ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM DAC User manual

Wavedream DAC
Owner’s Manual

WAVEDREAM DAC
OWNER’S MANUAL
Table of Contents
About this document..............................................................................................................................................2
Package Contents ....................................................................................................................................................3
Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................................................................3
Functional Description ...........................................................................................................................................4
Powering UP..........................................................................................................................................................5
Using the menu....................................................................................................................................................6
Remote control function...................................................................................................................................8
Specification Sheet ..................................................................................................................................................9
USB Configuration ................................................................................................................................................ 11
USB Driver Installation Details (Windows) .............................................................................................. 11
ASIO Driver Installation Details (Windows)............................................................................................. 13
Firmware Update................................................................................................................................................... 15
ROCKNA AUDIO LIMITED WARRANTY......................................................................................................... 16

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About this document
This manual is aimed at the end user of the Rockna Wavedream DAC. It contains
an overview of the device’s internal architecture, specific handling details, functional
description, safety precautions and product warranty details. This document is not
meant for service or repair operations, as these must be carried out only by qualified
personnel.
More information regarding Rockna Audio and Audiobyte products can be
found on-line at the websites owned and operated by the company:
https://www.rockna-audio.com
https://audiobyte.net
Rockna Electronics S.R.L.
Address: Strada Plopului, nr. 5, Suceava
ZIP Code: 720145, Romania
Phone:
[phone] – General inquires
Email:
[e-mail] – Technical support
[e-mail] – General inquiries

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Thank you for choosing the Rockna Wavedream digital audio processor. You
are now the owner of one of the finest D/A converter available on the market. The
Wavedream was designed to give you countless hours of musical enjoyment.
Package Contents
- Anodized aluminium DAC unit black or silver;
- Supply cable;
- IR remote control;
- User manual;
- Warranty Card.
Safety Precautions
1) This device is meant for indoor use only.
2) Protect device from excessive heat, humidity and liquid filled objects, such as vases.
3) Clean only with dry cloth.
4) Do not remove product cover while the device is plugged in the mains outlet.
5) Use earth grounded outlet if available.
6) Do not move the device while operational.
7) Lightning or static electricity can affect normal operation of the device. Make sure
that it is unplugged during a thunderstorm.
8) Make sure the unit is unplugged if it is not to be used for a long period of time.

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Functional Description
Front view:
Legend :
1. Power switch - is used to turn on/off the device;
2. Menu button - is used to access the device’s menu and to cycle between menu
entries;
3. Display intensity button - is used to adjust brightness levels;
4. Up (+) button - are used to adjust the volume level (when in default or volume
screen) or to select a new option for the active menu entry;
5. Down (-) button - are used to adjust the volume level (when in default or
volume screen) or to select a new option for the active menu entry;
6. IR sensor;
7. OLED display.
Back view:
The conenctors on the back panel are self-explanatory.

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Powering UP
1. Connect the Wavedream to the mains.
2. Connect the necessary inputs and outputs.
3. Make sure you power up the Wavedream before the power amplifier you are
using and shut it down after the power amplifier. In respect to signal purity
path, the dac does not have muting relays in the signal path. Therefore,
occasional pops can occur on powering up/shutting down. It is recommended
to respect the above described power sequence.
4. On powering up, you should see a splash screen for a few seconds. The splash
screen will contain “ROCKNA WAVEDREAM” name (1) together with firmware
version (2). The firmware version is in format a.bs or a.bx, where a.b = firmware
version; s comes from single ended, x from balanced.
5. After a few seconds, the welcome screen is replaced by the default screen. The
default screen (no input signal) will show the status(1), data type, sample rate,
active input(2), filter type(3) and volume setting(4).
Default screen, IDLE(no signal)

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Legend:
1. Data type (PCM or DSD);
2. Sample rate (can be 44.1k, 48k, 64k,128k, 96k, 176.4k, 192k, 352k, 384k);
3. Active input;
4. Filter type;
5. Volume setting.
Using the menu
A short press on the menu button [ (2) on the front view ] will acces the menu.
A long press will exit the menu and return to the default screen. Similar functionality
is found on menu button from the remote control.
1st press – Input selection. Now you can use the +/- buttons to select a different input.
•Coaxial (S/PDIF);
•XLR (AES/EBU);
•USB;
•HDMI LVDS (I2S HD-Link1r/p);
•HDMI LVDS (I2S HD-Link2r/p).
Note: In the input selection mode you can change the I2S configuration by
pressing the RPT button on the remote control. HD-Link1r - I2S ROCKNA mode,
HD-Link1p - I2S PS Audio mode.
Default screen, signal present

