Questyle Audio Technology S2 User Manual

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Super Hub SHB2

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Contents

About Super Hub SHB2 ...............................................................

In the Box .....................................................................................

Front View ....................................................................................

OLED Display ...............................................................................

Rear View .....................................................................................

Bottom View .................................................................................

Remote Control and Instruction of Buttons ..................................

How to Match with Super Hub SHB2 ...........................................

Getting System Started ................................................................

5G Wireless Pairing ......................................................................

PC System Requirements ............................................................

Install Super Hub SHB2 Driver on Windows OS ..........................

Core Audio Stream Introduction ...................................................

Setup Core Audio Stream on JRiver Media Center ......................

True DSD Technology ..................................................................

Setup DSD on JRiver Media Center ............................................

Install Foobar2000 .......................................................................

Setup on Mac OSX ......................................................................

Specifications ...............................................................................

About Super Hub SHB2

Congratulations to you for being the owner of Questyle Audio Super Hub SHB2.

Super Hub SHB2 together with Questyle Audio Digital Audio Player OP2R or update

Digital Audio Players will build a Super Source System, resulting in Questyle taking a

huge leap towards defining the future. You will enjoy high-quality music in a simple

and easy way by virtue of Questyle’s state-of -the-art technologies.

The more complicated the world is, the more concise we are. Simply plug in the

Super Source System and press the play button, then beautiful music will flow

around you.

Super Hub SHB2 has a full range of input and output interfaces, supporting USB,

Optical, S/PDIF and AES digital signals, as well as RCA analog input, balanced and

unbalanced analog outputs. In addition, it supports professional interfaces of AES

and XLR that are used in recording studios. It is user switchable between Studio and

Standard mode. In the Studio mode, the power level will change from 14dBu up to

20dBu instantly, matching it with studio-level professional equipment.

Super Hub SHB2 is easy to use. It can match with various audio equipment and bring

you an exceptional listening experience. With connecting the SHB2 to your PC via a

USB cable, switch the player to Memory mode and it will download the recording files

automatically and sync to the player, which makes it convenient for you to take the

recordings along and listen to them at any time. When streaming Tidal, QuBuzz or

Spotify, your only need is to connect the SHB2 to your PC or a server via USB,

Optical or S/PDIF, switch it to the DAC mode and it will work as a DAC, then you will

get much better sound quality from your PC or the server

The design style of Super Hub SHB2 originates from Questyle’s iF Design Award

winner, which is impressive for its firm structure, smooth faces and unbroken lines

flowing around the perimeter. Along with Foxconn’s high precision machining

technique (0.02mm), the whole system exudes its charm of Quest and Style.

Mechanical vibration will affect audio signal processing and sound listening. But

Super Hub SHB2 will avoid resonance by its special structure and material. The

player docking of the SHB2 is made of special silicone and pure aluminum, plus the

stable feet, helping to reduce resonance to a lowest level.

Super Hub SHB2 adopts Questyle’s core patented technologies of Current Mode

Amplification and True DSD. As the “engine” of an audio system, the Current Mode

Amplifier is designed with an all discrete circuit and pure Class A operation that

allows the SHB2 to have outstanding performance and provide users with an experi-

ence of being there listening to the original sound. With the True DSD technology and

the DAC chip AK4490, the SHB2 processes DSD signals without any PCM convert-

ing, providing the original DSD signal processing.

The pre-amplifier of Super Hub SHB2 has excellent performance because of the

customized Current Mode Amplification modules CC630 and CA630. The SHB2’s

analog output can be set to Fixed or Adjustable. It’s very easy for you to build a

lossless audio system since the SHB2 has a full range of input and output interfaces,

plus a remote control. It is user-friendly to match with Hi-Fi amplifiers or active speakers.

There are two versions of Super Hub SHB2, the first is SHB2 (standard version), the

other being SHB2 Master. The SHB2 Master has a “MASTER” laser marking, and it

features the ROGERS Ceramic PCB and selected components to ensure the

ultimate performance on sound quality and specifications.

In the Box

Super Hub SHB2

Power Cord

Super Hub SHB2 Driver CD

Super Hub SHB2 User Manual

Remote Control

1pc

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Front View

①　Power switch ②　Power indicator: it flashes quickly with orange light to show the system is

starting and stays the orange light on to show the system has successfully started.

If the indicator flashes quickly with red light, it means the system is in malfunction

and you need to power off the Super Hub SHB2 and restart it. If the problem is not

solved, you have to contact your dealer or the After-Sales Support

③　Remote Control signal receiving zone ④　Docking: it is used for connecting the SHB2 to the Questyle’s player or other

docking devices ⑤　Docking indicator: it flashes with red light to show that the SHB2 is charging for

the player, and it stays red light on to show the player is fully charged. It stays

orange light on to show the player is playing music files, and when you give it a

pause, the orange light is off

⑥　Previous/Fast backward button: it is available only for the player ⑦　Previous/Fast backward indicator: it flashes to confirm the operation ⑧　Pause/Play button: it is available only for the player ⑨　Pause/Play indicator: it stays light on to show the player is playing music files

and it is off when there is a pause ⑩　Next/Fast forward button: it is available only for the player

