- 20 May 2009
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OFFICIAL SITE
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DESCRIPTION
The NuWave DSD is an affordable breakthrough digital to analog processor.
Based on the acclaimed Sabre 32 bit Hyperstream architecture, the NuWave DSD accepts inputs from any digital source
including i2s, coax, Toslink and USB, playing both asynchronous PCM (up to 192/32) and DSD (single or double rate)
through our exclusive class A hybrid output stage with either single ended (RCA) or balanced (XLR) connections.
OVERVIEW
The NuWave DSD is fully asynchronous and accepts PCM up to 192kHz/24 bit from any digital source,
including I2S, coax, TOSLINK and USB. DSD (single or double rate) can be input via USB and I2S.
All input signals are taken into the NuWave DSD in Native Mode, without Sample Rate Conversion (SRC) and fed directly
into a simplified FPGA known as a CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device), which discovers sample rate and format,
reclocks all incoming data, reduces jitter, waveshapes data output to the DAC chip, and utilizes high speed/low gate count logic
to reduce propagation delay for faster throughput.
The DAC chip itself is the acclaimed 32-bit ESS Sabre Hyperstream architecture,
the output of which is passively filtered to reduce transient distortion.
NuWave DSD’s power supply includes a massive analog transformer, 7 regulators, properly-bypassed high-speed switching diodes,
and a massive 15,000 mFd of storage capacitance.
The output stage is a unique Class A configuration, fully balanced and direct coupled hybrid array
(utilizing both discrete semiconductors and ICs), with an extended bandwidth of -3dB at 60 kHz!
FEATURES
Four digital inputs
Single and double rate DSD
CPLD input (FPGA) lowers jitter, waveshapes, reduces propagation delay
Native mode standard
No added Sample Rate Conversion
I2S input
192kHz asynchronous coax and TOSLINK inputs
192kHz asynchronous USB
DSD direct through I2S
High current class A hybrid output stage
Fully balanced input to output
Passive output filter lowers transient distortion
Direct coupled without any capacitors in output signal path
High bandwidth output stage -3dB 60kHz
Low jitter clocks
High Current oversized analog power supply
7 voltage regulators
High speed power supply diodes
Massive 15,000 mFd low ESR capacitors
ESS Hyperstream
REVIEWS
Audiostream / Digital Audio Review (DARko) / Positive Feedback
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