DIP Classic APPLICATION NOTE

1: This DIP Classic is the best performing DIP for playing conventional CD's..
    It also accepts  24/96 DVD digital audio and outputs a signal that is  compatible with most conventional or
    new generation D/A converters, with decoding capability from 16 to 24 bits,
    and outputs a precision 44.1KHz clock for all conventional DAC's.
    Connect as follows:

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

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

3:  Your DVD transport may output 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. This resets the entire operation.

4:  The digital signals are decoded and processed, and any jitter is suppressed through the  DIP.
     Its four major functions are:
                                                     a) Signal Conditioning
                                                     b) Signal Boosting
                                                     c) Signal Isolation (from In to Output)
                                                     d) Format Change(from Opto to RCA,   from RCA to Balanced, etc).

5:  The DIP Classic makes most D/A converter compatible with most DVD players.
     It outputs a fixed sampling rate of 44.1KHz which is more precise than the
     clock from the transport.

6:  The DIP Classic is user upgradeable to 96KHz. An Upgrade kit is available
      factory direct at $25.- (parts and shipping/handling). Upgrade time: 5 minutes.

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 ft., 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 cable.

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 is 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.
 

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