ExaSound e28 Owner's Manual

e28 Mark II Digital to Analogue Converter 8 Channel | PCM 32 bit - 384 kHz DSD 64 Fs: 2.8224 MHz / 3.072 MHz DSD 128 Fs: 5.6448

Infrared Remote Control Your unit is pre-programmed to work with the supplied remote control. The e28 DAC can be re-programmed to work with most

exaSound Menu Icon Audio-MIDI Setup

Features The e28 DAC is based on the ES9018 Sabre32 reference DAC chip. It delivers 32-bit precision capable of resolving the smallest signal detail

Connecting and Powering the e28 DAC Before connecting, turn off the power to all the components in your system. Connecting the Digital Inputs A

Avoid connecting the e28 DAC to receivers and any other sound processing equipment that performs analogue to digital (ADC) conversion. Digitizing

Isolating the Cable TV Ground If you have a cable TV connected to your audio system, ensure that the TV cable ground is galvanically isolated from the

Remote Control Setup The e28 DAC is pre-programmed to work with the supplied remote control. If you like, you can reprogram the e28 DAC to work with

Setup of exaSound e28 Driver and Dashboard for OS X System Requirements Software Installation 1. Don’t connect the e28 DAC to your Mac until

4. Locate the exaSound Dashboard icon on the menu bar. The red exclamation mark indicates that the USB cable is disconnected: 5. Connect the US

9. Make the exaSound driver the default sound output device. 10. Make sure that the volume is set to less than -25db. At this point you can play

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Using the e28 DAC Using the Asynchronous USB Input Before turning your amplifiers ON, always check the e28 DAC front panel to make sure that the v

Power On/Off • The e28 DAC has an automatic power-on function and it will turn itself on when playback is detected. • The e28 DAC automatically turn

Settings Menu • Click on the exaSound icon on the Menu and select Settings. • Use the Max Volume setting to prevent accidental playback at volume le

Playing Music from SPDIF Sources The e28 DAC can improve the sonic clarity and fidelity from stereo SPDIF sources. The sound improvement is the result

Specifications D/A Converter IC ESS Technology ES9018S Sabre32 Reference DAC PCM Sampling Rates -Asynchronous USB ASIO 44.1kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 k

Volume Matching between Channels Better than 0.1 dB Line Output Unbalanced (RCA) or Balanced (Mini -XLR), gold-plated contacts Line Output Level 4

Limited One Year Warranty exaSound Devices are warranted against defective workmanship or materials for one (1) calendar year from the original date

• Contact exaSound customer service via email at [email protected] with details of the defect claimed, product model, serial number, date

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Safety Information Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert

• The power adapter is used as the mechanism for cutting off power, therefore make sure it is easy to unplug. • To ensure proper ventilation around

This product, when no longer usable, can’t be treated as generic garbage. It must be disposed of at a collection point for recycling of electrical

Welcome Thank you for purchasing the exaSound e28 Mark II DAC! The e28 DAC brings the highest quality of stereo and multichannel music reproduction

Quick Start Package Contents The following items should be in the box: • e28 DAC • Power supply • A-B USB cable • IR Remote Control Proper Devi

Rear Panel Connectors - RCA Rear Panel Connectors - Mini-XLR SPDIF IN1 - Coaxial SPDIF Input SPDIF IN2 - Optical TOSLINK SPDIF Input DC 12V /