PS Audio Nu Wave Phono Converter
Description
Take the best analog phono preamplifier we know how to make, combine it with a state-of-the-art Analog To Digital Converter, place them both in a hand crafted chassis, add a massive power supply, provide fully balanced class A analog outputs as well as multiple digital outputs including DSD and PCM and you have the NuWave Phono Converter.
Our expertise comes from building purist analog phono preamplifiers since 1974 and, in 1985, inventing and delivering the first high-end audio DAC in our industry.
And it is with this background of design experience and innovation that we address today’s need for a no-compromise device that bridges the gap between the very best analog and digital audio systems. The PS Audio NuWave Phono Converter.
Use the NPC as your analog source feeding any DAC or preamplifier. Archive your analog collection of vinyl, tape or simply enjoy your records without compromise. Analog, DSD, PCM, the NPC has it all.
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Physical |
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| Unit Weight | 14 lbs [6.4 kg] |
| Unit Dimensions | 14” x 8.3” x 2.4” [ 36cm x 21cm x 6.1cm] |
| Shipping Weight | 20 lbs [9.1 kg] |
| Shipping Dimensions | 22.5”x 13” x 6” [57cm x 33cm x 15cm] |
Power requirements |
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| Input Power | Model specific 100VAC, 120VAC, or 230VAC 50 or 60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 15W |
Phono Audio Input |
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| Connector | RCA (X2) |
| Cartridge type | Moving Coil or Moving Magnet |
| Cartridge Output (5cm/s) | 0.5mV to 220mV |
| Cartridge load impedance | 60?(80nF), 100?(47nF), 160?(33nF), 600?(8.0nF), 1.0K?(4.7nF), 1.6K?(3.3nF), 50K?(100pF), 100K?(47pF) |
Analog Audio Inputs |
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| Connector | RCA (X2) |
| Input level | 3.15 Vrms (+10dBV) maximum |
| Input impedance | 47K? |
Analog Audio Output |
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| Connector | RCA/XLR Unbalanced /Balanced (X2) |
| Output level, nominal (@ rated cartridge input) |
1.0 VRMS (0dBV)/2.0 VRMS (+6dBV) |
| Output level, maximum | 3.15 Vrms (+10dBV)/6.3 VRMS (+16dBV) |
| Output Impedance | 100?/200? |
Frequency Response |
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| THD (5.0) | 0.03% (Balanced, +6dBV, 1KHz) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio (MM-5.0mV) |
87dB (Balanced output, referenced to +6dBV nominal output level A Weighted) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio (MC-0.6mV) |
72dB (Balanced output, referenced to +6dBV nominal output level A Weighted) |
| Equivalent input noise (maximum gain) | <200nV |
| Signal to Noise Ratio (Auxiliary analog input) |
107dB (Balanced output, referenced to +6dBV nominal output level A Weighted) |
A/D Converter |
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| Format | PCM or DSD |
| Sample rate (PCM) | 44.1kHz, 48.0kHz, 88.2kHz, 96.0kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz |
| Word length (PCM) | 16b, 18b, 20b, 24b |
| Data rate (DSD) | Standard (2.8MHz) or Double (5.6MHz) |
| Input aliasing filter | -3dB 80kHz Single pole 6dB/octave |
| Input sample rate | 5.6MHz Constant rate cannot be changed |
| Analog Conversion method | Delta Sigma (DSD) multi-bit |
S/PDIF Digital Output |
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| Connector | RCA (Coax) |
| Impedance | 75? |
| Format | PCM or DoP v1.1 (DSD over PCM) |
I2S Digital Output |
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| Connector | HDMI |
| Format | PCM or DSD |
USB Digital Output |
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| Connector | USB “B” Type |
| Format | PCM or DoP v1.1 (DSD over PCM) |
| Transfer mode | Asynchronous |