1. This DIP can be considered as a DVD audio adapter. It accepts 24/96 DVD digital audio and outputs a digital audio signal that is compatible with most conventional or new generation D/A converter, with decoding capability from 16 to 24 bits, at sampling rates from 44.1KHz to 96 kHz. Hook up as follows:

 

 
 
 
 
 

DVD or CD Transport -------- DIP 24/96 -------- D/A converter (any version)
 

2. Use the Selector Switch to select either Opto or Co-axial (RCA) input.

 
3. Your DVD transport may be outputting various signal formats (CD, DVD, etc) If a new signal is fed into the DIP, sometimes it might be necessary to unplug and plug back the AC input to the DIP box.

 
4. The digital signals are decoded and processed, and any jitter is suppressed through the DIP. The three major functions of the DIP are: 

 

 
 
 
 
 

a) Signal Conditioning 
b) Signal Boosting 
c) Signal Isolation (from In to Out)
 

5. The DIP 24/96 makes most D/A converter compatible with most DVD players. It does NOT change the sampling rates. Use the DIP SAMPLE CONVERTER if a different sampling rate is desired at the output. Contact the factory for this.

 
6. The use of the DIP 24/96 in tandem with the DIP SAMPLE CONVERTER is highly recommended, since the two devices have different jitter attenuation characteristics and the combination becomes most effective. Always use the DIP 24/96 ahead of the DIP SAMPLE CONVERTER.

 
7. We recommend using a very short co-axial cable linking your transport to the DIP. By virtue of the much stronger signal output, the DIP will drive 75 Ohm cables up to 100 feet. Although for best signal integrity we recommend that the cable be no longer than a few feet, and the MONARCHY DR-1 or DR-2 digital cable is highly recommended for the ultimate in sound quality, due to the use of a solid core Teflon. MONARCHY AUDIO also offers a very cost effective AV-1 cables, at a give-away price.

 
8. If your transport has an Opto output only, we strongly recommend you connect the DIP to this source, but use the 75-Ohm RCA or the balanced format to re-transmit the signal to your D/A converter. If your D/A accepts Balanced Input, use Monarchy's DAB-1 XLR Cable to feed the signal to the DAC. This is preferred over RCA.

 
9. The ground terminals of the Dip's output are totally isolated from the ground terminal of the DIP chassis. This output signal is coupled through a triple-shielded transformer (a Faraday shield, a ferrite shield and a stainless steel shield) for maximum isolation. Most hum and ground noise is thus isolated.

reply:

the MARK 2 WILL PAS UP TO 48kHZ.

All surround sound data that complies with SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital
Interface Format) will pass intact. 

No data is altered through the DIP process.
 

Dear Sir: 
I recently wrote you the following note.
(Dear Sir's: I just read Sam's new review of your new DIP. I don't have an upsampling DAC and I was wondering if your original DIP super drive would be a better fit? The $50 dollar difference isn't a factor I would like the better unit for my system. I am looking forward to your response to my question? New or old? 
Thanks 
 JAY 

Dear Jay, 

The original Super Drive is very good for conventional CD's. 
The new DIP 2496 is for the newer |DVD audio discs. 
You won't get any advantage using the new version for old CD's. 

Sincerely, 

C.C.POON 

I contacted Microwise and was told they had sold all the Super Drives but 
that they could order me a DIP2496 if I wanted one. My question now is will a 
DIP24/96 work OK with my non-upsamlpling D/A  and are there any Super drives left around somewhere? Thank you for your time on this matter. 

Sincerely: 
Jay 

REPLY:
We have one Super Drive on the shelf. This is a demo.
Please contact Ming at  626-351-1283  to order.

Dear CC,

Just read the FAQ on the DAC's.  I just want to make sure that I'm clear on what is being said.

1.  The 22c that I bought from Ming last fall does have the Piggyback chips, or is this where some of the miscommunication took place.
2.  If mine does have the Piggyback, it wouldn't work with the 24/192 upgrade because of power supply issues.
3.  #2 is a moot point because you aren't doing the upgrade to 24/192 anyway.

So, if I want a 24/96 or 24/192 DAC, I should look elsewhere instead of waiting like I have since you assured me that it would be ready in Nov or Dec. of last year.  Just wanted to make sure I wasn't mistaken before I put my 22c on audiogon.

Thanks,
Ken 

-----Original Message----- 
From: C.C.POON [mailto:monarchy@earthlink.net] 
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2001 10:54 AM 
To: Ken D. Wells 
Subject: RE: 24/192 Upgrade for the 22C

At 01:40 PM 5/25/01 -0700, you wrote:
Hi CC, 
 
Just wanted to see if there was any update on the upgrade. 
 
Thanks, 
Ken
 

Reply:

Dear Ken,
 

We made a number of prototypes of the 24/192 add-on cards
but found that it challenges even our experienced technician
due to the very high frequencies(36.864 Mhz), which created
noise that interfered with the other components on the Model 22/33.

We have decided to put this card in a separate cabinet, similar
to our DIP 2496, complete with power supplies and analog stages ,
to make a complete 24/192 DAC.
The selling price of this DAC is between $300.- to $400.- but
to honor our previous commitment to our customers, we are 
going to charge just the price the customer would have to pay 
to get this card factory installed in the Model 22/33:

Add-on card and labor   $99.-
Shipping and handling   $49.-

Total: $148.-

This special price is for the owners of the Model 22/33 only.

The complete 24/196 DAC will be announced end Aug or early Sept
and is in itself a totally stand alone self-contained unit. 
Even at its full retail price it would be the world's cheapest,
and probably best sounding, 24/92 DAC on The market. 
 

Many thanks for your kind patience.
 

Sincerely,
 

C.C.POON
 

At 06:03 PM 3/20/2003 +0200, you wrote:
Hi,

1) I have been using 2 DIP units in series, connected between Marantz CD6 -
KI Signature and ARCAM 500 Black box DAC (into two mono block valve amps) - with absolute stunning results since 1998. Just bought Marantz 4300 DVD
player, replacing C6 - KI and getting even much better results!
Please inform to which level these DIP units were built to in 1998, i.e.
24bit/96kHz? If not, are upgrades available?

reply:
sorry older generations cannot be upgraded.
 

2) Please advise if 24bit/192kHz DIP is available. If not, is it planned?

reply:
We are working on it.

3) Is Model 33 D/A available with remote control, i.e. Infra red (IR)
volume/gain control?

reply:
We are working on it also.
The reason we have not done it is that the direct manual control still gives
us the best sound quality.

4) Do you need specific D/A converter to accept 24/192 signal? If yes, do
you plan to release such model?

reply:
At this time very few DAC's on  the market can take 24/192 signals.
We are working on it also.

5) Does same apply for processing a DTS signal, i.e. specific type signal
converter reqd to process this signal?

reply:
You would need a DTS decoder.
Our products are primarily designed for 2-channel stereo.
 

Reason for these questions (i am not up to speed with latest developments in
electronics): I plan to buy Marantz 8300 DVD player (with DVD-Audio, DTS,
SACD, etc. features) and use the DVD digital output signal, in same manner
as above configuration. 8300 is capable of processing 24/192 signal,
therefore I need to know how to get best potential out of this unit by using
your processors.
Your reply will be appreciated.
Regards from Cape Town, South Africa
Eddie Papendorf
Application Engineering Commercial

MTU South Africa (PTY) Ltd - A DaimlerChrysler Company