Chord DAVE User Manual

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If you intend to use BLU MK II or
Hugo M Scaler with DAVE, you
should use the dual BNC cables
provided to connect the two
devices. You must also connect
your source inputs to the BLU
MKII or M Scaler and not DAVE.
Using the dual BNC cables;
1) Connect the outputs of BLU
MKII or Hugo M Scaler to the
dual BNC inputs on
DAVE. Please pay close
attention to the numbering on
the units.
2) Ensure the cables click into
the connectors securely.
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 a BLU MK II or
Hugo M Scaler to DAVE
4.3
19 // 35
OPT OUT
S/PDIF
DUAL BNC OUT
3) Once connected, please read
the manuals for either BLU Mk
II or Hugo M scaler to set up.
Also ensure you have
downloaded the drivers for
BLU MK II or Hugo M Scaler
from our website.
chordelectronics.co.uk/
product/

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