TOPPING Centaurus User Manual

1. Introducció

Thank you for choosing the TOPPING Centaurus Fully Balanced R2R DAC. This manual provides detailed instructions for the proper setup, operation, and maintenance of your device. Please read this manual thoroughly before use to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your product.

The Centaurus is engineered to deliver exceptional audio fidelity, featuring an 8-channel resistor array network for independent PCM and DSD decoding, advanced PEQ capabilities, and versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth LDAC support.

2. Informació de seguretat

• Font d'alimentació: Feu servir només l'adaptador de corrent especificat. Assegureu-vos que el volumtage coincideix amb els requisits de la vostra regió.
• Ventilació: No bloquegeu les obertures de ventilació. Assegureu-vos que hi hagi un flux d'aire adequat al voltant del dispositiu per evitar el sobreescalfament.
• Humitat: Keep the device away from water, moisture, and high humidity environments. Do not operate with wet hands.
• Neteja: Desconnecteu l'alimentació abans de netejar. Feu servir un drap suau i sec. No utilitzeu netejadors líquids ni en aerosol.
• Manteniment: No intenteu atendre aquest producte vosaltres mateixos. Consulteu tots els serveis a personal de servei qualificat.
• Col·locació: Place the device on a stable, level surface. Avoid placing it near heat sources or in direct sunlight.

3. Contingut del paquet

Si us plau, comproveu el paquet per veure si hi ha els elements següents:

• TOPPING Centaurus DAC Unit
• Guia d'inici ràpid
• Cable d'alimentació
• Cable USB
• Antena Bluetooth

4. Característiques del producte

• Fully Balanced R2R DAC: Features an 8-channel resistor array network for superior audio fidelity with independent PCM and DSD decoding.
• Customizable Listening Modes: Switch between NOS (Non-Oversampling), OS (Oversampling), and Best Modes to tailor the sound to your preference.
• 10-Band PEQ Adjustment: Fine-tune frequencies with an advanced PEQ algorithm, allowing you to adjust sound profiles and save multiple settings.
• Wireless LDAC Bluetooth Connectivity: Stream high-quality audio wirelessly, supporting LDAC, aptX-Adaptive, and other codecs, delivering performance up to 96kHz/24bit.
• Aurora UI with Touch Interface: Enjoy effortless control with a 2.0-inch color screen and touch buttons, offering 9 customizable background colors and intuitive navigation.
• Ultra-Low Jitter Performance: Advanced CPLD clock processing achieves jitter rejection as low as -150dB, ensuring distortion-free sound.
• Plug-and-Play USB Compatibility: Seamlessly works with PC and other platforms, supporting up to PCM768kHz/32bit and DSD512.
• Flexible Output Options: Equipped with RCA and XLR outputs for versatile integration into any audio system.

5. Producte acabatview

5.1 Tauler frontal

The front panel features the power/selection button, a 2.0-inch color display, and navigation buttons for menu control.

Figura 1: Frontal view of the TOPPING Centaurus DAC, showing the power/selection button, display, and navigation controls.

Figura 2: Detallada view of the Centaurus front panel, highlighting the display and control buttons.

5.2 Panell posterior

The rear panel provides all input and output connections, including balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA, IIS-LVDS, Coaxial, Optical, USB, AES, Bluetooth antenna port, and power input.

Figure 3: Rear panel connections of the TOPPING Centaurus DAC, showing XLR, RCA, IIS-LVDS, Coaxial, Optical, USB, AES, and power inputs.

5.3 Arquitectura interna

The Centaurus features a fully balanced 8-channel R2R architecture, utilizing a complex programmable logic device (CPLD) for precise clock processing and ultra-low jitter performance.

Figure 4: Close-up of the Altera MAX II CPLD chip, central to the Centaurus's low-jitter performance.

