Metis DA USB DA converter REVA - Goldmund
Metis DA USB DA converter REVA - Goldmund
Metis DA USB DA converter REVA - Goldmund
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USER MANUAL<br />
GOLDMUND METIS D/A<br />
<strong>USB</strong> D/A Converter
INTRODUCTION<br />
Thank you for purchasing the <strong>Goldmund</strong> METIS D/A CONVERTER.<br />
Please take some time to read this manual. It will provide you with useful information to make your<br />
pleasure of listening to the METIS D/A even higher.<br />
GOLDMUND METIS D/A – <strong>USB</strong> D/A Converter<br />
<strong>Goldmund</strong> was founded in 1978 and has ever since been dedicated to the accurate reproduction<br />
of sound and image.<br />
At <strong>Goldmund</strong>, we strive to lead in the creation, development and manufacture of the industry’s<br />
most advanced technologies, including audio and video systems, home-networking and music<br />
distribution.<br />
The guiding principle at <strong>Goldmund</strong> is to produce a precise sound with the least possible loss of<br />
quality through the different stages. <strong>Goldmund</strong> will never adopt a technology before it is sufficiently<br />
developed to satisfy the high quality standards we set. This is why <strong>Goldmund</strong> has often rejected<br />
mainstream technologies and developed its own.
Table of Contents<br />
1 PRELIMINARIES 5<br />
2 SETTING UP THE METIS D/A 6<br />
4 FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS 8<br />
5 CLEANING 8<br />
6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 9<br />
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W W W A A A R R N N I I I N N G G !<br />
!<br />
No connection or manipulation must be done<br />
before reading these instructions. Damage to<br />
the <strong>USB</strong> D/A Converter may result if the<br />
following instructions are not consciously<br />
understood and applied.<br />
This high quality <strong>converter</strong> possesses new<br />
technical features like high bandwidth and ultrahigh<br />
dynamic capability which are or will<br />
become necessary for an accurate conversion<br />
of the today’s best digital messages as well as<br />
tomorrow’s new formats.<br />
Only careful installation and use can provide<br />
the satisfaction you are expecting.<br />
The installation instructions must be carried out<br />
in full and the mentioned precautions taken to<br />
get the expected result and to avoid impairing<br />
the <strong>USB</strong> D/A <strong>converter</strong>’s performance.<br />
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1 PRELIMINARIES<br />
1.1 ABOUT YOUR METIS D/A CONVERTER<br />
Thanks to its <strong>USB</strong> plug the <strong>Metis</strong> D/A <strong>converter</strong> is the perfect companion to your computer<br />
music library.<br />
However, if you wish to use your <strong>converter</strong> with a CD/DVD or Blu-ray transport, <strong>Goldmund</strong><br />
recommends the <strong>Goldmund</strong> <strong>Metis</strong> CD/DVD player or the <strong>Metis</strong> Universal Player.<br />
Considering the extreme performance of the <strong>Metis</strong> D/A <strong>converter</strong>, the connection between<br />
the digital sources and D/A <strong>converter</strong> is very critical. Use ultra-low reflection cables for the<br />
SPDIF connection. <strong>Goldmund</strong> recommends using its special <strong>Goldmund</strong> Lineal cable.<br />
1.2 UNPACKING<br />
You will find in the GOLDMUND METIS D/A box:<br />
- The <strong>Metis</strong> D/A Converter<br />
- The power cord<br />
- This manual<br />
ATTENTION<br />
Please keep the packaging in case you need to transport the METIS D/A at a later date or<br />
if you have to send it for maintenance.<br />
This packaging has been designed specifically to protect the METIS D/A in transit. Use of<br />
alternative packaging is likely to result in damage, invalidating warranty cover.<br />
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2 SETTING UP THE METIS D/A<br />
2.1 CHOICE OF D/A CONVERTER LOCATION & COOLING<br />
If you want to achieve the best possible sonic result, select a position on a shelf or on a<br />
piece of furniture where the <strong>converter</strong> is isolated from vibrations of mechanical<br />
components.<br />
2.2 POWER SUPPLY<br />
The <strong>Goldmund</strong> <strong>Metis</strong> D/A <strong>converter</strong> uses an internal power supply developed by <strong>Goldmund</strong><br />
to provide totally separate voltage between the <strong>USB</strong> part and the digital/analog circuitry.<br />
Your power supply unit has been set to operate with the mains voltage of your area. Check<br />
on the power supply voltage switch if there is any doubt. If you move after purchasing the<br />
D/A <strong>converter</strong> to an area using a different AC mains voltage, you can change the voltage<br />
yourself or consult your local <strong>Goldmund</strong> dealer for assistance in doing so.<br />
The voltage selector on the rear panel allows choosing between 220V (234V nominal) and<br />
110V (117V nominal).<br />
Please refer to the Technical Specifications at the end of this manual for the main line<br />
voltage range.<br />
