Trinity Silver Reference Series User manual

SILVER REFERENCE LINE
Digital-Analog Converter
Patented LIANOTEC Architecture
MAN AL

THANK YOU
for purchasing a product from TRINITY Electronic Design.
The TRINITY DAC with its patented LIANOTEC architecture sets new standards so that discerning music aficionados can finally
enjoy their most beautiful recordings as if it were the true to life original.
The DAC supports the playback of audio files with 44.1kHz – 384kHz sampling rates and 24bit resolution and DSD 64 in a
direct DSD mode, which means the DSD signal is not processed inside the DAC.
The asynchrony SB interface is galvanic de-coupled from the computer side and is synchronized with two full customized,
hermetic sealed Voltage Controlled Oven Controlled Xrystal Oscillators VCOCXO, which deliver the 2 master clocks of
44.1kHz*512=22.579200.0MHz and 48kHz*512=24.576000.0MHz.
The exact frequency can be fine-tuned to compensate any aging for the next 20years.
The selected master clock is available as a 50Ohm output signal on the back of the DAC.
The a ura y is 1ppb or 0.02Hz (factory setting) with a tuning range of +/-1000ppb.
The outstanding extreme low jitter is 28fs (10Hz-100kHz).
These VCOCXOs are very low sensitive to any a eleration with 1ppb/g, measured in the worst-case axis.

The sampling frequency (the frequency of the word clock) of all input signals is measured with the help of a real frequency
counter. The frequency counter works also for the XLR and SPDIF inputs and is based on an own reference TCXO with 2ppm
accuracy.
The TRINITY DAC has its own SB 2.0 Hub inside the DAC.
The Port 1 is used by a SB Memory Stick, which contains the driver, firmware and test tones to check the DAC. Customers
can even write own music files on it.
The Hub has its own galvanic decoupled low noise 5V power supply. Therefore, the PC side of the SB interface gets its
power supply from the DAC and not from the noise PC.
A further advantage of the SB Hub is that you can easily add additional SB Interfaces.
The DAC is designed as a very modular concept.
It has space for 4 DAC modules, which have all their own XLR connector.
The SB Interface has two separate signal paths. One is for the PCM and another independent path is for DSD.
That means you can run 4 different DAC architectures inside one DAC enclosure.
Enjoy pure sound reproduction with our product.
Sincerely Yours
TRINITY Team

CONTENTS
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................. 5
Scope of Supply .........................................................................................................................................6
Transportation and Cleaning .......................................................................................................................6
Selecting the Power Voltage .......................................................................................................................7
Connecting and Starting ..............................................................................................................................7
Wiring p.....................................................................................................................................................8
Technical descriptions ............................................................................................................................... .9
THE FINAL MEAS REMENTS.............................................................................................................. .20
Warranty...................................................................................................................................................... 27
Support.........................................................................................................................................................28

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Please read this operating manual carefully and observe all the instructions affixed to the appliance or written in this
manual.
2. Install this product on a stable surface and make sure that nobody can trip over the cables.
3. This product should only be connected to a power source indicated on the product. If you are unsure what power source
you have in your region, please contact your local power utility.
4. Never operate this product near water or with wet hands. If the product comes in contact with liquids, immediately
disconnect it from the power source.
5. To exclude the risk of an electric shock, please never expose the product to the rain or other source of liquid.
6. In thunderstorms, do not install the product or put it into operation.
7. Never attempt to open the appliance or repair it yourself. If you open or remove the enclosure, you may expose parts that
are subjected to dangerous levels of voltage. Any unauthorized opening of the appliance will cause the warranty claim to
become null and void.
8. Do not allow children to play with electrical appliances without adult supervision. Children do not always recognize the
possible risks and consequences.

SCOPE OF SUPPLY
The scope of supply comprises:
•TRINITY DAC with internal SB 2.0 H B
•SB Stick with Windows drivers and Sample Rate Test Files inside of the DAC,
•Dimension 400mm x 300mm x 96mm plus 15mm feet, weight 32kg
•1 x Flight Case, weight: 35kg, dimension: 55cm, 46cm, 24cm
TRANSPORTATION AND CLEANING
Please only transport the parts listed in the scope of supply in the supplied flight case and use the supplied cotton gloves
when unpacking and installing the appliances to avoid scratching the enclosures.
Clean the surfaces using the supplied microfiber cloth: immerse the cloth in lukewarm water containing no detergents and
then carefully wipe the surface when the cloth is almost dry.
Never use hemi al or aggressive detergents.

SELECTING THE POWER VOLTAGE
The implemented wide-range switched mode power supply modules allow an operation from 100Vac to 240Vac. The two
fuses on the primary side are placed inside of the power entry module and filter.
CONNECTING AND STARTING
To install the DAC, select a stable, level surface directly next to the turn table so that the connecting cable to the tone arm is
as short as possible. Avoid placing the appliance in direct sunlight and never place the modules directly next to radiators or
fan heaters.
Protect all supplied parts from humidity and moisture.
Only wire up the components when the device is switched off.

WIRING UP AND USB DRIVER INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the DAC from the power source. Never disconnect any wires unless the device is switched off.
2. Connect the DAC inputs to the audio sources.
3. Connect the DAC to the LINE PREAMP.
4. The MAC Operating Systems does not need a special SB driver.
5. The Windows Operation System needs an installation of a dedicated SB driver, which is on the SB stick.
6. Follow the instructions of the installation procedure.
7. Choose the right output device and parameters in your media player.
9. Play the supplied Sample Rate Test files with different sampling rates and check the measured sample rate on the display
in the front of the DAC. If the setting of the media player is correct, the measured frequency should be identical with
sample rate indicate in the name of the test files.