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2nd press – Digital filter response selection
•Linear;
•Minimum;
•Hybrid;
•Off.
3rd press – DSD Band Width selection
•Wide;
•Narrow.
4th press – Phase selection
•Normal;
•Invert.
5th press – Dither selection
•On;
•Off.
6th press – Clock selection
•Stream;
•Local.
7th press – Return to the input selection menu

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Remote control function

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Specification Sheet
Digital inputs
S/PDIF 24 bit
44.1-192k PCM
DoP DSD 64
AES/EBU 24 bit
44.1-192k PCM
DoP DSD 64
USB 32 bit
44.1-384k PCM
DSD 64 - 256,512(ASIO)
HD-Link1(LVDS) 32 bit
44.1-384k PCM
DSD 64 - 512
HD-Link1(LVDS) 32 bit
44.1-384k PCM
DSD 64 - 512
Outputs Wavedream Edition
THD+N (at -6dB)
0.003% or -90dB
S/N ratio (at 0dB)
122 dB
Dynamic range
122 dB
Output impedance
0.5 ohms
Max. voltage
6.6Vpp (SE); 13.2Vpp (XLR)
Outputs Wavedream Signature
THD+N (at -6dB)
0.0008% or -102dB
S/N ratio (at 0dB)
132 dB
Dynamic range
132 dB
Output impedance
0.5 ohms
Max. voltage
10Vpp (SE); 20Vpp (XLR)

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Digital processing
High-freq. asynchronous capture
digital inputs
500Mhz sampling
Memory-based PLL, digital domain
only
300 fS jitter
Custom digital filters
Linear, minimum and hybrid phase, 16x
Filter type (advanced convolution)
Parks-McClellan, 4820 taps
Mathematical precision
68 bit INTEGER
Stopband attenuation
-145 dB
Passband ripple
0.0001 dB
Dither
Triangular shaped distribution
Volume control
Cutom multiplier array, 256 steps, 0.5 dB step
General
128x64 white OLED display, dimmable in 4 steps
4 control switches
IR remote control
Firmware upgrade via USB
Dimension: 440x360x90mm
Wight(net): 7.8Kg

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USB Configuration
For the computer playback side, please consider the following information:
Under Win XP environment, kernel streaming (KS) is recommended for PCM,
and ASIO for DSD playback.
Under W7/8/10 environment, WASAPI or ASIO mode is recommended for both
PCM and DSD playback.
USB Driver Installation Details (Windows)
Note: On MAC and Linux systems there is no need for USB driver installation.
Do not connect the USB cable between the DAC and your computer before
driver installation! If you have already connected the device to the PC, click Cancel if
an installation screen has shown up and remove the USB cable.
1. Download the USB Drivers archive from the bottom of the product webpage:
https://www.rockna-audio.com/products/wavedream-dac
2. Unpack the zip archive.
3. Enter the unpacked Driver W10, Driver W7 W8 or Driver XP folder, depending on
your operating system.
4. Launch Setup32.exe for 32bit OS or Setup64.exe for 64bit OS.
5. Confirm driver installation on your machine.

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6. After the application launches, click Next:
7. Wait for the driver to be copied and then click Finish:

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ASIO Driver Installation Details (Windows)
Note: We recommend installing the ASIO drivers after the USB ones!
1. The ASIO drivers can be found in the USB Drivers archive that you can download
from the bottom of the product webpage:
https://www.rockna-audio.com/products/wavedream-dac
2. Unpack the zip archive.
3. Enter the unpacked ASIO folder.
4. Launch SetupASIO32.msi for 32bit OS or SetupASIO64.msi for 64bit OS and click
Next to proceed.
5. Select the installation folder, the users that you want to install for and then click
Next.

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6. Click Next again to start installation
7. Press Yes to accept the driver to be installed in your system folders.
8. Click on Close after the installation has finished.

