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Frequently Asked Questions
What audio formats/file types will play on the RA-1572?
The RA-1572 will play a wide variety of popular audio file formats, depending upon the type of connection being used. The list below details what files will play with each connection type:
- Front Panel USB Input (w/ iPod or iPhone): Any format supported by the Apple device.
- aptX Bluetooth Input: Any format supported by the sending device.
- Coax/Optical Digital Inputs: LPCM (192kHz 24-bit maximum)
- PC-USB: Any supported format by the PC software (384kHz 32-bit maximum), DSD64, DSD128
Applicable Models:
RA-1592
What audio formats/file types will play on the RA-1592?
The RA-1592 will play a wide variety of popular audio file formats, depending upon the type of connection being used. The list below details what files will play with each connection type:
- Front Panel USB Input (w/ iPod or iPhone): Any format supported by the Apple device.
- aptX Bluetooth Input: Any format supported by the sending device.
- Coax/Optical Digital Inputs: LPCM (192kHz 24-bit maximum)
- PC-USB: Any supported format by the PC software (384kHz 32-bit maximum), DSD64, DSD128
Applicable Models:
RA-1592
What audio formats/file types will play on the RC-1590?
The RC-1590 will play a wide variety of popular audio file formats, depending upon the type of connection being used. The list below details what files will play with each connection type:
- Front Panel USB Input (w/ iPod or iPhone): Any format supported by the Apple device.
- aptX Bluetooth Input: Any format supported by the sending device.
- Coax/Optical Digital Inputs: LPCM (192kHz 24-bit maximum)
- PC-USB: Any supported format by the PC software (192kHz 24-bit maximum), DSD64, DSD128
Applicable Models:
RC-1590
What audio formats/file types will play on the RDD-1580?
The RDD-1580 will play a wide variety of popular audio file formats, depending upon the type of connection being used. The list below details what files will play with each connection type:
- Front Panel USB Input (w/ iPod or iPhone): Any format supported by the Apple device.
- Front Panel USB Input (w/ Bluetooth Dongle): Any format supported by the sending device.
- Front Panel USB Input (w/ USB Flash Drive): MP3, WAV, WMA, Ogg Vorbis (48kHz 16-bit maximum)
- Coax/Optical Digital Inputs: LPCM (192kHz 24-bit maximum)
- PC-USB: Any supported format by the PC software (192kHz 24-bit maximum)
Applicable Models:
RDD-1580
What audio formats/file types will play on the RDG-1520, RT-09 and RCX-1500?
The RDG-1520, RT-09 and RCX-1500 will play a wide variety of popular audio file formats. Depending upon the type of connection being used, and also the software involved if streaming the audio from a UPnP server will determine which files can be played. The list below details what files will play with each connection type:
- Front Panel USB Input (w/ iPod or iPhone): AAC, AAC+, AIFF, Apple Lossless, MP3, WAV
- Front Panel USB Input (w/ USB Flash Drive): AAC, AAC+, MP3, WAV, WMA
- UPnP Streaming (Windows Media Player 11): MP3, WAV, WMA
- UPnP Streaming (Windows Media Player 12): AAC, AAC+, FLAC*, MP3, WAV, WMA
- Internet Radio: AAC, AAC+, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WAV, WMA
TVersity, EyeConnect and other third-party UPnP software programs that support additional file types will be recognized by RDG-1520, RCX-1500 and RT-09 but we do not offer support for these programs.
*FLAC files can be streamed via the UPnP server connection, but to do so requires that they be playable on Windows Media Player 12 and this may require a third party program to make them visible to WM12. Only 16-bit FLAC files are supported.
Applicable Models:
RCX-1500 | RDG-1520 | RT-09
What cable is required to use the 12 volt trigger?
The 12 Volt trigger In and Out both require a 1/8” (3.5mm) mono cable. These cables should be available at most local electronics stores.
Applicable Models:
RB-1050 | RB-1070 | RB-1072 | RB-1080 | RB-1091 | RB-1092 | RB-1510 | RB-1552 | RB-1552 MkII | RB-1562 | RB-1572 | RB-1582 | RB-1582 MkII | RB-1590 | RKB-250 | RKB-2100 | RKB-650 | RKB-850 | RKB-8100 | RKB-D850 | RKB-D8100 | RMB-1048 | RMB-1066 | RMB-1075 | RMB-1076 | RMB-1077 | RMB-1085 | RMB-1095 | RMB-1506 | RMB-1512 | RMB-1565 | RMB-1555 | RMB-1575 | RMB-1585
What DACs and Op Amps are used in the RCD-1072?
The RCD-1072 uses the Burr Brown PCM1732 for all audio and HDCD decoding, implemented as an 18-bit DAC, and 2 Burr Brown OPA2277PA Op Amps.
Applicable Models:
RCD-1072
What DACs and Op Amps are used in the RCD-1520?
The RCD-1520 uses the Wolfson WM8740SEDS 24-bit/192kHz DAC for it's digital to analog conversion. The output Op Amps are 2 x Burr Brown OPA2604AP.
Applicable Models:
RCD-1520
What DACs and Op Amps are used in the RCD-1570?
The RCD-1570 uses the Wolfson WM8740SEDS 24-bit/192kHz DAC for it's digital to analog conversion. The output Op Amps are 2 x Burr Brown OPA2604AP.
Applicable Models:
RCD-1570
