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PS Audio NuWave DAC Owner's Reference Manual

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Instructions for Use
4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301
PH: 720.406.8946 support@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com
Owner's Reference
©2012 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
Owner's Reference
NuWave DAC
Introduction i
15-044-31-1
Rev C
NuWave DAC

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  • Page 1 ® Owner’s Reference Owner’s Reference NuWave DAC Instructions for Use NuWave DAC Introduction i 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 15-044-31-1 PH: 720.406.8946 support@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com Rev C ©2012 PS Audio International 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: Table Of Contents

    4 - 5 Answers Troubleshooting 6 - 8 Warranty 9 - 10 Service 11 - 12 Table of Contents 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 15-044-31-1 PH: 720.406.8946 support@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com Rev C ©2012 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The NWD features a large, high current analog power supply for great performance benefi ts. Low Jitter Clocks The NWD features the same low jitter fi xed clocks found on the world famous PS Audio PerfectWave DAC for improved sonics and low jitter performance.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    PowerBase from PS. We do not recommend the use of simple AC fi lter power conditioners not made by PS Audio as most of these will ”bleach” the sound and rob the music of life and dynamics. If you do not use PS Audio power conditioning equipment, choose wisely based on your experience. Power conditioners and the quality of the AC power delivered to the NWD can make a signifi...

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    Autoscan. To re-enable, scroll to the last input and press and hold the input select button for 3 seconds. This will enable the Autoscan feature. Quick Start Guide C 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 15-044-31-1 PH: 720.406.8946 support@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com Rev C ©2012 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 7 AC power and produce a bit of line noise themselves. Make sure you Quality Shielded have a high quality, shielded power cable to power the NWD, such as a PS Audio AC Series cable. Power Cable...

  • Page 8: Questions And Answers

    Do not attempt to get inside the unit for any reason unless power has been removed and you are fully aware of the inherent dangers of doing so. Should the NWD cease to function, contact your dealer or PS Audio’s service center for help. Placement? Placement of the NWD is not critical.
  • Page 9 You can then choose to play music to the PS Audio NuWave DAC. Detailed instructions are available in this manual’s Troubleshooting section.

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    10.6.3 was released in March of 2010. Please note that this walk-through is only for computers running Windows 7. Troubleshooting E 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 15-044-31-1 PH: 720.406.8946 support@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com Rev C ©2012 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 11 5) To complete the entire process and begin listening to music, click Start > Control Panel > Sound. Select the speaker icon that says ‘PS Audio PerfectWave’ as its description. Now click ‘Set Default’ and check ‘Default Device’. Click OK. This driver was developed for the PerfectWave DAC and the USB input on the NWD is identical to the PerfectWave DAC and thus named “PerfectWave”.
  • Page 12 Then start adding back components one at a time until the hum returns. Finding the problem is 9/10th of the work in fi nding a solution. Troubleshooting E 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 15-044-31-1 PH: 720.406.8946 support@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com Rev C ©2012 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 13 PS Audio. What is the Period of Coverage? This limited warranty is in effect for 3 years from the date the unit was fi rst purchased from PS Audio or its dealers and agents. Shipping...
  • Page 14 Limitations on PS Audio’s Obligations Under this Warranty • 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 15 Number 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 16: Owner's Reference Nuwave Dac

    NuWave 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 specifi cations of any products without notice or obligation to any person.