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Table of contentsWelcome
Congratulations on your purchase of this device and thank you for choosing
a LINDEMANN product. We hope you enjoy listening to music during long
evenings with your favorite recordings. With the musicbook series, you
have chosen one of the most technologically advanced and best-sounding
audio systems. We develop and manufacture our equipment in Germany
and have put all our passion and over 20 years of experience into this ex-
traordinary product that leaves no wishes unfullled in terms of sound
quality. Discover a new quality of music reproduction that easily lls large
rooms and puts singers within reach in your living room. Enjoy listening!
Your LINDEMANN team
Scope of delivery 4
Front view 5
Rear view 6
IR remote control 7
Connection variants
I–III
Connecting to a
Computer
Digital and analog
inputs
CD function 13
USB-Audio Interface 14
Settings 15
Technical
specications
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This product complies with the directives 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive), 2004/108/EC
(EMC Directive), and 2009/125/EC (ErP Directive).
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2014 Lindemann audiotechnik GmbH
Important safety information
Read this user manual carefully.
Carefully observe all NOTES. The manual is designed to help you to properly use your new Lindemann product so that you can enjoy all its features. Keep this user manual for future reference.
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• Before connecting the device, check to see if your power supply matches the
values specied on the type plate. The type plate is located on the bottom of the
device.
• When connecting the device, use the included power cord or another appropriate power cord. Operation without protective grounding is not permitted and is
dangerous.
• Connect the device with a proper power socket and route the cable so that it cannot be crushed or kinked. Make sure that the power cord remains undamaged
and constantly accessible.
• To prevent re or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture.
The device must not be operated outdoors. Protect the product from dripping or
splashing uids, and do not place any objects lled with water (such as vases) on
the product or in its vicinity. As with all electronic devices, liquids should never
be allowed to penetrate into product.
• Do not make any changes to the product or its accessories. Unauthorized changes may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and proper function of the
device. The warranty is voided in such cases.
• Do not expose the device or the IR remote control to extreme heat, including di-
rect sunlight and re. Allow waste heat generated during operation to dissipate
freely. Never operate the device in closed cabinets or near heat sources such as
radiators or stoves.
• Set up the device so that the back of the device with the power switch is always
accessible. Do not use this device unattended. If you will not be operating the
device for an extended period of time, turn it o using the power switch on the
back or unplug the power cord. If you notice smoke or a burning smell during
operation, discontinue using the device immediately by turning o or unplugging
the power cable from the power socket.
• To clean the device, unplug the power cord and clean the surface with a dry cloth
or with a little glass cleaner. Make sure that the device is completely dry before
you reconnect it with the power cord. Never use solvents (such as acetone or
lacquer thinner) to clean the device.
• Have repair and maintenance work performed by qualied customer service
personnel only. Do not try to repair the device yourself. Do not remove or open
the device cover; otherwise, you could come into contact with dangerous voltages or be exposed to other hazards. Contact your Lindemann dealer or Linde-
mann audiotechnik directly to receive qualied customer service.
• Electronic equipment is not household waste but must be disposed of properly
in accordance with Directive 2002/96/EC on electrical and electronic waste. At
the end of its useful life, dispose of this device at a designated public collection
point.
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Scope of delivery
musicbook⠸ 10/15
musicbook 10/15 USB audio music player. The musicbook 10/15 is a
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streamer (also called a UPnP audio renderer) with integrated
preamplier and CD player*.
Infrared remote control
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IR remote control with integrated lithium-ion battery, rechargeable.
*musicbook 15 only
USB cable
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USB-cable (1m) for connecting the musicbook 10/15 to the computer.
USB charging cable
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USB charging cable (1m) for charging the IR remote control.
Power cord
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Power cord with two-pin grounded plug (2m) for connecting to the power socket.
Front view
Multifunction control wheel for operating the volume
(rotate left/right), muting (briey press once), stopping the CD*
(press and hold once), and ejecting the CD* (press and hold again),
along with input selection (press and simultaneously rotate left/
right). All other functions can be operated with the included
IR remote control.
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OLED graphic display
(optically bonded)
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with a viewing angle of
almost 180°.
Stand-by LED
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Stand-by: illuminated in yellow.
Headphone jack (6.35 mm): analog Class-A amplier perfect for enjoying music with headphones
(32–300 ohms). Volume can be controlled via IR remote control, and multifunction control wheel.
High-quality CD player (musicbook
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low-jitter digital signal. CD-text capable. All CD functions can be controlled via IR remote.
