Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus User Manual

Upsampling digital to analogue converterUser’s manual2ENGLISHYour music + our passionDacMagic Plusazur

10VentilationIMPORTANT – The unit will become warm when in use. Do not stack multiple units on top of each other. Do not place in an enclosed a

11azur DacMagic PlusENGLISHOverloading Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of re or electric shock. Overload

12Limited warrantyCambridge Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set fo

13azur DacMagic PlusENGLISHSome countries and US states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or implied war

14Rear panel connections+12V DC 2AUse suppliedPSU only!www.cambridge-audio.comDacMagic Plus Upsampling DACDesigned and engineered in London, EnglandDi

15azur DacMagic PlusENGLISH Digital outputsThe digital outputs allow a digital recording device to be connected. These outputs loop or pass-through

16 USB inA USB B type socket is tted to the DacMagic Plus to enable the playback of audio from a personal computer running either Microsoft Windows o

17azur DacMagic PlusENGLISHFront panel controls Power on/offSwitches the unit between on and off. SourcePress to select between USB, External (Ext.) o

18 Filter/Phase selectMomentarily press to select between three different lter modes: linear phase, minimum phase or steep, see later section for det

19azur DacMagic PlusENGLISHUse either the unbalanced (RCA/Phono) or balanced (XLR) outputs of the DacMagic Plus. The XLR output is slightly better in

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20Connect your digital source to Digital Input 1 or 2. Either S/P DIF co-axial or TOSLINK optical types can be used, each being of equal quality.Impor

21azur DacMagic PlusENGLISHPC-USB connectionsNote: Do not turn on the unit until all connections have been made.DacMagic PlusAC AdaptorUSB ‘B–A’ type

22Advanced USB audioThe DacMagic Plus is both USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) and USB 1.1 (Full-speed) USB port compatible.It will also work with the new USB 3.0 p

23azur DacMagic PlusENGLISHUse with PCsWith the DacMagic Plus switched to USB Audio 1.0 (this is the default setting) the DacMagic Plus will work with

24Bit perfect transfer – ASIO and WASAPI Exclusive mode The DacMagic Plus USB interface hardware and software support bit perfect transfer.Whether or

25azur DacMagic PlusENGLISHDigital audio output connectionsNote: Do not turn on the unit until all connections have been made.Digital InputsDacMagic P

26When connected to your Dacmagic Plus this adaptor allows the DacMagic Plus to receive BluetoothAudio (known as Bluetooth Advanced

27azur DacMagic PlusENGLISHBT100 controls and connectionsA. Pairing button/Status LEDButton performs pairing and related functionality. Integrated LED

28First select the EXT. source on DacMagic Plus then follow the steps below.Pairing To begin streaming high quality music from your chosen media

29azur DacMagic PlusENGLISHD. On successful pairing, the BT100s LED goes off for a second or two, then triple ashes quickly. The LED then goes off an

3azur DacMagic PlusENGLISHContentsThis package should contain the following:1 x Azur DacMagic Plus (assembled), 1 x AC power adaptor, 4 x rubber feet,

30The DacMagic Plus can be sited in two different positions, as shown in the accompanying diagram. It can be placed horizontally by tting the four sm

31azur DacMagic PlusENGLISHFiltersThe DacMagic Plus DSP has three different Filter functions: Linear Phase, Minimum Phase and Steep. All th

32The Linear Phase lter is a highly regarded audio lter offering low ripple in both the pass and stop bands, and what is known as constant group del

33azur DacMagic PlusENGLISHMinimum Phase Filter-80-60-40-20020-200-180-160-140-120-1000 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1Magnitude (dB)F

34The Minimum Phase lter is another highly regarded audio lter that offers even lower ripple in the pass and stop bands. Unlike the Linear Phase lt

35azur DacMagic PlusENGLISHSteep Filter-80-60-40-20020-200-180-160-140-120-1000 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1Magnitude (dB)Frequency

36Our Steep lter is a linear phase lter that has been optimised for stop band attenuation of close-in aliasing images. Here we have traded a little

37azur DacMagic PlusENGLISHThe following table shows the lter stop band attenuation:Linear Phase Minimum Phase SteepRoll-off at 20kHz -0.1dB -0.1dB -

38Technical specicationsD/A converters Dual Wolfson WM8740 24bit DACsDigital lter Analog Devices ADSP21261 DSP upsampling to 24-bit/38

39azur DacMagic PlusENGLISHThere is no powerEnsure the supplied AC adaptor is connected securely to the PSU socket on the rear panel.Ensure that the c

4IntroductionThank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus Upsampling Digital to Analogue Converter. We are condent that you will enjoy

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5azur DacMagic PlusENGLISHUp to 24-bit content is now supported via both the USB Audio and Digital Inputs.With Windows PCs the DacMagic Plus can opera

6Important safety instructionsFor your own safety please read the following important safety instructions carefully before attempting to c

7azur DacMagic PlusENGLISHWARNING – To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. The unit must be insta

8The lightning ash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated ‘dangerous

9azur DacMagic PlusENGLISHC-Tick markThis product meets the Australian Communications Authority’s Radio communications and EMC requirements. Gost-R ma