PS Audio DirectStream Junior - Connecting the output; RCA and XLR; Output level setting

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Owner’s Reference DirectStream Junior
DirectStream Junior will show up under Device Manager as PS Audio PerfectWave
DSD, under a heading PS Audio USB 2.0 Audio Devices.
CONNECTING DIRECTSTREAM JUNIOR'S OUTPUT
DirectStream Junior is designed to drive a power amplier directly, or as another
input on a preamplier. The outputs of DirectStream are high-performance,
high current outputs that can drive long lengths of interconnect cable without
degradation.
DirectStream Junior has two types of analog outputs, balanced XLR or single
ended RCA. It is ne to use both outputs at the same time. Be aware that most
ampliers and preampliers will produce 6dB higher level with the balanced
outputs relative to the single ended outputs. If you are using both outputs be
advised they will be at dierent levels. Our preference for connection to a power
amplier or preamplier is through the balanced XLR outputs of DirectStream
Junior.
If DirectStream Junior has a gain mismatch with your power amplier, you can use
the balanced outputs and achieve 6dB more gain or choose the single ended RCA
outputs for lower gain. DirectStream Junior also has two output levels available
to users.
Use the Gain button on the remote or, go to the setup menu on the front panel
display to select the best output level. To access the setup menu, press the front
panel selector button to the left of the display for 3 seconds. Step through the
menu options by pressing the button once for each menu. Attenuator IN is the
lowest volume setting, Attenuator OUT is the highest level setting.
RCA or single ended inputs will be the typical inputs as many preampliers,
surround processors receivers, integrated ampliers and power ampliers have
only this standard type of input.
Plug either the RCA or the XLR outputs of DirectStream Junior into a line level
input on the preamp, integrated, amplier or subwoofer. Do NOT plug the output
of DirectStream Junior into a phono or equalized input of any type.
Once everything has been connected, use a high quality AC cable to power
DirectStream Junior. DACs in particular are quite sensitive to AC power and
Connecting the
output
RCA and XLR
Output level
setting