QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q. | My CD player | has | both | fiber |
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A. Given a | choice, | we prefer | the'AT&Toptical | link | due to | its | ability | |||||||||||
to | completely | isolate | the grounds | between | the | digital | source | |||||||||||
component | and | the Processor. | This | minimizes | the | possibility | of | |||||||||||
ground | loops | in | the |
| digital | components. | The | AT&Tformat |
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has | the added | benefit | of | substantially | higher |
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coax or | the standard | fiber | optic |
| interface. | If | a | coax cable must be | ||||||||||
used, | we suggest | the | AES/EBU balanced format. |
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nection | utilizes | a | + | 5v | digital | format | and | has | the | additional | ||||||||
benefit | of | balanced | termination. |
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Q. Will I damage my REFERENCE64 if I leave the power ON all the time?
A. No. The Class A discrete analog circuits perform more consis-
tently once they reach thermal equilibrium. This Processor has
been designed to be left on at all times. The REFERENCE64 draws less than 50 watts out of the AC mains socket.
NOTE: For the protection of your Processor, we recommend
disconnecting the AC cord from the wall outlet before any
electrical storms or if you plan on being away from home for prolonged periods of time.
Q. Do I have to switch the Sampling Frequency when I go between my CD and DAT?
A. No. | Your | REFERENCE 64 automatically | senses the input |
frequency | and | does all necessary switching. |
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