Page 2 - Contents; This package should contain the following:
2 Introduction............................................................................................................................................ 3 Important safety instructions ............................................................................................................... 4...
Page 3 - The DacMagic features ATF; Introduction
DacMagic azur 3 ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing this DacMagic Upsampling Digital to Analog Converter. We are confidentthat you will enjoy many years of listening pleasure from it. The DacMagic features ATF TM (Adaptive Time Filtering), an up-sampling process developed in conjunction with Anagram Te...
Page 4 - receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.; Important safety instructions
4 For your own safety please read the following important safety instructions carefully before attemptingto connect this unit to the mains power supply. They will also enable you to get the best performancefrom and prolong the life of the unit: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions....
Page 5 - WEEE symbol; whom you purchased this product for more information.; CE mark; This product meets Russian electronic safety approvals.
DacMagic azur 5 ENGLISH WEEE symbol The crossed-out wheeled bin is the European Union symbol for indicating separate collectionfor electrical and electronic equipment. This product contains electrical and electronicequipment which should be reused, recycled or recovered and should not be disposed of...
Page 6 - FCC regulations; – Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.; Ventilation; IMPORTANT; Positioning
6 FCC regulations NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSEDBY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THEUSER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class...
Page 7 - Power sources
DacMagic azur 7 ENGLISH This unit must be installed on a sturdy, level surface. Do not place in a sealed area such as a bookcaseor in a cabinet. Any space open at the back (such as a dedicated equipment rack) is fine, however.Do not place the unit on an unstable surface or shelf. The unit may fall, ...
Page 8 - Rear panel connections
8 Unbalanced Audio Outputs Single-ended conventional stereo outputs for connection to the line-level phono/RCA inputs of anamplifier. Balanced Audio Outputs The DacMagic also features true balanced (XLR) outputs. This is a higher quality output that canreject noise and interference with equipment wi...
Page 9 - TOSLINK optical; Digital Inputs 1 and 2; neither; USB In
DacMagic azur 9 ENGLISH TOSLINK optical – use a high quality TOSLINK fibre-optic interconnect cable designed specifically for audio use. To achieve the best results we always recommend using high quality Cambridge Audioleads, which are guaranteed for life. Note: These outputs are pass-through only; ...
Page 10 - Switches the unit between On and Off.; Source; DacMagic; Front panel controls
10 Power On/Off Switches the unit between On and Off. Source Press to select between USB playback or Digital Inputs 1 and 2. The corresponding LED will light upto show which source has been selected. Filter/Phase Select Momentarily press to select between three different filter modes: linear phase, ...
Page 11 - Phase; Indicates the output phase selected. Press and; Incoming Sample Rate
Phase Indicates the output phase selected. Press and hold the Filter/Phase select button for approximately two seconds to select normal or inverted phase output. When the LED lights up, the phase is invertedby the DacMagic. If you suspect that your source material or amplifier, etc., is inverting th...
Page 12 - Audio output connections; Do not turn on the unit until all connections have been made.; OR
12 Audio output connections L L R Unbalanced Input Balanced Input R Digital Outputs USB In Balanced Output Unbalanced Output Digital Inputs Digital Inputs L R R L Note: Do not turn on the unit until all connections have been made. DacMagic AC adaptor Amplifier OR Use either the unbalanced (RCA/Phono...
Page 13 - Digital audio input connections
DacMagic azur 13 ENGLISH Digital audio input connections Digital Outputs Digital Outputs USB In Balanced Output Unbalanced Output Digital Inputs Digital Inputs L R R L Note: Do not turn on the unit until all connections have been made. DacMagic AC adaptor CD/DVD player Connect your digital source to...
Page 15 - Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices
DacMagic azur 15 ENGLISH Connect a USB ‘B–A’ type lead (as illustrated at left) from the DacMagic’s USB input to one of the USBports on the PC. This is the normal type of USB lead with an oblong plug at one end and a square plugat the other. Switch on the DacMagic using the front panel On/Off switch...
Page 16 - Digital audio output connections
16 Digital Inputs Digital Outputs USB In Balanced Output Unbalanced Output Digital Inputs Digital Inputs L R R L Note: Do not turn on the unit until all connections have been made. Digital recorder DacMagic AC adaptor If it is desired to loop out the currently selected digital audio for recording on...
Page 17 - Being a stereo device, this unit does not decode 5.1 Dolby Digital or; Operating instructions
DacMagic azur 17 The DacMagic can be sited in two different positions, as shown in the accompanying diagram. It can beplaced horizontally by fitting the four small individual feet, or vertically by using the large rubber ‘foot’. Power on the DacMagic using the On/Off button on the front panel. After...
Page 18 - Linear Phase Filter; Filters; Frequency response
18 The DacMagic DSP has three different Filter functions: Linear Phase, Minimum Phase and Steep. Allthree filters are highly sophisticated audiophile topologies, optimised specifically for audio playback.In our opinion, these filters offer excellent sound quality but differ subtly in optimisation, h...
Page 19 - Impulse response
DacMagic azur 19 The Linear Phase filter is a highly regarded audio filter offering low ripple in both the pass and stopbands, and what is known as constant group delay. Constant group delay means that audio signalsof all frequencies are always delayed by the same amount when passing through the fil...
Page 20 - Minimum Phase Filter
20 Minimum Phase Filter -80 -60 -40 -20 0 20 -200 -180 -160 -140 -120 -100 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 Frequency response frequency/FS (input sampling rate) Magnitude (dB)
Page 22 - Steep Filter
22 Steep Filter -80 -60 -40 -20 0 20 -200 -180 -160 -140 -120 -100 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 Frequency response Linear phase filter Steep filter frequency/FS (input sampling rate) Magnitude (dB)
Page 25 - Technical specifications
DacMagic azur 25 D/A converters Dual Wolfson WM8740 24bit DACs Digital filter Texas Instruments TMS 320VC5501 DSPupsampling to 24bit 192kHz Analogue filter 2-Pole Dual Differential Bessel Double Virtual Earth Balanced Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.1dB)* THD @ 1kHz 0dBFs <0.001% 24bit THD @...
Page 26 - Ensure that the amplifier is set correctly.; A low hum or buzzing sound can be heard; Power cords or lighting placed near this product.; Troubleshooting; Visit
26 There is no power Ensure the supplied AC adaptor is connected securely to the PSU socket on the rear panel. Ensure that the correct mains transformer is being used and that it complies with the local electricalsupply. Ensure the mains plug is fully inserted into the wall socket and is switched on...
Page 27 - For any service, in or out of warranty, please contact your dealer.; Limited warranty
DacMagic azur 27 Cambridge Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship (subjectto the terms set forth below). Cambridge Audio will repair or replace (at Cambridge Audio's option) thisproduct or any defective par ts in this product. Warranty periods may vary from ...
