Marantz SA-14S1N - Manual (Page 30)

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Specifying the desired sound quality
This unit is equipped with a sound quality adjusting function
which allows users to enjoy the desired playback sound quality.
• This setting remains effective even if the power is turned off.
Switching the filter characteristics
2 filter characteristic types can be selected for Super Audio CD
playback, and for audio CD playback. The 2 filter characteristics
types are explained below.
Filter
Type
Audio CD Super Audio CD
FIL 1
Offers a short impulse
response for both pre-echo
and post-echo. Suitable
for large-information-
content audio. Produces
a deep sound image with
clearly-defined positional
relationships of the audio
sources.
Precisely reproduces
high resolution
audio that has large
information content.
FIL 2
This is a long coefficient
FIR filter with symmetric
pre-echo and post-echo
in the impulse response.
Resembles analog sound
quality.
Attenuates portions
that exceed 100 kHz.
Characterized by a
well-balanced, smooth
sound.
Press FILTER.
• The setting cycles through the 2
modes (FIL1 / FIL 2) as shown below
each time the button is pressed.
FIL1 FIL 2
NOTE
The filter characteristics have a last memory function. These
settings remain in memory even if a disc change occurs, or if
the power is turned off.
Connect and playback from a devices with
digital audio connectors (Coaxial/Optical)
1 Connect devices with digital
audio connectors to this unit
(vpage 9).
2 Press DISC/INPUT to change
the input source to “Coaxial”
or “Optical” (vpage 13).
The input digital audio signal is
displayed as shown.
“Coax: zzzzzk” or
“Opt : zzzzzk”
(zzzz indicates the sampling
frequency. )
• If the sampling frequency cannot be detected, “Unlock”
will be displayed.
n Files that can be played back
• See “D/A converter” (vpage 31).
NOTE
• Do not input non-PCM signals, such as Dolby Digital, and
DTS. This causes noise and could damage the speakers.
• If the sampling frequency switches, such as from A mode
to B mode in a CS broadcast, muting may operate for 1 – 2
seconds, cutting the sound.
Using as a D/A converter