Summary of DAC-10
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1 valve audio devices dac-10 / dac-10 dsd digital to analogue converter user manual version 2.1.
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2 introduction the valve audio devices dac-10 / dac-10 dsd valve dac is an exquisitely engineered, hand- built, point-to-point wired unit employing specifically selected components. It is designed for the audio purist and refined over countless hours to produce exceptional high definition sound with...
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3 technical information dsd64 playback (dac-10 dsd): in our dedicated dsd (direct stream digital) module, the usb interfaced dsd left and right channel bitstream data is passed through 1bit driver gates and applied to a high precision, double differential fir (finite impulse response) filter and the...
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4 2. Dsd stage audio signal coupling. 3. Gain regulation - part of this function implemented in dc mode. 4. Signal dependent variable tube biasing. 5. Voltage amplification. 6. Se and balanced out signal stage. The whole tube circuit is operating in pure class a. Casing: the unique vad casing is des...
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5 contents introduction 2 technical info 3-4 unpacking 5 connection 6-7-8-9 before switching on 10-11-12 safety and other information 13-14 specifications 15-16 warranty information 17-18 warranty registration form 19 unpacking in the flight case you will find the following: • 1 x vad dac-10 / dac-1...
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6 connection vad dac-10 inputs: vad dac-10 dsd inputs.
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7 digital inputs dac-10 digital audio connectivity: • aes/ebu balanced digital audio input • bnc spdif digital audio input • coaxial spdif digital audio input • toslink optical spdif digital audio input • usb 2.0 audio pcm input (up to 24bit/192khz) dac-10 dsd digital audio connectivity: • bnc spdif...
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8 audio outputs: balanced: use screened, twisted pair cables fitted with 3pin xlr plugs (receptacle type plug for the dac-10 / dac-10 dsd end). When using the balanced connection, pin 1 is “ground”, pin 2 is “hot” and pin 3 “cold”. Make sure this complies with your other audio equipment and consult ...
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9 in the `up` position of sw2, the pcm usb is off and the dedicated dsd usb interface is on for dsd64 playback (example: dsf. Dff. Iso.). Sw2 also activates a separate analogue `path` for dsd playback. Pcm and dsd if you have both formats (pcm, dsd) of music files on your computer connect both usb i...
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10 before switching on front panel switching on / off powering on: “flip” the mains power switch on the rear panel of the dac-10 / dac-10 dsd followed by pushing the “power” button on the front panel. Powering off: press the “power” button on the front panel of the dac-10 / dac-10 dsd. When in use a...
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11 whilst the dac-10 / dac-10 dsd will sound superb from the moment it is switched on, due to the nature of valves, it’s sound will improve even further as it warms up. After 20 minutes it will be on song, after approximately 40 minutes it will reach its peak performance. To maximise the life span o...
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12 safety information placement apart from the valves, which, by their very nature, are designed to run hot, the dac-10 / dac- 10 dsd is relatively cool running and operates well below the maximum allowed temperature for consumer audio. It should be positioned so as to allow free airflow around it a...
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13 important: tube (valve) replacement the dac must be powered off by the mains switch on the back panel (mains iec socket) and then fully disconnected from the mains socket for a minimum of 10 minutes before commencing any tube replacement. (`bleeding` the circuit fully discharges power supplies wi...
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14 specifications audio signal frequency range: 5hz - 20 khz (pcm) 5hz - 30 khz (dsd) dynamic range: 122db digital inputs: 1x aes/ebu (dac-10 only) 1x rca coaxial 1x bnc 1x toslink optical 1x asynchronous 32 bit/192khz usb 2.0 pcm input 1x asynchronous usb 2.0 dsd input (dac- 10 dsd only) output sig...
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15 power consumption: 58w ac mains operation voltage: factory set for 220-240v/50/60hz (100-120v/50/60hz factory set version can be ordered at no additional cost) fuse type: 1a anti surge 20mm fuse dimensions: h 15cm x w 43.5cm x d 29cm net weight (approximate): 13kg shipping weight (approximate) 18...
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16 valve audio devices (vad) dac-10 / dac-10 dsd warranty information valve audio devices limited warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of seven (7) years from the date of purchase (subject to the terms set forth below). Valve audio devices will repa...
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17 repairs or replacements as provided under this warranty are the exclusive remedy of the consumer. Valve audio devices limited (vad) shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any express or implied warranty in this product. Except to the extent prohibited by law...
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18 valve audio devices (vad) warranty registration form first name: title last name: full address (number and street): city: postcode/zipcode: state/province: country: phone number: e-mail address (receive up-to-date information on new products and promotions): date of purchase (day/month/year): ple...