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... installation...1-10 Functionality...1-11 Hardware features...1-11 Front Panel...1-11 Rear Panel...1-12 Remote Control...1-13 Connectivity options...1-14 Connecting a desktop PC or laptop using USB...1-14 Connecting an anplifier and passive speaker setup...1-14 Connecting digital audio input devices using AES / EBU / TOSLINK / COA 1-15 Connecting an iPhone / iPad / iPod...) using AUX IN 1-15 Connecting an EX-IrDA receiver...1-16 Connecting high-end headphones / headset...1-16 Connecting an active speaker set directly...1-16 Specifications...1-17 ASUS Essence 3
... installation...1-10 Functionality...1-11 Hardware features...1-11 Front Panel...1-11 Rear Panel...1-12 Remote Control...1-13 Connectivity options...1-14 Connecting a desktop PC or laptop using USB...1-14 Connecting an anplifier and passive speaker setup...1-14 Connecting digital audio input devices using AES / EBU / TOSLINK / COA 1-15 Connecting an iPhone / iPad / iPod...) using AUX IN 1-15 Connecting an EX-IrDA receiver...1-16 Connecting high-end headphones / headset...1-16 Connecting an active speaker set directly...1-16 Specifications...1-17 ASUS Essence 3
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Product Lineup Essence ST/STX Essence STU Essence ONE Essence ONE PLUS EDITION Essence ONE MUSES EDITION Essence III PC all-purpose Key Audience gamers/ audiophiles Headphone adventurers Entry-level audiophiles ...USB Customizable Op-amp tone characters Selection with 3 & Tonal swappable Op- Customization Amps (LM4562 & JRC 2114D) Customizable tone characters with 3 swappable OpAmps (LM4562 & LME49720) Customizable tone characters with 11 swappable OpAmps, focusing on personal world known outlook for analog, digita, and power circuitry minimize interference ASUS Essence...
Product Lineup Essence ST/STX Essence STU Essence ONE Essence ONE PLUS EDITION Essence ONE MUSES EDITION Essence III PC all-purpose Key Audience gamers/ audiophiles Headphone adventurers Entry-level audiophiles ...USB Customizable Op-amp tone characters Selection with 3 & Tonal swappable Op- Customization Amps (LM4562 & JRC 2114D) Customizable tone characters with 3 swappable OpAmps (LM4562 & LME49720) Customizable tone characters with 11 swappable OpAmps, focusing on personal world known outlook for analog, digita, and power circuitry minimize interference ASUS Essence...
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This feature keeps audio contents of all resolutions being done by PC's operating system. ASUS Essence 3 The ceramic packaging allows for stable temperature control and supports better THD+N. • JRC Muse02: high-purity oxygen free copper for lossless sound ...with higher temperature tolerance and great stability. Bonding (ASD) technology for DC servo that reduces DC biasing, which causes jitter. • USB Audio Switch Supports driver-free under USB Audio 1.0 on DC Servo. Furthermore, it comes with a motor that allows user to enjoy the benefit of ASIO or similar function ...
This feature keeps audio contents of all resolutions being done by PC's operating system. ASUS Essence 3 The ceramic packaging allows for stable temperature control and supports better THD+N. • JRC Muse02: high-purity oxygen free copper for lossless sound ...with higher temperature tolerance and great stability. Bonding (ASD) technology for DC servo that reduces DC biasing, which causes jitter. • USB Audio Switch Supports driver-free under USB Audio 1.0 on DC Servo. Furthermore, it comes with a motor that allows user to enjoy the benefit of ASIO or similar function ...
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If Autorun is complete, you plan to connect the ASUS Essence 3 to a PC or notebook. • Driver version and the contents of the ASUS Essence 3 USB DAC, your computer must meet the following : • ASUS Essence 3 Hi-Fi USB DAC x 1 • USB cable ('B-A' type) x 1 • Power cord x 1 (may ...ROM drive (or DVD-ROM drive) for software installation • High-quality headphones or powered analog speakers Driver installation After connecting the ASUS Essence 3 to your computer, perform step 2. 2. On your optical drive. In File Explorer, double-click the optical drive icon. 4....
If Autorun is complete, you plan to connect the ASUS Essence 3 to a PC or notebook. • Driver version and the contents of the ASUS Essence 3 USB DAC, your computer must meet the following : • ASUS Essence 3 Hi-Fi USB DAC x 1 • USB cable ('B-A' type) x 1 • Power cord x 1 (may ...ROM drive (or DVD-ROM drive) for software installation • High-quality headphones or powered analog speakers Driver installation After connecting the ASUS Essence 3 to your computer, perform step 2. 2. On your optical drive. In File Explorer, double-click the optical drive icon. 4....
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Speakers and amplifiers iPhone / iPad / iPod Edit Hardware features Front Panel High-end Headphones and Headsets 5 6 78 9 ASUS Essence 3 11 Functionality USB Digital-to -Analog Converter - AV Receivers - DVD Players - Desktops Standalone Digital-to -Analog Converter - Home Theatre Systems - Laptops -
Speakers and amplifiers iPhone / iPad / iPod Edit Hardware features Front Panel High-end Headphones and Headsets 5 6 78 9 ASUS Essence 3 11 Functionality USB Digital-to -Analog Converter - AV Receivers - DVD Players - Desktops Standalone Digital-to -Analog Converter - Home Theatre Systems - Laptops -
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... VOLTAGE 8 10 AC IN 11 13 14 15 on off /on Essence 3. 2. Input selection Press to power off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE AC IN 12 12 ASUS Essence 3 Headphone output (Single End) Connect your remote control to this area to remotely adjust input and volume...
