Chord DAVE User Manual

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DAVE | Manual
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4.1 Placement
4.2 Connecting your source to
DAVE
4.3 Connecting a BLU MK II or
Hugo M Scaler to DAVE
4.4 Connecting a preamplifier/
amplifier to DAVE
4.5 Powering DAVE
Connecting your source to
DAVE
4.2
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Input
DAVE has a selection of dierent
inputs and you can connect
several sources at once if you
wish.
Please note that if you are using
the USB input with a Mac/Linux
device, you will not need a
driver, but if you are connecting
a Windows device, it will need a
driver from the DAVE section of
our website:
chordelectronics.co.uk/product/
dave
To set up your system:
1) First, you must ensure that
DAVE and any
connecting equipment,
is turned o.
2) Locate the inputs on the back
of the unit shown below.
3) Select the correct outputs
from your source device
and insert the cables into
the input ports on the DAVE.

Chord DAVE Specifications

Audio Specifications

frequency response	20Hz to 20kHz
THD + N	127.5dB
channel separation	>125dB @ 1KHz
dynamic range	127.5dB

Digital Inputs and Outputs

digital inputs	4 x 75Ω SP/DIF BNC Coax 44.1KHz - 384KHz
AES balanced XLR input	44.1KHz - 96KHz
plastic fibre optic inputs	2 x TOSlink 44KHz - 192KHz
USB input	44KHz - 768KHz PCM + DSD
analogue outputs	2 x RCA Phono, 2 x Balanced XLR
headphone output at 300 ohm	1% THD 6.8v RMS (154 mW)
headphone output at 33 ohm	1% THD 6.8v RMS (1.4W)

Power and Dimensions

power supply	90V AC - 250V AC auto switching 50 - 60HZ
dimensions	338 x 60 x 145mm (Width x Height x Depth)
weight	7Kg