Chord DAVE User Manual

Chord Electronics
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During use of DAVE, you may
encounter a number of on-screen
display messages. Please use
the table below to discover their
meanings.
Positive and inverted phase is for
system matching. Some products
invert absolute phase so we give
the option to match (or correct)
your system phase using the
phase option on DAVE. For
Chord Electronics amplification
you should select inverted phase
for correct matching.
7.1 DSD and PCM mode
7.2 Crossfeed
7.3 Settings memory &
galvanic isolation
7.4 Display messages
Display messages 7.4
34 // 35
PCM Set to PCM mode
DSD Set to DSD mode
Phase Neg Negative output phase
Phase Pos Positive output phase
Display 1-3 3 menu viewing options
Display 4 Message mode - will turn o DAVE screen after 30 seconds

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