Stand-by button for switching the device on and o. Very low power consumption in operation due to
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intelligent power supply.
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Rear view
Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) outputs, which can be used independently and
simultaneously. Load-stable power output levels for the operation of long cables, for example
to connect powered speakers or subwoofers. Fixed Line Out (can be turned on in the Settings
menu) for xed output voltage for integration into existing systems.
Two analog inputs for connecting a turntable preamplier or tuner, for example.
Fully balanced, analog preamplier circuit used in professional recording studios for
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precise, balanced volume control for the highest resolution and trouble-free operation even at low volumes. Non-magnetic, gold-plated RCA sockets for optimum signal
transfer.
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Power switch for completely disconnecting
the musicbook 10/15 from the power
supply.
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Two digital outputs: optical and coaxial. Preprocessed, extremely
low-jitter digital signal for connection of external digital components
such as D/A converters. Digital outputs are switched o in default;
they can be switched on in the Settings menu.
Four digital inputs: optical and coaxial. Resolution up to 24bit and 192kHz.
Connection option for external digital sources, such as TV, tuner, Blu-ray, or
external CD drive. Intelligent signal processing with multi-stage, synchronous
re-sampling and D/A conversion with 32bit and 352.8/384kHz. Sonic
scrambling DAC of the last generation with minimum phase apodizing lter.
*musicbook 15 only
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for connecting to the power supply.
USB-B port for linking the musicbook
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to a computer. Playback of music les up to
32 bit and 384 kHz plus DSD les.
IEC power connector
10/15
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IR remote control
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LED: Illuminated in yellow in transmission mode, illuminated in red
when the battery is charging (goes out when the full charge is reached),
ashing red if there is a charging error.
SET buttons for selecting digital and analog sources. These
buttons are also the navigation buttons in the Settings menu.
OK button to conrm the selection in the Settings menu.
Mute button for muting the sound.
CD function block:
musicbook
Repeat button for repeating an individual track (one) or the entire
15 only
album (all).
Search buttons for the forward and backward search function.
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Stand-by button for switching the device on and o.
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Settings button for opening the setup menu (Inputs, Balance,
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Display Brightness, Digiout, Fixed Line Out, Factory Default).
Display button for switching between display of the track,
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artist, or time.
Info button for the status display of the most important settings.
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Volume buttons for decreasing (Vol -) and increasing (Vol +) the
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volume. Set buttons for navigation in the Settings menu.
Numeric buttons for direct selection of a CD track.
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Stop/Eject button for stopping the CD by
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pressing the button once and for ejecting the CD by
pressing the button again.
Skip buttons for skipping to the next/previous track.
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Play/Pause button for playing and pausing the CD.
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USB mini jack for charging the lithium-ion battery.
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The charging state can be called up with the Info button.
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Connection variant I
musicbook⠸ 10/15 with powered loudspeakers
Connection of the powered
speakers via the balanced
outputs
Connection of the powered
speakers via the unbalanced
outputs
Connection variant I:
The easiest way to enjoy music with the musicbook 10/15 is to connect powered
loudspeakers. You only need a signal cable long enough to establish the connection
between the outputs of the musicbook 10/15 and the inputs of the powered
loudspeakers. The musicbook 10/15 can easily handle long cables and delivers up to
5V of output voltage at 600 ohms in balanced operation. Thanks to the built-in
*musicbook 15 only
preamplier, multiple connection options for analog and digital sources, and the
ability to play CDs* or listen to music from a computer, the musicbook 10/15 becomes
the center of your hi- system.
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Connection variant II
musicbook⠸ 10/15 with power amplier
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musicbook
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musicbook
10/15
Connection variant II:
To operate a passive loudspeaker on musicbook 10/15, you will need a suitable power
amplier. With the musicbook 50, we oer a balanced Class-D power amplier, which
meets the highest requirements for sound. In conjunction with high-quality two-way
loudspeakers or small to medium standing speakers, this amplier delivers the nest
in sound with ultra-low power consumption. An intelligent signal detector automatically
musicbook 50
turns on the amplier when a music signal is received and o again when no music is
being played. But the musicbook 10/15 can also be perfectly combined with existing
power ampliers. Since both outputs can be operated simultaneously, a power amplier
and a subwoofer can be connected to the device, for example.
