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Owner’s Guide 14
Owner’s Guide
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Owner’s Reference
NuWave Phono Converter
54dB (3.5mv)
57dB (2.5mv)
60dB (1.8mv)
63dB (1.2mv)
66dB (0.9mv)
69dB (0.6mv)
72dB (0.4mv)
75dB (0.3mV)
78dB (0.2mv)
These gain setting may be adjusted on the fly and there’s no need to worry about changing them
as you listen to a recording. The easiest way to adjust the gain is to start with a number close
to what your cartridge rated output is and while playing a record, adjust the gain relative to the
volume control on the output DAC or preamplifier you’re using.
For example, if you normally listen to a loud passage on an LP at 70% of your preamplifier or
DAC’s volume control, this would be a good reference to try and match. Set the volume control of
your preamplifier or DAC at 70 and play the track you are familiar with. Adjust the NPC cartridge
gain up or down to match your memory of the appropriate loudness.
The second to the last screen on the NPC User Interface is the Display Brightness screen. There
are three levels of display screen brightness you can set the NPC to.
The display will always turn off after 24 seconds regardless of brightness level. This is because
the screen is an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) type that has a restricted lifespan if used
constantly. To avoid any chance of degradation over the years, auto shutdown of the display helps
considerably. As designed, the OLED display screen in your NPC should last for many decades.
Display screen
brightness
