Chord DAVE User Manual

Chord Electronics
DAVE | Manual
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Protection against
liquids & heat
1.2
DAVE is not protected
against liquids of any
kind. Never place
containers of liquid on DAVE.
Never allow DAVE to come
into contact with moisture or
liquids; doing so could result
in electrocution or damage to
DAVE’s internal circuitry.
Be aware that liquids, including
water that has dried, can leave
minerals that can aect the
PCB and other components,
which could eventually lead to
oxidisation and short-circuiting.
If DAVE comes into contact
with moisture or liquids,
immediately disconnect from
the power supply and connected
equipment, and contact Chord
Electronics for further advice.
DAVE has internal
thermal protection
which will shut down
the unit in the event of excessive
temperatures being reached.
Never operate DAVE near
sources of heat or naked flames
as this will decrease the lifespan
of the internal components.
It is advised that you do not
operate DAVE in an area of direct
sunlight or on top of significant
heat-producing devices.
Please be aware that it is entirely
normal for DAVE to become
warm during use.
If you are concerned about the
temperatures, please switch the
device o or consider a dierent
placement.
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Protection against
liquids & heat
1.3 Dismantling & radio frequency
interference
1.4 Connecting your equipment
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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