Specifications
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Power DAC Users Manual
Unique Product - a Battery Powered DAC?
This product combines a unique combination of a very high performance DAC and the ultimate power supply - batteries. Batteries give
an amazingly high instantaneous current with no noise. Nothing else can compare.
A Simple Approach
The Power DAC takes a different approach from other MSB products. We took the best of our own MSB DAC technology and put it with
the best power supply technology in a no-frills package with no fancy features or upgrade options. The result in a level of integration
that boosts performance and keeps costs low. The Power DAC has the performance of a Platinum DAC at the price of a GOLD.
Setup and Quick Start
This is easy. Plug it in and go.
Power - The Power DAC will operate on batteries up to 10 hours but should be left plugged into the charger. A switch
on the front allows it to operate on batteries only, and will automatically switch back to charging when the batteries
are depleted.
Inputs - The Power DAC comes standard with one MSB Network (CAT5), AES/EBU balanced, coaxial and optical digital
audio inputs. Connect any digital input to any active digital audio source and it will automatically be selected.
Outputs
Connect the balanced or single-ended analog outputs to any amplier and audio should be present if your digital
input is active.
Burn-In
The concept of burn-in is little understood. Does it take your ears some time to get used to the incredibly detailed and life like sound of
an MSB product or is something actually changing. The feedback we receive leads us to recommend at least 100 hours of burn-in on
this DAC. Customers generally recommend one month.
Battery Life and Replacement
The batteries in the Power DAC should last 4 to 6 years depending on use. For maximum life the batteries should always be kept fully
charged. As the batteries get older the battery play time will be reduced. It starts out about 10 hours of play without charging. When
the play time is reduced to 6 hours, the batteries should be replaced.
You may purchase replacement batteries on-line or from many suppliers. They are sealed lead acid batteries and used batteries should
be recycled. To replace the batteries, purchase:
1) Powersonic PS-670 or equivalent
4) Powersonic PS-612 or equivalent
These should cost about $50. “Better” batteries will not likely produce better
sound but they may last a little longer.
Battery charge time varies but approximately equals the play time. So after 5
hours of playing, it will take 5 hours to recharge.
The battery charger is very advanced and designed to always be connected. It
will NOT ever overcharge but will optimize battery life.
Charger
The charger is congured for either 100 to 120 VAC input or is congured to
200 to 240 VAC input. Both congurations can be used at 50 or 60 Hz. It is
supplied with a DIN cable and AC cable. Longer DIN cables can be purchased
for remote charger placement. For best performance, do not place the charger
on top of the unit.
Storage
To store the Power DAC, fully charge the batteries. Store in a cool place for up
to 4 months. If you need to store the product for more than 4 months without
recharging, remove the batteries and recycle. When you take the product out of
storage, purchase new batteries.