99203I - Headphones InLine - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	USB DAC / Headphone Amplifier
Model	99203I
Brand	InLine
Supported Audio Formats	DSD up to DSD128 (5.6 MHz), PCM up to 384 kHz / 32-bit
DAC Chip	CS4392
Headphone Output Power	210 mW @ 16 Ω, 190 mW @ 32 Ω
Headphone Impedance Support	16 – 600 Ω
Amplifier Type	Vacuum tube (opamp +/-12V powered)
Outputs	6.3mm stereo headphone, 3.5mm stereo headphone, Toslink S/PDIF digital output
Volume Control	Analog rotary control with power on/off
Input	USB 2.0 (Type B)
Power Supply	USB 5V or optional 12V DC adapter (5V/0.5A not sufficient, 12V required)
Indicators	LED for DSD/PCM playback, sample rate, power/ USB link
Supported Operating Systems	Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP (32/64-bit), Mac OS X, iOS (with Camera Kit), Android (with OTG)
ASIO Support	Yes (WASAPI also supported)
Package Includes	Device, USB cable, user manual, driver CD with JRiver Media Center license, 12V DC adapter
Construction	Metallic case, fine finishing
Special Features	De-pop function to suppress noise on power-up/shutdown

Frequently Asked Questions - 99203I InLine

What is the InLine 99203I?

The InLine 99203I is a high-fidelity USB DAC and headphone amplifier featuring a vacuum tube output stage. It supports high-resolution audio up to DSD128 and PCM 384kHz/32-bit.

Does the device require a driver for Windows?

Yes, for Windows you need to install a driver. Insert the included CD and run setup.exe from the Savitech folder. For Mac OS X, no driver is required.

Can I use the 99203I with my smartphone?

Yes, with an optional adapter: Apple Camera Kit for iOS devices or USB OTG cable for Android. You also need to connect the 12V power adapter as USB power alone is insufficient.

What headphones work best with this amplifier?

The amplifier can drive headphones with impedance from 16 to 600 ohms. It delivers up to 210mW at 16 ohms and 190mW at 32 ohms.

How do I set up DSD playback in JRiver Media Center?

In JRiver, go to Playback Options > Audio tab. Select 'BRAVO-HD [ASIO]' as audio device. In Device Settings, enable 'DSD bitstream in DoP format'. Under Bitstreaming, select DSD only.

What power adapter is needed?

The device requires a 12V DC power adapter (included). USB self-powered mode is not supported; always connect the 12V adapter.

Can I use the digital output?

Yes, the device has a Toslink S/PDIF digital output (shared with the 3.5mm line out). You can connect it to a receiver or external DAC.

How do I know which sample rate is playing?

LED indicators on the front panel show the active sample rate for PCM (e.g., 44.1, 48, 96, 192, 384 kHz) and DSD (DSD64/128). There is also a DSD/PCM mode LED.

Is there a pop noise when turning on/off?

The device includes a de-pop function to suppress pop noise during PC power-up and shutdown, ensuring clean audio.

Where can I find the latest drivers?

Visit http://www.drivers-download.com and enter the download code DL-070001 in the 'Drivers Search' section.

USER MANUAL 99203I InLine

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Bedienungsanleitung

Art.-Nr. 992061

Achtung:

Zu hohe Lautstärken

können das Gehör

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User manual

Item number 992061

InLine® AmpUSB HiFi DSD USB Audio DAC, Headphone Vacuum Tube amplifier, 384kHz/32bit

Caution:

High volumes can cause ear-damages! Please make sure, the volume knob is minimized at beginning.

Always take care of a suitable volume.

A. DISCLAIMER

We strongly recommend you to backup all the data in the hard drive before installing the product onto your computer. We held no responsibility for any data loss due to improper installation, misuse, abuse, or neglect.

Intendes use:

The InLine® AmpUSB HiFi DSD headphone tube amplifier is connected to a PC via USB and is used for reproducing and amplifying audio signals. Headphones are connected to the unit via a stereo jack and the playback volume is adjusted via a rotary control. Too loud playback can damage your hearing, so you should always start playback at a reduced volume and avoid loud playback.