In case the nominal line voltage in your country is out of range, please consult your local<br />
<strong>Goldmund</strong> dealer for assistance.<br />
The power supply unit can operate indifferently with both 50 and 60 Hz AC line.<br />
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OS compatible <strong>USB</strong> Audio Class 1.0<br />
(i.e. Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS<br />
X, and Linux).<br />
It supports up to 96 kHz /24 bits.<br />
3 FIRST INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS<br />
3.1 POWER CONNECTION<br />
Plug the AC power cord to the power supply and in a wall socket.<br />
The <strong>converter</strong> is powered by pressing the power switch located on the rear panel. For best<br />
sonic results, <strong>Goldmund</strong> recommends leaving the <strong>converter</strong> powered on permanently.<br />
3.2 SOURCES CONNECTION<br />
Connect a computer, CD/DVD or Blu-ray player to the back panel of the <strong>Goldmund</strong> <strong>Metis</strong><br />
D/A, using either the <strong>USB</strong> Audio, RCA Digital or Toslink Optical connector.<br />
The <strong>Metis</strong> D/A driver will automatically be installed on your computer when its input source<br />
is connected for the first time with the <strong>USB</strong> audio connector.<br />
It will then be identified as “<strong>Goldmund</strong> <strong>USB</strong> Audio” in all audio related software.<br />
This installation is performed only at the first <strong>USB</strong> connection.<br />
When the input source is connected, connect the analog output RCA connectors to the<br />
analog preamplifier line level input or to the power amplifier analog input using a high<br />
quality analog cable like the <strong>Goldmund</strong> Interconnect.<br />
Only one connection per input can be used at once.<br />
The automatic input selection has been set so the <strong>USB</strong> Audio connector has the priority<br />
over the other input. To use the digital or optical input, turn off the computer to which the<br />
<strong>USB</strong> input on disconnected or unplug the <strong>USB</strong> connection. The <strong>converter</strong> will then<br />
automatically detect the RCA/Optical Toslink connection and will switch to it.<br />
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4 FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS<br />
- Power Power key: key:<br />
key:<br />
The power is switched on or off by the rear panel power switch key.<br />
- Power Power LED: LED:<br />
LED:<br />
When power is ON, the green Led is lit.<br />
- Locking Locking LED: LED:<br />
LED:<br />
When a digital signal is present at the unit’s input the orange Led shows the unit is locked<br />
on this signal.<br />
5 CLEANING<br />
Always disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning your <strong>converter</strong>.<br />
To clean the metal of the <strong>converter</strong>, always use a very soft cloth to avoid scratching the<br />
surface. Use a soft cloth slightly wet for usual maintenance.<br />
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6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS<br />
DIGIT DIGITAL DIGIT AL INPUT<br />
• 1 x Digital S/PDIF coaxial RCA 75 Ohms or Toslink Optical<br />
• 1 x <strong>USB</strong> AUDIO<br />
ANALOG ANALOG ANALOG OUTPUT<br />
OUTPUT<br />
OUTPUT<br />
• 1 x Analog output (LEFT)<br />
• 1 x Analog output (RIGHT)<br />
D/A D/A D/A CONVERTER CONVERTER CONVERTER CIRCUIT<br />
CIRCUIT<br />
• <strong>Goldmund</strong> ultra-linear phase proprietary circuitry enhanced Alize 6 technology with<br />
enhanced dynamics<br />
• Bandwidth: +/- 0.5dB typical (20Hz-20kHz)<br />
• Typical non-linearity: < 1 dB at -100dBFS<br />
• Typical phase error between channels: < 0.5 degrees<br />
• THD < 0,002% (0dBFS, 80KHz bandwidth measurement)<br />
• Signal to noise ratio: 120 dB at 0dBFS<br />
• Output voltage: 2 Vrms unbalanced<br />
FRONT FRONT PANEL PANEL CONTROLS<br />
CONTROLS<br />
CONTROLS<br />
• Separate Led display for Power (green) and for digital signal locking (orange)<br />
REAR REAR PANEL PANEL CONNECTORS CONNECTORS CONNECTORS AND AND CONTROLS<br />
CONTROLS<br />
• 2 x analog RCA output connector<br />
• 1 x digital SPDIF input connector & 1 x Toslink Optical connector<br />
• 1 x <strong>USB</strong> Audio connector<br />
• ON/OFF power switch key<br />
• Voltage input selector<br />
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6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (Ctd.)<br />
POWER<br />
POWER<br />
• 2 Separate Power transformers<br />
• Nominal AC line voltage: 117V or 234V (+/- 10%)<br />
SIZE SIZE AND AND AND WEIGHT<br />
WEIGHT<br />
WEIGHT<br />
• 300 W x 300 D x 60 H (mm)<br />
• 3.5 kg<br />
WARRANTY<br />
WARRANTY<br />
• 3 years, parts and labor<br />
Information and product specifications contained in this manual are subject to change<br />
without prior notice. Updated versions of this manual will be posted on our website at<br />
www.goldmund.com.<br />
Please visit our support page at http://www.goldmund.com/support/register to register your<br />
<strong>Goldmund</strong> product for warranty.<br />
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<strong>REVA</strong>