Stereo192-DSD DAC Reference Quality Digital - Analog Converter User's Manual v.2.0 Firmware 1.7.
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Contents Introduction..................................................................................................................................................4 STEREO192-DSD DAC SILVER PREAMP VERSION..............................................................................................5 STEREO192-DSD DAC BLACK PREAMP VERSION...............................................................................................6 STEREO192-DSD DAC BLACK MASTERING VERSION................................
Introduction The Mytek Stereo192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter is an ultratransparent mastering grade digital audio playback system. Designed around state of the art Sabre 32 bit conversion technology, the Stereo192-DSD DAC delivers features and sound quality beyond expectations of the most discerning listener. The DAC is capable of converting high resolution PCM audio up to 192 kHz, and DSD audio (up to 128xDSD on USB2 and FW) , through high-speed USB 2.0, FireWire, AES/EBU, SPDIF, or TOSLINK.
Ster eo192-DSD DAC Silver Pr eamp Ver sion (part # St192-DAC-S-P) This version is intended for computer audiophiles who prefer a minimalist look with not too many lights. A pair of unbalanced analog inputs can be selected in addition to all available digital inputs. As with other inputs, it can be routed via the analog stepped attenuator to both main outputs and headphones.
Ster eo192-DSD DAC Black Preamp Version (part # St192-DAC-B-P) This hardware version is intended for both computer playback and mastering professional audio recording and monitoring. A pair of unbalanced analog inputs can be selected in addition to all available digital inputs. As with the other inputs, it can be routed via the analog stepped attenuator to both main outputs and headphones.
Stereo192-DSD DAC Black Mastering Version (part # St192-DAC-B-M) This version is intended for mastering engineers involved in downloadable DSD and SACD mastering/remastering and for general professional use. A pair of BNC SDIF DSD inputs allows digital transfers from existing professional DSD recording equipment and professional SACD players to the computer’s hard disk. This version is the same as the “Black Preamp” version but with digital DSD inputs instead of analog.
Front Panel A Multifunction Rotary Encoder. This encoder is both a knob and a Button. Pressing the knob engages the button function of the encoder. It's primary function is to control the volume level of both the main outputs and headphones. It also functions as MENU navigation for configuring playback options. The first function of the Encoder Button is to select the main output volume control or the headphone volume control.
Rear Panel A IEC Power socket and fuse. Standard 115/230V receptacle. (100V for Japanese Models). B S/PDIF Coax Input. Consumer digital input that accepts up to 192kHz sampling rate. This input can also be used to transmit digital data to computer via FW connection. C FireWire 400 Port. 6-pin computer interface. Can be used with FireWire 400 > FireWire 800 cable or Firewire 400>Thunderbolt. 192kHz/DSD capable. D USB 2.0 Port. Female USB B-type port for hi-speed (480Mbps) computer interface.
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Menu Operation Menu is accessed by pressing the Menu button. Once in the Menu, turning the rotary encoder cycles through the options while pressing the encoder advances the selection. Pressing Menu button again backs the selection one level until you exit the menu. All settings are preserved when the unit is powered off. Inputs USB 1.1 - Driver-less, plug-n-play computer input that is limited to 96kHz. USB 2.0 - Hi-speed computer input that is capable of 192kHz and 64x and 128xDSD playback.
Filters There are several filtering options for both PCM and DSD. The filters affect how upper “out-of-audio” band frequencies are rolled off. PCM Sharp - Brickwall cutoff at ½ sampling rate. Slow - Gentle cutoff with some aliasing. DSD Cutoff frequency - 50, 60 or 70 Kilohertz for two pole gentle lowpass filter to reduce high frequency noise. Sync Internal Sync - Incoming data is synced to the converter's ultra-low jitter internal crystal oscillator.
Function Buttons Two buttons, FN1 and FN2, are user programmable switches. Each button's function is set inside the Function menu. The following options are available (*PCM Only – not DSD): Input - Allows the user to select 3 user “Presets,” Input A, Input B, Input C; Each input can be assigned to either SPDIF, AES, Toslink/ADAT, USB1, USB2, FireWire, Analog/SDIF or none. The none allows to only switch between 2 Input presets. Mute - Mutes the audio output. Phase - Inverts the signals phase.
DAC Installation USB 1.1 W indows and OS X 1. Connect the Analog Outputs to your powered speakers/amplifier. Balanced connections (XLR) are typically for professional audio equipment while unbalanced connections (RCA) are typically for consumer audio equipment. 2. Connect the unit to your computer using USB1.1. 3. Turn on both the computer and the converter, then your speakers/amplifier. 4. DAC comes as default set to USB1.1 input.
OS X - USB 2.0 USB2.0 and Firewire require installation of Mytek drivers on both Win and Mac OS. (the latest driver are available at mytekdigital.com). 1. Open the Mytek_Digital_SDK_XXXX.dmg (ensure you have the latest driver by visiting mytekdigital.com). 2. Open the Mytek_Digital_SDK_XXXX mounted drive. 3. Open Mytek Digital.mpkg. www.mytekdigital.
