M2tech – M2TECH Young DSD User Manual

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YOUNG DSD
DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER AND PREAMPLIFIER

REVISION 1.1 – march 2014

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frequency that is the one selected in the MIDI Audio panel (Fig. 15). This implies a
real-time resampling feature by the Mac’s operating system which is seldom welcome
by the user. In this case, another player should be used which is able to automatically
change the above setting, like Amarra, PureMusic and Audirvana. Unlike iTunes,
other players need to be properly configured to use the YOUNG DSD as output device.
As an example, Fig. 16 shows the configuration window of Audirvana. Please note it
is necessary to choose the YOUNG DSD as Active Audio Device.

Figure 16

Also please note that amongst the available options are those related to Direct Mode
and exclusive access to the resource (“Exclusive Access Mode”). They are peripheral
access modes which provide a higher listening quality and which are supported by
the YOUNG DSD. Therefore, we suggest using them whenever possible.