G2 G2Link Manuale utente
G2Link
DAC Streamer
user manual
revision 1.0
Table of contents
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Audio renderer
Block diagram
BubbleUPNP
Conguration
Firmware
Get started
Included in the package
Input protocols
Locate the IP adress through BubbleUPNP
Locate the IP adress through mconnect Player
mconnect Player
Outputs
Overview
Power requirements
Soware
SSH Credentials
Technical details
Included in the package
1x G2Link DAC Streamer
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Overview
G2Link DAC Streamer is developed by G2 Labs and is a product by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. G2 Labs vision is
to deliver products without compromise to the parts of great importance. at is why each component, in terms
of both hardware and soware, is carefully chosen, developed and listened to. e product is a result of many
years of development and has been run through hard and long tests before released on the market. Each internal
section of the circuit has custom made, dedicated power supplies. ese are constructed specically for audio to
seperate electrical noise from the digital to analog conversion. e soware is equally thought through and kept
minimalistic to not stress the processor more than necessary and in return keep the ground noise oor as low as
possible.
e D/A Converters are dual 24-bit stereo audio DACs with integrated op-amp drivers, powered by the industry
proven Sabre DAC technology. With Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, the G2Link DAC Streamer delivers jit-
ter-free studio quality audio. Designed without the need for output dc-blocking capacitors, it is of course pop-
noise free.
G2Link DAC Streamer can be used either in a single end (RCA) or a balanced (XLR) setup. It is prepared for
plug and play to an existing Local Area Network and works with multiple playback protocols and lossless formats
with streaming services like Qobuz, Tidal, Roon and of course a NAS. To get the most out of the G2Link DAC
Streamer we recommend using a balanced stereo setup and stream preferably Wave les from a NAS.
Power requirements
5VDC (PSU is not included)
Conguration
G2Link DAC Streamer doesn’t need any hardware conguration.
Technical details
PCM up to 24-bit/192 kHz
DSD up to DSD512
DNR: 112 dB
THD+N: 0.002 %
Interchannel Isolation: 100 dB
Protocols
UPnP/DLNA
Roon
Airplay
Inputs
5VDC
Ethernet
Outputs
L/R Balanced XLR
L/R Unbalanced RCA
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Block diagram
Simplied technical block diagram
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Processor
SPI ash
eMMC
ETHERNET
Jitter
reduction
PCM
interface
Hyper-
Stream
DAC (2x)
2Vrms
driver
Power regulator
Power supply
5VDC
AOUTL +
AOUTR +
Jitter
reduction
PCM
interface
Hyper-
Stream
DAC (2x)
2Vrms
driver
Power regulator
AOUTL -
AOUTR -
Power regulator
Ethernet
interface
EMMC
Get started
It’s easy to get started with G2Link DAC Streamer. Simply follow the below steps:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your Local Area Network to the RJ45 port.
2. Connect either L/R Balanced XLR cables or L/R Unbalanced RCA cables to your amplier or active speaker.
3. Connect a 5V Power Supply to the DC input (power supply is not included).
4. Aer a minute you will be able to nd your G2Link DAC Streamer among your network devices.
5. Use preferred service and enjoy.
RJ45 port
5VDC input L Balanced XLR R Balanced XLR
L Unbalanced RCA R Unbalanced RCA
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Soware
Once G2Link is connected, up and running you can use dierent soware and protocols to stream your music.
For handheld Android devices we recommend using BubbleUPNP or BubbleDS app. For handheld IOS devices
we recommend using mconnect Player Lite, mconnect Player or mconnect HD.
Simply follow the below steps to get started
1. Download and install one of the following the apps:
App Store (IOS)
mconnect Player Lite (free)
mconnect Player
mconnect HD
Google Play (Android)
BubbleUPNP (free)
BubbleUPNP License
BubbleDS
2. Make sure your handheld device is connected to the same network as your G2Link DAC Streamer.
3. Follow one of our app guides on the following pages to get started with your handheld device.
GET IT ON
GET IT ON
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1. Start the app 2. Click “Play to” 3. Select G2Link 4. Click “Player” and check
the volume level is not too loud
5. Click on the “Gear” icon 6. Choose “Cloud Setup” 7. Make sure the services you want to
use are active. Eg Qobuz/Tidal and return
mconnect Player
Instructions to get started with mconnect Player IOS app
8. Click “Browse”
9. Choose your preferred streaming
service and sign in with your credentials
10. Click the menu icon 11. To search for music click “Search”
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12. Write search criteria. Eg artist,
album or title and click “Search”
13. Choose how to lter your result by
Artis, Album, Tracks or Playlists
14. Choose one of the results to play 15. During play you can pause, skip,
back, stop, change volume, etc.
16. Tip! Click on volume icon to change
sensitivity of the volume slider
* Remark
mconnect Player is a third party soware which can not be supported by G2
Labs.
is is a simplied guide to get started. mconnect Player app GUI can look
slightly dierent depending on your handhled unit and version of the app.
For more support and guides please visit the soware developers website and
ocial support:
http://www.conversdigital.com
http://www.conversdigital.com/kor/product/product04.php
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1. Start the app 2. Click on the devices icon 3.Select G2Link 4. Click “More”
5. Choose your preferred streaming
service and sign in with you credentials
6. Use the physical volume buttons and
check the volume level is not too loud
7. Click on the search icon 8. Write search criteria. Eg artist, album
or title and click the search icon
9. Choose how to lter the results by
Albums or Tracks and choose a result
10. During play you can pause, skip,
back, stop, change volume, etc.
* Remark
BubbleUPNP is a third party soware which can not be supported by G2
Labs.
is is a simplied guide to get started. BubbleUPNP app GUI can look slight-
ly dierent depending on your handhled unit and version of the app.
For more support and guides please visit the soware developers website and
ocial support:
http://www.bubblesoapps.com
http://groups.google.com/g/bubbleupnp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118891
BubbleUPNP
Instructions to get started with BubbleUPNP Android app
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