4. Click the Continue button in the lower right hand corner. 5. Click the Install button in the lower right hand corner. www.mytekdigital.
6. Once the installation is complete press the Close button in the lower right hand corner. 7. Copy the Mytek_Digital_CPL inside the Mytek_Digital_ SDK_XXXX mounted drive to the Applications folder. www.mytekdigital.com Note! When reinstalling the Mytek_Digital_CPL application you will need to replace the previous application installation.
8. Open the Mytek_Digital_CPL and ensure the Volume Bypass checkbox is checked. Warning! Volume bypass must be checked to guarantee Bit Transparency ensuring proper DSD playback. Uninstalling Mac OS X Mytek USB Driver 1) Remove the following files from the folders located on the boot disk (usually Macintosh HD): - /Library/Audio/MIDI Drivers/ 2) Mytek_Digital.plugin - /Library/Receipts - com.mytekdigital.Mytek_Digital.custom-extensiondriver.pkg - com.mytekdigital.Mytek_Digital.kernel-driver.pkg - com.
Mac OS X – FireW ire Use of USB2.0 and Firewire requires prior installation of Mytek drivers on both Win and Mac OS. (the latest drivers are available at mytekdigital.com). 1. Download the latest FireWire driver from http://www.mytekdigital.com 2. Unzip the archive. Most operating systems have this functionality built-in. 3. Once you unzip it, a folder called “binary” will appear. The Disc Image (.dmg) file is inside binary > install > osx > release. www.mytekdigital.
4. Double click the .pkg file to start the driver installation. 5. Begin the Installation by pressing Continue. 6. Select Install. www.mytekdigital.
7. Upon Successful installation Restart the computer to complete Mytek FireWire Driver Installation. www.mytekdigital.
W indows – USB 2.0 Use of USB2.0 and Firewire requires prior installation of Mytek drivers on both Win and Mac OS. (the latest drivers are available at mytekdigital.com). 1. Locate the mytek_vXXXX_usbpal_driver.zip: 2. Extract the contents of the mytek.vXXXX_ usbpal_driver.zip installer by right clicking on the installers icon and selecting Extract All... www.mytekdigital.
3. Open the Extracted mytek.vXXXX_usbpal_driver folder. 4. Open the Setup.exe file found inside the mytek_vXXXX_usbpal_driver folder. 5. Once the Setup.exe opens press Next. www.mytekdigital.
6. Choose the location of installation. By default it will install in C:\Program Files\MytekDigital\ mytek_Driver. We recommend leaving this as is (If you wish to customize the install choose the location by selecting browse). Select Install. 7. Setup.exe will now install the Mytek Driver. This process may take a few minutes. www.mytekdigital.
8. Upon completion of Setup.exe press the Next button. 9. To complete installation of the mytek.vXXXX_usbpal _driver simply press the Finish button. www.mytekdigital.
10. Confirm installation by launching the Stereo 192-DSD DAC Control Panel from the Start menu. 11. Installation was successful if the Stereo192-DSD Control Panel shows a device and permits access to playback options. More than 1 DAC can be connected via USB to use the same driver. For example 3 Mytek DACs can be used for playback of Surround DSD SACDs using for example Jriver Player. www.mytekdigital.
W indows - FireW ire Use of USB2.0 and Firewire requires prior installation of Mytek drivers on both Win and Mac OS. (the latest drivers are available at mytekdigital.com). 1. Locate the Mytek_Universal_FireWire_Driver_vXXX.zip 2. Extract the contents of the Mytek_Universal_Firewire_ Driver_ vXXX.zip installer icon and selecting Extract All... www.mytekdigital.
3. Select Extract to put the installation folder next to the .zip. 4. Open the extracted Mytek_Universal_FireWire_Driver_ vXXX folder. www.mytekdigital.
5. Inside the Mytek_Universal_FireWire_Driver_vXXX open the MytekDiceDrvInstaller_vXXX.exe. folder 6. If a windows security warning pops up select Run. www.mytekdigital.
7. Once Mytek_FireWire installer begins select Next to begin installation. 8. The Mytek Firewire Control Panel is by default installed in the Program Files directory. It is recommended to Use the Default Location. Choose Next once you have decided. www.mytekdigital.
9. Choose to create or not create a new desktop Icon for the Mytek Firewire Control Panel by checking or Unchecking the Create a desktop icon box. 10. Begin installing the Mytek Firewire Control Panel by selecting Install. www.mytekdigital.
11. If any “Window's Security Warnings” appears choose Install to continue installation. 12. Once installation has begun it may take several minutes to complete please be patient until the task completes. 13. Finalize the installation by selecting Restart. This will restart your computer and complete the Mytek_Universal_Firewire_Driver_vXXX installation. www.mytekdigital.
