aune X8 XVIII BT Magic DAC Bluetooth User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- aune
Table of Contents
aune X8 XVIII BT Magic DAC Bluetooth
Preface
Dear Customers
Thanks for purchasing the aune X8 XVIII (18th Anniversary Edition) and congratulations on choosing this high-performance DAC. We sincerely hope the brand new X8 XVIII will bring you excellent Hi-Fi experience. Please read this manual carefully before using the device.
X8 XVIII at a Glance
Operations
To change Input / filter mode
- Press the button on the panel to change input
- Press the button longer to change filter mode
- Press for 2 seconds to indicate the current filter mode
- Press for 4 seconds, the lights will be on and off in turn. Let go when the lights of the desired filter mode is/are on.
Introduction
The X8X VIII DAC uses the FPGA researched and developed by aune, and supports PCM 768k DSD512 high resolution music files decoding. It has the special op- amp interchangeable design and seven filter modes. The Bluetooth edition supports LDAC + aptX HD receiving. It is a DAC purely focusing on sound quality.
Specifications
- USB: up to 32bit/768k DSD512
- Optical: up to 24bit/192k DSD64
- Coaxial: up to 24bit/384k DSD128
- Line output level: 2.0Vrms
- Frequency response ( 20Hz ~ 20kHz): ±0.5dB
- SNR: 121dB
- THD+N: 0.00027% 1kHz
- Dimensions: 145 mm x 171 mm x 45 mm
- Weight: 2kg
- Accessories: Power adaptor, USB cable, quick start guide, Bluetooth antenna (Bluetooth edition only)
TRS balanced output definition (aune cable recommended)
- Tip: Positive(+or hot)
- Ring: Negative(-or cold)
- Sleeve: Shield or ground
Operations
Via USB
- Connect the X8 XVIII and a computer with the USB cable in the package (diagram 1)
- Set input to USB
- Play music on the computer
- Connect the X8 XVIII and an amplifier / active speakers via AUDIO OUT (fixed line out) or via PREAMP OUT (variable; you can use the volume knob to control volume)
Via Coaxial / Optical
- Connect the X8 and a digital audio device (eg. digital transport, computer main board with digital outputs) (diagram 2)
- Set input to COAX or OPT
- Play music on the connected device
- Connect the X8 XVIII and an amplifier / active speakers via AUDIO OUT (fixed line out) or via PREAMP OUT (variable; you can use the volume knob to control volume)
Via Bluetooth (Bluetooth Edition Only)
- Search for device “aune X8 ” on the Bluetooth transmitter device (smartphone, computer, etc.)
- Set input to Bluetooth
- Play music on the connected device
- Connect the X8 XVIII and an amplifier / active speakers via AUDIO OUT (fixed line out) or via PREAMP OUT (variable; you can use the volume knob to control volume)
About Balanced Output
- All inputs of the X8 XVIII support the variable balanced output
- Connect the X8 XVIII and an amplifier / active speakers with the corresponding TRS cable – the dual-6.35mm plug for the X8 VIII TRS input
- Use the volume knob to control volume
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References
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