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All other tabs in this left hand list can be used but this will result in the loss of Bit
Perfect playback, which for maximum fidelity, is the goal of these adjustments.
B-Clip Protection should be checked as this will prevent digital overload which can
produce harsh sounds. Volume Leveling will also protect against clipping.
In the center of the screen output formats are set. This is two columns of input, the
original file encoding, and output what is sent to the DAC. By checking No change, the
McIntosh USB input will see each file in its' original format. If all the formats are set to
192,000Hz, as an example, this will only increase the file size or 'container' of the
original music file with no change in sound quality.
Music files referred to as DSD64, DSD128 or DSD 2.3MHz and 5.6MHz can be used
with McIntosh 32/192, High Speed USB inputs running JR-20. JR20 will transparently
convert and output these DSD files over high data rate PCM.
This screen shot is of a normal 16 bit, 44.1 CD rip to the HD playing. At the bottom of
the page the actual peak level is showing 17% which changes the volume changes in
the course of the song playing. Internally, JRiver is processing this CD file at 44.1KHz
and 64 bits. The 64bit Internal processing allows Volume Leveling mentioned above
since the maximum music file size of 24 bits is far exceeded by the computer so files
can be volume leveled since the computer's processing is a much larger 'bit box'.
Clicking on the red X in the upper right hand corner will close the DSP studio and return
to the options box.
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How to turn inputs for cd and tuner back on
To turn on the CD and tuner inputs for the McIntosh MA5200:
1. Connect the CD player and tuner to the appropriate input jacks on the MA5200.
2. Use the front panel controls or the HR072 remote control to select the desired input.
3. Press the corresponding input button (e.g., "CD" or "Tuner") to activate the source.
4. If needed, reassign inputs through the setup menu by referring to the "Reassigning Inputs" section in the manual.
This will enable audio playback from the connected CD player or tuner.
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I mistakenly turned off some inputs when trying to reassign input names and I cannot find anywhere to turn them back on
To turn on inputs on the McIntosh MA5200 after mistakenly turning them off, follow these steps:
1. Enter Setup Mode by pressing the STANDBY/ON push-button to turn on the unit.
2. Rotate the INPUT CONTROL clockwise until the Front Panel Display shows SOURCE INPUT.
3. Select the input you want to turn on by continuing to rotate the INPUT CONTROL.
4. Adjust the input settings as needed.
If necessary, you can also reset the MA5200 to factory default settings by:
1. Holding the INPUT/TRIM Control and VOLUME/ADJUST Control until the display shows FACTORY RESET.
2. Releasing both controls when the display indicates FACTORY RESET COMPLETE.
3. Pressing the STANDBY/ON push-button to resume normal operation.
This will restore all settings, including input configurations, to default values.
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