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Owner's Reference
PerfectWave DAC
Instructions for use
PerfectWave DAC
15-054-01-1-DOM-B
4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301
Introduction i
PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com
©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Reference ® Owner’s Reference PerfectWave DAC Instructions for use PerfectWave DAC 15-054-01-1-DOM-B 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Introduction i PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    - The Bridge - Checking the Version Number of the Firmware - Cleaning Troubleshooting Warranty 14-15 Service 16-17 18-20 Notes 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Table Of Contens ii PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    When making connections to this or any other component, make sure all components are off. Turn off all systems’ power before connecting the PS Audio component to any other component. Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality.
  • Page 4 Your PS Audio PWD represents a major advancement in the art of recreating the musical event. The sense of being “there” at the original performance, hearing the warmth and immediacy of the live performance is unmatched.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Your new PS Audio DAC is supplied with a removable AC Power cord. While the supplied cord is of good quality, it is recommended that you replace it with one of PS Audio’s matching PerfectWave AC power cords for optimum performance. It is also recommended that you connect your new PWD to one of PS Audio’s award-winning AC power products such as the...

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    Register the Unit PS Audio products come from the factory with a 90 day warranty. An extended 3 year warranty is available in exchange for registering your product with PS Audio. Registration takes just a few minutes, helps us inform you about future upgrades and allows us to maintain the highest standards of product quality of any company.
  • Page 7 USB and I�S. The home network option is the best sounding option and requires the addition of the optional PS Audio Network Bridge be installed. SPDIF is a serial digital interface available as an optical source (TOSLINK), coaxial source (RCA) or balanced source (XLR). Connect to your digital sources with any of these three cable types.

  • Page 8: Control And Operation

    AC power and produce a bit of line noise themselves. Make sure you have a high quality shielded power cable to power the PWD. PS Audio produces an entire line of high quality shielded power cables that are generally accepted as being one of the best in the industry.

  • Page 9: Sample Rate

    The PWD offers a wide assortment of digital filters. Digital filters are necessary and used in 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 5 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 10: Filter

    PWD have group delay that we feel is inaudible. Pre-ringing (or Pre-echo) is an interesting type of distortion. It is a type of additive distortion to 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 6 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 11 6. Filter 5 MP 1/2B. Minimum phase recursive Half Band symmetrical filter. Minimized pre and post ringing, good group delay, good phase vs. frequency response, sharp cutoff. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 7 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 12 Quick Start Guide ® Owner’s Reference PerfectWave DAC Filter 1 MP Apodising Filter 2 MP Soft 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 8 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 13 Quick Start Guide ® Owner’s Reference PerfectWave DAC Filter 3 LP Apod Filter 4 LP Soft 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 9 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 14: Phase (Polarity)

    CD track gains a bit of proper perspective. If it does, chances are good that it was recorded out of polarity. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 10 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    The top of the large center ring is for VOLUME UP and the bottom is for VOLUME DOWN. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 11 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 16: Dimming The Display

    To clean, spray the cleaner on a soft lint free towel and carefully clean. Do not spray cleaner directly on the unit. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 12 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Manager” look for “Sound, Video and game controllers”. If the PWD is correctly installed you will see a Device label “PS Audio 24/96 USB AudioLink” if you do not see this, you will see a warning symbol next to a device with an incorrect or missing Driver. Right click on the symbol and select “Uninstall”.

  • Page 18: Warranty

    In the event the product fails to meet this Warranty and the above conditions have been met, the purchaser’s sole remedy under this Limited Warranty shall be to return the product to PS Audio or an authorized PS Audio repair center where the defect will be repaired without charge for parts or labor.

  • Page 19: Warranty

    PS Audio will fulfill the conditions of the warranty. Such product must be returned at the owner’s expense to the PS Audio factory, together with a photocopy of the bill of sale for that product, a detailed description of the problem, and any information necessary for return shipment.

  • Page 20: Service

    RA number must be inside the box to qualify for service. number If you are transferring your warranty, you must first contact PS Audio or your dealer or distributor for details. To contact the PS Audio Service Department:...

  • Page 21: 2010 Ps Audio International Inc. All Rights Reserved

    Units purchased outside your country of residence will not be changed to the appropriate voltage unless prior arrangements have been made at the time of purchase. Please refer any questions to your dealer or distributor or by contacting the PS Audio service department.

  • Page 22: Notes

    Notes ® Owner’s Reference PerfectWave DAC 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Notes 18 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 23 Notes ® Owner’s Reference PerfectWave DAC 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Notes 19 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 24: Sterling Drive, Boulder, Co

    Notes ® Owner’s Reference PerfectWave DAC 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Notes 20 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

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