Computer with usb1.1 – Mytek Digital Manhattan DAC (v.1.3) User Manual
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Mytek Manhattan Digital to Analog Converter – User's Manual
Quick Start – Immediate Playback:
AES/EBU, SPDIF and Toslink:
Connect the analog outputs to your powered speakers, power amplifier or
preamplifier. Alternatively use headphones. Connect the digital source (CD player)
to the DAC. Power up the player, power amplifier and the Manhattan DAC. Upon
power up, the DAC will default to its default settings hand picked by our team to
produces the optimal sound quality. The unit will also begin scanning active digital
inputs, “SCANNING” is displayed until an active input is detected. Upon detection of
active input the DAC will start accepting audio at this input. Display will show both
volume and received signal sample rate and will begin playing sound which will be
visible on the display audio meter.
Computer with USB1.1:
Connect the analog outputs to your powered speakers, power amplifier or
preamplifier. Alternatively use headphones. Connect the computer (audio source) to
the DAC USB1.1 port with USB cable. Power up the computer, power amplifier and
the Manhattan DAC. Upon power up, the DAC will default to its default settings
hand picked by our team to produces the optimal sound quality. The unit will also
begin scanning active digital inputs, “SCANNING” is displayed until an active input
is detected. In Windows System or Mac Preferences select “Manhattan DAC” as
digital audio output. Play audio in the computer software of your choice. Upon
detection of active USB1.1 input DAC will start accepting audio at this input. Display
will show both volume and received signal sample rate and will begin playing sound
which will be visible on the display audio meter.
“Breaking-in” the DAC for best sound quality: This unit, similarly to other hi-fi
equipment will benefit from “breaking-in”, when the music is played for extended
period of time (even few days), before it achieves its ultimate sound quality. “Break-
in” typically reduces distortion caused by “too new” capacitors and other electronic
components and will sound smooth and “velvety” afterwards.
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