B. INTRODUCTION

InLine® AmpUSB HiFi DSD Headphone Vacuum Tube is an ultra-mastering grade digital audio playback system. It is capable of converting high resolution PCM audio (up to 384 kHz) and DSD audio (up to 128x DSD). The DAC allows you to bypass your computer's soundcard or headphone output and send digital audio signal through the USB interface. With this perfect digital interface between your computer and the music system, the sound quality is pushed to another higher level in your overall music environment.

C. FEATURES & SPECIFICATION

• Supports DSD128 2.8/5.6 MHz playback
• Supports PCM 384KHz/32bit playback
• Supports DSD native or DoP (DSD over PCM)
• Asynchronous transfer mode
• Max. Headphone Output power (at 1 KHz and single channel):
- around 210 mW / 16ohm
- around 190 mW / 32ohm
• Headphone Drive Ability: 16 – 600ohm
• High Quality DAC - CS4392
• High Quality Headphone Amplifier
- Opamp are +/-12V powered by internal power boosting circuitry
• 6.3mm & 3.5mm headphone outputs
• Toslink S/PDIF digital output
• Analog volume control
• Supports ASIO and WASAPI
- Powered by 5V, optional from USB/DC adapter (5V/0,5A).
• LED indicators for DSD and PCM playback
• Very fine finishing metallic case
- Integrated de-pop function for suppress pop noise during PC power-up and shutdown.

- Supported operating systems: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP (32/64-Bit) and MAC OS X, works with Apple (with optional camera kit) and Android portable devices (with optional OTG adapter). Compatible Apps with DSD audio playback are available in the App stores and possibly connected with full functionality with additional costs (in-App purchases, such as App “Onkyo HF Player”)

D. PACKAGE CONTENTS

Please check whether the package contains the following items:

• InLine® AmpUSB HiFi DSD USB Audio DAC, Headphone Vacuum Tube amplifier
• USB cable
• User manual
• Driver and software CD with JRiver Media Center license key
  • 12V DC power adapter

If any item is missing or damaged, please contact the retailer as soon as possible.

E. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Overview:

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Rear panel:

LED schematic of the top:

graph TD
    A["128"] --> B["384"]
    B --> C["352"]
    C --> D["192"]
    D --> E["176"]
    E --> F["∅"]
    G["DSD"] --> H["PCM"]
    I["64"] --> H
    J["96"] --> H
    K["88"] --> H
    L["48"] --> M["kHz"]
    N["44"] --> M
    O["∅"] --> P["F"]
    Q["G"] --> P
    style A fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style L fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style M fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style N fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style O fill:#ccc,stroke:#333
    style P fill:#ccc,stroke:#333

Front panel:

A. 3.5mm Line out & S/PDIF output
B. DC 12V input
C. USB input
D. DSD64 (2.8MHz) / DSD128 (5.6MHz) playback LEDs
E. PCM 384 / 352.8 / 192 / 176.4 / 96 / 88.2 / 48 / 44.1 KHz playback LEDs
F. Left and Right analog output indication (LED will blink during audio playback)
G. Power On and USB link indication (Red LED represents power on; Green LED represents USB is connected)
H. 6.3 mm Stereo headphone output
I. 3.5 mm Stereo headphone output
J. Output volume control and power on / off switch

F. HARDWARE INSTALLATION

graph TD
    A["DAV"] --> B["L/R Active Speaker"]
    A --> C["Digital Out to Receiver / Decoder"]
    A --> D["AC Adapter"]
    A --> E["USB IN"]
    F["DAV"] --> G["DC 12V"]
    F --> H["USB"]
    I["6.3mm Stereo Headphone"] --> J["Volume"]
    K["3.5mm Stereo Headphone"] --> L["Output Volume Knob"]

Please note: It is always needed to connect the 12V DC power adapter to device, USB self-powered usage is not possible.

G. DRIVER INSTALLATION

Installing Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP 32/64bit driver:

1. Plug in InLine® AmpUSB HiFi DSD Headphone Vacuum Tube into one of your USB 2.0 ports of your PC and turn it on, to get detected by the computer.
2. Insert the driver CD disc into your optical drive. Assume the optical drive letter is D:.
3. Go to the drive folder D:\Savitech\SA9227
4. Double click on „setup.exe“
5. The installation wizard will guide you through the setup process. Please follow the on-screen instruction until the installation is completed.

