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PS Audio PerfectWave DirectStream DAC Instructions For Use Manual

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Owner's Reference
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Owner's Reference
DirectStream DAC
Instructions for use
PerfectWave DirectStream DAC
4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301
Introduction i
PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com
©2014 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Reference ® Owner’s Reference DirectStream DAC Instructions for use PerfectWave DirectStream DAC 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Introduction i PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2014 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 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 3 DirectStream output stage, DirectStream has been hand written, hand designed and personally overview voiced by its principal designer, Ted Smith, along with PS Audio CEO Paul McGowan and legendary loudspeaker designer and founder of Infinity Loudspeaker Systems, Arnie Nudell. DirectStream is based on a FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) as its core processor and no off-the-shelf DAC chips are used in its design.
  • Page 4 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Introduction iv PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2014 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 For 120dB S/N the switch resistance has to be quite consistent. Another design requirement is consistent and fast switching time. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Introduction v PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2014 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 6 5. Similarly we run I C, SPI and other control signals as slowly as 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Introduction vi PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2014 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 7 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Introduction vii PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2014 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 8 The PerfectWave DirectStream DAC represents a significant departure in the design and In conclusion execution of PS Audio’s products. We believe this new instrument will help further our industry, music and the faithful reproduction of music around the world. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Introduction viii PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    192kHz 24 bit of PCM or DoP data. The I S inputs can handle single and double rate DSD directly or DoP. Currently only the PS Audio NuWave Phono A/D Converter is capable of sending pure DSD over I DirectStream uses an HDMI cable to transfer I S data.

  • Page 10: Connecting To A Digital Source

    Connect the AC cable into the receptacle in back and plug the unit into your Power Plant or into the wall. PS Audio products come from the factory with a 3-year warranty. Please register your Register the Unit new DirectStream. Registration takes just a few minutes, helps us inform you about future upgrades, keeps track of your serial number and allows us to maintain the highest standards of product quality of any company.
  • Page 11 DirectStream DAC section for further assistance on playback issues via USB. S input S is available through several manufacturers as well PS Audio equipment such as the PerfectWave Transport and the NuWave Phono A/D Converter. I S is a parallel data connection with separate clocks and data and transferred via an HDMI cable.
  • Page 12 Make sure you have a high quality shielded power cable to power DirectStream, and a Power Plant if possible. PS Audio produces an entire line of high quality shielded power cables that are generally accepted as being some of the best in the industry. Whatever you choose, make sure it honors the music.

  • Page 13: Select The Input

    PerfectWave Transport, Apple TV, etc. To name each input, touch the input icon from the main screen. The input list 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 5 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2014 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 14 Bridge allows playback data from a source not directly connected to DirectStream using a UPnP protocol and separately available controler and server, such as a NAS. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 6 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2014 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 15 Then remove the SD card. Care and cleaning DirectStream does need some care and is appreciative of being fed proper AC power. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 7 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2014 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 16 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 8 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2014 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 17 Quick Start Guide ® Owner’s Reference DirectStream DAC Remote Control 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Quick Start Guide 9 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2014 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Snow Leopard the drivers are already available and the unit should be automatically recognized. You can then go and choose the PS Audio USB driver to play to by going to System Preferences->Sound and select the PS Audio PerfectWave DSD. You can also go to Applications->Utilities->Audio Midi and select the driver as well as set the...
  • Page 19 DirectStream and choose the lower output option (see the Quick Start guide). You can also turn the output attenuator on or off by pressing the Filter button on DirectStream's remote control. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Troubleshooting 11 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2014 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 20: Limited Three Year Warranty

    • Registering your product validates the warranty start date. • If you do not register your product within 30 days of service, a copy of your purchase receipt from an authorized PS Audio dealer may be used as a proof of purchase to establish the warranty start date.
  • Page 21 Limitations on PS Audio’s Obligations Under this Warranty Limitations • In no event will PS Audio’s liability to you exceed the original purchase price of the unit. • This warranty does not cover the cost of custom installation, customer instruction, setup adjustments, or signal reception problems.
  • Page 22 PS Audio repair center to receive an RMA#. • You must put the RMA# on all returns. If it is not clearly marked, PS Audio will return the package back to you, freight collect. • You should include a description of the problem, along with the RMA# inside the packaging.
  • Page 23 DirectStream DAC Changes to Our Products PS Audio reserves the right to modify the design of any product without obligation to purchasers of previously manufactured products and to change the prices or specifications of any products without notice or obligation to any person.
  • Page 24 Notes ® Owner’s Reference DirectStream DAC 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Notes 16 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2012 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.

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