Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Stereo 192-DSD DAC Mastering Digital to Analog Converter User Manual Firmware v1.7.1 ver. 1.7.1 / October 2012 © Mytek Digital 2012 www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual This manual may be updated Download the newest version at: http://www.mytekdigital.com/hifi) For technical support, technical tips and support check: http://www.mytekdigital.com or contact Mytek tech support at: hifisupport@mytekdigital.com or at: tel. (347) 384-2687 fax. (212) 202-5331 Mytek Digital 148 India St. FL 1 Brooklyn, NY 11222 USA www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Contents Introduction...................................................................................4 Stereo192-DSD-DAC Black Preamp Version.................................5 Stereo192-DSD-DAC Silver Preamp Version................................6 Stereo192-DSD-DAC Black Mastering Version.............................7 Front Panel.....................................................................................8 Rear Panel...............
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Introduction The Mytek Stereo192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter is an ultra-transparent mastering grade digital audio playback system. Designed around state of the art Sabre 32 bit conversion technology, the Stereo192-DSD DAC delivers features and sound quality beyond expectation of the most discerning listener. The DAC is capable of converting high resolution PCM audio up to 192 kHz, and DSD up to 128x, all through high-speed USB 2.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Stereo192-DSD DAC Silver Preamp Version This version is intended for computer audiophiles who prefer a minimalistic look with not too many lights. A pair of unbalanced analog inputs can be selected in addition to all available digital inputs. As with other inputs, it can be routed via the analog stepped attenuator to both main outputs and headphones.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Stereo192-DSD DAC Black Preamp Version This hardware version is intended for both computer audiophile playback and mastering/professional audio monitoring. A pair of unbalanced analog inputs can be selected in addition to all available digital inputs. As with the other inputs, it can be routed via the analog stepped attenuator to both main outputs and headphones.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Stereo192-DSD DAC Black Mastering Version This version is intended for mastering engineers involved in downloadable DSD and SACD mastering/remastering and for general professional use. A pair of BNC SDIF DSD inputs allows digital transfers from existing DSD recording equipment and professional SACD players to the computer’s hard disk. This version is the same as the “Black Preamp” version but with digital DSD inputs instead of analog.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Front Panel A – Multifunction Rotary Encoder – This encoder is both a knob and button. It's primary function is to control the volume level of both the main outputs and headphones. It also functions as MENU navigation for configuring playback options. B – Menu Button – Press this button to enter the main menu, or to cancel out of it. C – Function 1 Button – This button is user assignable (via the main menu.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Rear Panel A – IEC Power socket and fuse – Standard 115/230V receptacle. (100V for Japanese Models) B – S/PDIF Coax Input – Consumer digital input that accepts up to 192KHz sampling rate. C – FireWire 400 Port – 6-pin computer interface. Can be used with FireWire 400 > FireWire 800 cable. 192KHz/DSD capable. D – USB 2.0 Port – Female USB B-type port for hi-speed (480Mbps) computer interface. 192KHz/DSD capable. E – USB 1.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Main Menu Overlook of Menu tree with conditional information www.mytekdigital.
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Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Menu Operation The Main Menu is where you control the unit's configuration. It is accessed by pressing the Menu button. Once in the menu, turning the rotary encoder cycles through the options while pressing the encoder advances the selection. Pressing Menu will go back in levels until you exit the menu. All settings are preserved when the unit is powered off. Inputs USB 1.1 – Driver-less, plug-n-play computer input that is limited to 96kHz.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Filters There are several filtering options for both PCM and DSD. The filters affect how upper “out-of-audio” band frequencies are rolled off. PCM Sharp – Brickwall cutoff at ½ sampling rate. Slow- Gentle cutoff with some aliasing. DSD Cutoff frequency – 50, 60, or 70 kilohertz cut off. Gentle Filter to reduce high frequency noise.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Function Buttons The two buttons, FN1 and FN2, are user programmable switches. Each button's function is set by choosing it in the menu. The following options are available (* PCM Only): Input – Allows the user to select 3 user “presets,” Input A, Input B, Input C; Each input can be assigned to either SPDIF, AES, Toslink/ADAT, USB1, USB2, Firewire, Analog/SDIF or none. The none allows to only switch between 2 Input presets.