turn power off, toggle the switch to the “0” position. When turning on and off your music system with a power amplifier, the power amplifier should be the last component to be turned on and the first component to be turned off. This prevents power on/off transients from being transmitted to loudspeakers. Lock/Unlock Indicator LEDs The green LED light just above the volume display indicates that the DAC is properly locked to the incoming data.
8 Anedio D1 DAC Using the D1 DAC Remote Control The D1 DAC works with the Sony RM-EZ4 Universal Remote, which was chosen for its ergonomic design. Its large buttons, easily visible and intelligently placed, make it particularly suitable for controlling the volume level. Only those remote keys described in the manual are functional. For use with the D1 DAC, select the “CBL/SAT” mode.
Anedio D1 DAC 9 The numeric keys on the remote control can also be used to set the volume level. Simply key in the volume level, followed by the “ENT” key. The volume level changes in steps of 0.5 dB. The maximum level, 0 dB, is displayed as “99”. For example, “59” on the display means that the volume level is -20 dB from the maximum. Safe Volume Level At power on, the volume level is limited to a safe level (“81” on the display) in order to prevent accidental damages to loudspeakers or headphones.
10 Anedio D1 DAC Specifications D/A Converter IC: ESS Technology ES9018 Sabre Reference 32-bit DAC Sample Rates: 44.1K-192KHz Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise: 0.0003% @ 1KHz, 0dBFS 0.0003% @ 20KHz, 0dBFS Intermodulation Distortion: 0.00015% @ 19KHz + 20KHz, 0 dBFS 2nd order IMD Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 124 dB, 20Hz-20KHz BW, 2 Vrms 126 dB, A-weighted, 2 Vrms DAC Master Clock Jitter: 0.
Anedio D1 DAC 11 Headphone Amp Current 250 mA peak Output: Headphone Amp Output Impedance: 0.25 ohm, 20-20KHz Headphone Amp THD+N: 0.0004%, 2Vrms into 60 ohms Headphone Jack: 1/4” TRS Power Consumption: 8W Dimensions (W x H x D): 9.0 x 3.4 x 13.0 inches (229 x 86 x 330 mm) Weight: 8 lbs (3.6 Kg) FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested by MET Laboratories, Inc.
12 Anedio D1 DAC Trouble Shooting Symptoms Remedy No power • • Ensure the power cord is plugged in fully. Check the fuse. If blown, ensure that the outputs are not shorted. Replace it only with 0.2A/250V 5x20mm Time-lag (slow-blo). Using an incorrect fuse will void the warranty. Power on but no sound • • Ensure that the correct channel is selected. Ensure that the source component is turned on. Ensure that the D1 DAC is not muted, indicated by “0” on the volume display.
Anedio D1 DAC 13 Warranty & Repair One-Year Limited Warranty Anedio warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, subject to the terms set forth below, for periods up to one year from the date of original purchase. The warranty includes parts and labor. Anedio will remedy the problem by repair or replacement, as we deem necessary, to restore the product to full performance. Anedio will pay the shipping cost one way (the return portion).
