Nagra HD DAC - USB Setup with Computers; MAC Setup Instructions; PC Setup Instructions

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Nagra – HD DAC
USB set-up with computers
Due to the rapidly changing nature of the computer world, all computer related
set-up information is to be found on the supplied USB key.
MAC
The Nagra HD DAC is recognized as a playback device, no further software is
required. Simply select the Nagra HD DAC device in the audio settings menu.
PC
You will need to install a driver and update your ASIO drivers as well; the drivers
are to be found on the USB key supplied with your HD DAC.
More information on inputs and formats
The HD DAC comes with 7 different digital inputs. Please find the format
compatibility in the following table:
Input
For
Format
AES 1 and 2
Professional
sources
Up to 192 kHz 24 bits
S/P Dif 1 and 2
Consumer
sources
Up to 192 kHz 24 bits
Optical (TOSLINK)
Consumer
sources
Up to 192 kHz 24 bits (with high
quality optical fiber)
USB
UAC2*
Up to 384 kHz 32 bits (or DXD)
DSD 2x
I
2
S
Proprietary
Nagra
This is NOT an RJ 45 Ethernet
connector, but a dedicated Nagra input
for future products
* UAC2 stands for “USB Audio Class 2” works to connect computers PC or Mac as
well as other computer type devices.