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Page 2: ...Introduction Safety Guidelines Back Panel Connections Front Panel Remote Control Technical SpeciÀcations Product Guarantee and Service Trouble Shooting Useful Tips and more Connections ...
Page 3: ...tems is a big plus and our original goal This manual is your guide to the functions and connections associated with the Nova It will process a host of digital audio sources from the Apple Airport to the Slim Devices Squeezebox to the Roku Soundbridge to the Linksys Music Bridge to the Sonos ZP80 and to the digital output of your CD player And of course you can plug an iPod in to it too We sincerel...
Page 4: ... is used as disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable This lightning Áash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufÀcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove ...
Page 5: ...r slope user selectable DAC Àlter slopes allow for a sharp slope which measures better and a soft slope that is preferred by many audiophiles Line level output This Àxed output will allow the user to feed the Nova s sources in to another preamp input Aux 1 for analog line level sources Speaker terminals The speaker terminals are clearly marked red positive and black negative for proper polarity co...
Page 6: ...ansports Apple TVs Sonos ZP 80 Slim Devices Squeezebox etc etc Optical digital input connects to the pcm coaxial digital output of CD players DVD players Wadia iTransports Apple TVs Sonos ZP 80 Slim Devices Squeezebox etc etc Aux 1 analog input for any analog line level output device including an iPod Infrared remote signal sensor Aux 2 analog input for any analog line level output device includin...
Page 7: ...Toslink connection Mute This button will mute the Nova 1 Volume These buttons will increase and decrease volume levels 3 USB This button selects a digital audio source at the USB connection 2 4 5 6 7 between standby and On When in standby the Nova draws very little voltage We recommend turning the Nova off by leaving it in standby Tube When engaged this button 8 will bypass the tube in the preamp ...
Page 8: ... 2 coax 2 optical 24 96 upsampling ESS9006 DAC 11 regulated power supplies Organic capacitors Class A output stage Transformer coupled digital Inputs for ground isolation Galvanically isolated USB stage 122db S N 1picosecond jitter measured at the Master Clock Super Clock Size 5 H x 14 W x 14 D including volume knob and speaker terminals Weight 26lbs Amp ST mos fet amp modules 80w ch at less than ...
Page 9: ...on but the Nova has transformer coupled digital inputs to minimize this problem If problems persist please feel free to contact Signal Path When you switch from one source to another you get a loud click or pop Sometimes this is from static buildup but it should not occur consistently over a long period of time Contact your dealer or Signal Path if this persists Your Coaxial Digital connections do...
Page 10: ...d be packed in its original packing and returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased or if unavailable directly to the Nova distributor You should use a reputable carrier Do Not Send By Postal Service Signal Path can not accept responsibility for the Nova while in transit to the dealer distributor or service facility Please insure the unit against loss or damage while in transit In the unlike...
Page 11: ...ox but it s not necessary Right click the speaker icon on the bottom of your screen Select Audio tab Using the drop down box choose USB AUDIO DAC Click OK Launch Music Program and play Mac Later Mac setup may vary but the basic instructions are outlined below Click on to System preferences Click on to the speaker icon Under the sounds tab you should see a window that offers USB Audio DAC and your ...
Page 12: ...nal is not locked on the DAC it will continue to blink Check your connections and be sure your source is turned on and playing If it still blinks with no sound feel free to call us at the number below As we develop more computer audio products and gain more knowledge we ll post helpful tips on our website Signalpathint com 704 391 9337 Interested in the Green Movement The Nova meets the European R...
Page 13: ...and play your favorite music server program like iTunes although there are many more to chose from Analog Hookup The analog hook ups are for using conventional components like Tuners Tape Decks SACD players etc If you plan to use a turntable you ll need an external phono preamp to match your cartridge output Consult your dealer for recommendations Speaker Output The Nova is designed to drive one p...
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