Summary of Contents for Stack Audio Link
- Page 1 LINK USER GUIDE Stack Audio LINK User Guide. Version 1. January 2019. © Stack Audio Limited https://volumio.github.io/docs/FAQs/Audio_Sources.html...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Never handle the power supply with wet or damp hands. • Do not open the LINK or try servicing it yourself a this will void the warranty. • Do not use the LINK in high temperatures (50c+) and near hear sources such as... -
Page 3: Connections & Installation
2. Connections & installation LINK Front Panel LINK Rear Panel Note: the numbers in brackets (n) alongside the front and rear panel labels on the images above are used in the following sections to aid identification of the switches and connections. - Page 4 Connect the DC adaptor to the LINK’s power socket (7) on the rear panel before connecting to the mains. Use the Power/Standby Switch (2) on the front panel to turn the LINK on or back into standby. After switching on, the Power LED (1) will change from red to blue.
- Page 5 It has only one output, the USB Type A connector (10) on the back panel. This can be connected to any USB equipped DAC or DAC/Amplifier. A USB cable with a Type A connector for the LINK end and either a Type A or B connector for the DAC should be used.
- Page 6 Connecting to music sources Wired The LINK can be connected directly to a PC or laptop or it can be connected to a home network with an Ethernet cable. It can also stream music from USB flash disks and drives.
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Page 7: Set Up
3. Set Up The LINK can be connected to a home network and the internet and set up either by a wired or wireless connection. For a wired connection attach an ethernet cable to the port on the rear panel. For a wireless connection ensure the supplied antenna is attached to the connector on the rear panel. - Page 8 There are 3 main control screens on the interface: browse, playback and queue. The browse screen lets you select your streaming sources including any connected external USB devices (Audio CD shown in this illustration). If you have connected a PC or Laptop via the USB Type B input on the rear panel (14) you should activate the USB Detox Switch (5) on the front panel for the best sound quality as explained connecting to music sources in the section...
- Page 9 Opening a library will allow you to follow the music library file structure or playlist to find the album or track to wish to play. • Clicking on the arrow will add the whole album to the queue and start it playing. Clicking on an individual track will add that to the queue and start it playing.
- Page 10 The queue screen shows a cumulative list of all tracks and sources played and queued with options to manage individual tracks of the whole queue: The settings menu can be accessed from the settings symbol top right of any of the main screens: Settings menus MY MUSIC...
- Page 11 Select the output device (DAC), set and adjust playback options including DSD file handling, volume control, buffering and audio resampling e.g.: APPEARANCE Choose alternative backgrounds and colour schemes for the LINK control screen from the default selection or add an image of your own e.g.: NETWORK...
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Page 12: Servicing & Maintenance
LINK to factory settings e.g.: ALARM, SLEEP, SHUTDOWN You can use these menus to control how the LINK wakes up (a playlist must be set for this function), time or duration to stop playing or shut down, and power-off or re-start. -
Page 13: Technical Data
We recommend that you use a recognised service and insure all items for the full value as stated on your invoice. Stack Audio will not be held responsible for items that are lost, stolen or damaged in transit. -
Page 14: Support
PCM Lossless: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF Compressed (lossy) Audio: MP3, AAC (in M4A container) MQA (only if DAC supports hardware unfolding) 8. Trouble Shooting & Support If you encounter a problem with your LINK and need assistance, please email Stack Audio at: theo@stackaudio.co.uk Copyright & Trademarks Windows®...