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Firmware Update
It is straightforward to update the FPGA firmware of the DAC. Just follow the steps
below:
To download the latest version of the firmware for your product, you need to create
an account on https://support.rockna-audio.com and register your device by serial
number.
1. Go to https://support.rockna-audio.com/downloads and download the right
version of the software depending on the type of display (white screen or
yellow screen);
2. Unpack the archive;
3. Set the DAC input on USB;
4. Make sure that on the PC side the playback is bit-perfect (attenuation is set to
0dB, channels are not inverted, no DSP effects are added etc.);
5. Select the DAC as output device and play the .wav update track;
6. During the update process, you will see “UPD.” on display. Let the wave file play
until the end without changing the volume level or other player parameters;
7. When update is completed successfully, you will see “UPD. DONE” on display;
Note: The update will start only if currently installed FPGA firmware version and the
update wave FPGA firmware version are different. Update and downgrade are both
possible.

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ROCKNA AUDIO LIMITED WARRANTY
Three (3) Years
WARRANTY COVERAGE:
ROCKNA AUDIO warranty obligation is limited
to the terms set forth below.
WHO IS COVERED:
Rockna Audio warrants the product to the
original purchaser or the person receiving the
product as a gift against defects in materials
and workmanship as based on the date of
original purchase from an Authorized Dealer.
The original sales receipt showing the product
name and the purchase date from an
authorized retailer is considered such proof.
WHAT IS COVERED:
The Rockna Audio warranty covers new
products if a defect arises and a valid claim is
received by Rockna Audio within the Warranty
Period. At its option, Rockna Audio will either
(1)repair the product at no charge, using new
or refurbished replacement parts, or
(2)exchange the product with a product that is
new or which has been manufactured from
new, or serviceable used parts and is at least
functionally equivalent or most comparable to
the original product in Rockna Audio current
inventory, or (3)refund the original purchase
price of the product. Rockna Audio warrants
replacement products or parts provided under
this warranty against defects in materials and
workmanship from the date of the replacement
or repair for one(1) year or for the remaining
portion of the original product’s warranty,
whichever provides longer coverage for you.
When a product or part is exchanged, any
replacement item becomes your property and
the replaced item becomes Rockna Audio’s
property. When a refund is given, your product
becomes Rockna Audio’s property.
Note: Any product sold and identified as
refurbished or renewed carries a one(1) year
limited warranty. Replacement product can
only be sent if all warranty requirements are
met. Failure to follow all requirements can
result in delay.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED - EXCLUSIONS
AND LIMITATIONS:
This Limited Warranty applies only to the new
products manufactured by or for Rockna Audio
that can be identified by the trade-mark, trade
name, or logo affixed to it. This Limited
Warranty does not apply to any non-Rockna
Audio hardware product or any firmware, even
if packaged or sold with the product. Non-
Rockna Audio manufacturers, suppliers, or
publishers may provide a separate warranty for
their own products packaged with the bundled
product. Rockna Audio is not liable for any
damage to or loss of any programs, data, or
other information stored on any media
contained within the product, or any non-
Rockna Audio product or part not covered by
this warranty. Recovery or reinstallation of
programs, data or other information is not
covered under this Limited Warranty.
This warranty does not apply (a)to damage
caused by accident, abuse, misuse,
misapplication, or non-Rockna Audio product,
(b)to damage caused by service performed by
anyone other than Rockna Audio or Rockna
Audio Authorized Service Location, (c)to a
product or a part that has been modified
without the written permission of Rockna
Audio, or (d)if any Rockna Audio serial number
has been removed or defaced, or (e) product,

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accessories or consumables sold “AS IS”
without warranty of any kind by including
refurbished Rockna Audio product sold “AS IS”
by some retailers.
This Limited Warranty does not cover:
• Shipping charges to return defective product
to Rockna Audio.
• Labor charges for installation or setup of the
product, adjustment of customer controls on
the product, and installation or repair of
systems outside of the product.
• Product repair and/or part replacement
because of improper installation, connections
to improper voltage supply, abuse, neglect,
misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other
cause not within the control of Rockna Audio.
• Damage or claims for products not being
available for use, or for lost data or lost
firmware.
• Damage occurring to product during
shipping.
• A product that requires modification or
adaptation to enable it to operate in any
country other than the country for which it was
designed, manufactured, approved and/or
authorized, or repair of products damaged by
these modifications.
• A product used for commercial or
institutional purposes(including but not
limited to rental purposes).
• Product lost in shipment and no signature
verification receipt can be provided.
• Failure to operate as per Owner’s Manual.

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REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY FOR THE CONSUMER. ROCKNA AUDIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

©Rockna Electronics S.R.L., Suceava, Romania
www.rockna-audio.com