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Essential safety precautions regarding handling, electrical hazards, and environmental exposure.
Guidelines for safe battery usage, handling, and responsible disposal for compliance.
Details compliance with FCC, Industry Canada, and EU directives for radio transmission and exposure.
Lists supplied accessories, explains pinpoint feet, and outlines general safe operation guidelines.
Safety tips for amplifier connections and details on analog audio output options (XLR, RCA, ESLA).
Explains ES-LINK Analog transmission and guides connection to integrated and power amplifiers.
Guides for connecting various digital/analog audio sources, clock sync, and RS-232C control inputs.
Instructions for connecting to networks, USB devices, power, and the software maintenance port.
Illustrates a typical network setup using NAS, Wi-Fi router, and a smartphone for control.
Instructions for downloading the ESOTERIC Sound Stream app and playing audio files via USB.
Guides for connecting both unbalanced (1/4") and balanced (4-pin XLR) headphones.
Guidelines for effective remote control use, signal range, and battery installation.
Explains primary buttons, network/DAC controls, and media playback functions (play, stop, skip, pause).
Instructions for adjusting display brightness and using AMP section, volume, and mute controls.
Identifies and describes buttons, jacks, indicators, and the display on the main unit's front panel.
Guides for turning the unit on, minimizing volume, selecting audio output, and choosing input sources.
Covers usage distance, compatibility, security, and lists supported audio codecs for Bluetooth transmission.
Step-by-step instructions for pairing a new Bluetooth device with the unit.
Guides on how to play audio from a successfully paired Bluetooth device.
Lists compatible OS, guides driver installation, and provides info on the HR Audio Player and DSD settings.
Procedures for connecting the unit to a computer via USB and starting audio file playback.
How to enter setting mode, change parameters, and configure remote control AMP buttons.
Settings for adjusting audio balance, input gain, and external clock synchronization.
Options for volume display units, output connectors, automatic display dimming, and power saving.
Configuration for PCM digital filters, modulator frequency, analog FIR filter, and Ethernet port LED.
Settings for network power, Bluetooth standby, firmware versions, and accessing MENU 3.
Settings for analog audio output level and configuring input connectors for signal throughput.
Configuration for mute level, RS-232C input, remote AMP buttons, and trigger signal output.
Explanation of MQA audio technology and guidelines for safely cleaning the unit's exterior.
Solutions for issues like no power, unresponsiveness, noise, clock sync errors, network playback, and USB connection problems.
Troubleshooting Bluetooth connection problems and the procedure to restore factory default settings.
Detailed technical specifications for various audio input types, including digital, analog, and clock inputs.
Technical details on headphone outputs, Bluetooth functionality, power, dimensions, weight, and environmental limits.
Visual representation of the unit's physical size and foot placement.
Essential safety precautions regarding handling, electrical hazards, and environmental exposure.
Guidelines for safe battery usage, handling, and responsible disposal for compliance.
Details compliance with FCC, Industry Canada, and EU directives for radio transmission and exposure.
Lists supplied accessories, explains pinpoint feet, and outlines general safe operation guidelines.
Safety tips for amplifier connections and details on analog audio output options (XLR, RCA, ESLA).
Explains ES-LINK Analog transmission and guides connection to integrated and power amplifiers.
Guides for connecting various digital/analog audio sources, clock sync, and RS-232C control inputs.
Instructions for connecting to networks, USB devices, power, and the software maintenance port.
Illustrates a typical network setup using NAS, Wi-Fi router, and a smartphone for control.
Instructions for downloading the ESOTERIC Sound Stream app and playing audio files via USB.
Guides for connecting both unbalanced (1/4") and balanced (4-pin XLR) headphones.
Guidelines for effective remote control use, signal range, and battery installation.
Explains primary buttons, network/DAC controls, and media playback functions (play, stop, skip, pause).
Instructions for adjusting display brightness and using AMP section, volume, and mute controls.
Identifies and describes buttons, jacks, indicators, and the display on the main unit's front panel.
Guides for turning the unit on, minimizing volume, selecting audio output, and choosing input sources.
Covers usage distance, compatibility, security, and lists supported audio codecs for Bluetooth transmission.
Step-by-step instructions for pairing a new Bluetooth device with the unit.
Guides on how to play audio from a successfully paired Bluetooth device.
Lists compatible OS, guides driver installation, and provides info on the HR Audio Player and DSD settings.
Procedures for connecting the unit to a computer via USB and starting audio file playback.
How to enter setting mode, change parameters, and configure remote control AMP buttons.
Settings for adjusting audio balance, input gain, and external clock synchronization.
Options for volume display units, output connectors, automatic display dimming, and power saving.
Configuration for PCM digital filters, modulator frequency, analog FIR filter, and Ethernet port LED.
Settings for network power, Bluetooth standby, firmware versions, and accessing MENU 3.
Settings for analog audio output level and configuring input connectors for signal throughput.
Configuration for mute level, RS-232C input, remote AMP buttons, and trigger signal output.
Explanation of MQA audio technology and guidelines for safely cleaning the unit's exterior.
Solutions for issues like no power, unresponsiveness, noise, clock sync errors, network playback, and USB connection problems.
Troubleshooting Bluetooth connection problems and the procedure to restore factory default settings.
Detailed technical specifications for various audio input types, including digital, analog, and clock inputs.
Technical details on headphone outputs, Bluetooth functionality, power, dimensions, weight, and environmental limits.
Visual representation of the unit's physical size and foot placement.
General| Type | Network DAC / Preamplifier |
|---|---|
| Analog Outputs | XLR, RCA |
| DSD Support | DSD512 |
| Digital Inputs | Ethernet |
| Analog Inputs | RCA |
| Headphone Output | 6.3mm |
| Supported Audio Formats | DSD, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC |
| DAC Chip | ES9038PRO |
| Network Features | Ethernet, Wi-Fi |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.0007% (1kHz) |
| Dimensions | 445mm x 131mm |
| PCM Support | 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192/352.8/384kHz (16/24/32-bit) |
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