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Connection variant III
musicbook⠸ 10/15 in combination with an existing hi- system
Connection variant III:
If you already have a complete hi- system with preamplier or integrated amplier,
you can connect the musicbook 10/15 to an analog input of the amplier. To do this,
the volume control of the preamplier can be bypassed in the musicbook 10/15 (menu
item uFixed Line Outputt in the Settings menu of the IR remote control) so that it will
*musicbook 15 only
only work in headphones mode. Thanks to the multiple connection options for analog
and digital sources and the ability to play CDs* or listen to music from a computer, the
musicbook 10/15 becomes the central source of your hi- system.
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Connecting to the Computer
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Connecting to the Computer:
The musicbook 10/15 is equipped with a high-resolution USB interface. This allows a
studio-quality music reproduction with a max. resolution of 32 bit and 384 kHz and also
the playbackof DSD64 and DSD128. All you need a high-quality USB cable and a computer loaded with a suitable playback software.
Optimum results will be achieved e.g. with a MacBook and Audirvana or Pure Music as
software. After the successful installation the musicbook 10/15 will replace the internal
soundcard of the computer.
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Selection of digital and analog inputs
musicbook⠸ 10/15
With the musicbook 10/15, 4 digital and 2 analog inputs are
available to you. They can be selected in two dierent ways:
• Using the IR remote control
• Using the multifunction control wheel on the musicbook 10/15
The inputs can be named individually in the settings menu. Likewise, redundant inputs
can be disabled as well!
Selection using the IR remote control
• On the IR remote control, press the SET up or
SET down buttons until the desired input
appears.
• The display show you the selected inputs.
*musicbook 15 only
Selection using the multifunction control wheel
• Press in the middle of the multifunction control
wheel on the musicbook 10/15. Press and hold
down the control wheel while turning it to the left or
right.
• The display shows the inputs Digital 1–4 and Analog
1–2, from which you can select.
CD function*
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• Carefully insert an audio CD with the printed side
facing up into the slot of the CD drive until the CD is
automatically drawn in.
• After a few seconds, the display will show the number of tracks and the total playing time of the CD.
• For further operation, you can use the IR remote and
the multifunction control wheel on the device.
Operation with the IR remote control
• Play/Pause.
• Search.
• Skip (skip to the next or previous track).
• Repeat one (repeat a track).
• Repeat all (repeat the entire album).
• Volume (- / +).
• By pressing the display button on the IR remote
control, you can switch the display between Track/
Playtime, Title, and Artist (IR remote control only).
Operation with the multifunction control wheel
• Volume control (rotate left/right).
• Mute: briey press once.
• Stop the CD: press for > 1 sec.
• Eject the CD: press for > 1 sec. again.
• Mute.
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USB-Audio Interface
musicbook⠸ 10/15
The musicbook 10/15 is equipped with a highresolution USB interface which allows to play
back music from a computer. Hereby the musicbook 10/15 replaces the internal soundcard
of the computer. Highspeed USB enables to play back so-called high-resolution downloads
(studio masters) with a max. sample rate of 384 kHz and also the native playback of DSD
les (i.e. the SACD format!) up to DSD128. By using a separate converter module only for
USB, the musicbook 10/15 oers a native and bit-transparent reproduction at the highest
sound quality level.
Besides a high-quality USB cable, another crucial point for an ideal sonic result with the
computer is a playback software which can handle high-resolution formats and oers quite
USB operation on a Mac (OSX 10.6.4 or higher)
• Connect the USB input of your musicbook
by means of the supplied USB cable.
• Now open Audio MIDI Setup service program and from the list of the displayed
devices select the musicbook
Audio>. Select <Use this device for sound output> from the preference settings.
Under <Format>you can now manually set the sample rate and the bit resolution. A detailed installation guide is available on our website.
• We recommend using an audiophile playback software like Audirvana or Pure
Music to fully enjoy all the features like automatic sample rate setting and upsampling. The installation guides for these software programs are available
from the respective suppliers.
10/15, which is shown as <LINDEMANN HighRes-
10/15 with a free USB port of your Mac
some convenience like e.g. an automatic sample rate switching. Highly recommendable are
Audirvana and Pure Music for the Mac plus Foobar and J.River Media Center for Windows
computers.
Apple computers don’t need a special driver for high-resolution playback. Windows computers must be necessarily loaded with a suitable driver to play back high-resolution formats.
On our website we oer a very good driver for download. There you will also nd a driver
installation guide.
USB operation on a Windows PC (Windows Vista, 7, 8)
• Windows computers require a driver to communicate with USB audio devices.
This is available on our homepage under the “Downloads“ category. Install the
driver before connecting the musicbook to your computer for the rst time! In
the process follow the installation guide on our website.
