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  • Page 1 DacMagic 200M Manual Generated: 14/05/2022 - 10:20...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents DacMagic 200M ..........................................Introduction ............................................What's Included With The DacMagic 200M ................................... Front Panel Controls ......................................... Rear Panel Connections ........................................Getting Connected ..........................................Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) ..................................Filters ..............................................Advanced Settings .......................................... Auto Power Down (APD) ........................................

  • Page 3: Dacmagic 200M

    DacMagic 200M Last updated: May 10, 2022 04:42. Revision #4034 User's Manual...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy at the time of printing; however, Cambridge Audio’s policy is one of continuous improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 5: What's Included With The Dacmagic 200M

    What's Included With The DacMagic 200M Last updated: May 6, 2022 08:42. Revision #3967 Inside the box of your DacMagic 200M you will receive: DacMagic 200M Digital to Analogue Converter. 12V Power Supply. Bluetooth antenna. Quick Start Guide. Safety Instructions.

  • Page 6: Front Panel Controls

    LED. 5. Incoming Sample Rate – When the DacMagic 200M is receiving an incoming digital stream, the relevant LED will light up to indicate the incoming digital sampling frequency. For MQA the LED will light up green for MQA, or blue for MQA Studio. If the LED is magenta, then the unit is rendering an MQA stream or file, completing the processing, and allowing playback at the highest possible audio quality.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel Connections

    2. Balanced Audio Outputs – Outputs for use with balanced XLR cables. Suitable for when a longer connection is needed between the DacMagic 200M, and an amplifier. 3. Digital Inputs 1 and 2 – The DacMagic 200M offers two digital inputs allowing a wide range of sources to be connected via the use of S/P DIF co- axial, or TOSLINK optical.

  • Page 8: Getting Connected

    If there is no power to the unit, please see the following steps Check that the supplied 12V PSU is securely connected to the power adaptor socket on the rear of the DacMagic 200M. Confirm that the PSU is securely connected to the mains socket, and that the socket is switched on.
  • Page 9 The DacMagic 200M offers both balanced (XLR), and unbalanced (RCA) audio output connections. In the case of longer connections between the DacMagic 200M and your amplifier we would recommend the use of a balanced connection via XLR as this can help to reject noise, and interference in the cable.
  • Page 10 It is possible to use both balanced, and unbalanced connections at the same time, for example: when connecting to multiple amplifiers, or a multi-room setup. Digital Audio Input Connections Connection to a CXC using S/P DIF coaxial...
  • Page 11 If there is no sound output once the input, and output connections have been made, please follow the steps below: Check that the interconnects between the DacMagic 200M, and the amplifier are securely connected. Confirm that the correct incoming source is selected via the corresponding LEDs on the front panel of the DacMagic 200M.
  • Page 12 USB Audio Connection The DacMagic 200M only supports USB audio playback using USB Class 2.0 Audio. For this it is required that the DacMagic 200M is connected to a USB 2.0 port using a suitable USB cable, and we would recommend any USB certified high-speed USB 2.0 ‘A–B’ cable.
  • Page 13 Scan for available devices on the source device and select ‘DacMagic 200M’. Unpairing To unpair a device you can select ‘unpair’ in the source unit’s device list. Alternatively, you can perform a factory reset on the DacMagic 200M which will delete all previously paired devices.
  • Page 14 Headphone The DacMagic 200M integrates a dedicated headphone amplifier stage for a personal listening experience. The volume can be adjusted with the front knob, and the volume level will be saved separately from the main output volume (if digital preamp mode is enabled).

  • Page 15: Master Quality Authenticated (Mqa)

    Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) Last updated: May 5, 2022 12:07. Revision #3942 Master Quality Authenticated is an audio codec using a sophisticated compression algorithm, and a form of file authentication intended for high-quality audio streaming and file download. This allows the listener to receive digital audio at the original studio quality. Using a unique ‘origami’...
  • Page 16 The DacMagic 200M includes MQA technology and can perform full MQA decoding from all inputs except Bluetooth, enabling you to playback MQA audio files and streams delivering the same quality as the original master recording.

  • Page 17: Filters

    Last updated: May 5, 2022 12:07. Revision #3943 The DacMagic 200M has three different digital filter functions: Fast, Slow and Short Delay. All three filters are highly sophisticated audiophile topologies, optimised specifically for audio playback. In our opinion, these filters offer excellent sound quality but differ subtly in optimisation, hence we’ve made all three available to you.
  • Page 18 Slow Filter Our Slow filter has a linear phase and is a compromise between some very high frequency roll off and the minimized level of pre/post impulse ringing. Stop band attenuation is less than other filter types, but there's no phase shift and the impulse response is the cleanest. Short Delay Filter...
  • Page 19 We encourage you to experiment with the filters to determine which sound best to your ears and using your source equipment/programme material. The DacMagic 200M remembers and recalls the selected filter type at power up. Note: when reproducing MQA contents, the filters selection is disabled.

  • Page 20: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings Last updated: May 10, 2022 11:17. Revision #4024 Note: Prior to performing any of the following procedures, please ensure that the DacMagic 200M is in standby, which is indicated by only the standby LED being lit. To perform a factory reset Briefly press both the Source and Filter buttons simultaneously.
  • Page 21 Briefly press the volume knob, and filter button simultaneously. Two LEDs will light up to indicate the output mode. RCA/XLR output set to fixed mode with volume knob disabled: MQA/DSD light up for 5s. RCA/XLR output set to variable mode (default) with volume knob enabled: 176.4/768 LEDs light up for 5s. Note: Headphone output is always variable.

  • Page 22: Auto Power Down (Apd)

    The DacMagic 200M arrives with APD enabled, and this will automatically switch the unit to standby after 20 minutes of inactivity. To disable, or re-enable this function then please see the below instructions. Note: The DacMagic 200M must be in standby which is indicated by only the standby LED being lit prior to completing the following procedure. APD off...

  • Page 23: Tv Mode

    Last updated: May 10, 2022 01:29. Revision #4030 On later units, a switchable TV mode was introduced that improves the performance of the DacMagic 200M whilst using a TV as a source. This configures the DacMagic 200M with a higher bandwidth to reduce glitches and interruptions when connected to a TV.

  • Page 25: Frequently Asked Questions

    ‘unfold’ the files completely. You can connect the digital output of your device to one of the digital inputs on the DacMagic 200M either via TOSLINK, or S/P DIF. Please note that CXN and 851N don't support USB audio host functionality, so USB connection cannot be used in conjunction with DM200M.

  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Last updated: May 10, 2022 01:33. Revision #4032 DIGITAL TO ANALOGUE CONVERTERS Dual ESS ES9028Q2M DACs DIGITAL FILTER Selectable, Fast – Slow – Short delay FREQUENCY RESPONSE 10Hz to 50KHz (±1dB) THD+N @ 1KHZ 0DBFS <0.0005% (A-Weighted) SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO >115dB (A-Weighted) CROSSTALK @ 10KHZ <...
  • Page 28 RECOMMEND HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE 10 Ohm to 600 Ohm MAX POWER CONSUMPTION COLOUR Lunar Grey DIMENSIONS (HXWXD) 52 x 215 x 191mm; (2.0 x 8.6 x 7.6”) WEIGHT 1.2Kg/2.6lbs...

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