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Bartók DAC

User Manual

DCS311659 - V03

Document information

Published on: 21/06/2022

Document ID: DCS311659 - V03

Software version: 2.0x

Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice, and whilst it is checked for accuracy, no

liabilities can be accepted for errors.

dCS is Data Conversion Systems Ltd. Company registered in England No. 2072115.

This product incorporates the following dCS proprietary technology: Ring DAC™

dCS and Ring DAC™ are registered trademarks of Data Conversion Systems Ltd.

Other product and company names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of other companies, and are the

property of their owners. They are used only for explanation, without intent to infringe.

Intended purpose

This document advises users how to set up, use and configure the product.

Conventions in this document

This document uses the following safety notices and tips:

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in moderate injury, damage the product,

or lead to loss of data.

NOTICE

Indicates an important situation which, if not avoided, may seriously impair operations.

Additional information relating to the current section.

Contact address

Data Conversion Systems Ltd.

Unit 1, Buckingway Business Park,

Anderson Road,

Swavesey,

Cambridgeshire, CB24 4AE

Bartók DAC User Manual

Contents

Safety 5

Getting started 7

What's in the box 7

Where to place the unit 7

Recommended cables and connectors 7

Overview 9

Front panel 9

Rear panel 11

Setting up 15

Connecting the power supply 15

Switching the unit on and off 15

Connecting analogue outputs 16

dCSMosaic 17

Connecting PCM inputs 18

Connecting a computer 20

Clocking 21

Using Power Link 25

Using the Bartók DAC 26

Navigating the menus 26

Changing the input 26

Changing the volume 26

Playing music with Apple AirPlay 27

Playing music with Spotify Connect 27

Playing music from streaming services 27

About MQA files 27

Using Roon 28

Playing music from a USB storage device 28

Settings 30

Overview of the menus 30

Software menus 31

Renaming digital inputs 32

Renaming your Bartók DAC 32

Viewing information about the unit 33

Audio settings 34

Unit settings 36

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Configuration settings 39

Display settings 41

System tests 42

Updating the software 42

Specifications 43

About the software 44

Maintenance 45

Replacing a blown mains fuse 45

Cleaning the unit 46

Troubleshooting 47

Support 49

Contact details 49

Limited warranty 50

General information 50

Warranty exclusions 50

Obtaining service 50

Operating conditions 51

Compliance 52

FCC compliance statement 52

Made for iPhone® and iPad® 52

Works with Apple AirPlay 53

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Safety

The following statements are required to comply with U.S. safety standard UL60065.

CAUTION

Read and comply with all safety messages and instructions in this document.

• Follow the cleaning instructions in this document.

• Only install the unit according to the instructions in this document.

• Do not spill liquid on the unit or allow it to get wet.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources.

• Use only the attachments and accessories specified by dCS.

CAUTION

To prevent the risk of electric shock and ensure the best audio performance, connect

the unit to mains earth (ground) using the correct power cable.

• A grounding type plug has two blades and a grounding prong, which is

provided for safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, contact a

qualified electrician.

• Do not use the power cable if it is damaged.

• If this unit is not being used for a long period of time, disconnect the unit from

the power supply.

• During lightning storms, disconnect the unit from the power supply to prevent

power surges.

CAUTION

The safety covers on the unit protect you from electric shock.

• Do not remove the safety covers from the unit.

• If you do remove the safety covers from the unit, it invalidates the warranty.

NOTICE

If the unit is damaged, do not use it and contact a qualified service engineer. Possible

causes of damage to the unit include the following:

• Liquid is spilled on the unit.

• A heavy object falls on the unit.

• The unit is exposed to rain or moisture.

• The unit is dropped.

NOTICE

The voltage setting of the unit must match the local supply voltage. If you use the unit

with a different voltage from the local supply, it may damage the unit and invalidate the

warranty.

• The voltage setting on the unit is shown on the serial number label on the rear

of the unit.

• To change the voltage setting of the unit, contact your dealer.

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NOTICE

Damage caused to the unit by misuse of a mains regenerator or by a malfunctioning

mains regenerator is not covered by the warranty.

• We do not recommend the use of mains regenerators.

• If you want to use a mains regenerator with variable voltage and frequency,

set the voltage to match your local voltage. Set the frequency to either 50Hz or

60Hz.

• Do not change the output voltage of the mains generator while it is connected

to the unit.

NOTICE

If the unit is cold and is moved into a warm room, condensation may form inside the

unit. Condensation may interfere with the normal operation of the unit. If the unit has

been kept somewhere cold, remove all packaging and leave it for 1-2 hours before

using it to allow it to reach room temperature.

