Super Audio CD signal processing (SACD>****)

Sets the signal processing for Super Audio CD playback.

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DSD

The DSD audio signal of Super Audio CDs is not converted and will playback in its native format.

2Fs+6

The DSD audio signal of Super Audio CDs is converted to a

88.2kHz/32-bit PCM signal. To remove volume differences with standard CDs, the gain is raised by 6 dB.

4Fs+6

The DSD audio signal of Super Audio CDs is converted to a

176.4kHz/32-bit PCM signal. To remove volume differences with standard CDs, the gain is raised by 6 dB.

2Fs

The DSD audio signal of Super Audio CDs is converted to a

88.2kHz/32-bit PCM signal. The volume difference with standard CDs is approximately 6 dB. Adjust the volume of the connected amplifier accordingly.

4Fs

The DSD audio signal of Super Audio CDs is converted to a

176.4 kHz/32-bit PCM signal. The volume difference with standard CDs is approximately 6 dB. Adjust the volume of the connected amplifier accordingly.

<When it is set to “2Fs+6” or “4Fs+6”, the sound of maximum volume area maybe clipped, depending on the mastering of the Super Audio CD. If this occurs, set to “2Fs” or “4Fs”.

Digital filter (DF>****)

Changes the digital filter. This setting is not required if a CD or digital input signal is converted to DSD or playback is performed without converting the DSD signal of Super Audio CDs. This filter effects PCM audio playback only.

FIR

A 32-bit FIR digital filter (Finite impulse response), oversamples the input signal to 8 times the frequency of the original signal. This provides a fuller, richer and deeper sound.

S_DLY

 

A 32-bit short delay filter oversamples the input signal to 8 times

 

the frequency of the original signal. This provides an impulse

ENGLISH

response without pre-echo, natural attack and reverberation. This

setting provides tonal quality that is closer to the original and

without enhancement.

Word Sync (WORD>****)

Sets the word sync mode during CD/SACD playback.

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OFF

Word sync is not used. The sync operation is performed by the internal master clock.

ON

Synchronization operations are performed using an external input word clock as the master. Permitted input clock frequencies are 44.1/88.2/176.4/100 kHz.

When “ON” is selected, the indicator ring of the MODE button flashes while searching for the external clock. When the clock is detected and locked, the indicator ring lights, indicating that the playback using external clock synchronization is now being performed.

<If word sync is “ON” and a word clock is not input, the display shows “No Word!”. Furthermore, when the input word clock cannot be locked, the display shows “WRD UNLCK!”. In such cases, check the cable connection and frequency of the input clock.

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Esoteric SA-50 owner manual Super Audio CD signal processing Sacd, Digital filter DF, Fir, Sdly

SA-50 specifications

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