Connecting & Operating the MA3
8. The MA3 remembers the last digital input it was switched too prior to being
switched off. The volume will also default to -20dB or numerical 60 when it is turned
back on.
USB Audio Input:
1. First, use only well-shielded certified USB 2.0* cables to connect from any USB digital
audio source component (computer, laptop, media server etc.) to the MA3 USB
Audio input.
2. The MA3 USB Audio interface uses the B-type USB connector similar to
connectors used on printers. Please see image below:
3. Select the USB input using the front panel touch button or the remote.
4. For Windows 10 UAC2 and higher, MAC OSX 10.5.7 and higher, and on Linux with
ALSA 1.0.23 and higher, the appropriate USB Audio 2 drivers will be used or
automatically installed.
5. For Windows 7 (32 or 64bit) or higher please install the provided USB Audio driver
located on the included software CD or USB Key, or download it from our website.
6. ASIO, WASAPI and Kernel (Windows 7 and higher) drivers will be installed.
For Windows Media Player playback; set the Windows Control Panel default sound playback
to the listed MA3 USB Audio device as per the installation instructions.
*Not using proper cables will cause audio issues between digital source and DAC.
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