IntroductionWelcome to the North Star Design “family” and congratulations on your purchase of what isunquestionably one of the world’s finest audio Digital-to-Analogue converter. With its combination offeatures, precision electronic circuitry and accurately machined chassis components throughout, yourIncanto will offer you many years of musically satisfying enjoyment. Please take a few moments toread the remainder of this Operating Manual. A thorough understanding of the operational features willallow you to gain the maximum performance and ease of use for which this DAC was designed.Enjoy the music!Initial InspectionInspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping container, packing material, DAC oraccessories are damaged or missing, notify your dealer and the shipper (if a claim is to be made).Note: Many shippers require notification and an inspection within twenty-four (24) hours of deliveryto ascertain the nature of damages incurred.Your Incanto has undergone extensive performance evaluations, listening tests, quality controlinspections and a minimum twenty-four (24) hour burn-in period prior to shipment and should be ina perfect operational condition upon receipt. If the DAC does not operate correctly, please notifyyour dealer immediately.We strongly suggest that you save all packing materials. If the DAC is returned to your dealer theoriginal packing materials must be used for shipment. Neither North Star Design nor the shippercan be held responsible for damages incurred during transit if the original factory packing is notused. All factory returns require that a Return Authorization number be issued by North Star Designprior to shipment.ContentsEnsure that all of the auxiliary components listed below are enclosed into the box.1 One (1) Operating Manual2 One (1) Configuration Audio Players Manual3 One (1) Remote Control4 One (1) AC power cable5 One (1) USB2.0 cable6 One (1) CD-ROM with drivers7 One (1) warranty card (in some countries warranties are provided by the respective importer)