Connecting sourceS
To play music from a source
- Connect the source via a suitable cable:
Source | Cable |
Balanced analogue | XLR cable |
Unbalanced analogue | Phono RCA cable |
Digital optical | Digital optical cable |
Digital | Digital coax cable |
- Select the source from the front panel, or using the remote control.
To use the I35 as a PC/Mac sound output device
- Connect the Mac or PC to the I35 via a USB-A to USB‑B cable.
PC
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10 (32/64-bit) is required. You need to install the Primare xmos audio driver, available on primare.net.
Macintosh
OSX 10.4 or later is recommended. No driver is required.
- Connect the computer’s USB port to the USB B input on the I35 using a USB A to USB B cable.
The I35 will then appear as a sound output device called Primare USB Audio DAC in the Sound control panel (PC) or Sound system preferences panel (Macintosh).
- Select the PC/MAC source on the I35.
- Select the Primare USB Audio DAC as the sound output device in the Mac Sound system preferences panel or the PC Sound control panel.