14. You can confirm installation by opening the Mytek_Firewire icon located in your Start menu. 15. Make sure the Stereo192-DSD DAC is connected and input is put to Fire. If so the Mytek Control Panel will say System Clock Locked. www.mytekdigital.
Fir mware Update using Windows and OS X Currently the DAC firmware updte requires Firewire connection (cannot be performed via USB). As of Firmware v.1.7.0 a failsafe feature has been added to ensure proper operation following a firmware load failure. If firmware update is interrupted (by power cut for example), the unit will revert to its last firmware.
Inter nal User Adjustments Inside the unit you will find the 115/230 voltage switch. Normally this will be set to the proper voltage of the country of purchase. If you need to switch the voltage, it can be found between the power plug socket and the toroidal transformer. The voltage value is printed next to the switch. *For Japanese models only: 115V = 100V, 230V = 230V There are also jumpers which allow bypass of the capacitors in the analog input signal path.
Remote Control Setup The Mytek Stereo192-DSD DAC is infrared remote ready and will work with any Aluminum Apple Remote or any Universal Remote Control using the Philips RC5 standard. Stereo192-DSD DAC Apple Remote Setup 1. Press the Menu button 2. Rotate the knob until Remote is selected. Press the knob to enter Remote menu 3. Rotate the knob until Enable is selected. Press the knob to enter Enable menu 4. Rotate the knob until On is selected. Press the Menu button to turn on Remote Control. 5.
RC 5 Remote Overview The Mytek Stereo192-DSD DAC can operate as: 1. TV - address – 00 2. Preamp - address – 16 3. CD - address – 20 In each of these options the remote's volume up and volume down buttons correspond to turning the Stereo192-DSD DAC's Main knob.
Troubleshooting Remote control does not work. Possible cause Suggested solution Device not programmed. Rotate the device's knob to select your remote's proper channel, either 00, 16 or 20. Incorrect remote control. Try other remote control. This device works with any Aluminum Apple Remote or any Universal Remote Control using the RC5 standard. Remote control is too far from the device. Move closer to the device. Something is blocking the receiver. Remove items which may be blocking the receiver.
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FireWire Recording The Stereo192-DSD DAC has the unique ability to operate as a 2 channel Firewire Audio Interface for Both MAC and PC. Connecting a stand-alone stereo analog digital converter such as the MYTEK Stereo192 ADC via AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TOSLINK or ADAT allows the passing of digital audio through the DAC into any DAW or archival software.
5. Under the Bus Tab inside the Mytek_FireWire control panel switch Sync Source: to the Digital format you are using i.e. AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TOSLINK, ADAT. 6. Under the Bus Tab insde the Mytek_FireWire control panel switch Sample Rate: to match the Digital Source feeding the MYTEK Stereo192-DSD DAC. 7. Open your DAW or Archiving Software and select the MYTEK Stereo192-DSD DAC FireWire as your input source and output. 8.
OS X FireW ire Recor ding Setup 1. Change the MYTEK Stereo192-DSD DAC input setting to Firewire. Press the Menu button Rotate the knob until INPUT is selected Press the knob Rotate the knob until Fire is selected Press the Menu button Twice 2. Connect to the appropriate Digital Source to the Digital inputs on the Stereo192-DSD DAC via AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TOSLINK, or ADAT. 3. On the Digital Source select or make note of the desired Sample Rate feeding the MYTEK Stereo192-DSD DAC. 4.
5. Under the Bus Tab inside the Mytek_FireWire control panel switch Sync Source: to the Digital format you are using i.e. AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TOSLINK, ADAT. 6. Under the Bus Tab inside the Mytek_FireWire control panel switch Sample Rate: to match the Digital Source feeding the MYTEK Stereo192-DSD DAC. 7. Open your DAW or Archiving Software and select the MYTEK Stereo192-DSD DAC FireWire as your input source and output. 8.
Specifications - Conversion: 32bit, PCM up to 192k, 64xDSD, 128xDSD. - Dynamic Range: 128dB (ESS Sabre chipset in 8 mono to 2 stereo config.) THD DAC: -110dB. - Digital Audio Inputs: SPDIF, AES/EBU, Toslink all up to 192k single wire. (64xDSD and 128XDSD SDIF DSD interface on Mastering Version). - Clock: Internal Clock Generator (10ps jitter,) Wordclock In and Out, or sync to incoming digital audio input with low jitter JET (tm) PLL. - Internal Async Hardware Upsampling- 16bit 44.1k etc.
Impor tant Safety Infor mation Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
War ning Excessive sound pressure from speakers and headphones can cause hearing loss. In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure levels. For the customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
War ranty This Stereo192-DSD-DAC is warranted by Mytek to the original purchaser against defects in workmanship and materials used in manufacture for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Faults due to customer misuse, unauthorized modifications or accidents are not covered by this warranty. No other warranty is expressed or implied. Any faulty unit should be sent, shipping prepaid to the manufacturer service center.
