DIP Upsampler Application
 

1:   This Upsampler converts the standard sampling frequency (44.1 KHz) to either

      48 or 96 Khz. It also converts 96 KHz DVD audio signal to 48Khz, so as to use

      your conventional DAC’s with the newer DVD audio recordings. The output:

      *48 KHz (factory default setting) can be used with almost all D/A Converters.

      It will offer a slight improvement over 44.1 KHz sampling.

      *96 KHz can only be used with 24/96 or 24/192 converters.

 

2:    To change the factory setting for 96 KHz  operation, remove the cover and locate

       two small metal boxes along the edge of the  circuit board. Pull the plastic Jumper

       in between   the boxes and reinstall it on 96 as marked on the board.

       Now the DIP Upsampler will output 96Khz. Your conventional DAC (44.1 KHz)

       will no longer function with this signal.

 

3:   Your CD/DVD transport may be outputting various signal formats(regular CD,

       DVD audio etc.). If a new signal is fed into the Upsampler, sometimes it might be

       necessary  to unplug, wait for 4 or 5 seconds, and then plug back the AC input.  

 

4:    When the digital data is received at the Upsampler, a LOCK light indicates

       that the signal has been captured. The data is decoded, and then re-assembled

       on a new sampling frequency  determined by the jumper setting (either 48 or 6KHz).

 

5:    The Upsampler does the following major functions:

Sample Conversion   (to 48 or 96 Khz)

                                                Signal Conditioning  (jitter reduction)

Signal Boosting        (to 10 times  higher)

Ground Isolation       (from Input to Output)

Format Conversion   (Opto to RCA, RCA  to XLR etc.)

 

6:    The Upsampler is primarily designed for 2-channel stereo  to enhance the

        performance  of  regular CD’s.  While it may work with DTS or Dolby Digital or  

        other  surround sound signals , we offer no assurance on the results.

 

 7:    The new Word length at the Output is now 24 bits. If 16 bit data (standard CD) is

        fed  at the Input,  there would be 8 bit of blank data within the Word. Conventional

        (44.1 or 48 Khz) D/A Converter would not recognize these 8 bits anyway.

 

8:    We recommend using a short co-axial  cable to link your transport to the Upsampler.

       By virtue of the much stronger output , the Upsampler will drive 75 Ohm cables up

       to 100 ft, although for best signal integrity we recommend that the cable be no longer

       than a few feet.  MONARCHY’s 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. 

     

 9:  Due to the complementary  jitter attenuation  characteristics, we highly recommend 

       using the DIP 24/96 with the DIP Upsampler in tandem  for optimum performance.