... VOLTAGE 8 10 AC IN 11 13 14 15 on off /on Essence 3. 2. Input selection Press to power off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE AC IN 12 12 ASUS Essence 3 Headphone output (Single End) Connect your remote control to this area to remotely adjust input and volume...
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... for connection to support TOSLINK input audio sources. 8. XLR VR Calibration (R1, R2, R5) Turn to switch audio output source. 4. ASUS Essence 3 13 Coaxial (COA) S/PDIF Input This port is used to 1.0 for connecting external digital decoders or digital speaker systems, home theater systems...to calibrate RCA volume control. 15. Balanced XLR Output (Line-Out) The ASUS Essence 3 features true balanced (XLR) output and supports balanced XLR audio speaker sets and audio receivers. 2. USB port This USB port can be used to line-level phono/RCA speaker systems or audio receivers...
... for connection to support TOSLINK input audio sources. 8. XLR VR Calibration (R1, R2, R5) Turn to switch audio output source. 4. ASUS Essence 3 13 Coaxial (COA) S/PDIF Input This port is used to 1.0 for connecting external digital decoders or digital speaker systems, home theater systems...to calibrate RCA volume control. 15. Balanced XLR Output (Line-Out) The ASUS Essence 3 features true balanced (XLR) output and supports balanced XLR audio speaker sets and audio receivers. 2. USB port This USB port can be used to line-level phono/RCA speaker systems or audio receivers...
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...2. Connect the amplifer to the section Driver Installation. Connect a USB B-A type cable to the Essence 3's rear USB connector to the Essence 3 using USB on off VR Bypass RR R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE Option #2: XLR connection AC IN Unbalanced Input L ... the desktop PC or laptop. 2. Ensure that the USB LED is on off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE Mini-USB B-A type connector AC IN USB Desktop PC Laptop/Portable 1. Please refer to a passive speaker system. 14 ASUS Essence 3
...2. Connect the amplifer to the section Driver Installation. Connect a USB B-A type cable to the Essence 3's rear USB connector to the Essence 3 using USB on off VR Bypass RR R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE Option #2: XLR connection AC IN Unbalanced Input L ... the desktop PC or laptop. 2. Ensure that the USB LED is on off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE Mini-USB B-A type connector AC IN USB Desktop PC Laptop/Portable 1. Please refer to a passive speaker system. 14 ASUS Essence 3
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Connecting digital audio input devices using AES / EBU / TOSLINK / COA Option3 on off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE AC IN Option2 Option1 Digital Outputs Connecting an iPhone / iPad / iPod (Smart Devices) using AUX IN iPhone / iPad / iPod on off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE AC IN ASUS Essence 3 15
Connecting digital audio input devices using AES / EBU / TOSLINK / COA Option3 on off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE AC IN Option2 Option1 Digital Outputs Connecting an iPhone / iPad / iPod (Smart Devices) using AUX IN iPhone / iPad / iPod on off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE AC IN ASUS Essence 3 15
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Connecting an EX-IrDA receiver IR Receiver on off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE AC IN Connecting high-end headphones / headset High-end headphones/headsets Option #1 Left and right mini-XLR connector Option #2 6.3mm connector Connecting an active speaker set directly on off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE AC IN Active Speaker System 16 ASUS Essence 3
Connecting an EX-IrDA receiver IR Receiver on off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE AC IN Connecting high-end headphones / headset High-end headphones/headsets Option #1 Left and right mini-XLR connector Option #2 6.3mm connector Connecting an active speaker set directly on off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE AC IN Active Speaker System 16 ASUS Essence 3
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Headphone: 7Vrms Specifications Items Description Audio Performance Output Signal-to -105dB, 0.005% Noise at 1kHz@-3dB (A-Weighted): Balanced Output: 4Vrm Output Full-Scale Voltage Unbalanced Output: 2Vrms Balanced Output Headphone: 7Vrms Frequency Response (-3dB, 24- up to -117dB Weighted): Output Total Harmonic Distortion + up to -Noise Ratio (A-
Headphone: 7Vrms Specifications Items Description Audio Performance Output Signal-to -105dB, 0.005% Noise at 1kHz@-3dB (A-Weighted): Balanced Output: 4Vrm Output Full-Scale Voltage Unbalanced Output: 2Vrms Balanced Output Headphone: 7Vrms Frequency Response (-3dB, 24- up to -117dB Weighted): Output Total Harmonic Distortion + up to -Noise Ratio (A-
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Specifications LED Indicator One color LED Button Push Button Accessories Accessories OS Support White color LED 2-pin Tact switch Driver CD x 1 Remote control x 1 6.3mm to 3.5mm stereo adapter x 1 Audio Precision (AP) test report x 1 USB cable x 1 Power cord x 1 Mini XLR to XLR x 2 XLR to RCA x 1 RCA to RCA x 1 The Essence One supports Mac OS X 10.8 or later version without any driver needed. * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 18 ASUS Essence 3
Specifications LED Indicator One color LED Button Push Button Accessories Accessories OS Support White color LED 2-pin Tact switch Driver CD x 1 Remote control x 1 6.3mm to 3.5mm stereo adapter x 1 Audio Precision (AP) test report x 1 USB cable x 1 Power cord x 1 Mini XLR to XLR x 2 XLR to RCA x 1 RCA to RCA x 1 The Essence One supports Mac OS X 10.8 or later version without any driver needed. * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 18 ASUS Essence 3