North Star Design 192 User Manual - Operating
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS:
Thank you for purchasing the North Star
Design Model 192. The Model 192 is an
extraordinary value in advanced Digital-
to-Analog Conversion. Featuring a state-
of-the-art DAC chipset, the Model 192
offers reference-level audio performance.
The Model 192 is able to convert inputs
from 16-Bit / 44.1KHz through 24-Bit /
192KHz and can oversample the digital
signal to 192kHz before the analog
conversion. The Model 192 forms an
integral part of the enthusiast’s modern
high-fidelity system.
CAUTION:
1.
Be careful handling the mains
cable
Please, pay attention not to
damage or stretch the mains cable.
Otherwise, risk of electric shock or
damage can arise. Keep tightly the mains
plug when pulling it away from the wall
socket, never pull the cable.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Model 192 is based on the latest-
generation Crystal Semiconductors
CS4396 chipset CS8420 input receiver
and Nippon Precision Circuits SM5849AF
upsampler. The CS 8420 accepts up to
96KHz S/PDIF-encoded datastreams
while the I2S input may accept 24-Bit /
192KHz data.
2.
Don’t remove the upper cover
To avoid shock hazard, please
don’t remove the upper cover when the
equipment is connected to a mains
socket or to any other equipment. Refer
to the appropriate section of this manual
for the digital input settings.
Five inputs are provided: two S/PDIF via
coax, one AES/EBU via balanced XLR,
one optical TosLink and one I2S via RJ45
connector. Engaging the Model 192 I2S
Direct Mode setting bypasses the input
receiver and allows the Model 192 to
throughput up to 24-Bit / 192KHz.
3.
Don’t insert any object into the
equipment
Don’t insert metallic objects into
the equipment and pay attention not to
throw liquids on it. Otherwise, risk of
electric shock or damage can arise.
A single pair of single-ended outputs are
driven by a high-current, Class-A output
stage.
NOTE:
This equipment is not shipped with any
mains or interconnect cable. This items’
quality is a main factor for the
achievement of the best sonic
performance; they must be chosen taking
into account the synergy with the other
parts of the hi-fi system.
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