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PS Audio NuWave Phono Converter

Reference Phono Stage Amplification with Added ADC Functionality

PS Audio’s NuWave Phono Converter (NPC) is a new category for the High End that combines a state-of-the-art phono preamplifier and analog DSD/PCM converter together in a world’s first. This is high resolution audio at its best. The NPC is a no-compromise approach to vinyl and analog reproduction in a high end audio system. The NPC accepts inputs from any analog source from tuners to turntables.

This means users can input anything from an iPod to a $100,000 turntable setup, connecting the output of the NPC directly to a DAC, computer or preamplifier. Once connected, you can play vinyl discs or any analog source either directly into your preamplifier, through the NPC’s analog outputs, or DAC through the NPC’s multiple asynchronous digital outputs. You can also connect the NPC to your computer and RIP (record) to your heart’s content in either double DSD or 192kHz 24 bit PCM.

This is the device you need if you’re going to build a library. The NPC produces both DSD and PCM from its digital outputs and high resolution fully balanced analog from its audio outputs. Use the NPC as the vinyl heart of your purely analog setup or digital setup. Either way, albums and analog sources of all types come alive with the NuWave Phono Converter.

Features:

  • Full featured Analog to Digital Converter
  • Full featured Class A analog phono stage
  • High resolution balanced or single ended analog outputs for phono
  • High resolution asynchronous DSD and PCM outputs from A/D
  • 1 stereo analog input from any source such as a tuner
  • 1 stereo phono input
  • Accepts low output moving coil cartridges (0.3mv)
  • Moving magnet cartridges
  • Passive RIAA curve
  • Resistive cartridge load selector
  • Mono or stereo select
  • 100% pure analog path for the phono stage
  • Gain select from the front panel
  • Asynchronous digital output to 192kHz 24 bit
  • Asynchronous DSD output at 64X and 128X
  • Polarity invert function
  • XLR, RCA analog outputs
  • S/PDIF, I2S, USB digital outputs
  • 80kHz bandwidth on A/D Converter
  • A/D sample rate 352.8kHz
  • DoP protocols for DSD
  • Massive power supply
  • Front panel OLED display
  • RIP to either Mac or PC in DSD or PCM
  • Build a library of your vinyl, tape or from radio broadcasts
  • Record live events or even studio work without compromise
  • Play live into any DAC with DSD or PCM

Features and Benefits


Full featured Class A analog phono stage


100% pure analog path for the phono stage


High resolution balanced or single ended analog outputs for phono


Accepts low output moving coil cartridges (0.3mv)


High resolution asynchronous DSD (64X and128X) and PCM (24/192) outputs from A/D converter


Play live into any DAC with DSD or PCM


 

Detailed Specifications:


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]


Input Power Model specific: 100VAC, 120VAC, or 230VAC 50 or 60Hz


Power Consumption: 15W


Phono Audio Input: Connector RCA (X2)


Cartridge type: Moving Coil or Moving Magnet


Cartridge Output (5cm/s): 0.2mV to 220mV


Cartridge load impedance: 60Ω(80nF), 100Ω(47nF), 160Ω(33nF), 600Ω(8.0nF), 1.0KΩ(4.7nF), 1.6KΩ(3.3nF), 50KΩ(100pF), 100KΩ(47pF)


Analog Audio Input: Connector RCA (X2)


Input level: 3.15 VRMS (+10dBV) maximum


Input impedance: 47KΩ


Analog Audio Output: 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: 100Ω/200Ω


Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ± 0.25 dB (RIAA)


THD (5.0) (Balanced, +6dBV, 1KHz): 0.03%


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 phono): <200nV


Signal to Noise Ratio (Aux analog input): 107dB (Balanced output, referenced to +6dBV nominal output level A-weighted)


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