Wyred 4 Sound mini-Integrated - Manual (Page 4)

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the USA yet still offer value comparable to those produced in regions where
manufacturing is much less costly. Aside from great sonic performance, build quality
and customer service are on the top of our priority list.
Design and Feature Overview
The mINT chassis was designed around the internal components. Its physical
size could not have been any smaller! In the brainstorming stage of this project EJ
Sarmento set out to create a unit that pushed the envelope in terms of size,
performance, features, and value. At times when the feature set was discussed we
couldn’t help but laugh about the versatility that this sleek box would provide with a
footprint slightly larger than a DVD case. After all, our economy is not as strong as it
was ten years ago and an affordable, small integrated amp with a built in DAC and
head phone amp just makes sense.
There are many reasons why this mini integrated amplifier is unique. To start
with, the volume control in the mINT is a true-resistive ladder which results in linear
control, excellent channel matching, and impressive sonic quality. It was no simple
task to attain these qualities using the one-turn analog pot on the mINT, so it was
necessary to step outside of the box. Rather than passing the signal through the pot,
it is only used as a position reference. A soft ramp feature means that when
powering the unit on/off or using the mute/un-mute it increases/decreases the
volume at a pleasant rate. The mINT has a 12V DC trigger in and out as well as an
external mains voltage switch.
Two analog inputs (Auxiliary 1 and 2) are side by side on the rear panel. An
alternate function of Aux 2 is HT bypass (Home Theater bypass) and is activated via a
push switch on the back. When HT is selected, the trigger in becomes one activation
point for the HT mode. Aux Out (preamp output) will work very well to incorporate a
powered subwoofer. In addition to the pre-out the mINT has a Fixed out that will
typically be used to send a signal to a recording device or feed a signal to a second
system. An alternate function of the Fixed out is a Main In feature that can be used
with the preamp output to allow the insertion of a digital crossover or processor into
the signal path. This feature can be selected by the “Fixed out/Main in” button
located on the rear of the unit next to the HT Bypass selector.
Located top and center of the rear panel, you will find three digital inputs
powered by an ESS DAC chip for an incredible experience when streaming your
digital recordings. The S/PDIF inputs will support 24 bit 192kHz resolution files and
the USB interface will support 24 bit 96kHz signals in asynchronous input. Each
digital input can be connected to a different source and selected independently via
the remote or input select buttons on the front.