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Thank you

 for selecting the D/A-3 as the digital/analog converter for your

audio system. It is ideally suited for use in combination with conrad-
johnson’s DR-1 CD transport to form a compact disc playback system
capable of extracting all the detail and dynamics of the best digital
recordings.

At conrad-johnson, we expect our products to be a source of satisfaction
and of pride to their owners for many years to come. Accordingly, circuit
designs, parts and materials for all conrad-johnson products are se-
lected with a view to maintaining optimal performance over the years.
Our reputation for producing among the industry’s most reliable compo-
nents is a natural consequence of this engineering approach.

Although the D/A-3 has been designed so that its basic opertation is
intuitively apparent, it has a number of sophisticated features which are
fully explained in this manual. Please take a few minutes to read the
manual to better understand the features and capabilities of your D/A-3.

In closing, we’d like to welcome you to the family of conrad-johnson
owners. We want you to enjoy your conrad-johnson product to the
fullest. To this end, our staff stands ready to answer any questions you
may have about the function and application of your D/A-3, and to
provide any needed service both during, and after the warranty period.
Our goal is to heighten your enjoyment of recorded music.

D/A-3 Owner’s Manual

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Summary of Contents for D/A-3

Page 1: ...among the industry s most reliable compo nents is a natural consequence of this engineering approach Although the D A 3 has been designed so that its basic opertation is intuitively apparent it has a...

Page 2: ...exclusion may not apply to you Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service the unit must be shipped along with evidence of purchase in factory packing to conrad johnson design or designated...

Page 3: ...ddress above Boxes and packing materials can be ob tained from our service department for a nominal charge if you no longer have yours Include with the unit a note describing the problem you are havin...

Page 4: ...ayout grounding practice and power supply design have all been specified with a view to reducing the impact of electromagnetic fields on the performance of this unit At the same time however our prima...

Page 5: ...l Inputs COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 Direct coupled coaxial inputs with phono connectors OPTICAL TOSLINK optical connector The TOSLINK connector is supplied with a plug to prevent dust from accumulating on th...

Page 6: ...optional ST glass optical input fitted selecting optical on the input selector will connect the optical input that has been selected by the back panel toggle switch phase This switch allows selection...

Page 7: ...If they respond by moving in they create a fall in pressure and the system is said to be phase inverting Each component in the stereo system either preserves the phase of the incoming signal and is sa...

Page 8: ...Tip Warm up the D A 3 before listening The sonic performance of the D A 3 improves noticeably as the unit warms up The midrange becomes more lucid the highs smoother and the soundstage expands The wa...

Page 9: ...a fuse on the ac power line to protect it s transformer Failure of this fuse is a symptom of a more serious problem and a competent service technician should be consulted In no event should the fuse...

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