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual DRIVER INSTALLATION USB 1.1 PC and MAC 1. Connect the Analog Outputs to your powered speakers/amplifier. Balanced connections (XLR) are typically for professional audio equipment while unbalanced connections (RCA) are typically for consumer audio equipment. OUT L OUT L OUT R OUT R WWW.MYTEKDIGITAL.COM 2. Connect the unit to your computer using USB1.1.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Macintosh USB 2.0 Driver Installation 1) Open the Mytek_Digital_SDK_XXXX.dmg (ensure you have the latest driver by visiting mytekdigital.com/hifi) 2) Open the Mytek_Digital_SDK_XXXX mounted driv 3) Open Mytek Digital.mpkg www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 4) Click the “Continue” button in the lower right hand corner 5) Click the “Install” button in the lower right hand corner www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 6) Once the installation is complete press the “Close” button in the lower right hand corner 7) Copy the Mytek_Digital_CPL Inside the “Mytek _Digital_SDK_XXXX” mounted drive to the “Applications” folder www.mytekdigital.com NOTE! When reinstalling the “Mytek_Digital_CPL” application you will need to replace the previous application insall.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 8) Open the Mytek_Digital_CPL and ensure the “Volume Bypass” checkbox is Checked NOTE! “VOLUME BYPASS” must be checked to guarantee Bit Transparency ensuring proper DSD playback WARNING! • Make sure to check VOLUME BYPASS to ensure proper operation of DSD playback • For older or slower computers a larger SAMPLE OFFSET is needed to properly buffer audio before playback NOTE! If you are experiencing digital artifacts during playback increas
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual MACINTOSH FIREWIRE DRIVER INSTALLATION 1. Download the latest FireWire driver from http://www.mytekdigital.com/hifi 2. Unzip the archive. Most operating systems have this functionality built-in. 3. Once you unzip it, a folder called “binary” will appear. The Disc Image (.dmg) file is inside binary > install > osx > release. www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 4) Double click the .pkg file to start the driver installation. 5) Begin the Installation by pressing “Continue” 6) Select “Install” 7) www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 8) Upon Successful installation “Restart” the computer to complete Mytek Firewire Driver Installation. www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual WINDOWS USB 2.0 Driver Installation 1) Locate the mytek_vXXXX_usbpal_driver.zip • (Be sure to download the latest driver installer from mytekdigital.com/hifi) 2) Extract the Contents of the mytek.vXXXX_usbpal_driver.zip installer by right clicking on the installers icon and selecting “Extract All...” www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 3) Open the Extracted mytek.vXXXX_usbpal_driver folder 4) Open the Setup.exe file found inside the mytek_vXXXX_usbpal_driver folder 5) Once the Setup.exe opens press “Next” www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 6) Next Setup.exe will choose the location of install. By default it will install in C:\Program Files\MytekDigital\mytek_Driver. We recommend leaving this as is (If you wish to customize the install choose the location by selecting browse). Select “Install” 7) The Setup.exe will now install the Mytek Driver. This process may take a few minutes. www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 8) Upon completion of the Setup.exe press the “Next” button. 9) To complete installation of the mytek.vXXXX_usbpal_driver simply press the “Finish” button www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 10) Confirm Installation by launching the Stereo 192-DSD DAC Control Panel Located in the start menu. 11) Installation was successful if the Stereo 192-DSD DAC Control Panel opens permitting access to playback options www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual WINDOWS FireWire 1) Locate the Mytek_Universa_Firewire_Driver_vXXX.zip (Be sure to download the latest driver installer from mytekdigital.com/hifi) 2) Extract the Contents of the Mytek_Universa_Firewire_Driver_vXXX.zip installer by right clicking on the installer icon and selecting “Extract All...” www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 3) Select “Extract” to put the installation folder next to the .zip 4) Open the Extracted Mytek_Universa_Firewire_Driver_vXXX folder 5) Inside the Mytek_Universa_Firewire_Driver_vXXX folder Open the MytekDiceDrvInstaller_vXXX.exe www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 6) If a windows security warning pops up Select “Run” 7) Once Mytek_FireWire installer begins select “Next” to begin installation www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 8) The Mytek Firewire Controll Panel is by default installed in the Program Files directory. It is recommended to Use the Default Location. Choose “Next” when once you have decided upon a Destination Folder. 