This product is not suitable for operation at altitudes above 2000m.

This product is lead-free and complies with the RoHS directive.

The symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as

normal household waste. Recycle this product at an approved

collection facility.

Safety

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Getting started

What's in the box

The box contains the following items:

• dCS Bartók DAC

• User Guide

• Software Quick Start Guide

• Quick Reference Guide for the Mosaic Control app

• Power cable

If an item is missing from the box, contact your dealer.

Bartók DAC is intended to be controlled by the dCS Mosaic Control app. A dCS Universal IR

remote control is available as an optional extra.

We recommend that you keep the original packaging of the unit. If you need to order

replacement packaging, see www.dcsaudio.com.

Where to place the unit

To get the best sound quality, place the Bartók DAC on a separate shelf or rack from other audio

equipment.

• Place each unit on a firm, vibration-free base.

• Ensure you can easily connect the unit to the other parts of your system.

• Leave free space around the unit to allow for ventilation.

• To ensure the unit is level, adjust the feet on the bottom of the unit. The maximum

height adjustment is 3mm (1/8").

Recommended cables and connectors

We recommend the following cables and connectors for use with the unit. We supply

"commercial" cables with the unit, but you can use cables and connectors of your preferred

quality.

NOTICE

Heavy or inflexible power cables may damage the connectors on the unit.

Some “audiophile” cables have unusual grounding or screening arrangements, or they

don't have the correct characteristic impedance. If you have difficulty using such cables

but the problem disappears when you use standard cables, contact your cable

manufacturer.

Getting started

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Digital inputs

Input Recommended cable and connector

AES / EBU 110Ω screened, twisted pair cables fitted with one male 3way XLR connector and one

female 3way XLR connector.

Word Clock

/ SPDIF

BNC

75Ω coax cables fitted with BNC connectors.

SPDIF RCA 75Ω coax cables fitted with RCA phono connectors.

Toslink Toslink fibre-optic cables.

Network RJ45 Ethernet cable.

USB Standard screened USB 2.0 cable fitted with one type ‘A’ connector and one type ‘B’

connector. The internal screen must be connected at both ends.

The Word Clock sockets require a simple DC-coupled connection. If you use capacitor-

coupled cables or cables with built-in networks, the interfaces may not work correctly.

Analogue outputs

Output Recommended cable and connector

Balanced

output

Screened, twisted pair cables fitted with one male 3way XLR connector and one female

3way XLR connector.

Unbalanced

outputs

Coax cables fitted with RCA phono connectors.

Getting started

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Overview

Front panel

3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2

Item Description

1Display Displays menus and information about the current input, for example, track name

and artist.

►For more information, see "Display" on the next page.

2Remote control

receiver

Aim the remote control at the remote control receiver.

3Power button Press to switch on the unit.

Press to enter sleep mode or wake from sleep mode. When in sleep mode, the

adjacent blue LED is lit.

Press and hold until SWITCHINGOFF is displayed to switch off the unit.

In a menu, press to close the menu.

4Menu button Press to open the main menu.

In a menu, press to select an item.

When a USB storage device is inserted in the USB2 socket, press and hold for 2

seconds to open the file browser.

5◄Filter button Press to change the PCM filter setting when receiving PCM data, or the DSD

filter when receiving DSD data.

►For more information, see "Changing the PCM filter" on page34.

In a menu, press to go to the previous page or item.

In a track list, press to go to the previous track.

6►Input button Press to cycle through the available digital inputs.

►For more information, see "Changing the input" on page26.

In a menu, press to go to the next page or item.

In a track list, press to go to the next track.

7Mute button Press to mute or unmute the audio.

When the file browser is open, press to go up to the folder at the level above.

8Rotary control Turn to change the volume. If the unit is set to balance mode, turn to adjust the

balance.

In a menu, turn to the right to go to the next page, and turn to the left to go the

previous page.

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Display

When streaming music from the network or a USB device, the display shows the following

information:

Area Description

1Information about the current song, for example, the artist, album name, track name, or file

name

2Data rate (word length and sample rate for PCM, or DSD or DSDx2)

3Status icons

►For more information, see "Status icons" below.

4Play/Pause icon and track elapsed time

When a digital input is selected, or the network input is selected but not active, the display shows

the following information:

Area Description

1Current input

2Data rate (word length and sample rate for PCM, or DSD or DSDx2)

3Status icons

►For more information, see "Status icons" below.

4Current volume

Status icons

In normal operation, status icons are shown on the display.

Icon Description

Filter setting when receiving PCM data

Filter setting when receiving DSD data

Overview

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