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M2TECH

YOUNG M

III

HIGHEST RESOLUTION DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER

DIGITAL PREAMPLIFIER

USER MANUAL

REV. P

A – 8/2017

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Summary of Young MKIII

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M2tech young m k iii highest resolution digital-to-analog converter digital preamplifier user manual rev. P r a – 8/2017.
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 3 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz warning! Changes or modifications not authorized by the manufacturer can invalidate the compliance to ce regulations and cause the unit to be no more suitable ...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 4 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz dear customer, thank you for purchasing young mkiii. You are the owner of a very high quality digital-to- analog converter with many unique features designed t...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 5 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz table of contents 1. Unpacking and placing the unit.......................................................................................7 2. Front panel .......
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 7 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz 1. Unpacking and placing the unit lay the package on a table and open the external box by removing or cutting the adhesive tape seal. Then extract the internal...
Page 9: 2. Front Panel
Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 9 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz 2. Front panel figure 1 1) power on/power off/mute/menu exit button. Press this button to switch the young mkiii on when it’s off. When the young mkiii is on, ...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 11 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz 3. Back panel figure 2 6) outputs. Connect the young mkiii to your amplifier/preamplifier with balanced inputs using balanced cables terminated with three-pol...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 12 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz 12) bluetooth ® module receiver antenna. Keep this antenna clear from metal shields or covers. 13) power mode switch. Enables and disables immediate operation...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 13 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz 4. Remote control the young mkiii comes with a fully-loaded remote control which allows for setting all of its controls, as well as for controlling other m2te...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 15 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz 5. Connecting and powering the unit warning: all connections between the young mkiii and other equipment must be made when all units are turned off and comple...
Page 17: 6. Cleaning The Unit
Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 17 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz 6. Cleaning the unit the young mkiii should be cleaned with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Do not use alcohol or any other types of cleaning fluids as they coul...
Page 19: 7. Using The Young Mkiii
Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 19 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz 7. Using the young mkiii at activation, the young mkiii spends a little time to ensure that all supplies reach their nominal levels, during which the model na...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 20 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz 7.3. Choosing the signal’s phase the young mkiii allows user to choose the phase of the outgoing analog signal. This feature is useful in various ways. For ex...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 21 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz if, at this point, the user changes his/her mind and wants to keep the current value, it’s possible to exit the menu by pressing the front panel’s left button...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 22 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz 7.8. Setting the display’s backlight intensity the young mkiii display’s backlight intensity can be set on four different levels. An automatic mode is also av...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 23 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz 7.11. Using the remote control function keys for quick access to menu items the remote control is provided with three keys to quickly access various menu item...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 24 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz it is also possible to put the young m k iii in standby by the related key on the remote control. In this case, the young m k iii, while stopping operation as...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 25 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz 8. Using a computer as digital source while the connection of the various legacy digital sources (cd/dvd/blu-ray player) to the young mkiii is quite straightf...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 26 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz figure 4 to send the computer audio to the young mkiii it is necessary to select it in the “sound” window as shown in fig. 4. It’s possible to set some parame...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 27 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz figure 5 it is now possible to listen to music by simply selecting the usb input on the young mkiii and using itunes. Please note that even when the chosen pl...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 28 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz also please note that amongst the available options are those related to direct mode and exclusive access to the resource (“exclusive access mode”). They are ...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 29 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz note: given the vast availability of different linux distributions, often heavily customized, it may be necessary to check that both kernel and alsa versions ...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 30 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz figure 9 8.2.1. Dsd files playback with linux the availability of dsd audio files is quite recent, therefore it’s possible that your player is not able to pla...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 31 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz accurate with regards to the fundamental steps necessary to its successful completion. Note: the young mkiii is designed to implement the hid interface for re...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 32 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz figure 11 once the files are extracted, open the temporary folder or the folder you have designated and run the setup application by double-clicking on “setup...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 33 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz once setup is launched, the window shown in fig. 13 appears. Figure 13 note: it may happen that the operating systems shows a warning window first, stating th...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 34 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz figure 14 if the dac is correctly connected to the computer, after a few seconds the window shown in fig. 15a will appear. If necessary, indicate a folder of ...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 36 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz if the window shown in fig. 25a has appeared and the user has clicked on the “install” button, the installation procedure goes on and a new window appears tha...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 37 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz figure 17 as suggested by the instructions, click on the “next” button to confirm the installation. The final setup window will appear as shown in fig. 18. Fi...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 38 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz click on the “finish” button to close setup: the driver installation is now complete. Note: some windows versions require a reboot to enable the driver just i...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 39 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz it is possible to start uninstall in two different ways: using the applications installation utility from the control panel or directly launching the uninstal...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 40 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz figure 22 it’s sufficient to click on the “uninstall” button to start uninstall. A windows appears that shows the uninstall progress, like as shown in fig. 23...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 41 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz at uninstall completion, the window will show the entire list of deleted files and will enable the buttons located to the lower right corner of the window bor...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 42 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz figure 25 clock on the “finish” button to close the application. At this point if the user launched uninstall from the control panel, it is possible to verify...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 43 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz figure 26 note: even after uninstall, depending on the windows version used, it is possible that the system may require a reboot to update its configuration. ...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 45 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz of main interest is the driver version, as users may visit the m2tech website from time to time to check for availability of more recent driver versions and e...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 46 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz figure 30 for every device associated to a driver instantiation, a setting window is available. In these sub-chapter figures, only one device has been detecte...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 47 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz apart some parameters which are displayed but cannot be changed by the user, it is interesting to note the streaming mode and the button to access volume cont...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 49 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz 8.3.4. Using the young mkiii as windows predefined audio device when using certain players, such as windows media player, or when listening to streaming music...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 50 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz figure 36 by accessing the drop-down menu available in the “advanced” tab it will be possible to choose one of the system’s available configurations. Once a c...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 51 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz the first one is foobar ( www.Foobar2000.Org ). Foobar is able to work in all modes accepted by the young mkiii: direct sound, kernel streaming, wasapi and as...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 52 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz the zip file contains two executables, both to be used: one for the installation of the component for the compatibility with sacd iso files, plus a proxy file...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 53 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz the second player used as an example is jriver media center ( www.Jriver.Com ). Jriver is a commercial player, a “closet” product which is delivered provided ...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 54 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz figure 41 at this point, jriver recognizes the capability to handle dsd in both dop (dsd over pcm) and native format. From the dropdown menu which is selected...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 55 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz figure 43 the configuration procedure is almost over: we still need to tell jriver not to downsample data streams with sampling frequency higher than 192khz, ...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 57 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz 9. Controlling the computer player by using the young mkiii remote control the usb interface of the young mkiii implements the hid protocol, which allows for ...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 59 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz 10. Updating young mkiii firmware as shown in paragraph 8.3.3, fig. 30, it is possible to update the firmware of the young mkiii, whenever this is required, u...
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Young m k iii digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier revision p r a – august 2017 copyright © 2017, m2tech srl 61 m2tech www.M2tech.Biz 11. Specifications inputs: ............................................... Aes/ebu on female xlr socket s/pdif on female rca socket optical on toslink™ connec...