9) Choose to create or not create a new desktop Icon for the Mytek Firewire Control Panel by “Checking” or “Unchecking” the “CheckBox” www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 10) Begin installing the Mytek Firewire Control Panel by selecting “Install” 11) If any “Window's Security Warnings” appears choose “Install” to Continue installation. www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 12) Once installation has begun it may take several minutes to complete please be patient until the task completes 13) Finalize the installation by selecting “Restart” this will restart your computer and complete the Mytek_Universa_Firewire_Driver_vXXX installation. www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 14) You can Confirm Installation by opening the Mytek_Firewire Icon located in your Start menu. 15) Make sure the Stereo192-DSD DAC is connected and input is put to “Fire” If so the Mytek Control Panel will say “System Clock Locked” www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Firmware Update – PC and MAC *Please note as of Firmware1.7.0 a failsafe has been added to ensure proper operation following a firmware load failure. Prior firmwares must be loaded safely by shutting down All non essential programs, disconnecting USB1 and USB2 ports, ensuring uninterrupted power to the unit. After Firmware has been loaded Restart DAC and Computer. Firmware updates must be done using Firewire.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Internal User Adjustments Inside the unit you will find the 115/230 voltage switch. Normally this will be set to the proper voltage for the country of destination. If you need to switch the voltage, it can be found between the power plug socket and the toroidal transformer. The voltage value is printed next to the switch.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Remote Control Setup The Mytek Stereo192-DSD DAC is infrared remote ready and will work with any Aluminum Apple Remote or any Universal Remote Control using the "RC5 standard" Stereo192-DSD DAC Apple Remote Setup 1) Press the Menu button 2) Rotate the knob until "Remote" is selected. Press the knob to enter "Remote" menu 3) Rotate the knob until "Enable" is selected.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 8) Exit the all menus by pressing the Menu button until volume and samplerate are visible, this will reactivate the volume knob. RC 5 Remote Overview The Mytek Stereo192-dsd-dac can opearate as 1. TV - address – 00 2. Preamp - address – 16 3. CD - address – 20 In each of these options the remote's volume up and volume down buttons correspond to turning the Stereo192-DSD DAC's Main knob RC 5 Remote Assignments "vol_up" - vol knob right.........
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Signal Flow www.mytekdigital.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Firewire Recording The Stereo192-DSD DAC has the unique ability to operate as a 2 channel Firewire Audio Interface for Both MAC and PC. Connecting a stand-alone stereo analog digital converter such as the MYTEK Stereo192 ADC via AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TOSLINK or ADAT allows the passing of digital audio through the DAC into any DAW or Archival software.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 5) Under the Bus Tab inside the Mytek_FireWire control panel switch Sync Source: to the Digital format you are using i.e. AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TOSLINK, ADAT. 6) Under the Bus Tab insde the Mytek_FireWire control panel switch Sample Rate: to match the Digital Source feeding the MYTEK Stereo192-DSD DAC. 7) Open your DAW or Archiving Software and select the MYTEK Stereo192-DSD DAC FIREWIRE as your input source AND output.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual OS X FIREWIRE RECORDING SETUP 1) Change the MYTEK Stereo192-DSD DAC input setting to Firewire. • Press the Menu button • Rotate the knob until INPUT is selected • Press the knob • Rotate the knob until Fire is selected • Press the Menu button Twice 2) Connect to the appropriate Digital Source to the Digital inputs on the Stereo192-DSD DAC via AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TOSLINK, or ADAT.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual 5) Under the Bus Tab inside the Mytek Dice Drv Control Panel switch Sync Source: to the Digital format you are using i.e. AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TOSLINK, ADAT. 6) Under the Bus Tab insde the Mytek_FireWire control panel switch Sample Rate: to match the Digital Source feeding the MYTEK Stereo192-DSD DAC. 7) Open your DAW or Archiving Software and select the MYTEK Stereo192-DSD DAC FIREWIRE as your input source AND output.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Specifications – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Conversion: 32bit, PCM up to 192k, 64xDSD, 128xDSD. Dynamic Range: 128dB (ESS Sabre chipset in 8 mono to 2 stereo config.) THD DAC: -110dB. Digital Audio Inputs: SPDIF, AES/EBU, Toslink all up to 192k single wire. (64xDSD and 128XDSD SDIF DSD interface on Mastering Version.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Important Safety Instructions • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth. • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. • Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual WARNING Excessive sound pressure from speakers and headphones can cause hearing loss. In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure levels. For the customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Mytek Stereo 192-DSD Digital to Analog Converter – User Manual Warranty This Stereo192-DSD digital audio converter is warranted by Mytek to the original purchaser against defects in workmanship and materials used in manufacture for a period of Five years from the date of purchase. Faults due to customer misuse, unauthorized modifications or accidents are not covered by this warranty. No other warranty is expressed or implied.
