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NuPrime 

 

Features: 

 

Ultra-Linear Class A Module (ULCAM) achieves audiophile-quality sound with Class-D’s dynamics, speed 
and efficiency.  Extraordinary result of THD+N lower than 0.0015% and S/N ratio of -130dB from ULCAM 
preamp stage. 

 

NuPrime SRC IC chip provides FPGA processing with ultra-low jitter and distortion  

 

NuPrime vibration-free isolation feet (patent pending*) 

 

State-of-the-art DAC supporting USB PCM 384 and DSD256, that is also capable of decoding DoP 
formats via coaxial and optical inputs 

 

Analog line-out (Sub Out), with 3X the standard output power, provides impressive lows and a wide 
sound stage specifically designed for subwoofers  

 

Extension port for Bluetooth dongle and WiFi audio streaming (optional) 

 

Full microprocessor control with memory retention 

 

Four digital inputs and one stereo input for complete system flexibility 

 

Supports DSD native playback by ASIO2.1 and DoP method 

 

Ultra-low-noise JFETs in the input stage for the lowest possible noise floor 

 

Volume adjustment in 99 precise 0.5dB increments 

 

Advanced, thin-film switched-resistor ladder network for controlling volume, with a single resistor in the 
signal path at any volume setting 

 

Individually adjustable volume on each input for precise level matching of sources 

 

Exclusive driver software for Windows 

 

Standard driver software for Mac 

 

Asynchronous transfer mode 

 

Very low power consumption on Standby Mode  

 

Available in black or silver anodized aluminum finish 

 

Includes remote control 

 

Inputs:

 

1 x USB PCM / DSD Digital (PCM up to 384kHz & DSD up to DSD256 ) 
1 x Coaxial Digital S/PDIF (PCM up to 192K supporting DoP format DSD64) 
1 x Optical Digital S/PDIF (PCM up to 192K supporting DoP format DSD64) 
1 x Bluetooth or WiFi receiver module (optional). 
1 x Analog Stereo RCA 
 

Outputs: 

1 x pair of stereo RCA (6V) designed for Subwoofer Out. 
1 x pair of stereo speaker (binding posts) output  

 

Specifications: 

 

USB Sampling Rates: 44.1KHz, 48KHz, 88.2KHz, 96KHz, 176.4KHz, 192KHz, 352.8KHz, 384KHz and DSD 
2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz 

 

S/PDIF Sampling Rates: 44.1KHz, 48KHz, 88.2KHz, 96, 176.4KHz, 192KHz, 352.8KHZ, 384KHz (Coaxial) 

 

Maximum Sampling Rate: 32-bits 

 

Bit Resolution: 16-32-bits 

 

Power output: 100W x 2 (8-Ohm) 

 

THD+N: 0.005%  

 

SNR = 95dB 

 

Peak Output Power: 280w 

 

Frequency Response: 10Hz to 50kHz  

 

Dimensions: 235 mm W x

 

281 mm D x 55 mm H (including feet) 

 

Weight: 4.3Kg 

 

Worldwide AC voltage: (90VAC~130VAC // 210VAC~ 250VAC) With Voltage Select Switch 

 

AC Fuse: Slow-blow, 3A, 250VA 

 

Summary of Contents for ida-8

Page 1: ...NuPrime IDA 8 ...

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Page 3: ...llowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS There are two categories of Safety Instructions included in this manual Product Warnings i e what must never be done to assure avoiding those hazards that could cause bodily injury or property d...

Page 4: ...o these safety instructions Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and on the product itself Follow all operating instructions Do not use this unit near water You must allow a minimum 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed clearance around the unit Do not place the unit on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that could block the ventilation openings If the unit is placed in a book...

Page 5: ...dynamic and luxuriously textured soundstage has to be heard to be believed With all stages in one chassis the IDA 8 avails itself of the shortest possible signal paths in order to facilitate vanishingly low levels of noise and distortion for a black velvet background to music The listener s initial reaction might very well be I can t believe my ears The IDA 8 s low noise floor is further complimen...

Page 6: ...roidal transformer for reduced high frequency noise and strengthened low frequency performance The damping effect of the NuPrime isolation feet patent pending absorbs and cancels vibrations that degrade audio performance The overall result is unprecedented transient speed and an almost shocking level of dynamic impact The IDA 8 achieves Total Harmonic Distortion Noise THD N levels of less than 0 0...

Page 7: ... a single resistor in the signal path at any volume setting Individually adjustable volume on each input for precise level matching of sources Exclusive driver software for Windows Standard driver software for Mac Asynchronous transfer mode Very low power consumption on Standby Mode Available in black or silver anodized aluminum finish Includes remote control Inputs 1 x USB PCM DSD Digital PCM up ...

Page 8: ...f standby mode Turn the knob to switch between inputs Volumes Right Knob Brief press to Mute Unmute Turn the knob to adjust volume Display PCM 88 2 192 DSD d11 2 44 1 96 352 8 d2 8 48 176 4 384 d5 6 VOL 00 99 Inputs C1 Coaxial input O2 Optical input U3 USB input E4 Extension port input A5 Stereo analog input 6 ...

Page 9: ...d be compatible due to wide variety of brands and custom specs Outputs Sub out for connecting to a subwoofer designed for a subwoofer with 3X the standard power output Speaker outputs Binding Posts for connecting to a pair of stereo speakers AC Inlet Voltage Selector Make sure that the AC voltage selector switch at the bottom of the unit is switched to the appropriate voltage for your country All ...

Page 10: ...put The device will enumerate as a USB Audio device on your Mac 2 In Audio Midi Setup select the NuPrime IDA 8 device as your default Input and Output device 3 The sample rate of the device can be selected using the drop down menu 4 The audio is also output over SPDIF To run the NuPrime IDA 8 on Mac DSD 1 Install playback software on MAC Ex Audirvana 15 days free http audirvana com site page_id 11...

Page 11: ...e IDA 8 on Windows DSD Install playback software on Windows 1 Install the Foobar media player http www foobar2000 org download 2 Download the SACD plugin http sourceforge net projects sacddecoder files latest download a To install in Foobar goto File Preferences and select Components b Click the Install button c Select the zip file d Click Apply foobar will restart 3 Download the ASIO plugin from ...

Page 12: ...k on foo_dsd_asio b Select the NuPrime ASIO Driver c Select ASIO Native d Select PCM to DSD Method None e Select Fs DSD128 6 Configure the SACD plugin to play DSD and not convert from DSD to PCM a Go to Tools SACD b Set ASIO Driver Mode to DSD c Set PCM Sample Rate to 352800 10 ...

Page 13: ...rime Authorized Service Providers NASP and not all Authorized Service Providers outside the country of purchase have all parts or replacement units for the product If the product cannot be repaired or replaced in the country it is in it may need to be sent to a different country or returned to the country of purchase at your expense for repair or replacement If you seek service in a country that i...

Page 14: ...MENT AND PROPERTY ANY COSTS OF RECOVERING REPROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH NUPRIME PRODUCTS AND ANY FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF DATA STORED ON THE PRODUCT NUPRIME SPECIFICALLY DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT IT WILL BE ABLE TO REPAIR ANY PRODUCT UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR MAKE A PRODUCT EXCHANGE WITHOUT RISK TO OR LOSS OF PROGRAMS OR DATA Some states and p...

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