How to PrimeSeat
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Step1
Install
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Step2
Connect
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Step3
Play
Step1Installing PrimeSeat
Environment necessary for using PrimeSeat-
From the Download button on the upper-right side of this page, download the PrimeSeat installer.
Execute the downloaded installer. -
Operate as instructed by the installer screen. Confirm the Software License Agreement and select “Accept” to go forward.
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Select “Install” to execute program installation. Last, select “Finish” to complete the installation.
Step2Connect devices to PC.
Connect a headphone or speakers to the PC on which the PrimeSeat has been installed.
If you have a DAC (DA converter), connect it to the PC via USB for higher sound quality.
If you do not have a DAC
Even without connecting a DAC, the program automatically converts the sound quality corresponding to the sound card of the PC.
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When listening through headphones
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When listening with speakers
If you have a DAC
In order to connect a USB-DAC, it is necessary to install a dedicated driver in advance. Make preparations in accordance with the manual of your DAC product.
Here is a list of recommended USB-DAC devices.-
When listening through headphones
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When listening with speakers
Step3Play sound sources on PrimeSeat.
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After completing the correct connection of the PC and the equipment, start the PrimeSeat software that has been installed.
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Click the “Play” button within the program you desire to play to stream the high-res sound source.
About the Play Control Section
The upper part of the PrimeSeat software is the play control section.


- Consent to the “Software Usage License Agreement” will be required for PrimeSeat usage.
- If you do not consent to the “Software Usage License Agreement,” you will not be able to use “PrimeSeat.”
- Use of PrimeSeat will be deemed as your having consented to the “Software Usage License Agreement.”
- The “Software Usage License Agreement” is as follows.
Environment necessary for using PrimeSeat
Windows
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CPU | Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz or faster recommended |
RAM | 2GB or more |
Audio device |
An audio device that supports WASAPI or ASIO An audio device that supports ASIO DSD mode is required for native DSD playback. |
Network |
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Mac
OS | macOS 10.10, 10.11, 10.12 |
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CPU | Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz or faster recommended |
RAM | 2GB or more |
Audio device |
An audio device that supports Core Audio A KORG DS-DAC series product or an audio device that supports DoP (DSD over PCM frame) is required for native DSD playback. |
Network |
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