Musical Fidelity XDAC Mk8 Owners manual

X-DAC

X-V8 SERIES TUBED DIGITAL TO ANALOGUE CONVERTER

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity X-DAC V8

This model uses the top quality, ultra low jitter 24 Bit DAC technology and further jitter reduction techniques

to achieve both an excellent technical specification and unparalleled digital sound quality. This is

complemented by a choice between the classic X-10D tube stage or solid state outputs for the ultimate

listening experience. It has three standard RCA digital inputs and a USB socket for playback from computer.

The X-DAC

Used properly and carefully, it should give many years of outstanding musical reproduction.

Dust regularly with a soft duster or soft brush, but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents - they

is a perfect answer to digital listening requirements in a small, beautifully engineered

package.

may harm the surface finish.

If you have any questions about your audio system,

Please consult your dealer who is there to help and advise.

X-DAC

CONTENTS

PAGE 3 Safety information

- Safety information

4 General advice

- - Installation precautions User information

5 Item disposal information

6 Installation

7 Facilities and connections

- EU disposal information

Introduction

Installation

Audio connection

Inputs

Outputs

Power

Cleaning

- Illustrations - front and rear panels

8 Remote control

- Operation and illustration

9 Basic operation

Switch on

Digital inputs 1,2 and 3

USB input

Analogue outputs

Digital output

10 DAC problems?

- Basic DAC fault finding

11 DAC specifications

12 Manual history

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IMPORTANT

This unit is supplied in the U.K. with mains lead fitted with a moulded 13 amp plug. If, for any reason, you need to cut off the plug, please remove the fuse holder and dispose of the plug safely, out of reach of children.

plugged into a mains outlet.

The wires in the mains lead supplied with this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code:

WARNING - This appliance MUST be earthed

As the colours of the wires of the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or coloured green or green-and-yellow, or by the earth symbol :

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

If connecting to a BS1363 plug, a 13 amp fuse must be used.

(U.K. only)

Green and yellow..............Earth

Blue................................Neutral

Brown.................................Live

SAFETY INFORMATION

It must not be

WARNING:

ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY MUSICAL FIDELITY WHO IS THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR STANDARDS COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT.

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INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS and USER INFORMATION

Your new X-DAC V8 is designed and built to provide trouble-free performance, but as with all electronic devices it is necessary to observe a few precautions:

Heed all warnings shown on the back of the product.

Only connect the X-DAC

to a mains outlet having the same voltage as marked at the back of the unit.

Always ensure that when disconnecting and reconnecting your audio equipment the mains supply is switched off.

Position the mains lead and signal interconnects where they are not likely to be walked on or trapped by items placed on them.

Do not use near water, or place water-filled containers on the X-DAC

plants. If water does spill inside, immediately pull out the mains plug from the wall socket and inform

your dealer, who should then check the unit before further use. Entry of liquid into the X-DAC dangerous, and may cause electric shock or fire hazard.

Do not place the unit near direct heat sources such as radiators, direct sunlight or other equipment.

Do not remove any covers or try to gain access to the inside. There are no internal adjustments or fuses you can replace yourself. Refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent.

Note: Unauthorised opening of the equipment will invalidate any warranty cl aim.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth or soft brush but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents - they may

harm the surface finish.

The electronics in modern hi-fi equipment is complex and may, therefore, be adversely affected or damaged by lightning. For protection of your audio system during electrical storms, remove the mains plugs and disconnect any aerial lead.

If after-sales service is required, to help your dealer identify the X-DAC the rear panel of the unit.

please quote the serial number located on

GENERAL ADVICE

, for example, a flower vase or potted

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