Computer audio via the dac-v1 – Naim Audio DAC-V1 User Manual
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Computer audio via the DAC-V1
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Under the
Advanced
tab the sample rate and bit
depth can be set to match the audio files to be 
played. Select 24 bit, 44100Hz as the default. Also 
ensure	that,	“Allow	applications	to	take	control	of	
this	device”	is	selected.	Click	on	
OK
to confirm the
selected options.
Note:
The Windows 7 Sound Control Panel does not by
default support the full range of DAC-V1 sample rates.
•
Under the
Advanced
tab the sample rate and bit
depth can be set to match the audio files to be 
played. Select 24 bit, 44100Hz as the default. Also 
ensure	that,	“Allow	application	to	take	control	of	
this	device”	is	selected.	Click	on	
OK
to confirm the
selected options.
Note:
The Windows 8 Sound Control Panel does not by
default support the full range of DAC-V1 sample rates.
2.1.3 Windows 8 Sound Control Panel Configuration
The Windows 8 screen images and captions following 
illustrate and describe selection of the DAC-V1 as the 
sound output device.
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Open the Windows
Hardware and Sound
Control
Panel and select
Manage audio devices
.
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Under the
Playback
tab of the Sound control panel
select the DAC-V1 as the default device. Click on
Properties
to open the DAC-V1 properties pane.