For Mac OS, no driver installation is required.

H. JRiver Media Center Installation

After the successful installation of the driver, please install the trial version of JRiver Media Center which is included in the bundled CD in order to playback Hi-Resolution music.

Before installing the JRiver Media Center software, please make sure that your computer fulfills the minimum system requirement listed as below:

• 4GB of RAM or more
- Windows XP or later / OS X 10.6 or later.

Installing JRiver Media (Windows):

1. Insert the driver CD into your optical drive. Assume the optical driver letter is D:.
2. Go to the driver folder D:\JRiver\Windows\
3. Double click on the executable file.
4. The installation wizard will guide you through the setup process. Follow the on-screen instruction until the installation is completed.

JRiver Media Center DSD DoP setting on Windows OS:

We suggest the user to choose DoP mode for playing back the DSD in JRiver Media Center software in order to have the best experience of music enjoyment:

1. Plug in InLine® AmpUSB HiFi DSD USB Audio DAC, Headphone Vacuum Tube amplifier into one of your USB 2.0 ports of your PC (the USB port with good USB signal integrity is preferred for the playback of Hi-Resolution music)
2. Please Run JRiver Media Center. Inside JRiver Media Center Locate and CLICK the Player Tab and select PLAYBACK OPTIONS at the top of the screen.

1. Click the Audio Tab

4. Under Audio Device choose BRAVO-HD [ASIO]

5. Staying inside the Audio Tab click Device Settings

6. Inside the Device Settings Dialog box in Tools Tab select (V) box: "DSD bitstream in DoP format". Click OK to accept the changes

7. Go to Audio Tab Click Settings

1. Under Settings click the Bitstreaming box and select Custom...

1. Inside the Bitstreaming formats dialog box, select the DSD box only. Click OK.

1. You are now configured to stream DSD files and even PCM files directly to the 384KHz / 32bit DSD USB Audio DAC.

Installing JRiver Media Center Software unter Mac OS:

1. Insert the driver CD disc into your optical drive
2. Go to the driver folder \JRiver\Mac\
3. Run the package file in the folder
4. The Installation Wizard will guide you through the setup process. Follow the on-screen instruction until the installation is completed.

JRiver Media Center DSD setting on Mac OS:

1. Plug in InLine® AmpUSB HiFi DSD USB Audio DAC, Headphone Vacuum Tube amplifier into one of your USB 2.0 ports of your PC (the USB port with good USB signal integrity is preferred for the playback of Hi-Resolution music)
2. Please Run JRiver Media Center. Inside JRiver Media Center Locate and CLICK the Player Tab and select PLAYBACK OPTIONS at the top of the screen

3. Click the Audio Tab

Under Audio Device choose "BRAVO-HD HS USB Audio [Core Audio]"

4. Staying inside Audio Tab under Audio Device CLICK Device settings

1. Inside the Device setting dialog box. Select "Open device with exclusive access" and click OK.

1. Under Audio Tab SELECT Settings Tab, CLICK Bitstreaming settings and SELECT Custom...

2. Inside the Bitstreaming Formats dialog box, select DSD box. And then CLICK OK inside the Bitstreaming Formats dialog box and OK in the Options dialog.

3. Close JRiver Playback Options and begin playing DSD and PCM files directly from the computer!

I. INSTALLATION ON MOBILE DEVICES

The InLine® AmpUSB HiFi DSD USB Audio DAC, Headphone Vacuum Tube amplifier can be connected and operated with mobile devices with Apple iOS and Android. For this purpose, an optional Camera Kit adapter cable for Apple devices or an optional USB OTG adapter cable for Android devices is needed to connect between mobile device and InLine® AmpUSB HiFi DSD USB Audio DAC, Headphone Vacuum Tube amplifier. For the power supply of InLine® AmpUSB HiFi DSD USB Audio DAC, please connect the 12V DC power adapter.

Compatible Apps with DSD audio playback are available in the app stores and possibly connected with full functionality with additional costs (in-app purchases, such as App "Onkyo HF Player").

GETTING THE LATEST SOFTWARE & DOCUMENT

To get the latest driver, software and document, please visit the following website:

http://www.drivers-download.com

In “Drivers Search” section, please enter the Download code (DL code): DL-070001 to search for the latest driver, software and document.