PS Audio NuWave DSD - Questions And Answers; How do I manually select an input?

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The NuWave DSD is best left powered on at all times. The current draw is negligible and keeping it
powered will make sure the internal AC capacitors continue working properly and the sound quality
is perfect.
There is no harm in leaving the unit on at all times as the lifespan of the NuWave DSD will be unaffected
by doing so.
There is an internal fuse in the NuWave DSD which we recommend leaving alone. There may be
improvements by replacing the internal fuse with an aftermarket high-end fuse but this should only
be attempted if you are comfortable working inside the unit. The components inside the NuWave
DSD have lethal voltages when powered. Capacitors inside the NuWave DSD can retain an electrical
charge after the unit has been powered down. 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 NuWave DSD cease to function, contact your dealer or PS Audio for help.
The NuWave DSD supports both PCM and DSD audio signals. PCM singals of up to 192kHz, 32 bit
are supported, as well as double rate DSD in the DoP format. Native DSD can be played over I
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Isolation through the use of a PS PowerBase, spikes, cones or Sorbothane feet is recommended for
the NuWave DSD if space and budget allows. Isolation of any piece of high-end stereo and theater
equipment is always recommended wherever practical.
Yes, cables make a difference. It is important to use the best power cables, digital interconnects and
audio interconnects when operating the NuWave DSD.
The master power switch is located on the rear panel of the NuWave DSD next to its AC inlet.
You can easily select any of the three inputs manually or let the Autoscan feature of the NuWave DSD
work for you. The default or factory setting is Autoscan and if you only have one input connected to
the digital in, we recommend leaving the NuWave DSD in the default Autoscan mode. The Autoscan
feature will look for which input has a digital signal and automatically go to that input and lock on it.
You can simply turn your CD player, computer or digital source on or off and Autoscan will fi gure it out
for you and go to the proper input.
If you have multiple sources connected to the digital inputs and you wish to use the front panel input
selector manually, simply using it in this manner will disable the Autoscan mode.
Should the unit be
on all the time?
Are there any
internal fuses?
Supported formats
and rates
Isolation?
Power switch
Do cables make a
difference?
How do I manually
select an input?
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