Chord DAVE User Manual

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DAVE | Manual
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POWER ON SEQUENCE:
Once set up with cables,
use the supplied power
cable to connect DAVE. To turn
DAVE on, locate the large power
switch on the back of the device.
It may take 15 seconds for DAVE
to complete a safety check.
During this stage, music playback
will not be possible and mute will
be displayed.
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
Powering DAVE 4.5
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During this period,
do not initiate music
playback.
NOTE: DAVE can
be put into standby
mode with the o
button on the remote.

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