Chord DAVE User Manual

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DAVE has two decoding options
specifically tailored for PCM
or DSD playback. You can play
both PCM and DSD music using
either mode, but each one is
specifically optimised for a
particular format. In order
to cycle between each mode
please highlight the segment,
typically by pressing the down
button and then either press
the left or right button for two
seconds.
PCM+ - Use this for PCM
playback up to 768 KHz. DSD
playback up to DSD256 is also
supported, but it is decimated
and not optimised in this mode.
DSD+ - Use this for DSD64,
128 and 256 (single, dual and
quad-speed) playback. There is
no decimation. PCM can still be
played and this mode is ideal for
streaming video with audio as it
has a lower delay.
7.1 DSD and PCM mode
7.2 Crossfeed
7.3 Settings memory &
galvanic isolation
7.4 Display messages
DSD and PCM mode
7.1
31 // 35
Please note, after either
decoding function, DAVE will
mute for approx 20 seconds
while the new program activates.

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