Word sync
This feature is used when you want to get your whole system locked to a single sync signal (clock) by connecting this unit to the Esoteric
Use the WORD button to switch between Word ON and Word OFF.
The main unit can accept and synchronize to the following frequencies received from external devices:
44.1kHz, 88.2kHz, 176.4kHz
This unit also accepts a Universal Clock frequency of 100 kHz.
<It takes several seconds for the unit to detect and lock to an external clock.
<Make WORD SYNC connections before powering on the unit. If no valid word sync signal is received, the display shows “No Word!”.
i.LINK (AUDIO) Output Setting
When the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal is connected to an amplifier or a D/A converter, select proper i.LINK output setting.
Press the i.LINK button.
Each time the i.LINK button is pressed, the output setting changes.
When using the i.LINK terminal, select “60958” or “PCM”, and set the Digital Output setting to “ON”.
60958
DSD signal is output during playback of a Super Audio CD. The digital signal in IEC60958 format is output during playback of a CD.
PCM
DSD signal is output during playback of a Super Audio CD. Linear PCM digital signal is output during playback of a CD.
<Some amplifiers may regard this signal as
OFF
Select this when you don’t use the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal. No signal is output from the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal.
<There is no difference between 60958 and PCM as far as Super Audio CD playback is concerned.
<Set the Analog Out setting to “Multi ch” to output the surround sound from a Super Audio CD.
When the Analog Out setting is set to “2ch”, the multi- channel sound is downmixed to 2 channels.
<In case you experience any problem with the audio output, read the instructions of the connected component to check the adaptable format.
<If the component connected via the i.LINK terminal is compatible with the flow rate control, the connected component will work in the flow rate control mode.
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