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)