6. Configuració

6.1 Connexions inicials

1. Potència: Connecteu el cable d'alimentació proporcionat a l'entrada de CA del panell posterior i després a una presa de corrent adequada.
2. Sortida d'àudio: Connect the Centaurus to your amplifier or active speakers using either the balanced XLR outputs or the unbalanced RCA outputs. Ensure correct left and right channel connections.
3. Entrada digital: Choose your preferred digital input source (USB, Optical, Coaxial, IIS-LVDS, or AES) and connect the corresponding cable from your source device to the Centaurus.
4. Antena Bluetooth: If using Bluetooth, screw the provided Bluetooth antenna onto the BT connector on the rear panel.

6.2 Encès

Press the power/selection button on the front panel to turn on the device. The display will illuminate, indicating the current input and settings.

7. Instruccions de funcionament

7.1 Selecció d'entrada

Use the power/selection button to cycle through available input sources (USB, Optical, Coaxial, IIS-LVDS, AES, Bluetooth). The selected input will be displayed on the screen.

7.2 Control de volum

Use the Up and Down navigation buttons on the front panel to adjust the output volume. The volume level will be shown on the display.

7.3 Listening Modes (NOS/OS/Best)

The Centaurus offers three distinct listening modes: NOS (Non-Oversampling), OS (Oversampling), and Best Mode. These modes can be selected via the menu to customize the sound signature to your preference.

7.4 10-Band PEQ Adjustment

The Centaurus features a 10-band Parametric Equalizer (PEQ) for precise sound customization. Access the PEQ settings through the menu to adjust frequency bands, gain, and Q-factor. Multiple PEQ profiles can be saved and recalled.

Figure 5: The 10-band PEQ adjustment interface, allowing detailed sound customization.

Figure 6: Software interface for precise PEQ adjustments, including target and filtered response curves.

7.5 Connectivitat Bluetooth

To connect via Bluetooth, select the Bluetooth input. The device will enter pairing mode. Cerca 'TOPPING Centaurus' on your source device and connect. The Centaurus supports high-resolution codecs like LDAC and aptX-Adaptive.

Figure 7: Demonstrating Bluetooth connectivity with a smartphone and the Centaurus DAC.

Reproducció d'àudio USB 7.6

Connect your PC or other compatible device to the USB input. The Centaurus is plug-and-play for most operating systems. For Windows ASIO applications, a dedicated driver may be required (refer to the TOPPING website for downloads).

Figure 8: USB compatibility with various operating systems, showing the Centaurus recognized as an audio device.

7.7 IIS Input

The IIS-LVDS input is a customized digital audio transmission interface, supporting ultra-high specifications up to PCM768kHz/32bit and DSD512 native. Ensure your source device's IIS interface matches the Centaurus's definition.

Figura 9: Detallada view of the IIS-LVDS input, designed for high-specification digital audio transmission.

7.8 Realistic Reproduction

The Centaurus DAC is designed for exceptional music reproduction, faithfully rendering every note and nuance with extremely low distortion (THD+N < 0.0005%).

Figure 10: Performance graphs illustrating the high Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and Dynamic Noise Ratio (DNR) of the Centaurus.

Vídeo 1: Presentació oficial del producte en vídeoasing the TOPPING Centaurus Fully Balanced 8-Channel R2R DAC, highlighting its design and features.

8. Manteniment

• Neteja: Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to wipe the exterior of the device. Avoid abrasive materials or chemical cleaners.
• Pols: Regularly remove dust from ventilation openings using a soft brush or compressed air.
• Emmagatzematge: Si guardeu el dispositiu durant un període prolongat, desconnecteu-lo de l'alimentació i guardeu-lo en un lloc fresc i sec.

9. Solució De Problemes

10. Especificacions

11. Garantia i Suport

For warranty information, technical support, and driver downloads, please visit the official TOPPING weblloc web o poseu-vos en contacte amb el vostre distribuïdor autoritzat. Conserveu el rebut de compra com a comprovant de compra per a reclamacions de garantia.

Recursos en línia: www.topping.audio