Connection to the speakers (maia only), Phono input, Line inputs – Pro-Ject Audio Systems MaiA User Manual

Page 3: Digital inputs, Connecting to a computer, Mains power connection

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Connection to the speakers (Maia only)

The output terminals accept loudspeaker cables terminated with 4mm



Banana plugs, spades connectors

or naked wire.

Phono input

Connect the tonearm signal lead to the In 1 Phono of the amplifier. The earthing wire may be connected to
the screw terminal if you encounter hum problems when using the turntable.

Line inputs

Line level sources such as CD player, radio or TV can be connected to the input sockets marked In 2,In3 or
In 4.

Digital inputs

Sources with a digital output such as TV satellite/cable receiver or a game console can be connected to the
digital inputs. Coaxial to In 5 and optical to In 6 and In 7.

Connecting to a Computer

Connect the USB-input In 8 USB of the MaiA (unit must be switched on) to a free USB-socket on your
computer and turn it on/make sure it is powered on. Select input 8USB.
* For Windows

operating systems an USB Class 2 driver (supplied on CD) has to be installed. For MaiA with

Windows

version 1.61.2 or higher is needed.

Mac OS

operating systems do not need an additional driver or setup.

Linux operating systems include an USB Audio Class 2 driver from Linux Kernel 2.6.35 and higher.

Please note: Connection should be made to an USB-socket of your computer directly. Connecting to
USB-hubs or switches can cause problems.

24Bit/192kHz playback with Windows® operating systems

* For Windows

operating systems a 24Bit/192kHzUSB driver (supplied on CD) has to be installed. Insert the

included CD into the drive of you PC and follow the instructions.
After installing the driver, some settings have to be checked/done.
For example - Windows 7

operating system:



Control Panel  Hardware and Sound Sound Playback:

select Speaker/MaiA USB 2.0 Audio Out
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Properties  Supported formats: make sure nothing is assigned

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Level  Sound: setting must be 100

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Enhancements: disable all enhancements  Advanced  Default Format: set to studio quality 24/192

Mains power connection

Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the Power socket before connecting the power supply
to the mains.

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