　Next/Fast forward indicator: it flashes to confirm the operation

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USB/DAC switch: switch it to have the SHB2 work as a DAC and the DAC

mode indicator is on, then the SHB2 will play music files in your PC via USB. When

the DAC mode indicator is off, your PC will connect to the player, recognize the

player as a USB flash disk and import music files from your PC

　DAC mode indicator

　5G Wireless mode switch: it is used to turn on/off the 5G Wireless Transmission

　5G Wireless mode indicator: it flashes slowly to show that the SHB2 hasn’t

paired with a receiver yet, it flashes quickly to show that the SHB2 is pairing, and it

stays light on to show that the pairing is done and the 5G Wireless Transmission is

working. When the indicator is red, it indicates signals of high sample rate

(>96kHz), and when it is orange, it indicates signals of general sample rate

　OLED display: it is used to show volume, sample rate and input mode

information (as shown blow)

　 Input mode button: it is used to select the source.

　 Volume control: it is used to adjust the system volume.

OLED display:

OLED display

16.b 16.c

16.a

16.a) Source sample rate display

16.b) Input mode display

16.c) Volume display, from “0” to “60”

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①　Pre-amp right channel balanced output ②　Pre-amp left channel unbalanced output ③　Pre-amp right channel unbalanced output ④　Pre-amp left channel balanced output ⑤　Left channel unbalanced input ⑥　Right channel unbalanced input ⑦　AES/EBU output ⑧　S/PDIF input ⑨　S/PDIF output ⑩　USB input

Optical input

Antenna housing for 5G Wireless part. In order to get clear signals, please DO

NOT use metal or other shielding materials to cover this part

　220V/110V voltage switch (Please make sure the indicated voltage is in accordance with the local voltage.)

　AC power supply

Bottom ViewRear View

①　5G Wireless Pairing button: it is used to pair the SHB2 with a Questyle 5G

wireless receiver. Go to page n to see “ 5G Wireless Pairing” ②　Pre-amp output volume switch between ADJ (Adjustable) and FIX (Fixed).

When you switch it to ADJ, you can adjust the volume via the SHB2 volume control,

which is for connecting the SHB2 to active speakers or power amplifiers without

volume control function. When you switch it to FIX, the output will be at max level

and the volume is unadjustable via the SHB2 volume control, which is for connect-

ing the SHB2 to amplifiers or Pre-amps with volume control function ③　Pre-amp output switch between Studio and Standard mode. When you switch

it to Standard mode, the max output level will be 14dBu, which is for connecting the

SHB2 to ordinary active speakers. When you switch it to Studio mode, the max

output level will be 20dBu, which is for connecting the SHB2 to the professional

active speakers in studios

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Remote Control

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How to Match with Super Hub SHB2

1. Digital Input

System and Volume Control Buttons

Source Control Buttons

Super Hub SHB2 has OPT, S/PDIF, AES/EBU and USB inputs. Digital audio

signals from your PC, music server, CD or Blu-ray can be sent to the SHB2 via

those interfaces. The core patented technologies of Current Mode Amplification,

True DSD and 3X Clock Asynchronous Transmission allow the SHB2 to have

outstanding performance from its DAC and pre-amplifier.

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Player Control Buttons

System and Volume Control Buttons

①　Standby ②　Mute ③　SHB2+Player Connection ④　Source Selection Backward ⑤　Source Selection Forward ⑥　Menu ⑦　Back ⑧　Up

⑨　Previous/Fast Backward ⑩　Next/Fast Forward

Play/Pause/OK

Down

Volume Down

Volume Up

Note:

Player Control Buttons are only available for Questyle Digital Audio Players and

perform the same function of the buttons on the player. Source Control Buttons and

System and Volume Control Buttons are available for the whole system. Other

buttons are inactive for Super Hub SHB2.

CD机

电脑、iPad

SPDIF IN

USB IN

CAUTION

REPLACE WITH SAME

TYPE FUSE

POWER INPUT

~50-60Hz 50VA MAX

Note: you don’t have to install a USB driver if your music server is Linux system

supporting UAC 2.0.

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2. Used as a DAC for Streaming

Super Hub SHB2 supports Linix system and Windows USB Audio Class 2.0

standard driver, it can be connected to music servers and used as a DAC.

Cloud-based Content

Music Server

USB INSPDIF IN OPT IN

Phone APP

3. Used as a DAC/Pre-amplifier

Super Hub SHB2 can be used as a DAC/Pre-amplifier to drive various active

speakers or match with power amplifiers.

·Connect the Pre-amp output of the SHB2 to the input of active speakers or power

amplifiers.

·Set the Pre-amp output of the SHB2. When you connect the SHB2 to ordinary

active speakers or power amplifiers, please switch the Pre-amp output to Standard

mode. When you connect the SHB2 to studio-level speakers , please switch it to

Studio mode.

·Set the Pre-amp output volume. At the bottom of SHB2, you can find the

Pre-amp output volume switch between FIX (Fixed) and ADJ (Adjustable). When

you switch it to ADJ, you can adjust the volume via the SHB2 volume control. When

you switch it to FIX, the output will be at max level and the volume is unadjustable

via the SHB2 volume control.

CAUTION

REPLACE WITH SAME

TYPE FUSE

POWER INPUT

~50-60Hz 50VA MAX

Note: you don’t have to install a USB driver if your music player is Linux system

supporting UAC 2.0.

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