4 DAC SectionThe Blue Diamond contains inside a DAC section, that can be used like a standalone DAC byconnecting a source at one of these three digital input:USB inputUse this input to connect the Blue Diamond to the USB2.0 port of a computer (PC/MAC) using acertified USB2.0 cable (shipped with the equipment).Coaxial inputUse this input to connect the Blue Diamond to the digital output of a source (CD transport, DATtape, DVD player), using a 75 Ohm digital cable provided with RCA connectors (not shipped withthe equipment).Optical inputUse this input to connect the Blue Diamond to the digital output of a source (CD transport, DATtape, DVD player), using a digital fiber optic cable (not shipped with the equipment).Digital OutputIn addiction you can use coaxial digital output to send your streaming at native sampling frequencyto an external digital device. Are available sampling frequency until 192kHz 24 bit in PCM formatand no is possible to send DSD format.Become familiar with DACThe DAC mode can start only from a stand-by situation. You will realize to be in stand-by from theled red glowed. After pressing 'MODE' key on front panel or from remote, the DAC mode ledindicator get glowed blue.Scanning inputPress for short 'MODE' key on front panel of Blue Diamond or skip forward track key on remotecontrol.Exit from DACPress for more time 'MODE' key on front panel of Blue Diamond or 'MODE' key on remote control.14