• After the successful installation connect the USB input of your musicbook with a
free USB port of your computer. Click on the <Sound> settings in the control panel
of the PC. Dene the musicbook, which is shown as <LINDEMANN HighResAudio>,
as your default output device and set the desired resolution and sample rate manually under <Advanced Properties>. A detailed installation guide is available on
our website.
• We recommend using an audiophile playback software like J.River Media Center
or Foobar to fully enjoy all the features like automatic sample rate setting and
upsampling. The installation guides for these software programs are available
from the respective suppliers.
*musicbook 15 only
Settings
musicbook⠸ 10/15
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• Settings
The Settings menu of the musicbook 10/15
can be opened by pressing the Settings
button on the IR remote control.
• The following appears on the display.
In this Settings menu, you can change the settings for Inputs, Balance, Display,
Digiout, Fixed Line Out, and Factory Default.
Inputs
The Inputs menu can be used, to give inputs individual names or to disable inputs.
• Press the Settings button on the IR remote control.
• Use the SET buttons SET up and SET down to select
uInputst.
• Conrm with the OK button.
• Use the SET buttons SET up and SET down to select
the desired input.
• Select uNamet or uActivet using the SET up and
SET down SET keys. Conrm by pressing the OK
button
• After selecting uNamet, the display will
read as follows:
• Now you can enter a uNamet for the input by
selecting capitals, small letters or numbers. Use the
SET up, SET down, SET left and SET right keys for
this purpose. With arrow < or arrow > you can make
corrections or insert blanks.
• Conrm with the OK button.
• After selecting uActivet, you can specify via the
SET up and SET down keys if the respective input
shall be active or not. Yes = input active No = input
disabled
• Conrm with the OK button.
• Conrm with the OK button.
• The following appears on the display.
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Settings
musicbook⠸ 10/15
Balance
The balance function is used to regulate volume dierences at the listening position
if this position is not in the optimal location for sound. For this purpose, dierent
volume levels can be set for the left and right loudspeakers.
• Press the Settings button on the IR remote control.
• Use the SET buttons SET up and SET down to select
Balance.
• Conrm with the OK button.
• Use the SET buttons SET up and SET down to select
the desired range for the left or right loudspeaker.
Conrm with the OK button.
Display
In the Settings menu, you have two display brightness levels to choose from.
• Press the Settings button on the IR remote control.
• Select uDisplayt with the SET buttons SET up and
SET down.
Digiout
To reduce interference sources, the two digital outputs (optical and coaxial) are
switched o in the factory. They can be turned on and o again in the Settings menu.
• Press the Settings button on the IR remote control.
• Use the SET buttons SET up and SET down to select
uDigioutt.
• Conrm with the OK button.
• Use the SET buttons SET up and SET down to select
uOnt to turn on the digital outputs and
uOt to turn o the digital outputs. Conrm with
the OK button.
• Conrm with the OK button.
• Use the SET buttons SET up and SET down to select
uHight for high brightness and uLowt for low
brightness. Conrm with the OK button.
*musicbook 15 only
Settings
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Fixed Line Out
In the event that you want to include the musicbook
its own amplier and volume control, it is recommended that you bypass the volume
control of the musicbook 10/15. This is made possible by the Fixed Line Out function.
There is then no volume control on the musicbook 10/15; in such a case, volume is
controlled on the amplier connected to the musicbook 10/15. The volume control
for the headphone output can continue to be used.
• Press the Settings button on the IR remote control.
• Use the SET buttons SET up and SET down to select
uFixed Line outt.
• Conrm with the OK button.
• Use the SET buttons SET up and SET down to select
uOnt to activate the Fixed Line Out function and
uOt to deactivate the Fixed Line Out function.
Conrm with the OK button.
NOTE: If you use the musicbook 10/15 without integration into an existing system –
that is, the musicbook 10/15 with powered loudspeakers or the musicbook 10/15
with power amplier and passive loudspeakers – the Fixed Line Out function must be
set to O, since the maximum output voltage could otherwise cause severe damage
to the loudspeakers. The Fixed Line Out function is turned o by default.
10/15 in an existing system with
Factory Default
The musicbook
tion. This causes all settings made to be irrevocably deleted.
• Press the Settings button on the IR remote control.
• Use the SET buttons SET up and SET down to select
uFactory Defaultt.
• Conrm with the OK button.
• Use the SET buttons SET up and SET down to select
uYest to reset the device to the factory defaults.
Conrm with the OK button.
10/15 can be reset to factory settings using the Factory Default func-
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Technical specications musicbook 10/15
Overview
Full metal housing (6.5 mm wall thickness) with high-quality multifunction control wheel.
