Peachtree Audio Nova Owner'S Manual Download Page 4

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus 
(including ampli

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ers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding plug. A polarized plug has two 
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding 
prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does 
not 

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t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories speci

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ed by the manufacturer.

Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to quali

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ed personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 

damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or 
objects have fallen into the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.
Please keep the unit in a good ventilation environment.
CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by quali

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ed service personnel only. To reduce 

the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating 
instructions unless you are quali

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ed to do so.

WARNING:To reduce the risk of 

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re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or 

moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects 

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lled 

with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on apparatus.
18. WARNING: The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as disconnect device, the disconnect 
device shall remain readily operable.
- This lightning 

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ash 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 suf

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cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

- Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back) as there are no 
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to quali

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ed personnel.

- The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence 
of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Protective earthing terminal. The apparatus should be connected to a mains socket outlet with 
a protective earthing connection.
WARNING:For the terminals marked with symbol of “ ” may be of suf

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cient magnitude to constitute 

a risk of electric shock. The external wiring connected to the terminals requires installation by 
an instructed person or the used of ready-made leads or cords according to manufacturer’s 
instruction.

Unpacking and Warranty

Keep all packing materials for future shipments. (service)
Keep a record of your bill of sale and a copy of the serial number for warranty and insurance 
purposes.
You may register your unit on the  Signal Path website. www.signalpathint.co

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Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions 
should be read before this product is operated.
Keep these instructions – The safety and operating instructions 
should be retained for future reference.
Heed all warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating 
instructions should be adhered to.
Do not use this apparatus near water – The appliance should not 
be used near water or moisture – for example, in a wet basement 
or near a swimming pool, and the like.
Clean only with dry cloth.

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Summary of Contents for Nova

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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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