Monochrome, optically bonded OLED display with nearly 180° viewing angle. High-quality,
gold-plated connectors for the audio signals. 6-fold multi-layer printed circuit board.
Preamplier
Fully balanced, analog preamplier circuit used in professional recording studios.
Highly accurate, balanced volume control. Separately designed output stages for
balanced and unbalanced output. Both outputs can be used simultaneously.
Headphone amplier
Analog Class-A amplier circuit with high-current output stages for excellent sound
quality. Headphone volume can be adjusted separately from the outputs. Recommended impedance range of the headphones: 32–300 ohms. Headphone volume can
be remotely controlled.
Digital/analog converter
Fully balanced D/A converter that operates in dual-dierential mono mode. Modied
anagram sonic scrambling (S²) DSP architecture with re-sampling to 352.8 or 384kHz
(depending on the input signal). Minimum phase digital lter with apodizing behavior.
Three-stage synchronous re-sampling and high-stability master clock (0.25 ps) with
balanced clock lines (LVDS) provide extremely high suppression of input jitter.
Highest quality SMD components such as close-tolerance metal lm resistors and lm
capacitors.
CD drive*
Premium slot-in CD drive (Teac). Plays CDs and CD-Rs. Compatible with CD text. The
CD player can be remote controlled via IR remote control and app.
High Resolution USB Interface
Asynchronous mode USB-Audio Class 2 Interface. Supports resolutions of up to 32 bit
and 384 kHz PCM and DSD 128. Separate converter module for native DSD reproduction and bit-transparent PCM playback.
IR remote control
High-quality metal remote control with acrylic glass cover. Integrated lithium-ion
battery that can be charged on the device. Controls all functions except the network
player.
*musicbook 15 only
Technical specications musicbook 10/15
Detailed technical specications
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• Supply voltage range: 100–250V, 50–60Hz.
• Dimensions: 280 x 220 x 65mm (W x D x H).
(Subject to technical changes! Measurement data are typical values.)
High Resolution USB Interface
• Bit-resolution: 16/ 24/ 32 bit.
• Sample-Rates: 44,1k/ 48k/ 88,2k/ 96k/ 176,4k/ 192k/ 352,8k/ 384kHz.
• USB-Standard: USB-Audio Class 2, asynchronous mode
• DSD-resolution: 64x (2,8224MHz), 128x (5,6448MHz)
• DSD-format: DOP, DSD over PCM, Standard 1.0
• Master-Clock: Ultra High Stability, Dual Frequency Clock (DPLL). Average Jitter typ.
< 250 fs, Period-Jitter typ. <10 ps. Phase-Noise typ.< -150 dBc.
D/A converter
• Inputs D1, D2, D3, D4: two optical and two coaxial digital inputs
(75 ohms) for SPDIF signals (LPCM) up to 192kHz and 24bit.
• Outputs: one optical and one coaxial digital output (75 ohms) for SPDIF signal.
Sample rate output = sample rate input.
• THD & noise: < 0.0005% (@ 0 dBFS).
• Dynamic range: > 125dB.
• Resolution: 352.8 / 384kHz, 32bit.
• Digital lter: Minimum phase lter with “apodizing” characteristic.
• Output voltage: 2.50V @ 0dBFS.
• Weight: 3.40kg (musicbook
• Power consumption: 0.2W Stand-by, Stand-by, 20W maximum.
Preamplier
• Inputs A1, A2: analog line-level inputs (RCA) with an input impedance of
10kilohms.
• Outputs: a balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) line-level output with output
impedance of 100 ohms and a maximum level of 2.50V (unbalanced) and 5V
(balanced).
• Headphone connection: 6.35mm jack for connecting headphones with 32 ohms
to 300 ohms impedance.
• Volume control range: 0….99 with the following characteristic: 0….20 in 2dB
steps | 21…70 in 1dB steps | 71….99 in 0.5dB steps.
• Balance control range:
• Maximum gain: 14dB (5 times).
• Volume setting for 0 dB gain: 70.
• Fixed Line Output corresponds to 0dB gain (70), output voltage 2.50V @
• 0dBFS.
• Frequency response: 0–200kHz (-3 dB).
• THD & noise: < 0.0005% @ 2.50V output.
15) | 3.20kg (musicbook 10).
±6dB in 1dB steps.
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82152 Krailling
Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 89-891 36 79-0
Fax: +49 (0) 89-891 36 79-29
info@lindemann-audio.com
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